combine standouts!

[baba ganoush]

for this years up coming cobine, who do you think will be the best at each of these positions?

40 yard dash:
vertical jump:
broad jump:
bench reps:
wonderlick test:
wingspand:
weigt:
height:

[YoungTexanFan]

40 yard dash: Josh Wilson or Ginn
bench reps: Manuel Rodriguez OG from TT
wonderlick test: some guy from an ivy

[Trap_Star]

Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

40 yard dash: Josh Wilson or Ginn
bench reps: Manuel Rodriguez OG from TT
wonderlick test: some guy from an ivy

I think ginn will take the 40. Who do you guys think is faster? Ginn, Hester, Bush, or P.harvin??

[YoungTexanFan]

Originally Posted by Trap_Star

I think ginn will take the 40. Who do you guys think is faster? Ginn, Hester, Bush, or P.harvin??

Mathis

[Trap_Star]

If the reports are true, im guessing Calvin Johnson will have the highest leap...

[MorKnolle]

Originally Posted by baba ganoush

for this years up coming cobine, who do you think will be the best at each of these positions?

40 yard dash: Ted Ginn, Josh Wilson, or maybe Marcus McCauley, Paul Williams, or Johnnie Lee Higgins
vertical jump: From what I've heard Calvin Johnson, not sure I believe the 45 inch vertical but we'll see
broad jump: Difficult to tell
bench reps: I've heard Amobi Okoye can do 52 reps which I find hard to believe but he is obviously strong and has relatively short arms so that could favor him
wonderlick test: Some OLineman (surprisingly they generally score quite high) or QB
wingspand:
weigt: I don't know that I'd consider any particular weight the "best" in the draft
height: See my answer for weight

Answers in red

[YoungTexanFan]

Originally Posted by Trap_Star

If the reports are true, im guessing Calvin Johnson will have the highest leap...

Peterson can leap too.

He can jump a 36" box with a 45lb free weight in each hand. That is impressive.

[htownfoozball]

theres actually a video on youtube of calvin johnson jumping 45 inches at the preseason workouts for georgia tech.

[SAMURAITEXAN]

Cris Henry is suppose to be fast. I don't know if he will be invited at combine.

[JAXwithanX]

Originally Posted by htownfoozball

theres actually a video on youtube of calvin johnson jumping 45 inches at the preseason workouts for georgia tech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF_mpqiI0Nc

indeed there is....pretty impressive.

[JAXwithanX]

Amobi Okoye is just ridiculous....i found this article i remember reading a long time ago. I don't know if he will break 50....but when you can

Q: What's your biggest asset on the field?

Okoye: I would say my strength. That's what's helping me out on the field. [I bench press] about 405.

at the age of 16....I'd say you've got a fair shot. Lord knows what he would be able to do at 22. I mean think about it....a lot of blue chip prospects haven't even played their first college game at 19 (redshirts) and yet this kid is about to be drafted. He still has potential for more natural growth and ability.

[hot pickle]

Originally Posted by JAXwithanX

Amobi Okoye is just ridiculous....i found this article i remember reading a long time ago. I don't know if he will break 50....but when you can



at the age of 16....I'd say you've got a fair shot. Lord knows what he would be able to do at 22. I mean think about it....a lot of blue chip prospects haven't even played their first college game at 19 (redshirts) and yet this kid is about to be drafted. He still has potential for more natural growth and ability.

yeah this kid will be a stud, but how did he get into college at 16 years old, was he that smart???

[YoungTexanFan]

Originally Posted by dunta23

yeah this kid will be a stud, but how did he get into college at 16 years old, was he that smart???

He was from Africa. When he came to America, he took a test to see what grade level he would be best in, and he tested out to be a 9th grader at age 12.

[kastofsna]

i doubt we'll see calvin johnson at the combine.

[LORK 88]

Originally Posted by kastofsna

i doubt we'll see calvin johnson at the combine.

Same could be said about Ginn becuase: 1) he hasn't even declared yet 2) the injury might keep him from running for a bit or being ready 3) top prospects never really do much at the combine and keep preparing for their respective pro day (which is usually in late March as apposed to February).

[TexansCanes]

Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

Peterson can leap too.

He can jump a 36" box with a 45lb free weight in each hand. That is impressive.

i believe it was 80lb weights

[kastofsna]

Originally Posted by LORK 88

Same could be said about Ginn becuase: 1) he hasn't even declared yet 2) the injury might keep him from running for a bit or being ready 3) top prospects never really do much at the combine and keep preparing for their respective pro day (which is usually in late March as apposed to February).

the difference is that ginn's position in the draft is pretty much based solely on his speed. if he declares, he better attend the combine if he wants to rid of any question marks.

[JAXwithanX]

Originally Posted by TexansCanes

i believe it was 80lb weights

No ****ing way you mean 80 pounds in each hand.

[JAXwithanX]

Originally Posted by kastofsna

the difference is that ginn's position in the draft is pretty much based solely on his speed. if he declares, he better attend the combine if he wants to rid of any question marks.

I think everyone knows Ginn can fly and will be able to fly when healthy. Whats really going to effect his draft stock is his actual ability to run routes and create separation with something other than just speed. Because in my opinion....thats the only way he got his catches this year...blowing by others. He needs to show he can do it in other ways because in the NFL....those CB's are just as fast as you....as well as bigger than you average college DB.

PS - his run blocking has got to be just abysmal too....i'd imagine....i don't know though i've never paid attention.

[Ole Miss Texan]

Calvin Johnson is amazing.

Wonderlic Score: Vince Young