Undersized, but dynamic slot receiver prospect who may lack the name recognition of a Darius Reynaud or Dorien Bryant, but is considered in some scouting circles to be an equivalent -- or perhaps even better prospect. Despite all of the focus on quarterback Colt Brennan, scouts view Bess as the top prospect coming out of Hawaii this year. What Bess lacks in height he makes up for with reliable hands and good agility to generate extra yardage after the catch.

Positives: Short, but has a thick frame, especially in his lower body, to withstand the punishment of the NFL. … Soft hands to pluck the ball. … Good body control to adjust and make the difficult reception. … Good quickness as a route-runner, but is even better after the catch, where he can make defenders miss in the open field.

Negatives: Lacks elite size or stopwatch speed. … Runs a variety of routes in the Hawaii offense, but rarely used as a true vertical threat. … Can attempt to make a move without looking the ball in all the way, resulting in some ugly drops. … Eye-popping production a result of playing in this offense.

A 2003 graduate of Skyline High School in Oakland, Calif. … earned three letters each in football and basketball, and two in baseball … named first-team all-city wide receiver as a junior … earned second-team all-city quarterback honors as a senior … helped team to the league championship as a senior.

Born Sept. 13, 1985, in Oakland, Calif … has a younger brother … is the cousin of former Warrior Robert Grant … mother is Chinell Carpenter of Oakland, Calif.