Are we sure that Beriault can't make the transition?
From Cowboysplus last year:
"What about him? He started 45 of the 46 games he played and had more than 100 tackles every season. He was a two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection, who the Cowboys believe can play free or strong safety."
"Instant analysis: Had a 39 1/2-inch vertical at the combine and he has the ability to change direction well … Doesn’t have a lot of upper body strength and doesn’t have a lot of range in coverage. "
"Has good hip flexibility and quick feet, showing the ability to change direction smoothly … Smart and instinctive player who reacts quickly and makes proper reads, especially in run support … Shows adequate vision in the passing game, doing a decent job of sniffing the ball out in front of him … "
"4.15 20-yard shuttle "
"4.59 in the 40-yard dash"
another site:
Had a complete workout at the combine. Ran his 40s in 4.52 and 4.57, had a 391/2-inch vertical jump, 11-foot long jump, 3.80 short shuttle, 10.82 long shuttle, 6.92 three-cone drill and did 14 reps.
Oh well...I guess I just like what I saw out of him during TC last year...In watching Watkins' highlight real, he looks like the kind of center-fielder we need at FS. However, his change of direction doesn't seem very good. Anyone have Watkins' short shuttle times? Should be an interesting TC battle...
Edit:
Pat Watkins
had a 4.08 short shuttle and a 6.83 three-cone drill
