OU FANS: What happened to Derick Strait?

[Tenkamenin]

This guy was highly touted last season with that other CB I forgot his name but he's now a Titan. I thought he was a for sure future 1st rd. pick, did his stock drop this year? Hurt?

[Tenkamenin]

DAYUMMM!!! LOOK AT HIS POSITIVES COMPARED TO HIS NEGATIVES???

ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a lean, angular frame that can add at least 10 more pounds with no loss of quickness … Very quick to read and diagnose plays, showing the ability to recognize the routes developing instantly … Has good pass coverage skills with the ability to jump on the receiver's hip and run with the opponent stride-for-stride on deep routes … Very crisp in and out of his breaks, showing good hand usage to redirect and jolt his assignment in press coverage … Has a smooth, low backpedal, staying in control when turning, showing the mirroring ability to stay close on the receiver … Very effective zone defender who makes quick adjustments and gets good depth in his cushion … Quick to break on the ball and gets good hand placement to prevent separation in the second level … Takes proper angles to the ball and has a keen knack for locating the pigskin (high amount of fumble recoveries, setting a school record) … Anticipates the running back's moves around the corner, showing no hesitation to step up in run support … Gets an excellent jump on the ball in flight, maintaining concentration while looking the ball in and keeping track of the receiver … Despite his light frame, he is not afraid to mix it up in the trenches … Very good at doing the "extra" things needed in practice, the film room and weight room to improve his ability (team-first guy, called a coach on the field by the Sooners staff) … Loves the challenge of facing up against the opponent's top receiver … Has the strength to play off blocks and the explosion to quickly break on the ball … Has the range to make up speed by taking good angles to the ball … His foot balance allows him to easily flip and turn coming out of his backpedal … Excels at riding the hip of the receiver and using the sidelines for help (gets his hands under the receiver's jersey to get a quick push that knocks his man out of bounds).


Negatives: Needs to add bulk and strength to his frame … Willing tackler, but does not have the strength to be anything more than an arm tackler (needs wrap-up tackling technique refinement) … Seems to hesitate a bit when asked to fill the rush lanes (gets there late, but does show willingness) … Has much better coverage skills than tackling ability.

AGILITY TESTS
4.43 in the 40-yard dash … 39½-inch vertical jump.

[Chocolate Lab]

He just doesn't have the athleticism to be a 1st rounder.

He's tough and physical, but I don't like him as a man-to-man cover player.

[Tenkamenin]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

He just doesn't have the athleticism to be a 1st rounder.

He's tough and physical, but I don't like him as a man-to-man cover player.

Didn't know that I thought coverage was his thing, but I haven't really watched him.

I remember last year him and the other CB were highly touted as being future stars in the NFL.

[jumanji]

a playmaker - makes plays, but makes them by taking gambles rather than relying on true talent.

he will be a good 3rd cornerback, but never a super cb.

[Chocolate Lab]

Originally Posted by Tenkamenin

Didn't know that I thought coverage was his thing, but I haven't really watched him.

I remember last year him and the other CB were highly touted as being future stars in the NFL.

Andre Woolfolk was a lot better athlete and a lot bigger... He was raw, but a good prospect because he had the athletic ability to cover. Strait is a lot smaller and -- just from what I've seen -- he can't stay with the fastest WRs.

[Tenkamenin]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

Andre Woolfolk was a lot better athlete and a lot bigger... He was raw, but a good prospect because he had the athletic ability to cover. Strait is a lot smaller and -- just from what I've seen -- he can't stay with the fastest WRs.

Thats the name Woolfolk

So who's the next best CB? Goose thinks we're going corner at 52 and OL in 3rd.

[jumanji]

if we can wait until later, I really like marcell allmond out of usc also

[Chocolate Lab]

Just personally, from the little I saw at the Senior Bowl, I like Joey Thomas. But coming from Montana State, I don't know if he could come in and start right away.

Truthfully, just on athletic ability and size, I don't think there's anything out there left that's better than Hunter, except maybe Thomas.

A lot of people like Poole, has he been picked yet?

[Danny White]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

He just doesn't have the athleticism to be a 1st rounder.

He's tough and physical, but I don't like him as a man-to-man cover player.

He's not a shut down guy who you can put on an island, but is a solid defender and a good tackler.

I hope he's there for our 3rd rounder!