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5 Names to Know
5. Tight End George Kittle, Iowa
One of the more impressive pass-catchers at the combine just so happens to be one of the best blockers, too.
Iowa's George Kittle rocked the track with a 4.52 time at almost 6'4" and 247 pounds. He also added a 35-inch vertical jump and 11-foot broad. Those numbers are insane for a big tight end. Kittle is a bit raw, and the Iowa offense never featured him as a receiver, but his testing is good enough to get him a look in the middle rounds.
4. Safety Obi Melifonwu, UConn
When you're 6'4", 224 pounds and you run a 4.40 time in the 40 and broad jump 11'9", teams are going to stand up and take notice.
Obi Melifonwu parlayed an excellent week at the Senior Bowl and a great combine into a huge move up my board this week. He's now ranked in Round 2 after being a Round 3 player when the season ended. One scout I spoke to in Indianapolis believes Melifonwu will go in the first round when it's all said and done.
3. Wide Receiver Zay Jones, East Carolina
Zay Jones isn't the biggest (6'2", 201 lbs) or fastest (4.45s), but his agility and hands are very nice. That was on display at the combine the same as it was at the Senior Bowl.
In Indy, he turned heads with his ability to snag the ball, his smooth transitions in routes and his 11'1" broad jump and 4.01-second 20-yard shuttle. Those are top-50 player numbers when combined with his on-field traits.
2. Safety Josh Jones, North Carolina State
At 6'1 1/2" and 220 pounds, Josh Jones impressed with 4.41 speed and the hips to turn and attack the ball in the air. His film looked top 100 and his workouts backed that up.
Jones is getting lost a little in a very deep safety class, but his name should start to heat up as the draft gets closer. With his overall size and athleticism, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Jones sneak into Round 2 over more well-known players like Eddie Jackson of Alabama.
1. Edge-Rusher Jordan Willis, Kansas State
There were a lot of impressive showings at the combine, but you could easily say Jordan Willis had the best day of any player at any position. When your numbers compare to guys like Von Miller, you're doing pretty good.
Willis is a classic pre-draft riser following a great week at the Senior Bowl and a strong combine showing. He has an outside shot to go Round 1 now.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-buzz-on-every-nfl-team-as-free-agency-begins
5. Tight End George Kittle, Iowa
One of the more impressive pass-catchers at the combine just so happens to be one of the best blockers, too.
Iowa's George Kittle rocked the track with a 4.52 time at almost 6'4" and 247 pounds. He also added a 35-inch vertical jump and 11-foot broad. Those numbers are insane for a big tight end. Kittle is a bit raw, and the Iowa offense never featured him as a receiver, but his testing is good enough to get him a look in the middle rounds.
4. Safety Obi Melifonwu, UConn
When you're 6'4", 224 pounds and you run a 4.40 time in the 40 and broad jump 11'9", teams are going to stand up and take notice.
Obi Melifonwu parlayed an excellent week at the Senior Bowl and a great combine into a huge move up my board this week. He's now ranked in Round 2 after being a Round 3 player when the season ended. One scout I spoke to in Indianapolis believes Melifonwu will go in the first round when it's all said and done.
3. Wide Receiver Zay Jones, East Carolina
Zay Jones isn't the biggest (6'2", 201 lbs) or fastest (4.45s), but his agility and hands are very nice. That was on display at the combine the same as it was at the Senior Bowl.
In Indy, he turned heads with his ability to snag the ball, his smooth transitions in routes and his 11'1" broad jump and 4.01-second 20-yard shuttle. Those are top-50 player numbers when combined with his on-field traits.
2. Safety Josh Jones, North Carolina State
At 6'1 1/2" and 220 pounds, Josh Jones impressed with 4.41 speed and the hips to turn and attack the ball in the air. His film looked top 100 and his workouts backed that up.
Jones is getting lost a little in a very deep safety class, but his name should start to heat up as the draft gets closer. With his overall size and athleticism, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Jones sneak into Round 2 over more well-known players like Eddie Jackson of Alabama.
1. Edge-Rusher Jordan Willis, Kansas State
There were a lot of impressive showings at the combine, but you could easily say Jordan Willis had the best day of any player at any position. When your numbers compare to guys like Von Miller, you're doing pretty good.
Willis is a classic pre-draft riser following a great week at the Senior Bowl and a strong combine showing. He has an outside shot to go Round 1 now.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-buzz-on-every-nfl-team-as-free-agency-begins
