2020 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT OF THE DAY
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bleedspeed
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Monster did you check out Luq Barcoo? I want that kid on this team.
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Oluwole Betiku Jr.- DE - Illinois
6-foot-3 and 249 pounds
No arm length
Here's how his Pro Day numbers would have stacked up against other defensive linemen at the Combine:
>>40: 4.69; third-best time
>>Vertical: 32"; 10th (tie)
>>Broad: 9'7"; 12th (tie)
>>Short shuttle: 4.26; first
>>3-cone drill: 7.26 seconds; fourth
He started playing football as a junior in high school and became a 5 star recruit. He went to USC and it was a disaster. He transferred to Illinois and had a good junior season with 37 tackles 13 for a loss, and 9 sacks. Seems like a great development prospect on practice squad.
SOURCE: https://fanspeak.com/nfldraftnews/2020/03/10/combine-snub-oluwole-betiku-jr-impresses-at-illinois-pro-day/
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6-foot-3 and 249 pounds
No arm length
Here's how his Pro Day numbers would have stacked up against other defensive linemen at the Combine:
>>40: 4.69; third-best time
>>Vertical: 32"; 10th (tie)
>>Broad: 9'7"; 12th (tie)
>>Short shuttle: 4.26; first
>>3-cone drill: 7.26 seconds; fourth
He started playing football as a junior in high school and became a 5 star recruit. He went to USC and it was a disaster. He transferred to Illinois and had a good junior season with 37 tackles 13 for a loss, and 9 sacks. Seems like a great development prospect on practice squad.
SOURCE: https://fanspeak.com/nfldraftnews/2020/03/10/combine-snub-oluwole-betiku-jr-impresses-at-illinois-pro-day/
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bleedspeed
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What do you think about Oluwole Betiku Jr.? I like his profile but would need to understand what makes him click and if he has the desire needed to put in the time.
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bleedspeed177 wrote:What do you think about Oluwole Betiku Jr.? I like his profile but would need to understand what makes him click and if he has the desire needed to put in the time.
I thought it said he had no arms?!? :)
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bleedspeed177 wrote:What do you think about Oluwole Betiku Jr.? I like his profile but would need to understand what makes him click and if he has the desire needed to put in the time.
I thought it said he had no arms?!? :)
That DL teammate of his looks A LOT like Kenan Thompson on SNL. Lol
Ok not being serious he is interesting. He looks bigger than 6'3" 249. Another guy with Nigerian heritage. Based on the little amount there is available on him I doubt he even gets drafted but he seems like a guy that the Vikings may have interest in.
It looks like Lovie Smith is doing good. That beard makes him look old but it's also kinda cool. Lol
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bleedspeed177 wrote:What do you think of Luq Barcoo? He has no followers and basically is not ranked in top 300.
Looks like he can catch maybe he can play WR too?
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monsterpile wrote:bleedspeed177 wrote:What do you think of Luq Barcoo? He has no followers and basically is not ranked in top 300.
Looks like he can catch maybe he can play WR too?
He played both ways in junior college.
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bleedspeed177 wrote:monsterpile wrote:bleedspeed177 wrote:What do you think of Luq Barcoo? He has no followers and basically is not ranked in top 300.
Looks like he can catch maybe he can play WR too?
He played both ways in junior college.
Damn I'm good. :) Can he play guard?
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bleedspeed
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monsterpile wrote:bleedspeed177 wrote:monsterpile wrote:bleedspeed177 wrote:What do you think of Luq Barcoo? He has no followers and basically is not ranked in top 300.
Looks like he can catch maybe he can play WR too?
He played both ways in junior college.
Damn I'm good. :) Can he play guard?
He played guard in peewee league so I think so.
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Re: 2020 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT OF THE DAY
Kenny Robinson Jr.
POSITION Safety
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 2003
CLASS Junior
40 TIME 4.54
Strengths
If you like safeties who fit that centerfielder mold, then Robinson is a prospect you should get to know.
Robinson has crazy good range and has the lateral quickness and hip fluidity to be a reliable defender covering in single-high formations. He is a quick processor who is able to read the eyes of quarterbacks and diagnose the play before it comes to fruition. Once he makes that read, he is aggressive and quick in charging to close in on the ball and make a play. He can dominate in underneath coverage, as that allows him to accelerate downhill and jump a receiver's route. The St. Louis Battlehawks star has very good ball skills too, as he can track down the ball and make difficult adjustments to it.
