It's a 300 page superdocument created by the smart kids behind the AP Lab, to document as many NFL prospects as possible, specifically with a KC angle that allows for them to tell us how good of a fit such-and-such players are for the 2021 Chiefs.
Any questions about it and its contents, I will answer with the guide.
Brown played tight end all through high school. Put on tons of artificial weight in college.”when he was converted to O-line. While his athleticism is through the roof, I worry that he will suffer from JJ Watt syndrome and always be injured because he has to work so hard to keep weight on. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
Artificial weight? :-)
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You think these dudes walk around naturally at these weights when their careers are over let alone entire off-seasons? Industry term.
When Akiem Hicks was recruited to LSU out of high school, it was as a linebacker and he weighed between 225-240 lbs. max. He is currently listed at over 350 lbs. [Reply]
You think these dudes walk around naturally at these weights when their careers are over let alone entire off-seasons? Industry term.
When Akiem Hicks was recruited to LSU out of high school, it was as a linebacker and he weighed between 225-240 lbs. max. He is currently listed at over 350 lbs.
I’m fully aware. You’re using it as some knock on him when most offensive linemen do the exact same shit. [Reply]
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
I’m fully aware. You’re using it as some knock on him when most offensive linemen do the exact same shit.
Not all. With age, metabolism slows and it is easier for them to keep the weight on. Read an interview with Brown and he admitted his struggles with it as he is a hard-gainer and wasn’t crazy about the toll it took on his body. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chief Northman:
Not all. With age, metabolism slows and it is easier for them to keep the weight on. Read an interview with Brown and he admitted his struggles with it as he is a hard-gainer and wasn’t crazy about the toll it took on his body.
Originally Posted by iSavedLatin:
Would you mind sharing what they think of the pair of Clemson receivers Amari Rodgers and Cornell Powell?
TIA!
You're welcome.
Amari Rodgers is WR14 (95th prospect overall) with a 3rd round grade. His playing style is compared to Randall Cobb's and he's given a "medium fit" designation for the Chiefs.
They say he's "one of the grittiest, smartest" players in the draft, built like a RB who showcases a great vertical and great speed to get deep, playing completely fearlessly and was still productive after Trevor Lawrence went down. However, he is mostly a threat to zone defenses, and may have trouble shaking CBs in the NFL, as his route running needs a lot of work and he can get out-physicalled quite a bit.
Cornell Powell is WR31 (220th prospect overall) with a 5th round grade. He does not have an analysis in the guide. [Reply]
Brown is OT16 in the guide (94th overall) and has a 3rd round grade.
He's, clearly, "massive," and moves like a much smaller player. His strength is in the run game, where he roadgrades and eradicates at the 2nd level. His play in the pass is strong, too, showing savvy abilities in managing passrushers. He is still very, very raw, however, and has a lot of technicalities to clean up -- he's still relatively new to the position.
They compare his playing style to Kaleb McGary, and conclude he has a rare set of skills that are appealing but is only a "medium fit" because the Chiefs are so pass-heavy. A long-term project. [Reply]
