OL Matt Peart selected to participate in the Shrine Bowl, NFLPA Bowl and the Senior Bowl.

[huskymedic]

 

[huskysupporter]

That’s awesome. He obviously is going to participate in the Senior Bowl.

 

[Chin Diesel]

That’s awesome. He obviously is going to participate in the Senior Bowl.

Senior Bowl is 90%+ chance of getting drafted.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Hopefully Peart does well in the Senior Bowl and the combine. Love to see his stock rise. He deserves it!

 

[uconnbill]

He will be drafted high and those who think otherwise are not paying attention to the season he is having

 

[huskysupporter]

He will be drafted high and those who think otherwise are not paying attention to the season he is having

I hope he gets drafted as high as possible. Always good for UCONN when a player gets drafted.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[gtcam]

Congrats Matt, while watching Shamar Stephen and Byron Jones tonight, I wish you all the best!!!!

 

[huskymedic]

 

[The Viking]

First thought - how the hell do we suck so bad if we have one of the best tackles in the country.
Second thought - I hope the Giants are scouting him.

 

[Chin Diesel]

First thought - how the hell do we suck so bad if we have one of the best tackles in the country.
Second thought - I hope the Giants are scouting him.

Easy answer is line is 5 men working unison. Even a very good RT can't overcome deficiencies elsewhere on the line.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I realize it is location bias of living on gulf coast, but if any UConn fan gets a chance to watch Senior Bowl practices Mon-Thurs, it is totally worth it. Free admission, sit side by side with NFL team staffs and agents and get to watch practices conducted by NFL staffs. And free autograph sessions at end of each day.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[DoctorWho85]

2nd round grade as of right now? That means a good showing in the bowl and at the combine assuming he gets the invite, he can rise into the first round

 

[huskymedic]

>>Throughout his senior year, he attracted attention from a few northeast FCS-level programs. Shortly after his senior season ended, former UConn offensive line coach Mike Foley made a stop at Governor’s Academy to check out a handful of players. Coach O’Leary mentioned one more player that he needed to see. Foley took one look at Peart and told the coaches “that’s who we want.” Two weeks later, Peart received an offer from UConn – his lone FBS-level scholarship offer.<<

>>At a verified 6-7 and 302 pounds with 35 1/4-inch arm length, Peart certainly passes the eye test. He has quick, powerful hands to get inside and control defenders, stonewalling their pass rush. Peart has only average lateral movements, but he does enough to carry rushers past the pocket. Now a senior, his awareness looks night-and-day improved from his junior tape, deciphering different pressures and working well in tandem.

Peart will roll his hips into contact to generate movement in the run game. However, his upright stance in pass protection leads to issues and he must improve his knee bend to strengthen his base vs. power rushers. He eagerly gets his hands involved, but his punch timing requires refinement. While the coaches say he has improved his vocal leadership as a senior captain, he would benefit by adding more of a nasty streak to finish plays.<<

 

[huskysupporter]

Man I miss Coach Foley

 

[Waquoit]

Just shows that if you have ability people will find you. This is pretty amazing.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Love reading all this.

 

[huskymedic]

From the Game Week: Senior Day thread:

Really should have been a stand-alone on Peart but Anthony is trying too hard lately to fill the Jacob’s shoes.

Mike Anthony: Matt Peart’s experience is worth celebrating on a fittingly bizarre UConn Football Senior Day

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Chin Diesel]

Steps in the right direction for recruiting.

One thing RE could always sell was regardless of team record or individual stats, he could develop kids in to NFL prospects.

Stuff like this still matters in recruiting.

 

[huskymedic]