How did Harrell do at the NFL combine?
by VirtuaCory on Feb 23, 2009 12:51 PM CST
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PrintI'm guessing nothing spectacular considering his name was never mentioned. I saw the QB rankings on NFL.com and only saw the usual names being tossed around. As much as I would love to see him be able to play in the NFL it sucks that he probably wont. He needs to gain some weight and get some muscle to him. I'm guessing at most a free-agent deal with the team of his choosing. Thoughts?
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I’ve searched high and low and have not been able to find a thing about Harrell’s performance at the combine, which I find slightly odd given his college career success. I’m guessing he didn’t “wow” anyone either good or bad. I’m guessing he’ll get picked late on day two. At that point in the draft, you’d almost rather not get drafted and go for a free agent deal. There’s not a huge financial drop-off in the bonus and, like VirtuaCory said, you can pick your home from a few interested teams.
he ran a way slow 40. 5.07, slowest of the qb’s. The track’s also super slow. He hasn’t wowed otherwise.
bradon williams ran a 4.87 (officially listed at 4.9) and measured in at 6’2.5", 2.5 inches shorter than his college height. The track is slow, though. Beanie wells ran ~ a 4.7 and maclin, one of the faster players in the draft, ran a 4.4.
Running at his pro-day may be beneficial to crabs if his pro day isn’t at this track. If he can put down an “injured” 4.4 or 4.5, then he’ll answer all of those questions, i think.
Anyone else here
think that Brandon Williams madea mistake to decalre early for him and our school?
I was kind of shocked he declared early since he wasnt projected to go until round 3 or 4 I think?
I know about the money and all of that but it just seems like he stock would have risen more if he stayed one more year in my opinion.
The move just seemd puzzling to me that all but best of luck of course!
He’s definitely going to be going in the middle rounds to somebody, but yeah, he really could’ve improved with one more year. A lot of teams are in need of pass rushers, but if he doesn’t get better at run-stopping, he could end up sitting on the bench for a long while.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
I watched the combine all day
and tivo’d what I missed. I actually think they didn’t show GH’s group. He and Chase were in group 1 and we saw them throwing balls for the reciever drills, but they focused on Matt Stafford’s group for the QB drills. I did see GH’s 40, and it wasn’t any more or less impressive than anyone else’s, except McGee, that aggie has wheels.
Big Ben
I don’t remember what the Steelers QB ran but I guarantee it couldn’t have been faster than 5.5.
by Wheezer on Feb 23, 2009 6:55 PM CST reply actions
Graham apparently didn't look great
http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/02/day-4-stuck-between-indy-and-sfo.html
Texas Tech’s Graham Harrell was not impressive at the Senior Bowl, and he was extremely shaky today, too. Wonder if he’ll even get drafted.
All the QBs were just OK
Todd McShay and some others had said that none of the QBs really wowed anyone. That includes Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford.
As a transplant in GA
I personally don’t see the hype involved with Stafford. He looked average to me as a college player. Graham made much better plays. (But I am biased!)
by Red Raider in South GA on Feb 25, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions
The thing with Stafford is that he came to Georgia form HP with all the hype in the world – and he didn’t tank. He didn’t excel by many standards, but he did well. Plus he looks the part which seems to count. Since he didn’t do a lot to destroy his chances, he’ll get every benefit of the doubt available.
Guys like Harrell have a real opportunity to debunk this whole system QB argument. But until he does, or someone like him (Colt Brennan, Alex Smith, et al), the stigma isn’t going anywhere.
There are real differences in what a spread QB does and what pro-style QB does. But I could argue that it’s only opportunity and circumstance, not ability. And it freaks out GMs and coaches when they have to teach a guy how to take a snap from under center or how to perform in play action. Doesn’t seem like that much to learn, but what do I know.
Nobody thinks Graham would pass for 4,500 yds and 40 TDs in a pro style offense. It’s just not possible. He wouldn’t have enough attempts in a game. Does that mean he’s only able to be productive in a spread? Of course not. It only means he produced what he was supposed to produce given the design of the offense. Who say’s that won’t translate on some level to a pro-style? Now, that doesn’t take into account arm strength, footwork, drop back speed, and other things that doom any QB. But it shouldn’t preclude any spread QB from doing well in the NFL.
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