Ashton Jeanty 5'8"

[tvooz]

At #12, the Cowboys had better get it right

Jeanty has the production, no question
Jeanty has speed
But size is lacking ... I would be very concerned

Moreover, this is a deep RB class

@ #12, this is a hard pass

 

[Ironicalicon]

Emmiitt was 5'9 and Barry was 5'8, believe.

 

[gtb1943]

Emmiitt was 5'9 and Barry was 5'8, believe.

yeah, I remember Gil Brandt saying he kicked himself later for not drafting Mike Singletary because he was one half inch under the Cowboys minimum height standards for a LB.

I guess some here think an inch is reason to say yay or nay

 

[Kingofholland]

Emmiitt was 5'9 and Barry was 5'8, believe.

Everyone was worried about Emmitt's height too which is funny looking back. It could also be of advantage behind the line and if they have a low center of gravity it's harder to get a clean hit on the back.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Height doesn't matter for an RB. Weight sure as heck does, but they almost can't be too short.

 

[Cowboyny]

Height doesn't matter for an RB. Weight sure as heck does, but they almost can't be too short.

Low center of gravity is important for a running back.

 

[tvooz]

can anyone give an assessment on Jeanty's pass blocking?

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

At #12, the Cowboys had better get it right

Jeanty has the production, no question
Jeanty has speed
But size is lacking ... I would be very concerned

Moreover, this is a deep RB class

@ #12, this is a hard pass

So, is this official? Where are you getting the measurements?

 

[gtb1943]

can anyone give an assessment on Jeanty's pass blocking?

now that you just got owned on one excuse not to take him you are looking for another?
Man, just say you want no part of him.

 

[Mr_437]

can anyone give an assessment on Jeanty's pass blocking?

I haven't focused on that aspect, but from what I saw there's a reason it doesn't get brought up.

On topic, 5'8 goes well with 215lbs, at RB. I expect Jeanty to weigh in smaller than 215, but if he could get to around 220 and keep his speed, sign me up.

 

[805BoysInBlue]

yeah, I remember Gil Brandt saying he kicked himself later for not drafting Mike Singletary because he was one half inch under the Cowboys minimum height standards for a LB.

I guess some here think an inch is reason to say yay or nay

Imagine if our wives thought the same way. Lol

 

[tm1119]

Worrying about a RB’s height is the equivalent to being concerned with a QB’s tackling form.

It’s a very difficult thing to do, but congrats on making the worst post of the day

 

[John813]

Worrying about a RB’s height is the equivalent to being concerned with a QB’s tackling form.

It’s a very difficult thing to do, but congrats on making the worst post of the day

Yea, I don't get it, 5'8" is within the reasonable "limits" anyways. Not like he's 5'2" 170lb or some extreme outlier.

 

[visionary]

Emmiitt was 5'9 and Barry was 5'8, believe.

What was the size of DL and LB then compared to now?

Yeah, exactly

Im not taking Jeanty at 12

Not because if size but position and competition

 

[gtb1943]

What was the size of DL and LB then compared to now?

Yeah, exactly

Im not taking Jeanty at 12

Not because if size but position and competition

sorry dude their size has not increased hardly at all since the late 90's early 2000's
so that does not wash

 

[gtb1943]

Johnathon Taylor and Josh Jacobs each led the NFL in rushing and they are both 5-10

so this squawk about height seems DUMB

 

[Acceptablename]

The way I’ve been playing with the draft Jeanty Messes up later picks. Trenches, then running back (Hampton) Even a RB in the third round. But Hampton is really a good back.

 

[tvooz]

Deuce Vaughn is short and practically useless

 

[big dog cowboy]

Deuce Vaughn is short and practically useless

He isn't short he's small. And he is very very far from useless.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

He isn't short he's small. And he is very very far from useless.

Guess we now know big dog is apx. 5’-2” to 5’-5”.