Silverstar
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 6,944
- Reaction score
- 3,069
University of Central Florida could have the next Terrell Owens....without the prima donna attitude.
Sound too good to be true?
Maybe not.
Here are the facts...
His name is Brandon Marshall and he's a senior prospect in this year's draft. He's currently 21 years old, but will quickly turn 22 next month. At 6-4 229lbs, he's already bigger than Owens at 6-3 223lbs. He runs a quick 4.50 in the 40 and had a solid senior campaign, ending with 74 catches, for 1,195 yards and 11 TD's. Posting a career best in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl with 10 catches for 210 yards and 3 TD's. This kid can certainly block, catch, run fast enough and get decent separation with 16.1 YPC. He can also tackle, since he played safety his Junior year.
That's right a freakin' safety!
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=135815
http://ucfathletics.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marshall_brandon00.html
Here's a good analysis BEFORE the combine...
Strengths
Brandon is a big, strong, tall, powerful receiver. He has very strong hands and catches the ball away from his body. He shows excellent quickness for his size and has a great burst off the line of scrimmage. Brandon does a very good job blocking and shows excellent leadership skills. He looks to be an excellent teammate and at this stage of the draft, does not seem to be on anyone's radar screen except for ours here at THR.
Needs to Improve
Some people will suggest that he might be a TE. Trust me, he is too quick in and out of his breaks to waste at TE, although if you want to put him in the slot on third and long, he will impact.
Bottom Line
I think the most intriguing aspect of Brandon’s game is that he has a relativity short stride for such a large person. We are definitely talking about first round talent that should be picked sometime the first day, but you never know what will happen in a draft. Brandon’s first step off the line is large, but quick. Then I notice that he never over-strides after that first step. This keeps him on balance to make quick cuts, stops and fakes while he is running his routes at full speed. At his size, he is probably the quickest in and out of his breaks that I've ever seen. This makes his 40-yd speed, no matter what it is, a non-issue. He has very strong "run after catch" abilities along with strong hands -- and is mentally tough. He is also just learning the WR position. He really wants to be “the man”, but also understands how he should fit in a team concept. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to take Brandon at the end of the first round, but as you all know, that’s just me and not the reality of where a player will actually go in the draft. To be truthful, isn’t that what THR is all about -- the ability to project when a player will be taken in the draft? THR is not solely about profiling players. What makes THR so valuable to so many GM’s, Head Coaches, Directors of Scouting, National TV Commentators and Player Agents is the over 80% accuracy rating of what round or what day a player is projected to be picked in the draft. So now, I have profiled a sleeper. It should be fun to see how many people agree with me before the draft and then where he gets picked. I think Brandon has big time written all over him. A new Marshall has come to town and he’s ready to clean up. His name is Marshall Brandon! (Or is it Brandon Marshall? I always get that mixed up!)
Drew Boylhart January 2006 - The Huddle Report
Any takers?
If not, think about the Skins, Gnats or Iggles drafting him instead. Think about having to face another T.O. type twice a year...for the next 5-10 years.
Sound too good to be true?
Maybe not.
Here are the facts...
His name is Brandon Marshall and he's a senior prospect in this year's draft. He's currently 21 years old, but will quickly turn 22 next month. At 6-4 229lbs, he's already bigger than Owens at 6-3 223lbs. He runs a quick 4.50 in the 40 and had a solid senior campaign, ending with 74 catches, for 1,195 yards and 11 TD's. Posting a career best in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl with 10 catches for 210 yards and 3 TD's. This kid can certainly block, catch, run fast enough and get decent separation with 16.1 YPC. He can also tackle, since he played safety his Junior year.
That's right a freakin' safety!
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=135815
http://ucfathletics.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/marshall_brandon00.html
Here's a good analysis BEFORE the combine...
Strengths
Brandon is a big, strong, tall, powerful receiver. He has very strong hands and catches the ball away from his body. He shows excellent quickness for his size and has a great burst off the line of scrimmage. Brandon does a very good job blocking and shows excellent leadership skills. He looks to be an excellent teammate and at this stage of the draft, does not seem to be on anyone's radar screen except for ours here at THR.
Needs to Improve
Some people will suggest that he might be a TE. Trust me, he is too quick in and out of his breaks to waste at TE, although if you want to put him in the slot on third and long, he will impact.
Bottom Line
I think the most intriguing aspect of Brandon’s game is that he has a relativity short stride for such a large person. We are definitely talking about first round talent that should be picked sometime the first day, but you never know what will happen in a draft. Brandon’s first step off the line is large, but quick. Then I notice that he never over-strides after that first step. This keeps him on balance to make quick cuts, stops and fakes while he is running his routes at full speed. At his size, he is probably the quickest in and out of his breaks that I've ever seen. This makes his 40-yd speed, no matter what it is, a non-issue. He has very strong "run after catch" abilities along with strong hands -- and is mentally tough. He is also just learning the WR position. He really wants to be “the man”, but also understands how he should fit in a team concept. Personally I wouldn't hesitate to take Brandon at the end of the first round, but as you all know, that’s just me and not the reality of where a player will actually go in the draft. To be truthful, isn’t that what THR is all about -- the ability to project when a player will be taken in the draft? THR is not solely about profiling players. What makes THR so valuable to so many GM’s, Head Coaches, Directors of Scouting, National TV Commentators and Player Agents is the over 80% accuracy rating of what round or what day a player is projected to be picked in the draft. So now, I have profiled a sleeper. It should be fun to see how many people agree with me before the draft and then where he gets picked. I think Brandon has big time written all over him. A new Marshall has come to town and he’s ready to clean up. His name is Marshall Brandon! (Or is it Brandon Marshall? I always get that mixed up!)
Drew Boylhart January 2006 - The Huddle Report
Any takers?
If not, think about the Skins, Gnats or Iggles drafting him instead. Think about having to face another T.O. type twice a year...for the next 5-10 years.
