He started at Southeastern Louisiana, and I remember him making some noise there (I'm a Southland fan). I can't say that I've ever seen him, or even know how good he is, but I've heard of him.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/jones_jacoby "One of the best kept secrets in the collegiate ranks...."
HOLY CRAP! THE ESPN GUYS ARE SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT THE TEXANS! HEADS UP! THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Well, I believe they wanted a good Wide Reciever. Mathis never filled that role and if this guy becomes another Mathis, then he won't either.
Really wanted Jason Hill at WR but I'll wait to pass judgement on Jones. After Colston came out of nowhere from Hofstra and have the season he had, anything can happen. Glad to see us pick up a WR though. I like this..."One of the best kept secrets in the collegiate ranks...."
also theres a HUGE RUN on WR's right now in the 3rd round. 5 WR's after Jacoby Jones and thats like out of 7 picks . Thank god the texans got a WR at least before theres crap left. Hey, the texans started the domino effect on the last decent group of WRs
ONE THNG THAT I LOVE THE TEXANS ARE DOING IS DRAFTING PLAYERS THAT HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SOMETHING IN THERE RESPECTIVE LEAGUES THAT THEY HAVE PLAYED IN. I.E JACOBEY JONES, DEMECO RYANS
You seriously come in here on the 23rd page of this thread and spew this garbage? Why? What is the point?
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/jones_jacoby Positives: Worked hard before the 2006 season to add needed bulk to his frame, putting on an additional 17 pounds without it affecting his overall quickness … Has exceptionally long arms and excellent leaping ability to consistently win jump-ball battles … Has a tight waist, good hip snap, well-developed thighs and calves … Spent considerable time in the coaches' office before the 2006 season reviewing game film and working on his route running technique, showing much better ability to get off the line of scrimmage as a senior than he did in the past … Long strider who has that angular, sprinter's burst, but it is a rapid stride with quick feet and excellent change-of-direction agility … Elusive runner after the catch who shows good effort to compete for the ball in a crowd (was much more physical attacking the ball in 2006 than in previous seasons) … Has improved his strength needed to break tackles and flashes explosive game speed … Is sometimes late off the snap, but it is more a timing rather than a speed issue, as he has the ability to explode out of his stance, but must be conscious of the pre-snap … Uses his long reach and hand punch to defeat the jam and also has the quickness and burst to force defensive backs to come out of their backpedal too early … Runs crisp routes, keeping his pad level down to square in his patterns and has the spin moves needed to turn around and frustrate his coverage assignment … Has the feet and plant-and-drive agility to separate instantly on his cuts … Runs posts and slants well and understands stems, sticks and level, but still needs to work on showing more consistency in transition … Quick to locate the soft areas on the field to sit down in and finds seams and avoids defenders well in the open … Showed improvement in adjusting on the quarterback scramble and has the second gear needed to elude after the catch … Separates out of his breaks cleanly and can run past his opponent on deep routes (must improve transition cuts, though) … When he keeps his pads down and head on a swivel, he can turn on the afterburners to turn a short pass into a big gain … Has very small hands that could be a concern, but knows how to extend and catch outside the framework … Learned how to set up his moves and ride up on the defender better in attempts to separate during 2006 … Alert to the quarterback scramble and works back to the ball quickly … Times his leaps well to go after jump balls and has the body control needed along with the slide to catch the ball in his frame … Has improved his strength to the point that he can consistently run through arm tackles, showing the savvy moves needed to elude … Willing blocker who still needs technique refinement, but gives effort and knows how to use his frame to shield defenders from the ball … Must be more patient waiting for blocks to develop, but has that explosive straight-line burst to consistently be a threat on returns … Has also proven to be a capable kick blocker … His field awareness and vision greatly improved in 2006, as he had only four passes deflected by the opposition, compared to 25 the previous season. Negatives: Has improved his overall strength, but needs to develop a stronger hand punch, as he tends to get good placement, but lacks power when trying to punch and lock out the defender as a blocker … Will compete for the ball in a crowd, but could be much tougher working his way to the ball … Has excellent quickness, but sometimes takes a rolling start off the snap, making him late to get into his route progression … Needs to improve his ball concentration when working in close quarters, as he tends to hear the defender's feet and the result is he will not always come down with the ball … Has very small hands, but worked hard to use his long arms and utilizes a finger-grab technique to secure the ball (lets the ball into his fingers rather than the palm of his hand) … Shows good urgency to separate on short routes, but sometimes gets turned trying to look the ball in over his outside shoulder on deep throws … Needs to maintain position and shoot his hands quicker when asked to block along the line … His small hands and lapse in concentration have led to several costly fumbles in recent years (eight of nine fumbles recovered by the opposition) and he needs to secure the ball better before turning up field. Compares To: Kassim Osgood, San Diego Chargers … Much like the Chargers' special teams standout, Jones will need time to develop at the next level, but there is no question that the athletic talent is there … Even though he played vs. lesser competition, he continued to show progress throughout his career … He has only five years of football experience, so he will need time to grasp the playbook, but in the interim, he can bring instant value as a return specialist … He could be this year's second-day draft steal.
If the Texans do not draft Selvin YOUNG, today or tommorow, I will never Cheer for the Texans AGAIN. I WILL NEVER CHEER FOR THE TEXANS AGAIN. Selvin Young is a local kid from the Houston Area. He is a big time player at UT. He scored one of the WINNING touchdowns in the BCS Rose Bowl Game, that he won with the lateral catch from that quaterback guy, who ever he is. Now, if he gets drafted by another team in the NFL, then **** the Texans. I could never Root for a team like the Texans. If he is drafted by somebody else, I wil root for that team instead of the Texans. No freaking way I root for that franchise. Selvin Young is Ballin. What other cool rap words can I use to describe Selvin Young? Let me watch some BET to gather some inspiration. I see that that they use "fly" alot. Selvin is FLY. Now, if Selvin Young is passed up by all the NFL Franchises... Pshh, I could Never watch the NFL again. I will root for another football league. hello Canadian Football League! old school.
Do you deny Selvin as your Lord and Savior? Selvin Walks on Water. He cures cancer. What is wrong with you? Are you anti American? Do you support the terrorist?