2014 NFL Combine Open Thread

Greg Robinson put up 32 reps of 225 lbs on the bench press. :gasp:

 

Jake Matthews did 24 reps.

 

Steelers met with Oklahoma FB-TE Trey Millard today. Millard tore his ACL in October. He played a big leadership role there.

 

Steelers met with Arizona Wildcats running back Ka'Deem Carey.

 

Another WR that I really like on film is Jarvis Landry. He's got some big mitts at well. Kind of makes sense when you look at how reliable his hands are.

I've got to say, the more games that I watch from this past season, the more I like the depth of this year's WR crop. It's almost ridiculous how many big, strong guys there are in this draft that project as solid NFL receivers. I was really liking Mike Evans if available at #15. While I still like him a lot, I am now leaning much more toward filling other needs with a first round pick. I'm thinking corner, or like some have discussed, Kouy... Koko... uhhh... the guy from Alabama, however you spell his name .

One other thing. I've always liked trading down as a strategy, but this year I REALLY want to trade down in the 1st. I think there are 100+ players in this draft who could realistically grade as top 50-60 picks in most drafts, and I want as many of them as we can get. It magnifies my frustration at giving up our 3rd rounder this year - essentially - for Landry Jones.

 

TE bench presses have been updated. Niklas was no surprise...Amaro was though.

 

There are quite a few guys I like better, but I like Landry. I was pretty surprised at how much shorter he is than what he was listed at, though. I think he's an example of what Colbert was talking about the other day. Wanting guys who 'play tall' or play taller than they are. He needs work as a blocker, IMO, but his hands are pretty clutch.

 

Ebron doing 24 to Seferian-Jenkins 20 surprised me a bit too.. Nice showing by Niklas, Ebron, Amaro and *gasp* Joe Don Duncan 35..

 

Yeah, Joe Duncan is a freak of nature. Forgot to mention the O-line bench results were updated.

 

Jadeveon Clowney- 6'5 1/4 266lbs. 34 1/2 inch arms.

 

Lighter than Woodley I'd imagine

 

Heh heh. I read that he dropped 10 lbs to run faster at the combine.

 

He's a freak of nature indeed.

 

Xavier Su'a-Filo is a guy I like a lot. Looking forward to seeing him in drills. I expect he'll draw a lot of hype soon.

 

Hell, I have no idea who he is but love that name, gotta have him for that alone

 

There's gotta be a good nickname in there somewhere. :-D

 

Lewan has had a great combine. 29 reps and just ran a 4.88, 1.64 10 yard split too... WOW

 

I just don't like lewan's body type. He's almost too cut. Much like nate solder. That being said, kouandjio's has had a terrible combine so far. He must have the stiffest hips I've evver seen. Very unfortunate. He may not have the correct athletic formula to be a great left tackle.

 

He looks RT capable only to me. He's definitely not very athletic.

 

His 10-Split was 1.64, which is ridiculous. It's the number you want to focus on for linemen. Had a 29 inch vertical, too. He's showing some real explosiveness.