Cowboys workout CB Mississippi State corner Taveze Calhoun
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Calhoun is an interesting prospect for the Cowboys to consider late in the draft. The 6-foot, 192-pound defensive back didn't have a solid showing at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. Calhoun posted a 4.58 40-yard dash time, completed 14 reps on the bench press and posted a 33-inch vertical jump. Here's what NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein had to say about his weaknesses:
"Skinny legs and thin waist. Not strong or physical. Works overtime in run support to unglue from big, blocking receivers on the edge. Ducks head into tackles and often won't see what he's hitting. Tackle strength and consistency are below average. Tall and uneven in his backpedal. Can't carry long speed. Fear of deep ball forces him into early open and retreat. Transition of feet and hips from press coverage is cumbersome. Balance issues pop up all over the game tape."
However, Calhoun is still a prospect who could very easily surpass all projections as he's had plenty of experience playing on the highest level of football while in college. Calhoun started three years at cornerback for the Bulldogs in the SEC and tallied 161 career tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six interceptions. Check out some of his highlights in the video embedded below.
Here's what Zierlein had to say about his strengths:
"Tall cornerback with game experience against receivers now in the NFL. Careful against speed across from him and rarely beaten over the top. Exceptionally intelligent and can rapidly process what he sees. Has quick reaction twitch and responsiveness to burst to the throw and make plays on the ball. Good leaper who aggressively rips and slaps at attempted catches. Credited with 27 passes defensed over last three seasons. Comfortable in man-off coverage. Hit with only one pass interference over last 136 targets. High character person and player on and off the field."
Per CBS Sports, Calhoun is the 320th-rated prospect in the draft and projected to go in the seventh round. The Cowboys have four sixth-round picks and could use one of those selections on Calhoun.
http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Miss-St-CB-Taveze-Calhoun-has-workout-with-Cowboys-44773564
"Skinny legs and thin waist. Not strong or physical. Works overtime in run support to unglue from big, blocking receivers on the edge. Ducks head into tackles and often won't see what he's hitting. Tackle strength and consistency are below average. Tall and uneven in his backpedal. Can't carry long speed. Fear of deep ball forces him into early open and retreat. Transition of feet and hips from press coverage is cumbersome. Balance issues pop up all over the game tape."
However, Calhoun is still a prospect who could very easily surpass all projections as he's had plenty of experience playing on the highest level of football while in college. Calhoun started three years at cornerback for the Bulldogs in the SEC and tallied 161 career tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six interceptions. Check out some of his highlights in the video embedded below.
Here's what Zierlein had to say about his strengths:
"Tall cornerback with game experience against receivers now in the NFL. Careful against speed across from him and rarely beaten over the top. Exceptionally intelligent and can rapidly process what he sees. Has quick reaction twitch and responsiveness to burst to the throw and make plays on the ball. Good leaper who aggressively rips and slaps at attempted catches. Credited with 27 passes defensed over last three seasons. Comfortable in man-off coverage. Hit with only one pass interference over last 136 targets. High character person and player on and off the field."
Per CBS Sports, Calhoun is the 320th-rated prospect in the draft and projected to go in the seventh round. The Cowboys have four sixth-round picks and could use one of those selections on Calhoun.
http://dal.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Miss-St-CB-Taveze-Calhoun-has-workout-with-Cowboys-44773564
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What a horrible tackler. Lol Mcclay looking suspect again.
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7 teams have shown interest including the pats... But you need to get in a McClay quip in. YOU are looking suspect now.
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Did you watch the video or did you just feel like typing?
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Did you see all the other teams who have shown interest or are you just typing a lame quip about McClay?
He could be the worst tackler of any player in the draft but you made no mention of the other teams personell people and just want to get in a snarky quip.