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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 DRM08:
Ballsy move by the rookie kid to speak that way to the star QB. Mahomes stood his ground, as he should on this particular play. Creed's snap dang near put them in a situation to lose the game accidentally running out the clock.
I never did figure out the context to it.
I saw them barking at each other but couldn't figure out if Mahomes was chirping at Rice for not getting deeper on his route (they weren't going to risk a tackle inbounds there) or if Rice was in Pat's ear for not looking over the middle.
Either seemed plausible, especially with the Kelce thing and Sneed seemingly losing his mind for a second there.
The whole damn team was tight as a snare drum in that first half. Nothing would've surprised me at that point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
Creed is a very high end center he just needs to work on his snaps, that shouldn't be a hard fix.
I thought that originally too, but it's been much of the season and hasn't seemed to get better. One would think they have already been working on it.
Who knows, maybe it's just been a funk that he will overcome during this off-season. I don't remember Creed being so bad at snaps the previous seasons. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
I never did figure out the context to it.
I saw them barking at each other but couldn't figure out if Mahomes was chirping at Rice for not getting deeper on his route (they weren't going to risk a tackle inbounds there) or if Rice was in Pat's ear for not looking over the middle.
Either seemed plausible, especially with the Kelce thing and Sneed seemingly losing his mind for a second there.
The whole damn team was tight as a snare drum in that first half. Nothing would've surprised me at that point.
Originally Posted by DRM08:
Ballsy move by the rookie kid to speak that way to the star QB. Mahomes stood his ground, as he should on this particular play. Creed's snap dang near put them in a situation to lose the game accidentally running out the clock.
OR too stupid to realize that Creed likely rolled the snap there as he's done all season.
But, yeah, go ahead and assume it's Pat's fault there, Occam. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
Creed is a very high end center he just needs to work on his snaps, that shouldn't be a hard fix.
This, this and this. He’s a top five Center in the league (not hyperbole and I DGAF what PFF says), and he had a handful of shotgun snaps that were low. Letting him go is some bullshit akin to fools questioning Butker a few years ago when he had the yips….JFC too much Madden and not enough OL acumen. Dudes like Creed are not a dime a dozen. Like, at all.
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. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DRM08:
Ballsy move by the rookie kid to speak that way to the star QB. Mahomes stood his ground, as he should on this particular play. Creed's snap dang near put them in a situation to lose the game accidentally running out the clock.
I love it. And there's no ill will between them, just two alpha male dogs getting after the other to be better. Didn't mess them up in OT either. Mahomes went straight to him for some big yards.
I swear, Rice is gonna destroy this league next year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Balto:
I'd rather keep Creed and cut/trade Thuney then have Kelce play LG for us on the cheap. IF you must sign Jason Kelce hahaha
they are not cutting Thuney. Because he backloaded the contract to help the team two years ago, He has a $20+ million dead cap space hit if cut. It’s his last year of the contract. [Reply]
