Penn State held its pro day on Tuesday for departing Nittany Lions with NFL prospects to show off their stuff to scouts.
but backed out at the last minute after finding out that there were no running back coaches attending.,All-America running back and NFL combine killer Saquon Barkley was scheduled to participate
At least that’s what he told NFL Network.
“I wish I was out here competing,” Barkley told NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones. “Actually, but there are not really any running back coaches or anyone out here to really put me through those drills.”, the goal was to come out here and do stuff
the real reason likely lies in the his answers to Jones’ follow-up questions.,
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Jones: “Do you think you’re the best player in this draft?”
ma’am.”,
Womens Luke Kuechly Jersey,Barkley: “Yes
Jones: “No doubt?”
ma’am.”,
Womens Walter Payton Jersey,Barkley : “Yes
and he’d be hard-pressed to find many analysts who disagree.,
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903 yards and 21 touchdowns from scrimmage including 5.9 yards per carry with an historic performance at the NFL combine.,He followed up a junior year at Penn State with 1
His output of 29 reps on the bench press, only Vernon Davis has put up better numbers across all three categories., a 41-inch vertical and a blazing 4.41 40-yard dash puts him in elite company. Since 2000
Ezekiel Elliott posted a 4.47 40-yard dash and a 31-inch vertical while declining to participate in the bench press.,The last running back with this much draft buzz
did more reps than any linebacker at the combine and is bigger and more athletic than Elliott was coming out of Ohio State.,Barkley has the speed of an elite receiver
He has the stats,
Authentic Luke Kuechly Jersey, so what upside is there for Barkley to put himself on further display?, the film and the measurables
Penn State coach James Franklin told ESPN that Barkley’s combine numbers were average compared to what he’s seen him do. Whether that’s accurate or just a coach propping up his guy in the media is mostly irrelevant. The numbers already speak for themselves.
So it must be frustrating for Barkley to watch his draft stock continue to drop.
Well,
Authentic Cam Newton Jersey, but a fierce arms race for the multiple first-round prospects at quarterback that has other players rising above him.,
Womens Mitchell Trubiskyn Jersey, it’s not so much his stock that’s dropping
and they may not be done. The Buffalo Bills recently traded up from the No. 21 pick to No. 12 and are expected to use their pair of first-round picks to jockey for even higher position.,
Authentic Walter Payton Jersey,Quarterback-needy AFC East rivals have traded up in the first round to position themselves for a signal caller
The Jets,
Authentic Mitchell Trubiskyn Jersey, traded up from the No. 6 pick to the No. 3 pick on Tuesday and gave up a haul to the Colts to make the move., surely sensing their rival’s aggressive maneuvering
Yahoo’s latest mock draft that has three quarterbacks taken at the top of the draft instead of one of the best prospects in the history of the game is not uncommon.,With moves like those and the Cleveland Browns holding the top pick
his draft stock is out of his control. Which is exactly why he was right to stay on the sideline on Tuesday.,But there’s nothing Barkley can do. Barring any late blemishes
one lucky team is looking at getting tremendous value when Barkley falls its way.,
Authentic Jordan Howard Jersey,Unless something changes dramatically between now and draft day
