A Possible Late Round Steal @ Wide Receiver?

[RealCowboyfan]

Chris Hannon

CHRIS HANNON MEASURABLES Height: 6-4

Weight: 207 40-yard dash: 4.37 10-yard dash: 1.53 20-yard shuttle: 4.29 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump: 10-7 225-lb. bench: 203-cone drill: 7.24 Vertical jump: 36

Wonderlic: 2220-yard dash: 2.53

Strengths: Is tall and lanky with deceptive speed. Has impressive natural ability and athleticism. Has good leaping ability and makes tough catches. Shows excellent hands. Catches passes away from his body and over his head. Is smooth.

Weaknesses: Plays faster than he looks but must improve initial quickness. Must learn to make more sudden cuts to keep defensive backs from jumping routes. Must polish route-running skills.
Bottom line: Hannon is an excellent athlete and a consistent playmaker. He will benefit from NFL coaching and technique work. If he can impress during predraft workouts, he could move into the later rounds of the draft.

Information::
http://utsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hannon_chris00.html

 

[CowboyWay]

I've read a little about him lately. There seems to be quite a bit of late round talent at wideouts this year.

You have to wonder with the new defensive rules in place if size isn't very important anymore in the NFL, but if he runs a 4.3 40, plus has size, he could be a beast in this league.

 

[bobbie brewskie]

Chris Hannon

CHRIS HANNON MEASURABLES Height: 6-4

Weight: 207 40-yard dash: 4.37 10-yard dash: 1.53 20-yard shuttle: 4.29 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump: 10-7 225-lb. bench: 203-cone drill: 7.24 Vertical jump: 36

Wonderlic: 2220-yard dash: 2.53

Strengths: Is tall and lanky with deceptive speed. Has impressive natural ability and athleticism. Has good leaping ability and makes tough catches. Shows excellent hands. Catches passes away from his body and over his head. Is smooth.

Weaknesses: Plays faster than he looks but must improve initial quickness. Must learn to make more sudden cuts to keep defensive backs from jumping routes. Must polish route-running skills.
Bottom line: Hannon is an excellent athlete and a consistent playmaker. He will benefit from NFL coaching and technique work. If he can impress during predraft workouts, he could move into the later rounds of the draft.

Information::
http://utsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/hannon_chris00.html

his stats and build remind me a lot of Chris Henry of the Bengals, time to add him to my mock! do you really think he will be there in round 5-7? his only problem seems to be running routes, and most collegiate level recievers cant do that all to well.

 

[Clove]

Nice find, he looks good.

 

[burmafrd]

With that size and speed- and apparently good hands= why has he not been noted? Where did he play?

 

[cleverusername]

With that size and speed- and apparently good hands= why has he not been noted? Where did he play?

http://tennessee.scout.com/2/514797.html
WRs boost stock


By: Randy Moore

Date: Mar 29, 2006

Pro football is all about speed, and two former University of Tennessee receivers boosted their market value with NFL scouts by posting good 40-yard dash clockings during Wednesday’s Pro Timing Day at the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center.

Chris Hannon clocked a blistering 4.37 seconds, best of the day among the 19 former Vols hoping to enhance their stock in time for the April 29-30 NFL Draft. That time, combined with his 6-3 height and leaping ability, should get him selected on Day 2 of the Draft, although early projections list him as a probable free agent.


C.J. Fayton didn’t sizzle like Hannon but he lowered his 40 time from 4.66 at the first Pro Timing Day to 4.51 on Wednesday afternoon. Fayton remains a long-shot to be drafted but the improved 40 time should earn him a better free-agent deal and a better chance to stick with an NFL club.
"Overall, I would have to say our pro timing days were successful," Condredge Holloway, UT's assistant athletics director for player relations, said in a statement released by the sports information department. "Hopefully, we made some impressions on the scouts that will enhance the futures of some of our players."

Hannon was a real enigma during his college career. He appeared to be a budding superstar as a sophomore in 2003, recording a three-TD game vs. Mississippi State and a five-catch, 95-yard performance against Auburn. As a junior in 2004 he had an eight-catch, 89-yard outing vs. Florida but did little else all season. The 2005 season brought more of the same, as he had one big game (six catches for 55 yards vs. LSU) but was relatively quiet in the other 10 games.

Like Hannon, Fayton was a quarterback in high school. Like Hannon, Fayton caught 24 passes last fall. Amazingly enough, their receiving yardage was nearly identical. Hannon’s 24 catches in ’05 produced 268 yards, while Fayton’s produced 272 yards.

The difference in the two men was that Hannon never quite lived up to expectations, while Fayton exceeded expectations. He emerged as Rick Clausen’s favorite target in 2005, catching five balls for 97 yards in the opener vs. UAB and eight balls for 61 yards in Game 3 vs. LSU. He suffered an ankle injury in Game 4 vs. Ole Miss, however, that caused him to miss Game 5 vs. Georgia and catch just eight passes for 82 yards the rest of the year. According to Holloway, defensive back Jason Allen, linebacker Omar Gaither, defensive end Parys Haralson and defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona – all of whom participated in the NFL Combine back in February – also helped

 

[Clove]

With that size and speed- and apparently good hands= why has he not been noted? Where did he play?

