Normally, it wouldnt be unheard of for a high-profile prospect to sit out his schools pro day or skip a few drills at the combine. Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at LSUs JaMarr Chase and is reminded of all-time greats Anquan Boldin and Steve Smith Sr as well as one of. He was very crisp; being under center is not new to him. Can you give us a little insight on the protocol the event went through to ensure these times and numbers were all legit? Pitts measured in at 6-foot-5, 245 pounds with 10 5/8-inch hands and a ridiculous 83 5/8-inch wingspan. The former, especially, is a big-time number for Bateman, whos not necessarily known as a burner. Also Friday: Projected top-five pick Zach Wilson and BYU. With those testing numbers, any team hoping to take that ride might have to jump early on Day 3, if not before Day 2 is out. He scored a 9.86 RAS out of a possible 10.00. Stokes stole the show with his 40-yard dash at the HOA showcase, but Iowas Smith no doubt opened some eyes, too. Linebacker Jabril Cox, a top-100 (possibly top-50) prospect, didnt work out because of a hamstring issue. Theres a reason theyve been calling him Big Ben since high school. The Athletics beat writer mock draft:March 23|Feb. 23 3 pick in the draft, as well as Saints coach Sean Payton, Patriots coach Bill Belichick (and his offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels) and several other general managers. Fields rollout, backpedaling deep shot into the end zone drew the highest amount of applause from those in attendance. I think you can see it with different guys the Tom Bradys, the Russell Wilsons, Patrick Mahomes. Ojulari is a well-rounded player capable of playing every down as he did at Georgia, which is loaded with outside linebackers but tried not to take Ojulari off the field except to rest him. (Any team that drafts me) will get a leader, a hard worker, a tough player, a great person on and off the field. The 6-foot-2, 253-pound Perkins took some reps dropping in coverage, which he said was at the request of some of the NFL teams there he could fit in multiple schemes. That weight on its own isnt necessarily a deal-breaker. On Friday, all eyes focused on Trey Lance and his right arm. Fields (6-3, 228) did look a little tight early, as he appeared to stumble out of the blocks on his 40 before gathering himself and running a reported 4.44 time he was shooting for something in the 4.3s. Tyson Campbell and Richard LeCounte may be the most closely watched guys at the pro day: Campbell is trying to push into the first round, while LeCounte is trying to show hes healthy and push into second-day consideration. Which Tigers players helped their NFL draft stock? Alex Leatherwood is a OT prospect in the 2021 draft class. Mo Wells, the program director, said there was also a full medical staff from Memorial Sports Medicine on hand to assist in all measurables., We really checked the boxes, Wells said. Sewell also, per NFL Network, turned in a three-cone time of 7.8 seconds. As Kyle Pitts and Gators pop on pro day, Marco Wilson makes amends, Jaelan Phillips had himself a testing afternoon, 33 3/8-inch arm length (81 3/8-inch wingspan). He also recorded a 10-foot, five-inch broad jump. Most accurate experts for DeVonta Smith; T-1. He also, per Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy, recorded a 33-inch vertical and a 10-foot, 1-inch broad jump. After opting out of the 2020 season, Slater solidified his status as a potential top-10 pick with an impressive pro day showing Tuesday. Does Smiths weight matter? The league has not released a full list of those who are scheduled to be in attendance. In 2019, Oklahomas Marquise Brown became the first wide receiver of the 2000s to be drafted in the first round at less than 170 pounds, taken by the Ravens at No. Leatherwoods linemate, offensive guard Deonte Brown, weighed in at 344 pounds (reportedly down 20 pounds) and notched a 5.45 40-yard dash. More NFL Draft news: The latest Six months, its been a long time since I got to throw at the Fargodome, Lance said via Zoom afterward, adding that it was exciting to go out and show what Ive got. In the case of edge Azeez Ojulari (whom The Athletic Georgia beat writer Seth Emerson said could be an NFL starter for the next decade with All-Pro potential), that meant clicking on his strength and athleticism numbers. Brown weighed in at 166. Nixon checked in at 6-3, 313 pounds and ran a 4.90 40-yard dash. This is just the beginning, Smith told The Athletics Tolentino and Navarro. Priority No. Miami edge prospect Jaelan Phillips had himself a testing afternoon. Consensus has the Jets, at No. Smith then one-upped himself with a 44.75-inch vertical that would have topped all 2020 combine participants; Peoples-Jones was well ahead of last years field with a 44.5-inch jump. #OkState pic.twitter.com/3rDrksjCKY, Ryan Novozinsky (@ryannovo62) April 1, 2021. Baumgardner: Obviously this isnt the actual combine; people are doing their best to make it work. 25 on Dane Bruglers most recent top 100 big board. Owusu-Koramoahs explosion numbers and his wingspan measurement all bode well for his stock. Fellow cornerback Tyson Campbell also landed in the high 4.2s to mid-4.3s in the 40, unofficially. The