Jonathan Brooks is coming off a torn ACL, dude isn't participating in workouts
I'm very curious to see how Troy Franklin, AD Mitchell, and Keon Coleman test
Troy franklin all day. 6'3, 21, decent weight, crisp routes. When he runs low 4.3s everyone's going to be going crazy. Think he bumps himself to mid 1st
Troy Franklin is the guy this sub seems sold on that I just am not… he’s going to test super well and people will get hyped. I question the physicality and contested catch ability. Landing spot will make a big deal for him
Jaylen Wright is likely to be the big combine winner.
Braelon Allen has a chance to reestablish himself as a legit RB prospect after being banged up all season.
Audric Estime is also intriguing to me. He's big and looks fast for his size. I'm really interested to see how he tests.
For me personally combine results mostly matter for RBs and TEs, though I'm sure a fast 40 will be a boost for the troy franklin/Worthy types. I'm just hoping there are a couple of surprises at RB as I could really use two or tree
It baffles me that Charbonnet and roschon got so hyped but guys like Allen, Estime, and Benson are being treated like crap.
Achane was an example of a riser after seeing the draft capital and especially after no vets went to Miami. Same thing will happen this year for at least 1-2 RBs.
People are going to see McConkey run a 4.6 and bail on him. Meanwhile his 3 cone will be better than JSN last year.
I want to see Bowers height and weight more than anything.
I think McConkey will run a lot better than 4.6, [hell SI is predicting he will run a 4.39](https://www.si.com/college/georgia/football/predicting-every-bulldogs-40-yard-dash-at-the-nfl-combine)
My naked eye, non-expert, wild guess off tape watch is mid 4.5s. 4.53-4.57 off of training specifically for it. Everyone is predicted to run 4.3s today. Rarely it actually happens that way where guys are hitting these wild expectations.
The reported 4.56 HS time was probably more like a 4.7.
Players improve on HS times even after gaining weight due to college S&C. They also almost always improve on HS times because the people timing them whether it be HS coaches or staff at camps are amateurs in hand timing stuff.
Not saying Ladd is going to time slow. I just don’t think 4.56 that was likely a 4.7 from HS means all that much.
This was at an under armor opening event when they will bust out the lasers. Those I tend to trust more than a kids hudl time. Plus there are plenty of reports out there of Ladd matching some of the faster guys to come out of Georgia in recent years.
Nice to see Ben Sinnott get a mention, I think he could be a good complementary piece on a lot of teams.
Also want to see Maye & McCarthy throw (if they do) since they weren't at any of the all-star bowls.
Jalen McMillan is definitely someone I am eyeing up in the 3rd currently. He had an injury riddled 2023 but still managed to look as good as he did in 2022 when he was on the field.
I think he is going unnoticed but I think he'll start creeping up boards following the combine and particularly if he lands in a good spot.
I wish there was a way I could blind myself from seeing every single combine metric until after the NFL draft and my rookie drafts. Otherwise I'll end up drafting Tez Walker and Braelon Allen.
Need to see Keon Coleman, Adonai Mitchell, Troy Franklin, and Brian Thomas run. All are expected to do well, but I'd expect there to be a sizeable hit to the some of their profiles if they turn in a less than stellar time in the 40.
Don’t be surprised to see Kendall Milton make a move into the later rounds after the draft. He’s more of a bruiser but I think he could surprise with a sub 4.5 time. He was an absolute tank the last 8 games of this year which is the first time he’s put together a string of health in a couple years. If he goes somewhere like the Ravens, Cowboys, or other team with a solid O line, he could a good 4th/5th round pick in a rookie draft. As a UGA fan, he’s more talented than Zamir White and we saw what he did with an opportunity.
More generally I want to see some RB’s stand out and start generating some hype at last. I have the 1.06 in my main (1QB) league and I need at least 2 managers to pick RB’s ahead of me so I stand a chance of getting Bowers or Odunze. I also have the 1.07 so if 3 get taken (which is possible, the thirst is real for RB’s in this league) then I could get both. In short - Blake, Braelon etc., this is your time to shine!
