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The Forgotten CB Stud.

micnificent28

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Ifo Ekpre-Olomu was once projected to be the top CB in last years draft. After destroying his acl this year I haven't hear much from him from scouts or seen where he is projected. I believe If he is there in the 3rd or maybe even second I would consider pulling the trigger. What say you????

 

 

With opponents forced to try and keep up with the Ducks' high-octane offense, Oregon's defenders are often in position to make big plays - something that Ekpre-Olomu has proven quite adept at doing in earning consecutive First-Team All-Pac-12 honors the past three seasons, including All-America recognition as a senior in 2014.

 

Athletic, physical and instinctive, Ekpre-Olomu (full name is pronounced ee-fo eck-pray-olo-moo) is a turnover machine, registering 18 takeaways (nine interceptions, eight forced fumbles and one fumble recovery) in his career. However, his draft projection remains in limbo after suffering a severe right knee injury in practice prior to the Rose Bowl.

 

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS: Competitive and alert with the tracking skills to locate and attack. Possesses broad shoulders and a well-built frame, overall and is sound in run-support, traits that could make him one of the country's best all-around cornerbacks. While undersized, does not shy away from throwing his body around in run defense. He has many of the requisite skills to survive in both press and off-man, displaying quick diagnose skills, twitchy reaction time and the athleticism to break on the ball. Ekpre-Olomu shows swivel hips, smooth footwork and explosive lower body skills to close in a hurry on the ball.

 

WEAKNESSES: He lacks prototype size and relies on vision, timing and hand-eye coordination rather than extraordinary speed or fluidity to shut down opponents. Doesn?t have ideal height or length to match up with physical targets at the next level. Will struggle to recover after false steps, lacking make-up speed. Can be easily tied up by blockers on the perimeter and lack of strength shows often. Perhaps best suited to playing the nickel in the NFL. Currently rehabbing from a knee injury that will keep him from working out prior to the NFL Draft and could keep him sidelined for NFL training camp.

 

Compares to: Brent Grimes, Miami Dolphins - Good things come in small packages, at least that's the case with cornerbacks like Grimes and Ekpre-Olomu who both lack ideal height and frame for the position, but they make up for their physical shortcomings with quick reflexes, natural instincts and ballskills.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2028299/ifo-ekpre-olomu

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We like big corners in our scheme.

 

Something came out about Jason Verrett last year from an NFC Scout that said something like he was a good player but we wouldn't take him because of his size. I wouldn't be surprised if that was from our team. Gettleman is preaching size to the scouting department.

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He's 5'9" too short for our taller DBs theme. I like Jalen Collins better. 6'2", great hip flipper, mirrorer, and jump-baller that isn't afraid to stick his nose in and get physical. His weaknesses are back-pedaling, giving easy releases in press coverage, and lack of reps, all correctable with good coaching. If we sign Ball, he'll have time to work on those weaknesses and get some reps in the dime package so he can be ready to start the 2016 season.

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You want to spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a nickel with a torn ACL? No thanks.

Let's not forget, these college kids can't necessarily afford a James Andrews for their knee repairs. Could be a ticking time bomb.

 

Todd Gurley is gettting looks in the first round after a torn ACL? Even by us. A second or 3rd is a disscount for a guy with talent that is first round like.

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Starting in the late second, his name should get called.

Jermiah recently said if you have a third round grade on a CB, you better pick him in the second. Hes right the value of DBs/CBs/FS/SS is rather high currently. Regardless of panthers, seafags, or any other run base team. You must have DBs that can defend the forward pass and you better have 5 CBs and at least 3 safety. Panthers only have 3 CBs and we'll see about the safety part in a few months.

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You want to spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a nickel with a torn ACL? No thanks.

Let's not forget, these college kids can't necessarily afford a James Andrews for their knee repairs. Could be a ticking time bomb.

Injuries incurred playing for the school are payed for/insured by the school.

James Andrews is the team doctor for Auburn and Bama. With Oregon's Nike money, I'm sure they have a top orthopedic surgeon on retainer or speed dial just like Auburn and Bama.

If the kid's joint is repairable, I'm sure he'll be just fine like thousands of others who have ACL surgery and come back as or almost as good as new.

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You want to spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a nickel with a torn ACL? No thanks.

Let's not forget, these college kids can't necessarily afford a James Andrews for their knee repairs. Could be a ticking time bomb.

 

 

You think college athletes pay for that?

 

*sigh*

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Todd Gurley is gettting looks in the first round after a torn ACL? Even by us. A second or 3rd is a disscount for a guy with talent that is first round like.

 

He is projected by some outsiders to be a first rounder, but we (as you know) aren't aware of what round a team projects to draft him--I think we are looking second round, because he could drop

 

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Do not underestimate the severity of injuries.  I once pulled a ligament in my thumb and after it healed, could not run a 4.4 40 and never played another down in the NFL.  That is gospel, folks.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*was never able to run a 4.4 40 before injury but wanted to; never played any down in NFL, but wanted to.

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