He looked really good today from the highlights I saw. He was catching the ball smoothly, running good routes and ran that 4.54. May have moved himself up into the first round.
Now they are saying Jaylon Smith could be out for the year. The Texans can't take him since they have so many holes but I could see a team like the Broncos or Panthers take a shot if here is around late in the 2ND.
His three cone time was reportedly really bad though. His broad jump and his vertical were really good however
Sources: Jaylon Smith's knee injury concerns multiple teams NFL Network's Albert Breer compares Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith's nerve damage to ex-South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore's injury coming out of college. Lattimore, of course, never played in an NFL game after 49ers GM Trent Baalke blew a fourth-round pick on him during San Francisco's failed "redshirt" phase. Other medical analysts have likened Smith's nerve damage to that of Peyton Manning's. Manning's nerve "woke back up." It's unclear if Smith's will. ________________________ At the NFL Scouting Combine, Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith (knee) said, "It will be a long-term decision for any team that takes me." Smith walked to the combine podium sans crutches, though he did walk with a limp. While he's realistic as to the potential length of his eventual recovery--he tore his ACL and MCL against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl less than two months ago--his medical check-up at the combine was still somewhat disheartening. NFL Media's Ian Rapoport tweeted that nerve issues were found in the 6-foot-3, 223-pounder's knee and ankle. Despite all this doom-and-gloom, Smith's keeping his talent in mind. Said the former Notre Dame stud, "I'm going to be a high-impact player for a long time." Rapoport noted that the expectation from NFL squads is that Smith will not play in 2016.
Towering Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch had a combine meeting with the Texans and roughly 10 teams overall. Lynch works out today. Houston corner William Jackson says he's spoken informally to Texans, Steelers, has several formal interviews tonight Penn State defensive end Carl Nassib has met informally with the Texans here at scouting combine. Played for Bill O'Brien at State College — Aaron Wilson <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College">@PFF_College</a>, Connor Cook ranked 55th of 70 QBs under pressure.</p>— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) <a href="https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/703611203260702720">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Less than ideal throws from Hack. <a href="https://t.co/Qh6rAiypfO">pic.twitter.com/Qh6rAiypfO</a></p>— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/703611516130426881">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hackenberg was inaccurate on 21.7% of his passes this season, 142nd among FBS QBs with 100+ targets. On display here <a href="https://t.co/NkbIIEjftE">https://t.co/NkbIIEjftE</a></p>— Ben Stockwell (@PFF_Ben) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Ben/status/703613780081639424">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hackenberg has his accuracy issues, but he can throw a really pretty deep ball with great air under it.</p>— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceZierlein/status/703616441828909056">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"What you're seeing on the field is what you see on tape." -- <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveTheSticks">@MovetheSticks</a> on Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg's inaccuracy issues.</p>— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFL_CFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_CFB/status/703617773382082560">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Nope. Usually better at Alabama than they are in the NFL. Recent 'Bama backs T.J. Yeldon - 2/36 Eddie Lacy - 2/61 Trent Richardson - 1/3 Mark Ingram 1/28 Glen Coffee - 3/74 Kenneth Darby - 7/246 ______________________________ This is the slowest class I can remember. Slowest group in awhile. - Mayock on WRs <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some slow Wrs coming in the league today lol</p>— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisHarrisJr/status/703633072084766720">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The same argument could be used for waiting a few rounds to take a RB. With that said, Henry helped himself quite a bit yesterday.