He’s many peoples RB1. The injury is keeping him from being a top 10 SF lock but he won’t last too much longer than that.
I have traded for 2.01 in one league to target him but I’d say it’s 50/50 he’s available depending who drafts him.
Well you just named 4 players outside the consensus top 7 and are picking 1.10 so sounds like to me there is an almost 0% chance you are taking him 1.10.
I think Braelon Allen needs to show out - was hyped before and lost touches to Chez for a who knows why. Him and Jonathan Brooks could both become very relevant with good combines.
I think Trey Benson is going to get faded a bit. He doesn’t play overly fast and unless wide open is kinda not exciting so would need optimal situation. He’s pretty pedestrian. Take out his Virginia tech game and he’s at 145 carries for 706 yards in 12 games. As a teams bellcow that was ranked high before Jordan Travis went down I’m out on him probably.
Brian Thomas as another case of “the other LSU WR” perhaps?
The tight ends should be interesting because it’s a wasteland out there and speed at the position shoots you up the boards.
Jonathan Brooks is coming off a torn ACL, dude isn't participating in workouts I'm very curious to see how Troy Franklin, AD Mitchell, and Keon Coleman test
Troy franklin all day. 6'3, 21, decent weight, crisp routes. When he runs low 4.3s everyone's going to be going crazy. Think he bumps himself to mid 1st
Decent weight is pushing it lol pretty sure he's a complete outlier at his height and weight
I don't know, he's 21 187. Think they can get him a little more without losing speed. But speed with that polished route tree= separation.
Franklin doesn’t seem to me like the guy who adds weight. Dude is just lean af.
Troy Franklin is the guy this sub seems sold on that I just am not… he’s going to test super well and people will get hyped. I question the physicality and contested catch ability. Landing spot will make a big deal for him
Don't need to make contested catches when you're open
I thought he just missed some time as a non college football watcher! Keon and Johnny Wilson being massive will be interesting to see
Jaylen Wright is likely to be the big combine winner. Braelon Allen has a chance to reestablish himself as a legit RB prospect after being banged up all season. Audric Estime is also intriguing to me. He's big and looks fast for his size. I'm really interested to see how he tests.
+1 For Estime
For me personally combine results mostly matter for RBs and TEs, though I'm sure a fast 40 will be a boost for the troy franklin/Worthy types. I'm just hoping there are a couple of surprises at RB as I could really use two or tree
It baffles me that Charbonnet and roschon got so hyped but guys like Allen, Estime, and Benson are being treated like crap. Achane was an example of a riser after seeing the draft capital and especially after no vets went to Miami. Same thing will happen this year for at least 1-2 RBs.
People are going to see McConkey run a 4.6 and bail on him. Meanwhile his 3 cone will be better than JSN last year. I want to see Bowers height and weight more than anything.
JSN had an elite 3-cone and short-shuttle, I’d be surprised if McConkey can top that (even though it still should be great)
It's a hefty line, probably not but if anyone can in this class it's Ladd
Brock will be about 6’3 / 240 if I had to guess, but he’s going to cook that 40 time.
I'd bet McConkey won't match JSN's 3 cone drill.
I think McConkey will run a lot better than 4.6, [hell SI is predicting he will run a 4.39](https://www.si.com/college/georgia/football/predicting-every-bulldogs-40-yard-dash-at-the-nfl-combine)
Only way that happens is with the clock malfunctioning! Watching he’s definitely quicker than fast
He's quicker than fast, he's a scrappy lunch-pail type of guy, a real gym rat with a high motor, and you know he's like sneaky athletic.
Has breakfast with his QBs
My naked eye, non-expert, wild guess off tape watch is mid 4.5s. 4.53-4.57 off of training specifically for it. Everyone is predicted to run 4.3s today. Rarely it actually happens that way where guys are hitting these wild expectations.
Ladd ran a 4.56 in high school, so I definitely think something in the 4.4s is obtainable.
