Pompous Elitist
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What round of the draft will he be projected at now?
What round of the draft will he be projected at now?
Still super late rounds. Myrick is fast but that's about it when talking about his pro prospects. He isn't exactly the best corner out there. Credit to him for running that 40 today cause him absolutely blazing during that is his chance to get drafted and not be a UDFA
Still super late rounds. Myrick is fast but that's about it when talking about his pro prospects. He isn't exactly the best corner out there. Credit to him for running that 40 today cause him absolutely blazing during that is his chance to get drafted and not be a UDFA
This is why I wish we still had Sawvel, and think Fleck made a big mistake in letting him go. He was able to find guys like him, Murray etc who were less than 4 star recruits that flew under the radar. For whatever reason, he could find and develop db talent. I will be following him closely at his new gig but the last 5 years of defensive back play have been the most exciting and fun to watch since I got season tickets in 96.
he was a poor kick returner his senior year, always decelerating and bracing for contact. I don't know if he was trying to stay injury free for the pros, but if they watch senior year tape they won't see the next CP 84.
Could see someone picking him up just for his return potential with that speed. I think he has a good chance to play almost right away on special teams as a returner.
You also need to factor in his value as a gunner on coverage teams. He projects as a, slot (nickel) corner, Kick returner and gunner. Elite speed raises his value considerably.
Sounds alot like Marcus Sherels. His NFL career could be very similar
Yeah, I agree. That is exciting speed. He exploded off the line and someone will definitely take him as a CB/kick return specialist. He had a nice vertical as well. If they fall in love with that elite speed someone could reach up as high as the middle rounds but nothing will surprise. Depends on the coach and their needs. He seemed to have reliable hands as a kick and punt returner and had moments as a CB.
Looking back over the top 40 guys it seems like an elite time ~ 4.30 will bump a player anywhere from one to three rounds higher. Not saying that will happen here because he did seem to struggle a bit in coverage this season but NFL guys prize size and athleticism above all.
This is why I wish we still had Sawvel, and think Fleck made a big mistake in letting him go. He was able to find guys like him, Murray etc who were less than 4 star recruits that flew under the radar. For whatever reason, he could find and develop db talent. I will be following him closely at his new gig but the last 5 years of defensive back play have been the most exciting and fun to watch since I got season tickets in 96.
Either the Kill staff could discover and recruit athletes and turn them into football players or the strength and conditioning staff couldn't have been as deplorable as some say. Myrick is the fastest of all the DB's at the combine. Leidner excelled among all quarterbacks in measurables...broad jump, cones, vertical. So, how much of the actual football culture really needed to change? The Gophers who got drafted the last couple years also did well at the combine.
I'm just saying next year's guys who go to the combine have some lofty standards to uphold.
Legit question: How important are coverage skills for a slot corner? I would think quickness and physicality are more important to press the receiver at the line and keep up with them. The 200 pounds will help in run support and blitzes too, I would think. I'm not too knowledgeable though so I could be flat out wrong.
Can't cover and might be the worst return guy ever in a gophers uniform. But his speed will get him drafted. Just cross fingers it's not the Vikings.