Combine Chatter Thread

[Nightman]

Good grief, Wilson and Brees with that big of hands. They would be great doing a Hamburger Helper ad!

From Sunny in Philly

 

[texbumthelife]

Why do you keep saying LT only? Is your stance that an OG is equal to a RT? Is an OC equal as well? I seriously need to know this theory.

I'd put Martin's value better than most RT's in the league right now.

 

[Risen Star]

OL Bench Press Reps
Christian Westerman 34
Connor McGovern 33
Stephane Nembot 32
Jason Spriggs 31
Joshua Garnett 30
Landon Turner 30
Spencer Drango 30
Dominique Robertson 30
Alex Redmond 30
Austin Blythe 29
Nick Martin 28
Joe Dahl 28
Joe Thuney 28
Darrell Greene 28
Matt Skura 27
Alex Lewis 27
Ryan Kelly 26
Jack Conklin 25
Vadal Alexander 25
Jake Brendel 25
Germain Ifedi 24
Evan Boehm 24
Tyler Johnstone 24
Laremy Tunsil 23
Jerald Hawkins 23
Kyle Murphy 23
Jack Allen 23
Graham Glasgow 23
Rees Odhiambo 23
Shon Coleman 22
Max Tuerk 22
Sebastian Tretola 22
Cole Toner 22
Brandon Shell 22
Taylor Decker 20
Willie Beavers 20
Tyler Marz 19
Denver Kirkland 19
Fahn Cooper 19
Le'Raven Clark 18
Pearce Slater 17
Cody Whitehair 16
Nila Kasitati 12

 

[Risen Star]

RB Bench Press Reps
Keith Marshall 25
Tre Madden 24
DeAndre Washington 24
Daniel Lasco 23
Derrick Henry 22
Devontae Booker 22
Josh Ferguson 21
Brandon Wilds 21
Peyton Barber 20
Paul Perkins 19
Tra Carson 19
Alex Collins 18
Kenneth Dixon 22
Tyler Ervin 17
Marshaun Coprich 17
Jordan Howard 16
Jonathan Williams 16
Kelvin Taylor 15
C.J. Prosise 14
Wendell Smallwood 14
Shad Thornton 12
Kenyan Drake 10


FB Bench Press Reps
Dan Vitale 30
Andy Janovich 30
Soma Valnuku 26
Glenn Gronkowski 17

 

[MichaelWinicki]

OL Bench Press Reps
Christian Westerman 34
Connor McGovern 33
Stephane Nembot 32
Jason Spriggs 31
Joshua Garnett 30
Landon Turner 30
Spencer Drango 30
Dominique Robertson 30
Alex Redmond 30
Austin Blythe 29
Nick Martin 28
Joe Dahl 28
Joe Thuney 28
Darrell Greene 28
Matt Skura 27
Alex Lewis 27
Ryan Kelly 26
Jack Conklin 25
Vadal Alexander 25
Jake Brendel 25
Germain Ifedi 24
Evan Boehm 24
Tyler Johnstone 24
Laremy Tunsil 23
Jerald Hawkins 23
Kyle Murphy 23
Jack Allen 23
Graham Glasgow 23
Rees Odhiambo 23
Shon Coleman 22
Max Tuerk 22
Sebastian Tretola 22
Cole Toner 22
Brandon Shell 22
Taylor Decker 20
Willie Beavers 20
Tyler Marz 19
Denver Kirkland 19
Fahn Cooper 19
Le'Raven Clark 18
Pearce Slater 17
Cody Whitehair 16
Nila Kasitati 12

And who drafted Westerman in the 4th round?

Oh yeah.



The one that really surprises me is Whitehair. 16... that's low.

 

[Risen Star]

Marshaun Coprich is an intriguing late round guy but with a lot of baggage.

 

[Risen Star]

And who drafted Westerman in the 4th round?

Oh yeah.



The one that really surprises me is Whitehair. 16... that's bad.

He must have gotten the news he's headed to the Indianapolis Alexanders. Takes the will out of you.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

He must have gotten the news he's headed to the Indianapolis Alexanders. Takes the will out of you.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

He must have gotten the news he's headed to the Indianapolis Alexanders. Takes the will out of you.

Can I redo my grade?

 

[Risen Star]

Winners

1. Vernon Adams, QB, Oregon

It’s no secret that Adams lacks prototypical size for the quarterback position, but his weigh-in numbers weren’t as bad as expected at 5-11, 200 pounds with 9 1/8-inch hands. I haven’t studied Adams on tape yet, but I’m looking forward to looking at him in-depth during the coming weeks.

2. Kenny Lawler, WR, California

Lawler’s length is pretty evident on tape, but seeing the 6-2 receiver measure in with 33 3/8-inch long arms and 10 1/2-inch hands was definitely reassuring. If Lawler can test well, he has a chance to fly up draft boards this weekend.

3. Charone Peake, WR, Clemson

Peake’s 34-inch arms were among the longest at the combine, which will attract teams along with his 6-2, 209-pound frame. You wish he played big consistently on tape, but Peake has moments on tape where you wonder what he’ll be if he can put it all together.

4. Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State

Thomas didn’t leave any boxes unchecked during the weigh-in portion of the combine, measuring in at 6-3, 212 with 32 1/8-inch arms and 10 1/2-inch hands, tied for the second biggest mitts among all receivers. With Laquon Treadwell and Corey Coleman not running, the stage is set for Thomas to move into contention for the #1 wide receiver spot on teams’ boards.

5. Tyler Higbee, TE, Western Kentucky

I know, I know, at this point you’ve gotten tired of me telling you what a beast Higbee is, but he might have been the biggest winner from the entire weigh-in process. Listed at 6-4 on some sites, Higbee measured 6-6 and an impressive 249 pounds, with arms over 33 inches long and hands stretching the tape at 10 1/4 inches. Fantastic numbers for the big tight end, who could ascend boards quickly if he’s able to workout on Saturday.

6. Nick Vannett, TE, Ohio State

At 6-6, 257 pounds with 33 5/8-inch arms and 9 5/8-inch hands, Vannett checked all the physical boxes, and if he played at that weight this past season, his measurables impress me even more. Vannett moved really well at the Senior Bowl, and some good workout times on Saturday could lock his stock into the draft’s second day.


Losers

1. Jared Goff, QB, California

I’m not saying it necessarily matters to me, but there is no question that having 9-inch hands will be a concern amongst many NFL teams. There are fumbles concerns on tape with Goff, and this measurement will have scouts watching how he handles the ball closely during his pre-draft workouts.

2. Aaron Burbridge, WR, Michigan State

We knew Burbridge had tiny hands from the Senior Bowl, but 8 1/4 inches tied him for the smallest at the combine as well. He struggled to catch the ball cleanly all week in Mobile, so his on-field drills and the gauntlet will be big this weekend.

3. Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame

Everything about Fuller’s weigh-in was rough, measuring just 6-feet tall and 186 pounds, numbers that will only exacerbate concerns about how the speedster’s frame will hold up at the next level. His drop issues were at least somewhat explained by 8 1/4-inch hands, and 30 3/4-inch arms isn’t exactly the desired length for an outside receiver.

4. Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State

Another nine-inch-hands prospect, Hackenberg already had overwhelming accuracy concerns surrounding him coming into the combine, so this revelation will only compound those worries. Like Goff, Hackenberg’s ball-handling will be watched closely during his on-field workouts on Saturday.

5. Demarcus Ayers, WR, Houston

We all knew Ayers wasn’t a large receiver heading into the combine, but at 5-9, 182 pounds, he made Bralon Addison look bulky. Probably a slot at the next level, Ayers diminutive frame makes it even more imperative that he shows off elite athleticism during Saturday’s drills.

 

[sureletsrace]

RB Bench Press Reps
Keith Marshall 25
Tre Madden 24
DeAndre Washington 24
Daniel Lasco 23
Derrick Henry 22
Devontae Booker 22
Josh Ferguson 21
Brandon Wilds 21
Peyton Barber 20
Paul Perkins 19
Tra Carson 19
Alex Collins 18
Kenneth Dixon 22
Tyler Ervin 17
Marshaun Coprich 17
Jordan Howard 16
Jonathan Williams 16
Kelvin Taylor 15
C.J. Prosise 14
Wendell Smallwood 14
Shad Thornton 12
Kenyan Drake 10


FB Bench Press Reps
Dan Vitale 30
Andy Janovich 30
Soma Valnuku 26
Glenn Gronkowski 17

Poor Alexander's shiny new G got out-benched by a 190lb RB.

 

[AzorAhai]

I'm lookingforward to Billings BP. If reports have been accurate, he could challenge for the record. Did Zeke not lift and if so, anyone know why? I was curious to see how he would do.

 

[Risen Star]

I'm lookingforward to Billings BP. If reports have been accurate, he could challenge for the record. Did Zeke not lift and if so, anyone know why? I was curious to see how he would do.

He didn't lift. Don't know why.

 

[CATCH17]

Marshaun Coprich is an intriguing late round guy but with a lot of baggage.

That guy is electric and he doesn't go down too easy.

 

[CATCH17]

What about this Keith Marshall guy?

Lead all RBs in the bench press and he is fast on the field. Bit of a sleeper.






This is all I could find but my gosh he really shows off some ability in this vid.

Vision, hands, feet, speed.

 

[KingintheNorth]

What about this Keith Marshall guy?

Lead all RBs in the bench press and he is fast on the field. Bit of a sleeper.

Was stuck behind Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb while at Georgia. That and injuries stalled his career with the Bulldogs.

He ran a 10.2 100 in high school.

The very definition of a sleeper.

 

[CATCH17]

Was stuck behind Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb while at Georgia. That and injuries stalled his career with the Bulldogs.

He ran a 10.2 100 in high school.

The very definition of a sleeper.

He looks incredible.

Were his injuries significant?

 

[KingintheNorth]

He looks incredible.

Were his injuries significant?

An ACL injury (and I think another injury) limited him to just 8 games over the 2013 and 2014 seasons. He played 11 games in 2015 but didn't seem right. Combine physical will be a big deal for him.

 

[CATCH17]

Tyler Higbee: bit of Gronk in his game

 

[Risen Star]

The workouts start today. You guys ready to learn who can play football?