Obi Melifonwu/Noel Thomas - 2017 NFL Combine Invite

[WrenchFan69]

Thomas got overthrown on his "find the deep ball" drill I saw but had a nice gauntlet just now

 

[WrenchFan69]

On the standard go route throw in the QB workouts Thomas had a nice route and catch from Trubiski

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[wolfman61]

So much for Diaco's strength and conditioning program.

 

[Chin Diesel]

All Thomas' numbers are meh to poor. Nothing jumps out at scouts to reevaluate his film.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Wow. Not good news for NT. 40 times like that for a WR of his size are the type of numbers that can take you off a draft board. I'm surprised to see this sort of performance--feel bad for the guy, he works so hard. In any case, I hope that he can have a good career somewhere, he just may have to be a UDFA or 7th round pick

 

[uconnphil2016]

just a comparison for reference:

NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Geremy Davis

 

[cheech63]

I have always thought NT was a nice little college player for Uconn,but lets face it,he never had great break away speed.Proof is in the pudding. No speed equals no NFL. His strength was a real eye opener with only 9 reps lifting 225 pounds. Very disappointing.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Almost wish he was injured or something.

All three 40, broad and vertical all show a lack of explosion.

 

[huskymedic]

Almost wish he was injured or something.

All three 40, broad and vertical all show a lack of explosion.

Ya gotta wonder a little w/ the disconnect w/ this article. Big difference between desired results and actual results. (fixed link) Noel Thomas Ready To Take Giant Leap From UConn To The Pros.

Onto to UConn Pro Day to see if he can flip the narrative.

 

[sportsart]

Apparently NT wasn't a work out warrior. That means a lot to NFL teams.

 

[cheech63]

Apparently NT wasn't a work out warrior. That means a lot to NFL teams.

The NFL is for men not boys.Shame on him if that's true.

 

[SubbaBub]

He has really good hands. If his route running shows well on tape, he will get a shot in somebody's camp.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[sportsart]

The NFL is for men not boys.Shame on him if that's true.

That was pure opinion on my part, based on his results. But his numbers speak volumes. I was hoping for more out of him.

 

[huskysupporter]

The numbers pretty much assure he won't be drafted. Really surprised he tested so poorly. I still believe he is an NFL player though. He needs to save a few tenths off his 40 at pro day.

 

[FDNY99]

The numbers pretty much assure he won't be drafted. Really surprised he tested so poorly. I still believe he is an NFL player though. He needs to save a few tenths off his 40 at pro day.

Definitely right about this @huskysupporter ...he needed to be at or below a 4.55 minimum. A 4.4-4.5 40 and 15+ reps in the bench would have soldified him going in the draft.

 

[FDNY99]

Texas A&M DE Myles Garret just ran a 4.64 40.....

 

[cheech63]

Texas A&M DE Myles Garret just ran a 4.64 40.....

If Defensive ends are out running wide receivers in the 40, NT has got a problem on his hands. The NFL is all about speed.

 

[FDNY99]

If Defensive ends are out running wide receivers in the 40, NT has got a problem on his hands. The NFL is all about speed.

Gil Brandt just tweeted this:

Gil Brandt‏Verified account @Gil_Brandt
Myles Garrett in the 40. Everyone playing for second place. Scout behind me: " We can all go home now." #NFLCombine

 

[Scoe]

Apparently NT wasn't a work out warrior. That means a lot to NFL teams.

Every team in the NFL is dumb except the Pats and I hate them.

 

[huskymedic]

Jim Fuller‏ @NHRJimFuller 3m3 minutes ago
#UConn's Obi Melifonwu finished tied for 13th among defensive backs at NFL scouting combine with 17 reps at 225 pounds in bench press

Tied for 8th among Safeties

 

[Huskyforlife]

Jim Fuller‏ @NHRJimFuller 3m3 minutes ago
#UConn's Obi Melifonwu finished tied for 13th among defensive backs at NFL scouting combine with 17 reps at 225 pounds in bench press

Tied for 8th among Safeties

13th? That's also disappointing.

 

[huskymedic]

13th? That's also disappointing.

The highest for CB and Safeties was 22 - he was @ 17. Teams aren't drafting him for his bench press numbers.