All of those guys are ready to play if we need them and they can play a variety of roles, Roseman said. https://ugawire.usatoday.com/2022/03/16/georgia-bulldogs-hc-kirby-smart-on-why-nakobe-dean-sat-out-nfl-combine-limited-during-uga-football-pro-day/, 14 Georgia Bulldogs to be invited to the 2022 NFL combine in February, Georgia football helmets through the years, Larry Munson's 10 favorite calls as voice of the Georgia Bulldogs, Huge 4-star 2024 OT JacQawn McRoy includes Georgia among top schools, New Georgia transfer led all WRs in this stat last season, Mel Kiper Jr's updated Top-25: UGA DL Jalen Carter still No. Heres a look at the best LB times in the 40-yard dash in 2022: Reasons Jalen Hurts can eventually lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win. But Monday doesn't have the hours of tape displaying his elite range that Hamilton does. The Eagles' 2022 rookie class, including Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens, Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship, are integral to the Eagles' future Super Bowl hopes. Nakobe Dean was selected to the 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes 22 college football players' community service and outstanding football play. It was a sight worthy of the ovation it received from the several thousand fans inside Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the defensive linemen and linebackers go through their on-field workouts. "I think that's what a lot of teams want to see is how fast I actually am.". Earlier this week, Thibodeaux told reportersthat questions regarding his motor areoff-base. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola), How Todd Monken promoted Mike Bobo for Georgia football O.C. On Wednesday, When I hear that, I emphasize I'm an all-down back. Sure, they know more than we do, but were over the Australian AND Brett Kern. Only one wideout posted a slower time. Action Network. On some level, it's almost unfair to criticize Monday's 4.52-second time in the 40especially since it was .07 seconds faster than the time of Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton, who is just about universally considered the top safety in this class and a potential top-five pick. They were ready to play this year. In the next clip, the Vikings were in a third down situation and although this ended in a touchdown, Cine still showed great awareness to pick up the quarterbacks first read towards the sideline of the endzone. There's plenty of tape to back that name up, as wellat least where supporting the run is concerned. Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) and defensive back William Poole (31) while tight end Cameron Latu (81) tries to defend NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. Gannon, who knew Joseph from their days together with Minnesota where the big man was a two-time Pro Bowl player, felt more comfortable with the veteran as the stakes got higher even when Davis returned from the injury. Whos the other outside corner going to be? This year's front-seven defenders make up one of the deeper, most impressive groups in the class. "I feel like everyone out here feels they're the best, as they should," Lloyd said. Poe also did 44 repetitions of 225 pounds in the bench press and had a 34-inch vertical jump -- each a staggering number for a player of his size. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) When defensive tackle Jordan Davis was selected 13th overall, he was known for his pure athleticism for his size. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Can the Lions fix their defense? His 4.66-second 40-yard dash time was faster than Darius Leonard's 40 back in 2018, as were his 25 reps in the bench press. There are several talented SEC linebackers in his draft class, and I gave strong consideration to including Alabama's Christian Harris in this space. Going through the drills did not seem to wear him down, either, which is another good sign that his conditioning is NFL-caliber. The Eagles were so deep and talented last season that they didnt really need their top three picks to handle major roles with Jurgens and Dean specifically selected as luxury picks, the former being the umpteenth heir apparent for All-Pro center Jason Kelce and the latter a best-player-available scenario after surprisingly dropping into the third round. Hear from tight end Dallas Goedert and wide receiver A.J. When defensive tackle Jordan Davis was selected 13th overall, he was known for his pure athleticism for his size. Bulldogs team captain and program icon Jordan Davis was one of those first-round picks, and one of two Georgia players selected by the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. You can also bring up that Super Bowl 39 loss or reference other sportsif you need other parallels. After not running at the combine, there was significant hype focused on what inside linebacker Dean would do on Wednesday inside Georgias athletic facility. If so, the 2022 draft class will have a lot to do with it. As of now, however, it seems the Birds may want to rely on some of their young guys and use some of the coins they would have used to retain Isaac to fill some other needs. There was quite a bit of disparity of opinion leading up to the combine regarding Washington cornerback Kyler Gordon. Is Brad Holmes' enthusiastic drafting paying dividends for the Lions? 