This is why IMO.

http://condraft.com/player.php?id=2284

Websters Dictionary defines "engima" as "something hard to understand or explain". Well, that's where I am with Chris Hannon. NFL scouts think highly enough of Hannon to invite him to the scouting combine (when many other, seemingly more deserving, athletes were left scratching their heads at being slighted themselves). At the combine, Hannon certainly acquitted himself quite well, measuring better than 6-3 and running in the 4.4s. He also looked the part in the skill drills. Then he went out and ran a 4.37 at his pro day. By now, those of you who haven't seen him play are probably thinking: "Wow! size and speed for a WR from an outstanding SEC program like Tennessee? Sign him up!"

This is where it gets difficult to explain. After a very promising sophomore year where he averaged more than 15 yards a catch and had 7 TDs amongst his 21 catches, he disappeared. Sure, there were issues at QB (is it Clausen? Ainge? Clausen? Cooter?) and plenty of complaints about some of the offensive coaches, but that doesn't tell the whole story. There were times where Hannon, he with the (purported) amazing hands, dropped easy balls or flat out gave up on catchable ones in order to avoid contact. Even with his (again, purported) amazing hands, he rarely uses them, choosing instead to catch the ball against his body. He seemed to lose all motivation to really excel. He has the hands. He has the ability to gain separation from the defender. He can outleap the defender for the ball. But does he want to do it every play? One thing that he does do well is talk. His mouth keeps running and running, even if his legs don't.

Now it's time to get ready for a life in the NFL and Hannon has mysteriously returned and seems to have gotten back in the good graces of the scouts and the draft gurus. Did they watch any game film? Are they so ready to chalk his misfortunes up to coaching decisions? I'm not. Hannon just has too many red flags for me to ignore. Sure, the workout numbers look great, and that will likely let him be drafted in the 4th or 5th rounds, but I'd be hesitant to look at him that early. He has the body of a sprinter, not a football player. He has the motivation of a BarcaLounger, not an elite wideout. I might bring him in (as an undrafted free agent) to be a body in camp with the hope that someone will knock him upside the head and he'll suddenly "get it," but I wouldn't let my hopes get too high

 

[Bobo]

The UT O was a disaster last year. Hannon was one guy I hoped would have a break out SR season....but could anyone in that mess? I bet he could be had as an UDFA, but may be worth a 7th just on his size/speed ratio.

 

[theogt]

This is why IMO.

http://condraft.com/player.php?id=2284

Websters Dictionary defines "engima" as "something hard to understand or explain". Well, that's where I am with Chris Hannon. NFL scouts think highly enough of Hannon to invite him to the scouting combine (when many other, seemingly more deserving, athletes were left scratching their heads at being slighted themselves). At the combine, Hannon certainly acquitted himself quite well, measuring better than 6-3 and running in the 4.4s. He also looked the part in the skill drills. Then he went out and ran a 4.37 at his pro day. By now, those of you who haven't seen him play are probably thinking: "Wow! size and speed for a WR from an outstanding SEC program like Tennessee? Sign him up!"

This is where it gets difficult to explain. After a very promising sophomore year where he averaged more than 15 yards a catch and had 7 TDs amongst his 21 catches, he disappeared. Sure, there were issues at QB (is it Clausen? Ainge? Clausen? Cooter?) and plenty of complaints about some of the offensive coaches, but that doesn't tell the whole story. There were times where Hannon, he with the (purported) amazing hands, dropped easy balls or flat out gave up on catchable ones in order to avoid contact. Even with his (again, purported) amazing hands, he rarely uses them, choosing instead to catch the ball against his body. He seemed to lose all motivation to really excel. He has the hands. He has the ability to gain separation from the defender. He can outleap the defender for the ball. But does he want to do it every play? One thing that he does do well is talk. His mouth keeps running and running, even if his legs don't.

Now it's time to get ready for a life in the NFL and Hannon has mysteriously returned and seems to have gotten back in the good graces of the scouts and the draft gurus. Did they watch any game film? Are they so ready to chalk his misfortunes up to coaching decisions? I'm not. Hannon just has too many red flags for me to ignore. Sure, the workout numbers look great, and that will likely let him be drafted in the 4th or 5th rounds, but I'd be hesitant to look at him that early. He has the body of a sprinter, not a football player. He has the motivation of a BarcaLounger, not an elite wideout. I might bring him in (as an undrafted free agent) to be a body in camp with the hope that someone will knock him upside the head and he'll suddenly "get it," but I wouldn't let my hopes get too high

Sounds like a perfect 5th round project. "Sign him up." Teach him how to run routes better and pluck the ball.

 

[Qwickdraw]

watched him in the combine.

Was okay but not too impressive.

 

[jbsg02]

better change that mock with jason allen in the 3rd

 

[bobbie brewskie]

better change that mock with jason allen in the 3rd

jason allen in the third all the way baby! his stock is falling and falling and its making me happier and happier.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

Chris Hannon could be that next Terrell Owens....