NFL Combine

[Vance87]

We've already met with him. Interesting

[b0ng]

Originally Posted by 76Texan

Another guy to watch is the small TE from Arkansas, Chris Gragg.
He ran a 4'44 forty. He originally played WR but doesn't have the lateral agility.
With a 6th or a 7th pick, he can be used in lieu of Walter in the blocking department while can still threaten deep.

Injury is hurting his stock, so I think he could be a steal in the late rounds.

Another dark horse of mine is the OT Rogers Gaines from Tenn St.
Huge guy with long arms (6'6-330 something, nearly 37" arm).
He's a project (but did not give up any sack in his Sr. season).
I think we can afford a 6th or 7th on him.

Gragg also topped the vert leap with 37.5". He's certainly got the measureables you would want in a pass catcher.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by b0ng

Eifert ran a 4.6
Ertz 4.72
Escobar 4.88

It's a good group of TEs overall. Despite his slower time, I've really liked what I have seen of Escobar. He has the size to play inline, but the ability to flex out. He looks like a natural receiver. Excellent after the catch. His versatility gives Escobar a lot of value.

[Vinny]

watching these guys run around in their pajamas is uncomfortable at times.

[Playoffs]

Originally Posted by Lucky

It's a good group of TEs overall. Despite his slower time, I've really liked what I have seen of Escobar. He has the size to play inline, but the ability to flex out. He looks like a natural receiver. Excellent after the catch. His versatility gives Escobar a lot of value.

I really like Escobar. Eifert looks great, but I like Escobar for us. Natural pass catcher -- and looks like he can block?

[Wolf6151]

On the subject of TE's, I'm disappointed that Michael Williams from Alabama didn't get a Combine invite. I think he's got the size and potential as both a blocker and pass catcher at the NFL level. Maybe no Combine invite helps him to fall and we get him in the 6th with one our expected comp. picks.

[beerlover]

Texans need to collect an OT, DT, WR, ILB, OLB, CB, S, WR, TE, DE, & Punter.

Minus at least one via free agency, that's still 10. With estimated compensatory picks (3) combined with all natural slotted picks (7) in tack will make for interesting build-up through draft process.

A deep OL/TE class bodes well. Thinking mid round here. Save the top spots for ILB, DT & WR.

BL

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by beerlover

Texans need to collect an OT, DT, WR, ILB, OLB, CB, S, WR, TE, DE, & Punter.

Minus at least one via free agency, that's still 10. With estimated compensatory picks (3) combined with all natural slotted picks (7) in tack will make for interesting build-up through draft process.

A deep OL/TE class bodes well. Thinking mid round here. Save the top spots for ILB, DT & WR.

BL

Lets cherry pick this .

http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

[aussie_texan]

Originally Posted by Honoring Earl 34

Lets cherry pick this .

http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

1. Kevin Minter ILB
2. Brandon Williams NT
3. Da'rick Rogers WR
4. Brandon Jenkins OLB

[Honoring Earl 34]

Originally Posted by aussie_texan

1. Kevin Minter ILB
2. Brandon Williams NT
3. Da'rick Rogers WR
4. Brandon Jenkins OLB

I'm still thinkin .

1. Justin Hunter WR Tennessee ... why ... go big or go home .
2. Jesse Williams NT Alabama ... why ... could also play a little DE.
3. B.W. Webb, CB, William & Mary
4. Nico Johnson ILB Alabama

[SAMURAITEXAN]

WO 40 yd dash unofficial time(sub 4.5 only) First Group
4.25/4.31 Austin
4.25/4.29 Goodwin
4.38/4.38 Boyce
4.38/4.37 Fuller
4.40/4.53 Davis
4.43/4.44 King
4.44/4.41 Hunter
4.47/4.59 Hamilton
4.47/4.47 Harrison
4.50/4.44 Goard
4.50/4.47 Bonner
4.57/4.46 Harper

[76Texan]

Originally Posted by SAMURAITEXAN

Unofficial time(sub 4.5 only)
4.25/4.31 Austin
4.25 Goodwin
4.38/4.38 Boyce
4.38 Fuller
4.40 Davis
4.43 King
4.47 Hamilton
4.47 Harrison
4.50/4.47 Bonner

So both Austin and Goodwin get the deal from Adidas for fastest player at the combine?

