Obi Melifonwu/Noel Thomas - 2017 NFL Combine Invite

[huskymedic]

Boom:

 

[djct1999]

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!

My guess is Seattle at 26.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Drew]

 

[Drew]

Not a UConn player but cool to see from one of the best defensive players in college football last year:

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Drew]

 

[ktuck911]

Obi One: 6'4 226lbs - 17 reps 225 lbs bench press; 11'9 broad jump; 4.46 40; 44" vertical...

WOW

 

[superjohn]

This is 2 out of the last 3 combines UConn has had the biggest combine freak.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

This is 2 out of the last 3 combines UConn has had the biggest combine freak.

Myles Garrett has plenty of case for that title this year too with what he did at 270+ lbs

 

[huskymedic]

Fuller; Ramblings from The Runway: UConn's Melifonwu steals the show at NFL combine

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnbill]

I think he ends up as a first round pick by someone. I think either Seattle or the Patriots will draft him as he can cover tight ends and big wide receivers, especially in the red zone.
He made some money today.

Go Obi

 

[superjohn]

Myles Garrett has plenty of case for that title this year too with what he did at 270+ lbs

Yes, you're correct. Obi was the second biggest freak.

 

[Palatine]

Congrats to Obi.

And thanks for keeping UConn football in the conversation.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[ktuck911]

My guess is Seattle at 26.

He may not last that far... not now... He's a bonafide back end defensive player.. Somebody b/w picks 10 and 20 with a DB need will take him before he falls to 26.. or a team picking from 21 down might trade up b/w 10 and 20 to get him...

 

[huskymedic]

 

[MilliniumPrince]

Young man just made himself a lot of money. He will be the talk of the entire combine. Coaches running over to confirm his numbers means the buzz in the building and on the phones must be off the charts. We know he will kill any interviews........very happy for him.

I said he would go late second to mid third. Now I don't think he not make it out out of the second round. Mosst bad tape on him will be attributed to poor coaching and misuse.

Only flaw, he let his brother become a fruit.

 

[Nostical]

I hope ESPN feels a bit guilty for ignoring and undermining the Huskies over the years. We've had great stories right under their nose for them to tell but it seems clear that "you're never a hero in your own hometown". Congrats Obi. And Noel.

 

[huskymedic]

Nice review:

 

[Palatine]

Lots of buzz that Seattle may take Obi in the first round, they pick 26th

 

[Skiblets]

Well done Obi! Represent