HE REMINDS ME OF... 2016 NFL DRAFT
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"PIGSKIN PAUL" GUILLEMETTE We’re heading down the home stretch for NFL Draftniks. The Combine is in the books and Pro Days are underway around the nation. While no two players are identical, let’s take a look at some prospects who remind me quite a bit of present and former NFL players. Perhaps some of these comparisons will help you picture how a player might fit in at the next level.
GERONIMO ALLISON WR, ILLINOIS (6'3"/196) HE REMINDS ME OF...
DEFOREST BUCKNER DE, OREGON (6'7"/291) HE REMINDS ME OF...
ALLEN HURNS WR, JACKSONVILLE (6'3"/195)
CALAIS CAMPBELL DE, ARIZONA (6'8"/300)
Two years ago, the Jaguars signed undrafted WR Allen Hurns — a Florida collegian — to supplement their training camp roster. Arguably the team’s leading pre-season receiver, a couple of injuries soon opened up a roster spot for Hurns. Since then, he’s been a solid No.3 target, good for three or four touches per game. Although I believe Allison will be drafted in April, it may not be until Saturday (rounds 4-7). Both players are long, lanky receivers with good hands and wide receiving radiuses for their QB to throw to. Despite a lack of great speed, they’re both quite capable of gaining separation from defenders. Allison should make a nice option, much like Hurns, for an NFL passing attack.
As Bill Parcells used to say, “size cannot be taught.” Calais Campbell has been an impact defender in the NFL, relying on his length and strength to disrupt offenses. DeForest Bucker is the highest ranking draft prospect I have seen with those same attributes in the past decade. Like Campbell, he is so long that he can affect blocking assignments in place-kicking situations. As a point of fact, Buckner set a combine record this year with the largest hand spread ever measured, at 11¾”. Expect him to be drafted in the top ten, and to excel in any defensive scheme.
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