Hakeem Butler, Iowa State

[Machete]

For obvious reasons, I am a big fan of this guy. Saw him play a lot with sub par QBs. Would be an ideal grab in the 3rd round.

 

[fansince68]

For obvious reasons, I am a big fan of this guy. Saw him play a lot with sub par QBs. Would be an ideal grab in the 3rd round.

Good looking prospect. What round is he projected?

 

[Machete]

Good looking prospect. What round is he projected?

Brugler sees him going in the 2nd or 3rd rounds. His speed and route running is in question but has tons of potential. I see him as a "moving the chains" type of receiver.

 

[MaaS]

Butler is a beast. I'd be surprised if he makes it to our 3rd round pick. I think we'll have to take him at 59 if we want him.

I think he's more of a Plaxico Burress type than a possession WR.

 

[Parcells4Life]

I think he’s a beast. It would put Cooper in the slot. I would also love to have his teammate Montgomery the RB. He doesn’t get tackled. Would be great for him to help wear defenses down. Probably can be had in the 4th or 5th since he’s smaller

 

[KingintheNorth]

I'm a fan but there are some questions about his attitude and overall athleticism.

 

[Machete]

I'm a fan but there are some questions about his attitude and overall athleticism.

Really? I haven't heard anything like that. Will dig a little more then to see what's up.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I like him 10x better than Humphrey.

 

[cnuball21]

I’m a fan, but very anxious to see what he runs.

4.55 or better and he could go early.

 

[cowboysooner]

He is a very good player

 

[Mr_437]

If he's available at 58, forget about the TE, he shouldn't make it to 59.

 

[xwalker]

For obvious reasons, I am a big fan of this guy. Saw him play a lot with sub par QBs. Would be an ideal grab in the 3rd round.

Any insight into his intangibles (work ethic, coachability).

He has great balance, especially for a tall player. Balance is a "skill" that is not discussed as much as it should be with regards to players.

Some otherwise great athletes have struggled if the didn't have good/great balance. If anyone remembers AOA, he had terrific measurables but his balance was terrible and it was obvious in drills they did in training camp.

Emmitt Smith might have been the best ever in terms of balance. He was like one of those kid's blow up punch toys that are weighted on the bottom and always pop back up.

 

[Machete]

Any insight into his intangibles (work ethic, coachability).

He has great balance, especially for a tall player. Balance is a "skill" that is not discussed as much as it should be with regards to players.

Some otherwise great athletes have struggled if the didn't have good/great balance. If anyone remembers AOA, he had terrific measurables but his balance was terrible and it was obvious in drills they did in training camp.

Emmitt Smith might have been the best ever in terms of balance. He was like one of those kid's blow up punch toys that are weighted on the bottom and always pop back up.

I'll be honest...don't know about his intangibles.

 

[cnuball21]

Any insight into his intangibles (work ethic, coachability).

He has great balance, especially for a tall player. Balance is a "skill" that is not discussed as much as it should be with regards to players.

Some otherwise great athletes have struggled if the didn't have good/great balance. If anyone remembers AOA, he had terrific measurables but his balance was terrible and it was obvious in drills they did in training camp.

Emmitt Smith might have been the best ever in terms of balance. He was like one of those kid's blow up punch toys that are weighted on the bottom and always pop back up.

“Contact balance” is a fun term youbhear the scouts throw around.

More important for a RB IMO, but applicable to WRs as well.