UConn & 2014 NFL Combine/Draft

[huskymedic]

Yawin pulled up with a 5.0 Not good.

NHRJimFuller2:09pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Yawin Smallwood did not run his second 40-yard dash after pulling up in first one at NFL combine

Have to watch to see if he does the Vertical Leap/Broad Jump or Fields.

Maylock wasn't impressed w/ his films and opined that he should have come back for a 4th year.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

Yawin pulled up with a 5.0 Not good.

It's not necessarily bad if he hurt himself because scouts will obviously just chuck the number, it just means that everything will be based on his pro day.

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller2:09pm via TweetDeck
#UConn's Yawin Smallwood did not run his second 40-yard dash after pulling up in first one at NFL combine

Have to watch to see if he does the Vertical Leap/Broad Jump or Fields.

Maylock wasn't impressed w/ his films and opined that he should have come back for a 4th year.

UConnFootball3:45pm via TweetDeck
Yawin Smallwood registered a 36.5 inch vertical jump, eight-best among linebackers at the #NFLCombine. #BleedBlue #UConn#RiseUpTogether

 

[huskymedic]

DC - Key NFL Combine Results In For Stephen, Smallwood (Updated)
http://courantblogs.com/uconn-footb...od/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[jackl]

Smallwood's 18 on the bench is certainly disappointing when you compare it to Sio's 29 last year. Not sure how that is possible. He had his whole senior year to get his numbers up.

I wonder if that points to the Jerry Martin and/or the old strength and nutrition program.

 

[huskymedic]

DC - Key NFL Combine Results In For Stephen, Smallwood (Updated)
http://courantblogs.com/uconn-footb...od/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

desmondconner5:36pm via Twitter for iPhone
Former #UConn LB Yawin Smallwood already headed back to Boca Raton to rehab tweaked left hamstring and prepare for #UConn Pro Day March 11

 

[sportsart]

I wonder if that points to the Jerry Martin and/or the old strength and nutrition program.

Don't know, but if he had stayed for his senior year....tough to get old....

 

[Excalibur]

I wonder if that points to the Jerry Martin and/or the old strength and nutrition program.

I said this elsewhere, but Jerry Martin had zero influence on the programs used by the PGDL regime.

 

[huskymedic]

Sketchy source but sharing anyways...

Bears interested in Draft prospect Yawin Smallwood
http://www.givemesport.com/435240-bears-interested-in-draft-prospect-yawin-smallwood

>>Yawin Smallwood could well be on his way to the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft in May, and the middle linebacker admits that the thought of such a move would make him 'happy'. The former Connecticut defender is well aware of the Bears interest, as they are the only team to have met up with at this current stage. It's understood that the Bears liked what they saw of Smallwood on film, and regardless of his average NFL Combine performance, it looks likely that they will make a play for him in May...<<

Also -- NESN Winners/Losers": http://nesn.com/2014/02/nfl-combine...sers-jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-stand-out/

..Yawin Smallwood: Smallwood was expected to shine in the athletic drills, but he pulled up with an injury in the middle of running a 5.01-second 40-yard dash. Unfortunately, that attempt was not stricken from the record, so he’ll forever be known as a 5-second 40-yard dash guy.,,

 

[Carl Spackler]

The interesting question is whether or not the Bears are interested if Pasqualoni wasn't hired as a defensive coach at the end of January.

 

[ZooCougar]

He should have stuck around. Another year of film, and the chance to work with Diaco and the Undertaker would have made him a better player.

 

[huskymedic]

RossJonesFOX Apr 1, 5:07pm via Web
Former UConn LB Yawin Smallwood (@Yeeezy33) generating plenty of interest. Set to meet w/ #Falcons on Wednesday: foxs.pt/1pFAfRt

 

[Stinger92860]

RossJonesFOX Apr 1, 5:07pm via Web
Former UConn LB Yawin Smallwood (@Yeeezy33) generating plenty of interest. Set to meet w/ #Falcons on Wednesday: foxs.pt/1pFAfRt

This is not possible, we bring nothing to the table. Nothing.