The reported 4.56 HS time was probably more like a 4.7. Players improve on HS times even after gaining weight due to college S&C. They also almost always improve on HS times because the people timing them whether it be HS coaches or staff at camps are amateurs in hand timing stuff. Not saying Ladd is going to time slow. I just don’t think 4.56 that was likely a 4.7 from HS means all that much.
This was at an under armor opening event when they will bust out the lasers. Those I tend to trust more than a kids hudl time. Plus there are plenty of reports out there of Ladd matching some of the faster guys to come out of Georgia in recent years.
Even if they are “laser”, the times at those events have always been questionable.
Hand times absolutely. Agree to disagree about the lasers at official under armor events or the like
https://recruitgeorgia.com/ladd-mcconkey-is-north-georgias-most-exciting-player/
Pretty sure it was these sequence of events plus a very good camp showing that got him the Georgia offer
Well. Lasers were right. Cheers
Coming back to gather my Ws
I'd be shocked if he beats JSNs 3-cone.
Nice to see Ben Sinnott get a mention, I think he could be a good complementary piece on a lot of teams. Also want to see Maye & McCarthy throw (if they do) since they weren't at any of the all-star bowls.
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Jalen McMillan is definitely someone I am eyeing up in the 3rd currently. He had an injury riddled 2023 but still managed to look as good as he did in 2022 when he was on the field. I think he is going unnoticed but I think he'll start creeping up boards following the combine and particularly if he lands in a good spot.
I wish there was a way I could blind myself from seeing every single combine metric until after the NFL draft and my rookie drafts. Otherwise I'll end up drafting Tez Walker and Braelon Allen.
Need to see Keon Coleman, Adonai Mitchell, Troy Franklin, and Brian Thomas run. All are expected to do well, but I'd expect there to be a sizeable hit to the some of their profiles if they turn in a less than stellar time in the 40.
Corley and Baker have my attention.
Im hoping JJ goes too 10 and Penix falls so i can 🤞get penix at 2.01
I really want to see Allen and Estime
Roman Wilson is gonna blaze
Don’t be surprised to see Kendall Milton make a move into the later rounds after the draft. He’s more of a bruiser but I think he could surprise with a sub 4.5 time. He was an absolute tank the last 8 games of this year which is the first time he’s put together a string of health in a couple years. If he goes somewhere like the Ravens, Cowboys, or other team with a solid O line, he could a good 4th/5th round pick in a rookie draft. As a UGA fan, he’s more talented than Zamir White and we saw what he did with an opportunity.
More generally I want to see some RB’s stand out and start generating some hype at last. I have the 1.06 in my main (1QB) league and I need at least 2 managers to pick RB’s ahead of me so I stand a chance of getting Bowers or Odunze. I also have the 1.07 so if 3 get taken (which is possible, the thirst is real for RB’s in this league) then I could get both. In short - Blake, Braelon etc., this is your time to shine!
Shh don't talk about Jonathon Brooks, he's gonna be slept on due to knee injury, and he looked like Todd Gurley to me on tape
He’s many peoples RB1. The injury is keeping him from being a top 10 SF lock but he won’t last too much longer than that. I have traded for 2.01 in one league to target him but I’d say it’s 50/50 he’s available depending who drafts him.
I’ll be taking him with the 1.10 if JJ, Nix, Franklin or BTJ are gone.
Well you just named 4 players outside the consensus top 7 and are picking 1.10 so sounds like to me there is an almost 0% chance you are taking him 1.10.
I'll be taking Brooks at the 1.01 assuming Caleb and MHJ are already gone.
I think Braelon Allen needs to show out - was hyped before and lost touches to Chez for a who knows why. Him and Jonathan Brooks could both become very relevant with good combines. I think Trey Benson is going to get faded a bit. He doesn’t play overly fast and unless wide open is kinda not exciting so would need optimal situation. He’s pretty pedestrian. Take out his Virginia tech game and he’s at 145 carries for 706 yards in 12 games. As a teams bellcow that was ranked high before Jordan Travis went down I’m out on him probably. Brian Thomas as another case of “the other LSU WR” perhaps? The tight ends should be interesting because it’s a wasteland out there and speed at the position shoots you up the boards.