04-10-2025, 10:55 AM -
Yep… Quite a story.
Thanks for the link to the Athletic, LP. Good story there too. Hard to believe that he pulled off that private “pro day” with only 2 1/2 weeks of training.!! That boggles the mind.!
He has some work in front of him. Needs to get stronger and learn the nuances of blocking schemes, along with a playbook. What really stood out to me in the video was his smoothness in movement, and how quick and sharp he was getting into and out of his breaks. Plants that foot and MOVES.
No question he has the “hands”. When you go up way above the rim and rip the ball out of someone else’s hands—- Well, you have to have hand, arm, shoulder strength and REALLY want the ball. It’s a rough, tough world in close, “in the paint”.
Can you imagine if he puts on a few pounds and learns the subtleties of movement..?? This kid could be a terror at TE.!!
As LP said, there are questions of course. NFL football is a TOUGH full-contact sport. But with good coaching and help in the training and weight rooms …. he just might do it.
One thing is certain. It will be fun watching him develop.!! Here’s hoping he pulls it off.
Thanks for the link to the Athletic, LP. Good story there too. Hard to believe that he pulled off that private “pro day” with only 2 1/2 weeks of training.!! That boggles the mind.!
He has some work in front of him. Needs to get stronger and learn the nuances of blocking schemes, along with a playbook. What really stood out to me in the video was his smoothness in movement, and how quick and sharp he was getting into and out of his breaks. Plants that foot and MOVES.
No question he has the “hands”. When you go up way above the rim and rip the ball out of someone else’s hands—- Well, you have to have hand, arm, shoulder strength and REALLY want the ball. It’s a rough, tough world in close, “in the paint”.
Can you imagine if he puts on a few pounds and learns the subtleties of movement..?? This kid could be a terror at TE.!!
As LP said, there are questions of course. NFL football is a TOUGH full-contact sport. But with good coaching and help in the training and weight rooms …. he just might do it.
One thing is certain. It will be fun watching him develop.!! Here’s hoping he pulls it off.
This post was last modified: 04-10-2025, 10:59 AM by Hobbit99.