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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 Chiefshrink:
Obviously you have never managed the cap or played the game let alone "know the history" of FA d-linemen who finally get paid and then disappear afterwards. You NEVER get your $$ worth from a d-lineman who gets paid and is almost a 1/3 of your cap. You can't justify that as much as I love Chris and want to keep him.
The center is what a catcher is too baseball. Smart, calling the protections and keeping everyone else on the line squared away as well while protecting up the middle for our franchise QB. Creed is ESSENTIAL and elite centers are not a dime a dozen. Chris is generational no doubt but not worth a 1/3rd of your cap.
This is the most backwards shit I've ever read. At best the center is the 3rd most important part of the line. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
"Look motherfucker...he rolled me the snap" - Mahomes to Rice at end of regulation as the reason he didnt get the ball to Rice
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. [Reply]
If we didn't have Patrick Mahomes behind C, then at the very least 1 of Creed's shitty snaps would have been a TO.
This isn't only a one season issue too. He was doing this shit last year too and I remember him rolling multiple snaps in the Super Bowl against the Eagles. [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.
Absolutely bothing wrong with it. Mahomes isn't god. These guys are clearly capable of letting out some frustration on the sidelines and being done with it after.
If anything, it just shows me that Rice genuinely cares, just like Pat and Kelce. [Reply]
I'll be glad when Jason Kelce retires just because it'll put an end to this "we gotta sign Jason!" shit. The dude is Philly royalty, he is never playing anywhere else. And we already have one of the best centers in the league, low snaps notwithstanding. [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
Thuney is supposedly really good at his job though. Creed has been visibly bad at snaps this season. One would have to think that the time it takes Pat to duck, find the ball, pick it up, then stand back up (while it may be an extra 1 seconds) can become critical.
It's probably best they get it fixed in training camp, but it's hard to believe the coaching and Pat haven't been trying to fix him already.
Or who knows, maybe they don't even see it as a problem since Mahomes is God and overcomes shitty snaps.
Jason Kelce is just a fun nice too have, as I like the dude and understand he wants to play with Travis.
If it's a topic discussed heavily already and people want to discuss other things, fine whatever. [Reply]