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Blankenship played more than any rookie with 348 reps not a large sample size but certainly not small and was graded as the No. All rights reserved. Walker uses a straight arm to maintain proper spacing, keeps his head up and eyes in the backfield so he can engage with the ball carrier. Although he didnt get much pressure in the backfield when asked to rush the passer, he was able to effectively complete the various roles he was asked to fill. "(Run) a pretty fast 40," he said. In Smiths case, its even harder to figure out how he might stack up against his fellow drafteessimply because he didnt want to run. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Davis clocked a 4.78 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine, that's what you'll get when you get Nakobe Dean on your team." Nakobe Dean was the best linebacker in college football last season. To their credit, the Eagles typically dont care all that much about uneducated outside voices pushing out narratives built on the foundation of misinformation. You guys already know how he rolls. Over three years and 35 starts at Texas A&M, Kenyon Green (B/R Scouting Report) did a little bit of everythingand did so at an All-American level. Philly also has Tristin McCollum signed to a future deal and Mario Goodrich, Josh Jobe, Zech McPhearson, and Josiah Scott on the roster. Chad Reuter ranks his favorite picks in each round. The combine was an excellent opportunity for Walker to show skills he did not get to show during his college career. Theres no nice way to say this. However, he only competed in some position drills and did not run the 40-yard dash. Nakobe Dean, Georgia (Junior) Dean approaches every play like a cannonball ready to fire. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. CLICK HERE FOR FULL BIO 2022 SEASON Solo 9 SCK 0 FF 0 INT -- Did the Packers blow it by once again passing on the receiver position in Round 1? 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. He managed just 33" in the vertical jump and a so-so 10'2" in the broad jump. According to Willie McGinest of the NFL Network during Saturday's telecast of workouts, Thibodeaux claimed that he wanted to do drills as both a defensive lineman and linebacker. Davis, who opened eyes with a 4.78-second time in the 40-yard dash - as a 6-foot-6, 341-pounder was somewhat slowed by injuries. Unlikely. Listed at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, the junior boasts a lightning-fast first step, loose hips, and explosive bursts to close in pursuit. Heading into the combine, there were some draftniks who had Treylon Burks (B/R Scouting Report) of Arkansas ranked as the No. This isnt the most important assistant vacancy that the Birds will be filling this offseason. In retrospect, maybe Lloyd should have done the same. 1 overall draft pick played in 11 games, returning from a sprained knee to force two fumbles and record a sack and TFL in a battle of No. Given the lack of a Combine that offseason, it can be a bit difficult to measure one prospect against another because results vary so much depending on who is in charge of the timing, the actual running surface, wind and weather, and other factors. Though well never forget those moments as Philly sports fans, we have always recovered. The NFC table is Jalen Hurts with Aaron Rodgers, who is aging, has already ordered the psychedelics, and could be crashing the AFC contingency in a few weeks, with perhaps Dak Prescott and Kirk Cousins or Jared Goff. "(Gordon) gave up just 21 catches on 41 targets last season for 243 yards, 70 yards after the catch, no touchdowns, two interceptions and an opponent passer rating of 49.1," he said. This could have just been a case of the combine jitters, but given that Green's agility was the primary concern of many scouts, the notion that he's best suited to play guard in the pros has gained momentum. By Sean Koerner. If Gordon wants to hear his name called in Round 1, he's likely going to have to shave some time at Washington's March 29 pro day. Nakobe the role model. Of course, Thibodeaux also reportedly said that he would participate in all the drills at the combine. Uncertainty surrounds Jurgens and Dean because we just didnt get to see much of either other than both flashing the traits advertised in mop-up duty, Jurgens had the Kelce-like athleticism to get to the second level with ease, and Dean the natural instincts to avoid false steps while finding the football at off-ball LB. With Dean sitting out workouts, Lloyd had a golden opportunity to solidify that claim. He didnt need to risk injury or put himself through a battery of tests in order to impress the right scout or general manager. Looking back, it was amazing that the league was even able to move forward with as much offseason activity in the face of so much uncertainty. Brown before defensive tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean recount their first NFL preseason game. Obviously, well have to wait and see what happens. It seems only a matter of time before these two become faces of the Eagles franchise. Yep, you wouldnt believe the things that fans say sometimes. Listed at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds, the junior boasts a lightning-fast first step, loose hips, and explosive bursts to close in pursuit. Eyeing the landscape right now, even with the acknowledgment that drastic changes are coming when the new league year starts on March 15, the quarterback is too good in Philadelphia and the organization is too smart to stop stacking good decisions for a significant drop-off. The Eagles' 2022 rookie class, including Jordan Davis, Cam