Shane Ray DE Miss draft stock falling

[RS12]

All 32 NFL teams had representatives at Missouri's pro day, hoping to get a better look at pass-rusher Shane Ray, who was medically exempted from participating in drills at the combine.

Ray was clocked at 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash at his pro day, which was a decent but not stellar time. But his day became significantly worse when he ran 7.71 seconds in the three-cone drill and a 4.53-second short shuttle, according to NFL.com.

If that three-cone time is accurate, that would be one of the worst times for an edge-rusher in this draft class.

When you consider the depth at edge-rusher in this class and that Ray’s entire game centers around his speed, you have to be concerned for his draft stock.

Ray recorded 14.5 sacks for Missouri last season to lead the SEC, but he did it almost exclusively with quick feet and an impressive motor. If speed is his biggest asset on tape, you have to wonder why it didn’t show up at his pro day at all.

At one point, ESPN.com’s prospect player rankings had Ray as a top-five prospect. He is currently ranked 15th on that board. After a so-so pro-day workout, it seems possible that Ray will slide down even further come April.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl...otable-nfl-draft-prospects/ss-AA9ZLdt#image=3

 

[theogt]

Something is wrong with that 7.71. That can't be right. I could probably do 7.71.

 

[Thatkidbob]

That's gotta be due to injury...

 

[DFWJC]

Randy Gregory's stock is falling too after flunking the combine drug test.

 

[Eric_Boyer]

They said the same about Terrell Suggs leading up to the draft.

 

[endersdragon]

12-13 pieces of game film/year >>>>>>>> 1 workout

 

[BAT]

They said the same about Terrell Suggs leading up to the draft.

Love it when everyone goes crazy over drills and times, just means another stud is being pushed closer to our pick. Hope Ray falls all the way to 27. Somebody tweet his crappy combine and pro day showings. LOL

 

[Nirvana]

Feeling nostalgic for a young Demarcus Ware now...

 

[XxTDxX]

I'll pass on him.. Slow and undersized has never been a good combination.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Jarvis Jones comes to mind...

 

[Gaede]

Man, that's an awful 3 cone. How did that happen?!

 

[Risen Star]

If you can't do the three cone, you can't play football.

~finger pushing up glasses~

 

[tm1119]

I honestly think he's the best pure pass rusher in the draft...Fowler might be the better overall player, but as pure edge rusher I'll take Ray. That burst off of the line in the game tape doesn't lie....screw a 3 cone drill.

 

[Future]

My concern with a guy like Ray is whether or not his speed will translate against NFL tackles. A bad three cone indicates that it wouldnt.

 

[KDM256]

Might not be the popular opinion on here but I would pass on Shane Ray as well if I were a GM drafting in the top 10. Playing DE at 6'2 245lbs in the NFL better have some serious speed and power to go up against NFL tackles..

Michael Sam was in the same boat going into the draft this time last year (SEC DPOTY, 10+ sacks, similar wt & ht) with the same question marks, not saying Ray will end up like Michael Sam but If I was a GM I wouldn't touch this kid in the 1st round

 

[Gaede]

If you can't do the three cone, you can't play football.

~finger pushing up glasses~

I don't think that, I was just remarking how unexpectedly poor the results were. I thought his quickness and athleticism were considered a strength?

 

[xwalker]

Something is wrong with that 7.71. That can't be right. I could probably do 7.71.

For reference:
7.48, 6054 313 Erving, Cameron
7.68, 6046 309 Clemmings, T.J.
7.70, 6044 305 Collins, La'El

 

[theogt]

Might not be the popular opinion on here but I would pass on Shane Ray as well if I were a GM drafting in the top 10. Playing DE at 6'2 245lbs in the NFL better have some serious speed and power to go up against NFL tackles..

Michael Sam was in the same boat going into the draft this time last year (SEC DPOTY, 10+ sacks, similar wt & ht) with the same question marks, not saying Ray will end up like Michael Sam but If I was a GM I wouldn't touch this kid in the 1st round

I was listening to Bill Polian on NFL radio, and he said he'd basically not draft a guy that size with a 7.71 3-cone. It's just outside the realm of reason. I'm sure there's some explanation though, because it's otherwise just bizarre.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

What is the deal with Missouri DE's draft stocks the last few years...seem to produce on the field but when people start studying them and the combine issues it seems like they fall.

Are they products of a system Missouri uses or what?

 

[Plankton]

Man, that's an awful 3 cone. How did that happen?!

He's coming off of a broken foot, isn't he?