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Humphrey grew up watching the Sooners and wrestling like his father, Chad, who grappled at the University of Central Oklahoma. The first-team all-state pick at Shawnee High School redshirted in 2017 before taking over the starting center spot in 12 of 14 games played in 2018, when he earned Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big 12 honors while helping the front five win the Joe Moore Award as the nation's top offensive line. Humphrey sat out spring 2019 practices due to injury but was ready for the fall, garnering Rimington Trophy finalist, second-team Associated Press All-American and Big 12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades as a 14-game starter. The 2020 team captain and 11-game starter was named a third-team AP All-American, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and first-team all-conference center as a junior. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Savvy, game-wise center with below-average length, good core strength and a full slate of intangibles desired at that position. Humphrey is praised inside the building for his outstanding leadership and having the recognition to make all the calls up front. He's more of a positional blocker than fork-lifter but has the core strength to neutralize and stalemate blockers at the point of attack. He's not a plus athlete but he's athletic enough as a move blocker, with the ability to work his feet into position to finish blocks after contact. He plays with a nasty streak when needed, which will appeal to offensive line coaches, but his overall profile might be more "steady" than "star." Humphrey is a solid, safe selection and should become a longtime starter.
Strengths
Three-year starter and two-year team captain.
Undeniable team leader and tough individual.
Wrestling background is evident in core strength.
Strong hands help maintain base block.
Looks to work hands into position after losing battle early.
Swings hips into position to seal the block.
Fluid footwork for short-pull game.
Finishes blocks with good intensity.
Technique to trap and pancake leaning nose.
Hands in punch were tighter and more accurate at Senior Bowl.
Helps with cleanup when teammates' protection gets leaky.
Capable in recovery mode.
Weaknesses
Very short arms for his size, allowing defenders to get shots into his frame.
Longer defenders separate and discard him.
Will give some early ground against strong bull rush.
Occasional drift against twisting fronts.
Susceptible against push-pull specialists.
Snap-to-step lateral quickness is average.
Doesn't generate noticeable push as a drive blocker at point of attack.
Gets a little grabby through contact on the move.
Sources Tell Us
"He was the best offensive lineman on the team when they won the Joe Moore Award (best offensive line in college football) and that line had everybody drafted, which speaks volumes for his ability." -- Southwest area scout for AFC team
Originally Posted by BWillie:
We didn't resign Morse.
We didn't resign Hudson.
Under no circumstance should the Chiefs and their system pay market value for a top 5 center. It is simply a waste of money.
Morse is not in the same strata as Creed, and had an extensive injury history. And during Hudson’s time, the Chiefs were clearly in a rebuild and he didn’t even cement his starting role until his third year. Creed took over on week one of his rookie year.
Creed is the cornerstone of this championship offensive line, and I think they find a way to keep him. [Reply]
I wouldn't be surprised to learn Creeds played most of the season with injuries to the wrist or possibly mangled fingers that haven't had a chance to heal. Something hasn't been right all year with snaps it seems. [Reply]
Originally Posted by srvy:
I wouldn't be surprised to learn Creeds played most of the season with injuries to the wrist or possibly mangled fingers that haven't had a chance to heal. Something hasn't been right all year with snaps it seems.
The guy was playing like an All-Pro last couple of years. All of a sudden he's rolling the ball back to the QB, Why?
He's been snapping balls to QB's for over a decade at the highest levels. All of a sudden he cant snap a ball correctly? Not believing it, he has to have had an injury. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Molitoth:
Damn, ya'll love Creed (and that's fine).
I was just opening up a conversation.
Consider Creed has 1 year left on the cheap until he is a FA, then he's going to get paid (we already know how much money the Chiefs have tied up in the Oline)
Considering Creeds snap issues (yes it could be the temporary yips), I don't really think a Trade Creed/Bring in Jason Kelce for 1 year/ Draft a new Center is that far out of the question.
It's not really a knock on Creed, just thinking more long term.
Wouldn’t shock me if we moved on after the year, it’s been done several times already by Reid. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Molitoth:
Damn, ya'll love Creed (and that's fine).
I was just opening up a conversation.
Consider Creed has 1 year left on the cheap until he is a FA, then he's going to get paid (we already know how much money the Chiefs have tied up in the Oline)
Considering Creeds snap issues (yes it could be the temporary yips), I don't really think a Trade Creed/Bring in Jason Kelce for 1 year/ Draft a new Center is that far out of the question.
It's not really a knock on Creed, just thinking more long term.
Man, I want to say I remember Creed having these issues dating back to last season. Super Bowl 57 especially had some low snaps iirc. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
Man, I want to say I remember Creed having these issues dating back to last season. Super Bowl 57 especially had some low snaps iirc.
This is correct. This isn't a this season problem. He was rolling them back there in the Eagles Super Bowl. If we didn't have the greatest QB of all time, then people would be calling for Creed's head because those would turn into turnovers. I damn sure don't want to give Creed a re ord setting contract if he can't quit rolling the ball back to Mahomes.
Just think of how important timing is in this offense and how much that can fuck up the timing. [Reply]
Of course, I’m saying this as someone who never played center, but it can’t he that hard to snap it better than that. I don’t know if he has a psychological issue about snapping it over Pat’s head or what. But, man it seems to happen more than it should. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Creed. But he needs to work on cleaning that up. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MVChiefFan:
Of course, I’m saying this as someone who never played center, but it can’t he that hard to snap it better than that. I don’t know if he has a psychological issue about snapping it over Pat’s head or what. But, man it seems to happen more than it should. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Creed. But he needs to work on cleaning that up.
Snapping is like a golf swing. Only thing I can think is that he switched up his technique and fails to snap the ball with regularity in pressure moments. [Reply]
Originally Posted by MVChiefFan:
Of course, I’m saying this as someone who never played center, but it can’t he that hard to snap it better than that. I don’t know if he has a psychological issue about snapping it over Pat’s head or what. But, man it seems to happen more than it should. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Creed. But he needs to work on cleaning that up.
I long snapped in high school and college.
Most guys who snap low are actually prone to snapping high and they’re over correcting.
Low is better than high, because the QB actually has a chance.
I’d guess Creed is prone (maybe his grip or body type) to holding the ball a split second too long and snapping high, so he’s trying too hard to make sure he doesn’t send one over Mahomes’s head (didn’t he do that a few years ago against Baltimore?) in key moments (been a problem in 2 Super Bowls now). [Reply]
Grunhard on 810 has said that Creed is probably concentrating on the line calls and not thinking about the snap.. He also said that your arm should hit the same place on your leg everytime for a good snap.. To me this would be easily correctable.. Why creed hasn’t is baffling.. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chief Ten Beers:
Dude is a literal ALL PRO, pretty sure a few bad snaps doesn't change that... wtf are we even talking about here?
:-) "a few". Mahomes is having to play short stop all game with how bad it's gotten. [Reply]