Recruiting Forum Football Talk IV

[PlanetVolunteer]

Can't find it anywhere he's a 11.32 100m guy. I'd say if he ran at the combine he'd be somewhere in the 4.5s to low 4.7s

That was as a junior so he's probably faster. From his film he definitely has breakaway speed. Looks 4.4 to me

 

[Nashvegas31]

Imagine this kid enrolled at West Virginia, lulz this is a SEC back if I ever seen one. Truth be told I don't think we have a back that can keep him off the field.

West Virgina seems to have an eye for RBs and DBs

 

[MoCo_Vol]

That was as a junior so he's probably faster. From his film he definitely has breakaway speed. Looks 4.4 to me

He's not a 4.4 guy, and the reason why I can say that with confidence. If he ever once ran a 4.4 (even a 4.49) it would be on his recruiting profiles & hudl.

Still 4.5 isn't a slouch, this chart is from a recent article about NFL RBs and their 40 times. Seems that the majority run 4.5 or slower.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Our other discussion seems to have disappeared. I think it was the 8-track reference.

My grandad was a Methodist Circuit Preacher in 60's. He and Grandmother purchased a turntable/8track/am fm desk/table. Sure back in day that was a big time purchase.

Remember as a kid tapping my feet to Manilow amd easy listening 8 tracks. I would give a finger for that piece of furniture now. Seeing what MCM furniture goes for now, would be a small fortune.

 

[peaygolf]

He's not a 4.4 guy, and the reason why I can say that with confidence. If he ever once ran a 4.4 (even a 4.49) it would be on his recruiting profiles & hudl.

Still 4.5 isn't a slouch, this chart is from a recent article about NFL RBs and their 40 times. Seems that the majority run 4.5 or slower.

D Henry is 4.54
Plenty fast enough

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

He's not a 4.4 guy, and the reason why I can say that with confidence. If he ever once ran a 4.4 (even a 4.49) it would be on his recruiting profiles & hudl.

Still 4.5 isn't a slouch, this chart is from a recent article about NFL RBs and their 40 times. Seems that the majority run 4.5 or slower.

I'm kind of projecting to how fast he could be by the fall after spending a year in our offseason program.

 

[OrangeMoundTNVol]

West Virgina seems to have an eye for RBs and DBs

Kids from the south without SEC offers is a good recipe for schools like that.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

I'm kind of projecting to how fast he could be by the fall after spending a year in our offseason program.

Maybe, if he's a legit 4.4 guy by the time we start the season he'll be RB1 and it won't even be a debate. But with his size that's not the role we need him to play. I just hope he's a one cut and go type of guy, with his size if he's fast on that first cut and gets North & South he'll be plenty fast enough.

 

[SSVol]

D Henry is 4.54
Plenty fast enough

All his speed does, faster or slower, is alter the exact moment when the DB gets ragdolled.

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

He's not a 4.4 guy, and the reason why I can say that with confidence. If he ever once ran a 4.4 (even a 4.49) it would be on his recruiting profiles & hudl.

Still 4.5 isn't a slouch, this chart is from a recent article about NFL RBs and their 40 times. Seems that the majority run 4.5 or slower.

How fast is Kamara?

 

[bigorange]

Lest we forget.

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Jay Graham ran a 4.46
Tauren Poole ran a 4.48
Montario Hardesty ran a 4.49
Alvin Kamara ran a 4.56
Rajon Neal ran a 4.57
Jamal Lewis ran a 4.58
Travis Stephens ran a 4.59
Marlin Lane ran a 4.59
Travis Henry ran a 4.61
Cedric Houston ran a 4.61
John Kelly ran a 4.64
Arian Foster ran a 4.68

So arguably some of our best NFL backs from TN (in bold) all were 4.5 or slower guys. Granted that's laser timed combine 40s...but I just want Justin Williams to carry a legit 210-220 pounds and run like it. Cause I seriously doubt he'll ever see 4.4 at the combine (if he does he'll be a 1st round pick, and that'll mean he killed it here for 3 years)

 

[csprig9]

Sigh

Good for him
There’s a reason some guys from Tennessee go to Kentucky and UK still loses to Tennessee…. BC
They just aren’t good enough for Tennessee!!!!!!

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Maybe, if he's a legit 4.4 guy by the time we start the season he'll be RB1 and it won't even be a debate. But with his size that's not the role we need him to play. I just hope he's a one cut and go type of guy, with his size if he's fast on that first cut and gets North & South he'll be plenty fast enough.

Looks like he does that in high school!

 

[jakez4ut]

But but usce is the feel good story of the sec Josh?

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

Good for him
There’s a reason some guys from Tennessee go to Kentucky and UK still loses to Tennessee…. BC
They just aren’t good enough for Tennessee!!!!!!

Randall Cobb says hello.

 

[LoudOrange]

Randall Cobb says hello.

And he went 0-3 against Tennessee.

 

[Devo182]

That's possible. But if that's the case, that's a very real penalty. There were a lot of quality players in the portal. Which is just fodder for the people who think we shouldn't be taking any penalty at all.

I'm just skeptical of the idea we are trying to have our cake and eat it too by declaring any and all open roster spots as part of a self imposed penalty. I think that's silly.

It's at least some penalty this Spring.

What I wouldn't get is including last Fall. We didn't have room to add players anyway, so at least for that term, "taking a scholarship reduction" does sound silly. Like accepting a bowl ban when you're below .500.

 

[Jackcrevol]

Arguably best QB Sucky has had in decades. Gave an all world performance, left poop stains in the sheets.

 

[Devo182]

Can't find it anywhere he's a 11.32 100m guy. I'd say if he ran at the combine he'd be somewhere in the 4.5s to low 4.7s

So not a breakway guy, but maybe an Eric Gray type?

Speaking of which, what's his game like? Sideline to sideline, jukey, one step and vertical, vision/find hole based or hit-stick through guys based?

 

[csprig9]

Randall Cobb says hello.

Tell him I said hi also……

 

[VolGee4]

Jay Graham ran a 4.46
Tauren Poole ran a 4.48
Montario Hardesty ran a 4.49
Alvin Kamara ran a 4.56
Rajon Neal ran a 4.57
Jamal Lewis ran a 4.58
Travis Stephens ran a 4.59
Marlin Lane ran a 4.59
Travis Henry ran a 4.61
Cedric Houston ran a 4.61
John Kelly ran a 4.64
Arian Foster ran a 4.68

So arguably some of our best NFL backs from TN (in bold) all were 4.5 or slower guys. Granted that's laser timed combine 40s...but I just want Justin Williams to carry a legit 210-220 pounds and run like it. Cause I seriously doubt he'll ever see 4.4 at the combine (if he does he'll be a 1st round pick, and that'll mean he killed it here for 3 years)

I am not doubting your info, and running straight ahead is certainly different than playing football. But there is no way Tauren Poole leads that list. There is an article out there on Jamal Lewis where the Ravens said he ran a sub 4.4 at UT's pro day. Rare combo of size and speed.

 

[The Comb]

 

[Ttucke11]

There any links to updated roster for next season? I keep seeing the numbers, I'm sure someone's got it.

 

[Nashvegas31]

Seems like we would be doing something with the 5 star PG we have on the team that will be a first round pick.