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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 Coach:
And that's where that guy doesn't understand it. Humphrey has to be a smart guy (which obviously he is, since he graduated with a degree in finance) in order to identify and recognize the defense and set protection calls.
That helps your football team as much as other positions.
Originally Posted by oldman:
You do when you have a half a billion dollar QB for the next 10 years.
Not to mention that some star QB's are throwing a fit because their team organization isn't providing them any kind of weapons or protection (see Rodgers in GB and Wilson in Seattle).
I am very glad to be a Chief fan right now because not only Veach saw the problem in SB 55, he aggressively attacked the problem.
Whatever the result will be, he has done a hell of a job. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Doesn’t matter they should’ve taken another position even if they didn’t feel that player was a fit, or felt comfortable with his medicals, or had some concerns about their love for footballs etc! It’s an exact science man! RB, LB, IOL are BAD in first 2 rounds!
Yeah, it's bad logic. If the Chiefs applied this logic last year, then Clyde shouldn't have been drafted by the Chiefs last year.
Originally Posted by Mecca:
Dipshit Matt Lane from Arrowhead pride argued the Saints LB is better than Bolton when he was trashing the pick....it was strange.
You either die a Nate Taylor, or live long enough to see yourself become a Matt lane. [Reply]
I also want to expand the conversation that other than Niang & Thuney, everyone O-linemen is on a one year contract (with an exception of Nick Allegretti who has two years left).
Of all the O-linemen that is on a 1 year contract, I am more than positive the only guy who will be receiving an extension (or a tag if it comes to that point) would be Orlando Brown Jr.
The others will have to prove their worth or they can go kick rocks. [Reply]
