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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 PunkinDrublic:
I’ll have to take your word for it and familiarize myself with Trey Smith. I’m just stoked at the possibility of having our best center since Rodney Hudson.
Love Creed, but Morse was really, really good. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla:
Love Creed, but Morse was really, really good.
Yeah Mitch was solid, but Humphrey is a very clear cut above IMO... he's just as technically proficient but is bigger, stronger, and a mauler at heart [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Yeah Mitch was solid, but Humphrey is a very clear cut above IMO... he's just as technically proficient but is bigger, stronger, and a mauler at heart
:-) Again, I love Creed, but where are you getting this nonsense? Bigger? Clearly not. Stronger? Creed did 29 reps at his pro day while Mitch did 36, IIRC, at the Combine.
I hope Creed is the better player and that it happens soon. But, I don't understand the need to literally make up **** in an effort to make that point.
Mitch is getting north of $11 million a year and that's due to him being really ****ing good. Getting Mitch certainly didn't hurt his QB's development. [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
I agree. And did anyone shed a little tear hearing Mahomes yell "call it" during the game? The leadership on such a young qb is off the charts. He's going to learn the game super quick but it also helps to have a qb who knows how to push him along the way. Lamar wouldn't have even known there was anything to call.
Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla: :-) Again, I love Creed, but where are you getting this nonsense? Bigger? Clearly not. Stronger? Creed did 29 reps at his pro day while Mitch did 36, IIRC, at the Combine.
I hope Creed is the better player and that it happens soon. But, I don't understand the need to literally make up **** in an effort to make that point.
Mitch is getting north of $11 million a year and that's due to him being really ****ing good. Getting Mitch certainly didn't hurt his QB's development.
You may be right about those bench numbers, I'll take your word for it
Creed is an inch shorter, but at least 10 pounds heavier... and from what I've seen he is absolutely a stouter presence at center, far more capable of drive blocking
If I could choose between both as rookies, knowing what we know so far... I'm taking Creed 8 days a week [Reply]
Brown and Smith are beasts, Thuney is a great technician and Creed looks like one of these guys with natural leverage that makes him hard to move. Niang is just huge.
Absolute robbery getting this guy. Man I’m glad he fell. He was a first rd talent that fell to us at the end of rd 2 :-)
We’ll be breaking down a lot of the huge performances from Week 1 on @nflnetwork. One that might get over looked is #chiefs rookie C Creed Humphrey. In his first NFL game: 41 pass blocking snaps, 0 QB pressures allowed, 0 sacks allowed. I’d say a solid NFL debut against a good DL
Originally Posted by RunKC:
Absolute robbery getting this guy. Man I’m glad he fell. He was a first rd talent that fell to us at the end of rd 2 :-)
We’ll be breaking down a lot of the huge performances from Week 1 on @nflnetwork. One that might get over looked is #chiefs rookie C Creed Humphrey. In his first NFL game: 41 pass blocking snaps, 0 QB pressures allowed, 0 sacks allowed. I’d say a solid NFL debut against a good DL
Originally Posted by JakeF:
Our offensive line is looking strong.
Brown and Smith are beasts, Thuney is a great technician and Creed looks like one of these guys with natural leverage that makes him hard to move. Niang is just huge.
Originally Posted by scho63:
I think we had 3 or 4 penalties on O Line. Holding and 2 false starts that I remember. Not bad against that Cleveland rush. They are tough.
I saw some good blocks by CEH to slow down the rush.
The hold on Thuney was absolute bullshit too. Thuney had his man locked up and stonewalled. That was a pity flag for a guy getting his ass whooped. [Reply]