video you see above comes from todays 1-on-1 drills at todays U.S. Army All-American Bowl practice, which pitted East players against their counterparts from the West squad. Kyle Pitts, Florida. Great staff, love those guys, Wilson said of the Jets. Granted, NFL teams wont care much about his 5.4 40 remotely as much as his 80 1/4-inch wingspan and 33 5/8-inch arm length. Azeez is a guy, hes high-character, high-athlete, but people questioned what his movement skills were, what his straight-line 40 speed was. The 5-foot-11, 184-pounder, mainly worked in the slot at Ole Miss. @joseph_ossai pic.twitter.com/IKyK3jlBzd, Texas Football (@TexasFootball) March 11, 2021. But he began at tackle, and with his size, some NFL teams may be tempted to try him there, or draft him because of his versatility. Did Fields sway any minds, one way or the other? Thomas measured in at 5-foot-11, 191, with a wingspan of 75 2/8 inches. Rodgers, a 5-foot-9, 211-pound slot receiver, logged a 4.45 on his first 40-yard sprint and a 4.44 on his second. He was a force in the slot, out wide as an X. Hes a multi-tool prospect who could be dangerous in the right system. North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt had a 4.64 40-yard dash and 27 reps of 225 pounds. His frame isnt overwhelming either. Only 11 starts, no combine, no all-star games. The bench press calculator works in both pounds and kilograms. The latest: An unofficial 4.26 from Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz, just off Eric Stokes 4.24 from earlier this month (and John Ross combine-record 4.22). Smiths tape at Alabama always speaks for itself. ), My hand feels good, it doesnt bother me at all, Smith told the SEC Network. [RELATED: Which Tigers players helped their NFL draft stock? WR DeVonta Smith, DT Javon Hargrave, and LB T.J. Edwards speak to the media following the loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. And former Eagles receiver Jason Avant did a great job recently breaking down the type of speed Smith has. 25. Moehrig also recorded a 33-inch vertical leap. I just had to come out here and prove, like, Hey, man: This is actually a 4.2 here. Did the GMs in attendance talk about a deal, should Fields make his way to Atlantas spot at 4 or Detroits at 7? Everything else will happen in a virtual setting. He was 170 pounds in high On the offensive side of the ball, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (6-foot-2 1/2, 247 pounds) ran a 4.69-second 40 with a 31-inch vertical jump and 17 bench reps. Quincy Roche, another Miami edge prospect, ran a 4.68 40 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump and 23 bench reps. A lot of the attention paid to ACC football last season (understandably) focused on Clemson and Notre Dame, but Mack Browns North Carolina squad put together a solid 8-4 year that ended with an Orange Bowl appearance. cybex smith had 5 steps on his man when he crossed the middle of the field and before hurts was pressured. He was 170 pounds in high school. He recorded a 10-foot, four-inch broad jump and a 36 1/2-inch vertical. I think Davis has that.. Bateman initially opted out of the year after contracting COVID-19 over the summer he has a history of asthma. 2 among wide receivers last year. Potential first-round offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg (Notre Dame) also wont travel after testing positive for COVID-19 he could be brought to Indianapolis at a later, pre-draft date, per Rapoport. The 6-foot-4, 259-pound Tulsa product offers, as draft expert Dane Brugler put it, the size of a defensive end and the athleticism of a safety.. Sewells arm length will show up on the short side, but his measurement was basically the same as that of nine-time Pro Bowler Jason Peters. As the tweet says, thats Heisman Trophy-winning receiver DeVonta Smith on the end of that pass, a 55-yard slant-and-go that Jones dropped in the bucket. Moore also, per Miller, turned in a 3-cone time of 6.63 seconds. Mac Jones ignores DeVonta Smith's trash talk to sink cornhole shot. Former Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Justin Ernest can still feel safe about his 51 reps in 1999 (at the combine), but 40 reps is definitely rare air for Twyman, who ranks No. In his throwing session, Fields had a few intermediate throws sail a touch high and was off on a few corner routes, but he was in a groove with just about everything else, especially the high degree of difficulty stuff. WebDevonta Smith 17 Recruiting Profile. Have a day @Real10jayy__ pic.twitter.com/BuZFHnori9, LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 31, 2021. Another Red Raider who should attract draft interest is offensive lineman Jack Anderson, a Senior Bowl participant. Includes Andrew Whitworth (334 lbs, 904 broad) and Jason Peters (336 lbs, 907 broad). Everyone knew he could fly. Hell have an opportunity to back those impressive numbers at Iowas official pro day on March 22. Houston receiver Marquez Stevenson ran a 4.4. Both players have the attention of NFL evaluators, notably Moehrig, whose stock has seemed to rise with some regularity this offseason. In his last two seasons, he had 3,115 receiving yards and 37 touchdowns on 184 receptions. Obviously, with my speed, it helps.. Press Conference: Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni | April 20, 2023. Gillespie (5-11, 206) opened some eyes here: Watch: Former #Mizzou safety Tyree Gillespie (@PutReekIn) ran a 4.38 and a 4.40 at Pro Day. An interesting corner early on Day 3, perhaps even late on Day 2. The 6-foot-6, 309-pound guard/center option put up 27 reps on the bench press. Ojularis size, while not that small, may ultimately keep him from leading the NFL in sacks, but his energy and intelligence will get him in the backfield plenty. Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) March 12, 2021. Also tucked into Jones lengthy script Tuesday were a couple of bootleg throws that looked similar to Zach Wilsons highlight-reel moment from his pro day. This year, of course, is different because the latter event was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns and teams still are not permitted to bring in prospects for pre-draft meetings. WebIn the first meeting with the Cowboys in Week 3, Smith was only able to catch three passes for 28 yards in what was a pass-heavy game script in a blowout loss. Its not just me, Frank said. Possibly the Sooners best hope of continuing that streak in 2021: offensive lineman Creed Humphrey, whom The Athletic draft expert Dane Brugler has ranked as the top center in this class. Both Murray and Gay are more traditional off-ball linebackers; Simmons is a safety/linebacker hybrid. As you might have noticed during the ongoing pro-day circuit, 40 times (and most testing numbers) are pretty much up across the board, so any shaky results from Chase might have opened the door for DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle to leapfrog him in the receiver rankings. Dane has McPhearson with a fourth-round grade as the No. Also of note: Smith said that he currently weighs 170 pounds, which is down slightly from where Alabama had him listed (175 pounds). Dynasty Draft Kit; for DeVonta Smith. Robinson didnt have big numbers at FSU, but like Kaindoh, hes a terrific athlete with a great edge profile. His grip on the ball never wavered. WebThe Eagles utilized DeVonta Smith in a different role in 2022 than during his rookie season, and the results were beautiful. 63 Eric Stokes (CB) and No. The biggest things to increase a bigger bench are boards, chains, a lot of tricep workouts, heavy push downs, skull He ran a 4.46 20-yard shuttle, which wouldve tied Ezra Cleveland for No. DeVonta Smith maximum bench press is 185. Run defense is a strength, and in a pinch he can help in pass coverage. Wildgoose only has two years of tape at Wisconsin, but his stock could be rising. His agent likens him to Metcalf athletically and the comparison is not far off at all. Joining him was cornerback Shaun Wade (No. Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore burned up the turf in Oxford on Thursday and could see his stock climb as a result. One report says less than 170 pounds. The Athletics Dane Brugler rates Sewell as the No. Gillespies other testing numbers (4.39-second short shuttle, 7.06 three-cone) werent as explosive, but they also shouldnt ruin his stock current NFL safeties like Bradley McDougald and Adrian Amos were in those ranges; several of Gillespies marks lined up with Keanu Neals 2016 pre-draft work. His broad jump number was 9 feet, 11 inches, and he put up 22 reps of 225 pounds on the bench. A slew of players who wouldve been at the combine will have pro days this week. Hes got sneaky potential as a starter who someone grabs in the middle rounds. There are some interesting conversations ahead for teams in need of a Round 1 linebacker. The Athletics Dane Brugler slotted Mills as his No. Id also say Iowas Brandon Smith really looked athletic and dynamic. Then, there was the money-making performance from Spencer Brown, the No. Felt like we had a good day., Trey Lance is showing off his arm strength at @NDSUFootball Pro Day @treylance09, : @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/Ki2y5qOWeJ. The issue here, of course, is size but not talent. Theres no other word to describe it. Therefore, you will prob eventually be able to do between 205 to 225 max bench with enough preperation and practice. However, if you do more like 90 plus percent of the 20 reps on 160 than I wouldn't be surprised if you do more like 240-250 pound bench press. He also recorded a 32-inch vertical leap. Alabama held the first of two program pro days on Tuesday, though stars DeVonta Smith, Najee Harris and Jaylen Waddle per Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy were all dealing with injuries. 3 pick which still may put the 49ers one spot too low to add Wilson. But, as Jones told the SEC Network after, a goal at pro day No. 8 edge in this class: An impressive pursuit player, Ossai is consistently around the football and makes plays that he has no business making due to his play speed and hustle. He is an absolute freak athlete, which the 6-5, 257-pounder proved with a 4.36 40, 39.5-inch vertical and 134-inch broad jump. Davis weighed in at 6-4, 234, which is about right in between Parsons (6-3, 246) and Owusu-Koramoah (6-1, 221). I already did one pro day and it was fun, so (I wanted to) come out here and sling it deep a little bit and let those guys catch some throws.. There aren't a lot of 330 pound players who jumped 9'1" or better. Leatherwood reportedly ran a 4.96 40 with a 34.5-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 9 feet, 10 inches. Is this enough to push Moore into further first-round conversations? 