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

[31GuardTrap]

Just the image of seeing and hearing ....Byron Jones-UConn and Obi Melifonwu-UConn on Sunday and Monday Night Football...has me giddy.

 

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[ktuck911]

Cowboys Interest in Obi Melifonwu Grows, UCONN Safety Takes Pre-Draft Visit ⋆

How bout them Cowboys!!!

 

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Puyol, Javon Williams, John Green

 

[uconndogs]

Is it just me or was that pretty damn impressive?

 

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From yesterday:
HHReynolds‏ @HHReynolds
Listen: @UConnFootball CB John Green talks #NFLDraft with @NFLDraftBible's @RickSerritella
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nfl-draft-bible/2017/04/07/player-spotlight-john-green-cb-uconn

 

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Eric Edholm‏ @Eric_Edholm
The Obi Melifonwu American Tour had another stop today: UConn safety visiting #Saints, per source. Has had incredibly busy travel schedule.

Charlie Campbell‏ @DraftCampbell 48m48 minutes ago
Per sources UConn safety Obi Melifonwu is taking a top 30 pre-draft visit with the New Orleans Saints today.
2017 NFL Draft Prospect Visits Tracked by Team

 

[huskymedic]

>>Bottom line: Thomas is a fun player to watch because every so often he’ll make a catch that just screams NFL receiver. That said, he’ll need to clean up a handful of things with his game if he wants to find a consistent role. His route running could be improved and his consistency with hands and speed definitely needs work. If he can shore that up though, he could be an effective slot receiver at the next level with the ability to move outside in certain situations.<<

 

[huskymedic]

Bottom line: Myers is an offensive nightmare, Like his horror-inducing namesake, he consistently knifes down runners trying to evade him. Despite initial defeat, Myers never goes quietly. He is a constant threat to recover. Myers’ skill as a run defender, however, stand in stark contrast to his performances as a pass-rusher. His pass-rush productivity of 0.7 was dead last in the FBS. Three hurries in 305 snaps is alarmingly little production. While the two-down nose tackle is not nearly as attractive as it was just 10 years ago in the NFL, there is still need for early-down players capable of stopping the run and that’s where Myers best fits at the next level

 

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[PhinaticPick]

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

On The FinSide on Twitter

 

[Drew]

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

On The FinSide on Twitter

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.