 

[huskymedic]

RavensInsider3:31pm via TweetDeck
Among those working out for Eagles today: Connecticut defensive end-outside linebacker Jesse Joseph

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller3:04pm via TweetDeck
According to Newark Star-Ledger, #UConn's Shamar Stephen told part in workout with New York Giants Post original url/1f3IsrY

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller2:18pm via TweetDeck
Yawin Smallwood & Shamar Stephen leading#UConn products showing up in NFL draft player rankings Post original url/1eMySPE

>>The NFL Draft Bible site recently updated its positional rankings and the UConn quartet of Jimmy Bennett, Jesse Joseph, Yawin Smallwood and Shamar Stephen all made the cut.

Smallwood is the No. 3 rated inside linebacker, Stephen is No. 23 among defensive tackles, Bennett is the 27th rated offensive tackle and Joseph ranks 28th among the defensive ends. Stephen and Smallwood are also among the players listed in the NFL.com database. Stephen is tied for eighth among defensive tackles/nose tackles with a grade of 5.4 while Smallwood is tied for seventh among inside linebackers with a 5.2 grade.

There are others with Connecticut ties in the NFL Draft Bible player ratings. Khairi Fortt of Stamford is the No. 15 outside linebacker and Silas Redd of Norwalk is the No. 27 running back while Kevin Pierre-Louis of Norwalk is the 20th rated outside linebacker. Mike Flacco (yes, he is the brother of Ravens QB Joe Flacco) of the University of New Haven is the 18th rated tight end former UConn defensive back Tevrin Brandon out of Monmouth is the No. 46 ranked cornerback.<<

 

[huskymedic]

WEEI 10:00am via dlvr.it
NFL Draft’s Potential Patriots: UConn ILB Yawin Smallwood dlvr.it/5S9XFp

 

[DoctorWho85]

WEEI 10:00am via dlvr.it
NFL Draft’s Potential Patriots: UConn ILB Yawin Smallwood dlvr.it/5S9XFp

According to that article, Smallwood made "2013 first-team All-ACC". I guess he blew up the AAC so much that he was even named to first team ACC. That's pretty impressive.

 

[huskymedic]

Falcons worked out Connecticut linebacker Yawin Smallwood
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source-falcons-worked-connecticut-linebacker-225047980--nfl.html

 

[huskymedic]

Smallwood And His Agent Out To Prove NFL Naysayers Wrong
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[huskymedic]

"The only Huskies expected to have a chance to be drafted are linebacker Yawin Smallwood and defensive tackle Shamar Stephen, but plenty who were at UConn's Pro Day in March have dreams of playing professionally. They will need to sign as a free agent or get a tryout in the NFL. There also is the CFL.

Here's a look at 10. [Text by The Courant's Desmond Conner]"

http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-uconn-football-pro-hopefuls-pg-20140506,0,1233809.photogallery

 

[ktuck911]

Falcons worked out Connecticut linebacker Yawin Smallwood
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source-falcons-worked-connecticut-linebacker-225047980--nfl.html

that would be a good look for Yawin.. ATL...

 

[BlueDogs]

Not sure why they are calling Yawin an upside player. He is a finished product. Because he plays a position that historically does not go high in drafts, I can see him in the 3rd or 4th round. Some team will get a steal.

And I think Stephen goes to a local team. The Patrioys have a glaring need at NT, and Shamar can be an effective rotation player immediately.

The current group think is that he is a good quality prospect but has some question marks. Basically, the rap is he doesn't have good downhill movement , has a false first step (really part of the prior weakness), is stiff in his lower half, and is not good getting to the flats. Another question is his coverage skills. On the last, that is just some group think mythology. He has excellent cover skills. The only thing I noticed was there seemed to be a lot of contacts 2 or 3 yards down field, meaning he was tentative to the fill (or the D-line was not doing its job in freeing him to make strong fills), and he seemed to struggle at times getting inside out in getting to the flats. The pundits seem to think he is a 3rd to 4th round pick and overall assessment is he will be a solid, serviceable LB. I wish he was here.

 

[huskymedic]

desmondconner 5:22pm via Tweet Button
Shamar Stephen Hopes Better Diet Helps Him Squeeze Into NFL courant.com/sports/hc-ucon…

 

[huskymedic]

NHRJimFuller 9:47am via TweetDeck
With NFL Draft set to kick off tonight, here's video look back at #UConn pro day Post original url/1nrLHPK