Kid really should have stayed in school <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DeMarcus Ayers broke his hand, had recent surgery, couldn't start fast during 4.72 40-yard dash, said he couldn't push off well.</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/703646143226327040">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Ayers is either getting bad advice or not taking it. No point in running the 40 today if this is true. But his 33 inch vertical is well below WR average as well. He will need a huge pro day.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz with an unofficial 4.78 in the 40-yard dash</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/703626610436509696">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Paxton Lynch had a 9-10 broad jump and a 36-inch vertical leap</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/703623860176834561">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Paxton Lynch ran a 4.88, Cardale Jones ran 4.83. Both unofficial times by two big quarterbacks</p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/703626854452695044">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Carson Wentz (<a href="https://twitter.com/NDSUathletics">@NDSUathletics</a>) <br>Paxton Lynch (<a href="https://twitter.com/TigersAthletics">@TigersAthletics</a>) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMayock">@MikeMayock</a>'s No. 1 & No. 3 QBs<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash">#NFLCombine</a> <a href="https://t.co/UaLRhTEEqM">pic.twitter.com/UaLRhTEEqM</a></p>— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/703647601002881024">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/PaxtonLynch">@PaxtonLynch</a> goes DEEP.<br>And hits <a href="https://twitter.com/SuccessfulQuon">@SuccessfulQuon</a>.<br><br>All Day. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash">#NFLCombine</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zam7EDpf18">https://t.co/Zam7EDpf18</a></p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/703646561797087233">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Three WRs w/ official 40-yard dash times above 4.7<br><br>4.85 - De'Runnya Wilson<br>4.72 - Demarcus Ayers<br>4.72 - Duke Williams</p>— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) <a href="https://twitter.com/dpbrugler/status/703652916012257280">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!"<br><br>Connor Cook (<a href="https://twitter.com/MSU_Football">@MSU_Football</a>) out here making these throws look EASY. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLCombine?src=hash">#NFLCombine</a> <a href="https://t.co/dqrbSiLoxm">https://t.co/dqrbSiLoxm</a></p>— NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/703609234710069248">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Michigan State's Connor Cook tied for the 5th fastest 40 among QBs at 4.79 seconds</p>— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/703639917344251904">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Connor Cook, asked by <a href="https://twitter.com/BuckyBrooks">@BuckyBrooks</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLNow">@NFLNow</a>, which NFL QB he compares himself to:<br><br>"Tom Brady."<br><br>Bucky's comparison: Carson Palmer</p>— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFL_CFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_CFB/status/703646298570944512">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Interesting nugget from NFL Media research: <a href="https://t.co/LtldxppOrP">pic.twitter.com/LtldxppOrP</a></p>— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuckyBrooks/status/703654478839287808">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oklahoma WR Sterling Shepard: Official 4.48 40. Faster than I expected. 41" vertical jump too...Electric route runner in the slot.</p>— Matt Bowen (@MattBowen41) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattBowen41/status/703654262887354368">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tied for most bench reps (20). Tied for highest vertical leap (41 inches). Ran 4.5/4.49 in 40. $$$ day for <a href="https://twitter.com/sterl_shep3">@sterl_shep3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sooners?src=hash">#Sooners</a></p>— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) <a href="https://twitter.com/BPrzybylo/status/703648632348626945">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Hack is a hack. Don't look before the 4th! <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hackenberg is not a draftable QB. He is just a bad QB. Half a dozen excuses later he just isn't good.</p>— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Sam/status/703612590560256001">February 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg did little to quell concerns about his accuracy in Saturday’s early throwing session at the NFL combine. Hackenberg sailed numerous throws, forced receivers to jump on a couple short routes and generally didn’t look comfortable while working in a group that included Cal’s Jared Goff and Michigan State’s Connor Cook. In three seasons as the Nittany Lions’ starter, Hackenberg completed 56.1% of his passes, including just 53.5% as a junior in 2015. There were some mitigating factors, including a reduction in scholarship players and the departure after Hackenberg’s freshman year of coach/offensive guru Bill O’Brien, whose Houston Texans have been linked to Hackenberg throughout the pre-draft process. But there are enough issues on tape to make NFL scouts wonder about how he projects to the next level. Hackenberg does have a sturdy build and good athletic ability for his size (6-foot-4, 228 pounds). He can make plays outside the pocket, though he has a tendency to stand in and hold the ball too long. The word out of Penn State is he’s smart and works hard. That only adds to the questions about why it hasn’t translated to the field as teams would hope. Regarded by many as a top prospect heading into last season, Hackenberg doesn’t even come up in conversations with evaluators at this stage with Goff, North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz, Memphis’ Paxton Lynch and perhaps Cook as a potential first-round pick. http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...46/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Paxton Lynch is probably the realistic best case for the Texans, but he looks like such a d-bag frat boy bro with the 90's movie bad guy goatee and the spiky hair. I might trust him with my team, but I wouldn't trust him to not roofie my teenage daughter (if I had one).