2:40; See All. He ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash. He calls Brown an ideal developmental project at tackle. The competitiveness came out in me. Stanford quarterback Davis Mills went through his pro day workout in front of more than 50 scouts. Robinson, per Nagys numbers, ran a 4.72 40 with a 1.64 10-yard split. They were treated to something of a surprise cameo from Smith, who wasnt expected to go through on-field drills because of an injured finger he suffered during the national-title game. The 6-foot, 186-pounder was the 2018 Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year and hes a past U-20 medalist on the international stage. Time will tell if Bateman did enough, both during his college career and at his pro-day workout, to break through the potential logjam of receivers in late Round 1/early Round 2. Some corners might have an issue with Pitts in space. 37 on his big board) because of his feel for the game. Mitchell's bench press was his only Pro Day drill that was below the 70th percentile historically at the running back position. Any interested NFL teams hoping to get another on-field look at Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, are out of luck. A slew of draft hopefuls, including likely first-round edge prospect Kwity Paye and wide receiver Nico Collins, worked out Friday in Ann Arbor for Michigans pro day. Kaindoh, a former five-star recruit, dealt with a bunch of injuries toward the back half of his time at FSU and never really had a true breakout year. I showed them how they can utilize me in different ways I think Im probably one of the most versatile players in this draft, and Im able to be used anywhere on the field. Brugler mock draft:3.0 (Now with trades!) Is Smiths weight situation really that big a deal, though? Each franchise is allowed a maximum of three attendees per pro day, meaning NFL front offices will have to decide which events they want to prioritize. Dane Brugler has linebacker Nick Bolton ranked No. 7.54 3-cone time wouldve ranked 3rd. We had coach Hue Jackson (and) Ryan Clark, former Pittsburgh Steeler, just to put a stamp on the entire event.. Not only is Avant a former NFL receiver but he also helped coached the Eagles wideouts in 2020, so when he gives his analysis, we listen. Plus hes a high-character guy who should help in the locker room. He could be right there with LSUs Terrace Marshall among the likeliest options to sneak into the top 25. 91 on Dane Bruglers big board), ran a 4.53 40-yard dash (per NFL Networks Daniel Jeremiah) during his workout. If youre a fan of, well, everything else about Moores game, though , . A 4.67-second 40-yard dash likely wont wow a lot of folks, but its similar to what bigger (and very successful) linebackers like Donta Hightower (4.68) and Anthony Barr (4.66) ran in the past. This is not technically a pro day, but the latest example of how NFL teams (and agents) are scrambling ahead of this years draft: Nearly 150 NFL Draft prospects are currently in Indy for in-person medical exams and physicals for what is usually Combine re-checks. 2-rated defensive tackle in the draft. 53 overall. Among those in attendance Tuesday were 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch, who now own the No. He measured in at 6-2, 203 pounds. Phillips, per Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy, ran a 4.56 40-yard dash while also recording a 36-inch vertical leap and 21 reps on the bench. That jump wouldve tied for fourth (all players) at the 2020 combine. In fact, Pitts hand size and arm length (33 1/2 inches) were also larger than the measurements Johnson had ahead of the draft in 2007. Athletic testing will be notable, but Grants stock is where it is (Brugler rates him No. Robinson is also in Bruglers top 100. Its tough to forget the name Rachad Wildgoose. Potentially on the list, though, are Alabama receivers DeVonta Smith (thumb) and Jaylen Waddle (ankle), each of whom played through injuries last season; and Virginia Tech corner Caleb Farley, who had surgery just a couple of weeks ago. It also could be a key few hours for some of the high-profile 2020 opt-outs, like LSU WR JaMarr Chase, Oregon OT Penei Sewell and Northwestern OT Rashawn Slater. Cornerback Tre Brown kept his draft momentum moving in the right direction, too. Sewell recorded a 28-inch vertical leap, did 30 bench-press reps of 225 and ran an official 40-yard dash time of 5.09, per Nagy. As a freshman back 2018, Moore had 1,471 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns on 135 touches he was must-see TV at all moments. If hes matched up in man coverage with a linebacker or a safety, itll likely be problematic. Alabama wide receivers Henry Ruggs III (11) and DeVonta Smith celebrate a touchdown during an SEC game against Texas A&M on Oct. 12, 2019, at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
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