Staxxxx
03-23-2012, 03:36 PM
Admittedly I know nothing about this guy but stumbled accross a couple of articles about his fantastic pro day workout, started digging and found my new pet cat. Everything I've found sure makes this guy look like a terriffic late round or UFA development receiver. I wanted to know if any of you draft gurus had any background on the guy.
Here's what I know:
Played Basketball at SDSU until his senior year and switched to football. Was the basketball teams leading rebounder and shot blocker.
Videos of Pro Day (http://www.twitvid.com/QJ1XK)
Wr 6-4 and goes about 215 to 220 depending on what you read.
Pro Day numbers:
http://www.yankton.net/articles/2012/03/23/sports/doc4f6be7f33c6e6100706610.txt
Consider his numbers: An eye-popping 41.5 inches in the vertical jump, 10-feet-10 in the broad jump, a clocking of 4.45 in the 40-yard dash and a 6.32 in the 3-cone drill.
“My route work has been getting better, I think,” Moss said. “That’s the big thing they look at, how you attack those routes. I thought that part of it was really good today.”
Compared to those athletes who competed in February’s NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Moss’ time in the 3-cone drill would have ranked him No. 1, regardless of position. His vertical jump would have also ranked second and broad jump would have been the sixth-best mark.
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Draft-Buzz-Offense/0928a7f0-e78f-4d1c-b2a5-65f3c4ef4ffe
An FCS player that has helped his draft stock dramatically in the past year, with both his on field performances throughout the 2011 season and his all-star week performance at the East West Shrine game, is Dale Moss from South Dakota State. Moss, who just a season ago was a key contributor for South Dakota State’s basketball squad, has rare athleticism, elite size and upside to develop into a legitimate receiver in the NFL. His ability to climb the ladder and grab contested throws away from his body, both over the middle of the field as well as in the red-zone, showcase his outstanding coordination, body control, and hands at the point of the catch.
Padding up for the first time since high school, Moss, who utilized a fifth and final year of eligibility after four years of college hoops, hauled in more than 5 catches in every single game. He finished the year eclipsing the 100-yard receiving mark four times, averaging over 15 yards per catch over the span of 61 receptions, 949 yards and 6 touchdowns. His immediate success can be attributed to his coachability, high learning capacity and excellent work ethic. Moss is a big, long and smooth athlete that transitions well in and out of his cuts, has an innate understanding of how to position himself in order make contested catches and has quickly made himself into a very adept route runner. While there is still work to be done and he is a developmental, late-round prospect right now, the size and speed Moss possesses (6-3, 220 pounds, 4.4 40-yard dash), will make NFL teams think twice about passing on him come April 28.
Our Take: Moss was one of the more intriguing participants at the East-West Shrine Game in January, and since then his name has been buzzing in the scouting community. While it's possible he may go undrafted, there's no denying his potential to come into the NFL and have an impact if he's put with the right coach that can take advantage of his raw abilities. Moss is definitely one of the biggest sleepers in this draft, and one of my favorite prospects for the last day.
Here's what I know:
Played Basketball at SDSU until his senior year and switched to football. Was the basketball teams leading rebounder and shot blocker.
Videos of Pro Day (http://www.twitvid.com/QJ1XK)
Wr 6-4 and goes about 215 to 220 depending on what you read.
Pro Day numbers:
http://www.yankton.net/articles/2012/03/23/sports/doc4f6be7f33c6e6100706610.txt
Consider his numbers: An eye-popping 41.5 inches in the vertical jump, 10-feet-10 in the broad jump, a clocking of 4.45 in the 40-yard dash and a 6.32 in the 3-cone drill.
“My route work has been getting better, I think,” Moss said. “That’s the big thing they look at, how you attack those routes. I thought that part of it was really good today.”
Compared to those athletes who competed in February’s NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Moss’ time in the 3-cone drill would have ranked him No. 1, regardless of position. His vertical jump would have also ranked second and broad jump would have been the sixth-best mark.
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Draft-Buzz-Offense/0928a7f0-e78f-4d1c-b2a5-65f3c4ef4ffe
An FCS player that has helped his draft stock dramatically in the past year, with both his on field performances throughout the 2011 season and his all-star week performance at the East West Shrine game, is Dale Moss from South Dakota State. Moss, who just a season ago was a key contributor for South Dakota State’s basketball squad, has rare athleticism, elite size and upside to develop into a legitimate receiver in the NFL. His ability to climb the ladder and grab contested throws away from his body, both over the middle of the field as well as in the red-zone, showcase his outstanding coordination, body control, and hands at the point of the catch.
Padding up for the first time since high school, Moss, who utilized a fifth and final year of eligibility after four years of college hoops, hauled in more than 5 catches in every single game. He finished the year eclipsing the 100-yard receiving mark four times, averaging over 15 yards per catch over the span of 61 receptions, 949 yards and 6 touchdowns. His immediate success can be attributed to his coachability, high learning capacity and excellent work ethic. Moss is a big, long and smooth athlete that transitions well in and out of his cuts, has an innate understanding of how to position himself in order make contested catches and has quickly made himself into a very adept route runner. While there is still work to be done and he is a developmental, late-round prospect right now, the size and speed Moss possesses (6-3, 220 pounds, 4.4 40-yard dash), will make NFL teams think twice about passing on him come April 28.
Our Take: Moss was one of the more intriguing participants at the East-West Shrine Game in January, and since then his name has been buzzing in the scouting community. While it's possible he may go undrafted, there's no denying his potential to come into the NFL and have an impact if he's put with the right coach that can take advantage of his raw abilities. Moss is definitely one of the biggest sleepers in this draft, and one of my favorite prospects for the last day.