In addition to his athleticism, Robinson also possesses very good length for the safety position. His height and his long arms give him value if ever placed into man coverage or jump-ball situations. Regardless of the level he plays at, he is a rock-solid producer: he had 7 interceptions in his two seasons at West Virginia, and he had two picks in the five games he played in the XFL before the season shut down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In a league that's pass-heavy, a ball-hawking safety like Robinson comes at a premium, so there will likely be a team who takes a chance on him due to his high ceiling. He also can lower the boom as a tackler and isn't afraid to deliver a powerful hit to a ball-carrier.
Weaknesses
What makes Robinson a unique case is that nobody has ever followed his exact route to the NFL before. This version of the XFL is still brand-new, and he is the only player who has left the college ranks to play in the league. While other draft prospect were participating in the Combine and practicing for their Pro Days, Robinson was playing in games and intercepting former NFL players like Matt McGloin and Cardale Jones. He hasn't had the benefit of having his 2019-20 tape out there for as long as college players have, which has made him a bit of a sleeper in this year's class.
On the field, Robinson is still a work in progress as a tackler. The diagnosing abilities are there, but he's inconsistent in his effort and the angles he takes in pursuit as a run defender. When he's facing a ball-carrier head-on, he's a bit of a catch tackler who waits for the ball-carriers to come to him, instead of him going to chase a defender down. From an angle, his form isn't all that great, as he relies too much on his arms as a tackler, and he doesn't always play at full speed. His underneath instincts are still developing, and the communication of duties between him and his teammates at cornerback is still a bit of a work in progress.
SOURCE: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/25/2020-nfl-draft-kenny-robinson-jr-scouting-report/
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POSITION Safety
HEIGHT 6-2
WEIGHT 2003
CLASS Junior
40 TIME 4.54
Strengths
If you like safeties who fit that centerfielder mold, then Robinson is a prospect you should get to know.
Robinson has crazy good range and has the lateral quickness and hip fluidity to be a reliable defender covering in single-high formations. He is a quick processor who is able to read the eyes of quarterbacks and diagnose the play before it comes to fruition. Once he makes that read, he is aggressive and quick in charging to close in on the ball and make a play. He can dominate in underneath coverage, as that allows him to accelerate downhill and jump a receiver's route. The St. Louis Battlehawks star has very good ball skills too, as he can track down the ball and make difficult adjustments to it.
In addition to his athleticism, Robinson also possesses very good length for the safety position. His height and his long arms give him value if ever placed into man coverage or jump-ball situations. Regardless of the level he plays at, he is a rock-solid producer: he had 7 interceptions in his two seasons at West Virginia, and he had two picks in the five games he played in the XFL before the season shut down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In a league that's pass-heavy, a ball-hawking safety like Robinson comes at a premium, so there will likely be a team who takes a chance on him due to his high ceiling. He also can lower the boom as a tackler and isn't afraid to deliver a powerful hit to a ball-carrier.
Weaknesses
What makes Robinson a unique case is that nobody has ever followed his exact route to the NFL before. This version of the XFL is still brand-new, and he is the only player who has left the college ranks to play in the league. While other draft prospect were participating in the Combine and practicing for their Pro Days, Robinson was playing in games and intercepting former NFL players like Matt McGloin and Cardale Jones. He hasn't had the benefit of having his 2019-20 tape out there for as long as college players have, which has made him a bit of a sleeper in this year's class.
On the field, Robinson is still a work in progress as a tackler. The diagnosing abilities are there, but he's inconsistent in his effort and the angles he takes in pursuit as a run defender. When he's facing a ball-carrier head-on, he's a bit of a catch tackler who waits for the ball-carriers to come to him, instead of him going to chase a defender down. From an angle, his form isn't all that great, as he relies too much on his arms as a tackler, and he doesn't always play at full speed. His underneath instincts are still developing, and the communication of duties between him and his teammates at cornerback is still a bit of a work in progress.
SOURCE: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/03/25/2020-nfl-draft-kenny-robinson-jr-scouting-report/
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