Obi Melifonwu/Noel Thomas - 2017 NFL Combine Invite

[Huskyforlife]

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

Of course not. Was just hoping he'd be in the top ten for everything, catch peoples attention. Plus he'd justify the hype. I'm sure he'll be top ten in at least a couple category's.

 

[uconnphil2016]

I guess it's just telling bc BD had his guys so bulked up, you'd think they'd be benching big #s

 

[huskymedic]

I guess it's just telling bc BD had his guys so bulked up, you'd think they'd be benching big #s

He wasn't off by Acapulco: Of the 50 CB/Safeties that lifted today there was 1 @ 22 reps, 1 @ 21 reps, 3 @ 20 reps, 5 @ 19 reps, 2 @ 18 reps.

 

[Chin Diesel]

17 reps gets 8th place amongst safeties and 13 overall for DB's?

Without doing research, I believe this class is jacked. 17 Reps isn't going to harm anyone's draft position as a DB.

 

[SAMCRO]

GM's/scouts will be more interested in what he does with his legs than his chest. A good 40 time (straight speed), shuttle run (quick/agile speed), and jumps (explosiveness) is what he has been - i am guessing - most preparing for. With his height and weight, his power will be generated with his legs. Obi has a chance to make himself a lot of money today.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[IMind]

You guys are the least optimistic bunch... I'm not saying NT helped his cause, but a 4.63 for a WR at the combine isn't the end of the world. He's not going in the first 4 rounds... but the mid to late round is full of guys that ran high 4.5s to low 4.6s. .... hell Demarcus Ayers is 5'9" tall, ran a 4.72 and got drafted. If someone really wants him... they'll still take him.

 

[djct1999]

Daniel Jeremiah‏Verified account @MoveTheSticks 44s44 seconds ago
Obi Melifonwu broad jump 11'9



Bruce Feldman‏Verified account @BruceFeldmanCFB 47s47 seconds ago
Bruce Feldman Retweeted Daniel Jeremiah

Wow.. what's up with these Freaky #UConn DBs & the broad jump in Indy?

 

[upstater]

The key numbers for DBs and WRs are shuttle and cones, in addition to 40s, but some teams emphasize the quickness drills.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I don't think he totally sold out on that jump. I think he left an inch, inch and a half on the table. The only thing Bobbi Red Pants was right about was Obi being an NFL talent.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Obi looks ripped.

Not saying NT should equal Obi, but Thomas needed to do better.

 

[Chin Diesel]

That is so sick. Totally reminds me of my hallfway nerf basketball days.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Tommyboy]

Thats insane.

 

[huskymedic]

Boom:

 

[huskymedic]

 

[FASTEDDY]

We are all very proud of Byron.
Great person, player, UCONN Alumn, and native of New Britain, CT.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Exit 4]

They will never do it and I understand why, but I think these 40 times would be more valuable if the players ran with a full uniform - with a minimum of at least a helmet and shoulder pads. The combine would issue the equipment to it is standardized.

I watch some of these guys run and they run so hard, it looks like a running style you would never use in an actual game.

I know a 40 time w/o pads is way better than nothing...just saying that with pads - results may be more telling.

 

[uconnphil2016]

They will never do it and I understand why, but I think these 40 times would be more valuable if the players ran with a full uniform - with a minimum of at least a helmet and shoulder pads. The combine would issue the equipment to it is standardized.

I watch some of these guys run and they run so hard, it looks like a running style you would never use in an actual game.

I know a 40 time w/o pads is way better than nothing...just saying that with pads - results may be more telling.

True. And how often do you run 40 yds on a line in a game? Shuttles and cone drills are more telling for game related speed

 

[SAMCRO]

He just topped his previous time and put up a 4.40 unofficial on 2nd attempt. Now the fastest safety and 5th fastest DB overall this year. Getting paid!