2017 UConn Pro Day/UConn in 2017 NFL Draft/UDFA Contracts

[Drew]

 

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[PhinaticPick]

Thanks, Drew. Did you catch the one w/ Obi?

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[Drew]

Thanks, Drew. Did you catch the one w/ Obi?

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did not, thank you for sharing!

 

[Nostical]

One of my oft repeated observations (and favorite sayings) is "you're never a hero in your own hometown". It's amazing how many players we've had that we didn't especially think of as being "that impressive", yet once the NFL scouts reacted differently, we nodded and said "wow, I guess he (insert name here--Knappe, Myers, etc) was better than we thought".
It's obviously a reflection of the system we employ and the impact and quality of the coaching they receive, but we've had far too many not to notice the trend.

 

[huskymedic]

Edit add:
Eric Edholm‏ @Eric_Edholm 4m 4 minutes ago
UConn S Obi Melifonwu is in Miami on a top-30 visit with #Dolphins, per source. Been a busy week, having met with #Saints and #Steelers.

 

[noeynox]

Is it just me or was that pretty damn impressive?

This kid always impressed me. Made a lot of mistakes because he was new to the game but that combination of size and athleticism is not common.

 

[Drew]

 

[huskymedic]

Ramblings from The Runway: UConn's Melifonwu making the rounds

 

[BugsyCT]

Obi's been popping up a lot in Tampa Bay's mock drafts. As a Bucs fan I'd love to see it happen.

Better Fit: Jabrill Peppers or Obi Melifonwu? 

 

[huskymedic]

John Pace‏ @JPPace2 20m 20 minutes ago
Andreas Knappe UCONN OT will be on @SiriusXMNFL w Zig @ZigFracassi & Alex @alexmarvez @ 5:35PM EST @thegreatdane02 @UCONNFootball @jppace2

 

[huskymedic]

Eric Edholm‏ @Eric_Edholm 12m 12 minutes ago
UConn S Obi Melifonwu again meeting with #Seahawks, per source. They've already spent time with him at Senior Bowl, combine and pro day ...

 

[huskymedic]

Via Jim Fuller retweet:

 

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Charlie Campbell‏ @DraftCampbell 3m 3 minutes ago
Sources tell me the Patriots had a private meeting with S Obi Melifonwu at UConn. If NE deals Butler for first-round pick, Melifonwu in play

 

[MilliniumPrince]

This kid always impressed me. Made a lot of mistakes because he was new to the game but that combination of size and athleticism is not common.

They also wasted a year of development by placing him on the D-Line that first season. New to football, 6'8".....let's make him a DT!!

 

[sportsart]

They also wasted a year of development by placing him on the D-Line that first season. New to football, 6'8".....let's make him a DT!!

I've said it many times but I know for a fact PP was the only coach who wanted our Great Dane on the defensive line. Dumb fack.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[WrenchFan69]

American Conference showing Byron some love in their draft countdown

 

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[sportsart]

Obi is a freak.

Meet Obi Melifonwu, the NFL draft's biggest workout freak

 

[huskymedic]

Obi discussion @ 3:30: 2017 NFL Draft: Best players in Rounds 1-7

 

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John Pace‏ @JPPace2 20m 20 minutes ago
Andreas Knappe UConn OT will be on @SiriusXMNFL w Zig @ZigFracassi & Alex @alexmarvez @ 5:35PM EST @thegreatdane02 @UCONNFootball @jppace2

NFL Draft 2017: Andreas Knappe reaches another crossroads in football odyssey

 

[31GuardTrap]

I've said it many times but I know for a fact PP was the only coach who wanted our Great Dane on the defensive line. Dumb fack.

It's also worth noting that PP was moving toward shifting Knappe to the OL had he not been canned anyway. So yeah while he may be considered (by some) an idiot....he at least saw this and was moving towards this.