Marcus Davis and Tavares King help themselves.
King is great value in the third, IMO.

And don't go to sleep on Fuller.
The guy is still raw due to change of position and lack of playing time, but he also has good potential; could be a sleeper in the late round.

[SAMURAITEXAN]

Originally Posted by 76Texan

So both Austin and Goodwin get the deal from Adidas for fastest player at the combine?

Marcus Davis and Tavares King help themselves.
King is great value in the third, IMO.

And don't go to sleep on Fuller.
The guy is still raw due to change of position and lack of playing time, but he also has good potential; could be a sleeper in the late round.

Kaufman is interesting prospect. His tall and runs low 4.5!

Yep, Austin and Goodwin both get shoelaces from Adidas!

[76Texan]

Originally Posted by SAMURAITEXAN

Kaufman is interesting prospect. His tall and runs low 4.5!

Yep, Austin and Goodwin both get shoe strings from Adidas!

Tyrone Goard is much taller and much faster!

[SAMURAITEXAN]

Originally Posted by 76Texan

Tyrone Goard is much taller and much faster!

You are right but he didn't look that tall.

[76Texan]

Originally Posted by SAMURAITEXAN

You are right but he didn't look that tall.

Maybe he wore high heels when they measured him!

[b0ng]

Tavon Auston is definitely going in the first round.

[b0ng]

Man all of these WRs are burning it up. Ryan Swope with a 4.44

Edit: Markus Wheaton 4.34
Patterson ran a 4.3
T.Williams with a 4.46

[srrono]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ring-40-times/

Austin ran a 40-yard dash in an unofficial time of 4.25 seconds. If that holds up when all of the official times come in, it will be the second-fastest in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine, second only to Chris Johnson’s 4.24.

Except that just a couple minutes after Austin turned in his 40 time, Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin equaled it with a 4.25-second 40-yard dash of his own. Goodwin, who was in the Olympics last year as a long jumper, said before the Combine that he thought he could break Johnson’s record.

This has to be one of the faster WR groups this year. These are "unofficial first attempts on 40 times below.
SOURCE

Austin, Tavon West Virginia 4.25 u
Goodwin, Marquise Texas 4.25 u
Robinson, Denard Michigan 4.34 u
Stills, Kenny Oklahoma 4.34 u
Wheaton, Markus Oregon St. 4.34 u
Fuller, Corey Virginia Tech 4.37 u
Patterson, Cordarrelle Tennessee 4.37 u
Boyce, Josh TCU 4.38 u
Davis, Marcus Virginia Tech 4.40 u
Hunter, Justin Tennessee 4.41 u
Wilson, Marquess Washington St. 4.41 u
King, Tavarres Georgia 4.43 u
Sampson, Lanear Baylor 4.43 u
Goard, Tyrone Eastern Kentucky 4.44 u
Rogers, Da'Rick Tennessee Tech 4.44 u
Smith, Rodney Florida St. 4.44 u
Spadola, Ryan Lehigh 4.44 u
Swope, Ryan Texas A&M 4.44 u
Woods, Robert USC 4.44 u
Harper, Chris Kansas St. 4.46 u
Patton, Quinton Louisiana Tech 4.46 u
Williams, Terrance Baylor 4.46 u
Bonner, Alan Jacksonville St. 4.47 u
Hamilton, Cobi Arkansas 4.47 u
Harrison, Mark Rutgers 4.47 u
Mellette, Aaron Elon 4.47 u
Bailey, Stedman West Virginia 4.50 u
Hopkins, DeAndre Clemson 4.50 u
Johnson, Darius SMU 4.50 u
Thompkins, Kenbrell Cincinnati 4.50 u

Pete Prisco ‏@PriscoCBS
All this speed by receivers could be costing Mike Wallace some money

[tru80texan]

Originally Posted by NCTexan

The TE Vance McDonald had great form through out the bench press. Looks like an intriguing prospect.

Looks like people doubt his blocking though.

I like this guy. He looked pretty good at the Senior Bowl & has had decent combine. His blocking is supposedly good & he can catch. The Texans need a blocking TE who can catch when it's all said & done & I think McDonld could fit the bill later in the draft.