Jurgens, Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship, are integral to the Eagles' future Super Bowl hopes. Hes a heck of a player and capable of being a key piece in the rotation. In 2021, he caught 93 passes for 1,286 yards and six scoresnumbers that earned him Big Ten Receiver of the Year honors over Ohio State's Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. ATHENS It was surprising when Nakobe Dean didnt participate in drills at NFL combine in Indianapolis. One year has passed since the Philadelphia Eagles grabbed the steal of the draft in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the selection of former Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean. 1 wide receiver. Its time to build what we hope will be another phenomenal roster. He measured 6-foot-2 1/2 and weighed 239 pounds and was solid in his tests (4.57 40-yard dash, 36 1/2-inch vertical, 10-foot-7 broad jump). He has proven to be a threat at all levels of the field, boasting a great blend of size (6-3, 195 pounds) and speed (reported 4.4 40-yard dash time). He joined Phillys staff during 2021s offseason after spending the previous three NCAA football seasons as a Duke graduate assistant. School Horn Lake High School. While most of the combine participants' performances went as expected, the following players either shined in the spotlight or were unable to emerge like they needed to on the big stage. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 1 to 32. However, his workout did not match the outstanding athleticism usually possessed by linebackers taken in the top half of the first round. Past those two, the Birds currently have Reed Blankenship, Andre Chachere, and KVon Wallace on their roster. Check out the Georgia Bulldogs' bond in action during this edition of Unbeatable Connections, presented by Xfinity. The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine is it's a two-player race to be the first off-ball linebacker drafted between Georgia's Nakobe Dean and Utah's a bad 40 time isn't In the clip below, Walker finishes the play from the backside with his impressive relentless effort through the entire play. To date, theyve interviewed everyone from Jim Leonhard and Chris Shula to Jessie Minter, Sean Desai, and Vance Joseph. There isn't a more polarizing prospect than Oregon edge-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (B/R Scouting Report). Jordan Davis, a potential first-round pick in next month's NFL draft, was a first-team All-SEC selection this past season and started at least eight games for the Bulldogs in three of his four seasons. Somehow Dean dropped into the third round of the draft, 83rd overall, and with his run-stopping ability, hes been playing like he will make teams regret passing on him. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The teams sheer dominance was evident on the defensive side of the ball as they had a total of eight defensive players selected in the first three rounds of the draft. A few of these defensive players taken have already shown a glimmer out of the sneak peek that weve seen in their rookie season. The argument can be made that the wiser course of action would have been just doing the DL drills. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Pre-high ankle sprain for Davis, things were actually improving with him garnering more playing time. "I would say just my physicality, able to be used at multiple positions," he told reporters in Indy. Once the running back got into the flat, he quickly closed to make a solo tackle preventing any gain on the play. Gennaro Filice provides draft grades for each NFC South team. Tuggle is No. That he disappears at times in games. In the clip below his drop zone was the intermediate and short part of the field. Couple that with the coaching staff attrition after an uncharacteristic year of calm waters there and the confirmation by Howie Roseman that compensatory picks in 2024 are on the horizon due to upcoming free-agency losses and you have the cocktail for a bit of a backslide. The pressure on Thibodeaux to blow that pro day out of the water has now increased exponentially because, right or wrong, withdrawing from the combine will only reinforce the negative perceptions of some regarding his work ethic. 1, LSU safety with Georgia ties enters transfer portal, A look at Georgia football's receivers for the 2023 season, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 40-yard dash time: 4.52. If he is, were back to rehashing a conversation we have every year. You can reach him at jmcmullen44@gmail.com, John McMullen Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. So that doesn't mean that we can't bring back the veteran players at those positions. Former Nebraska defensive tackle Khalil Davis ran a 4.75 40 at the 2020 scouting combine, which was the fastest 40 by a defensive 71 showing in the 40-yard dash. Will Philly use some draft capital to find a running back or add one via the free-agent market? On the field, his tight hips and lack of explosion caused him to look ordinary compared with Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt. Cornerback 40-yard dashes turn into a track meet Baylor's Kalon Barnes (4.23 seconds) and Texas-San Antonio's Tariq Woolen (4.26 seconds) ran the two fastest It will be interesting to see if Isaac Seumalo stays or goes. 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Lloyd's stellar play the last two seasons has teams excited about his NFL future. Seemingly, the former option is the better option, right? the University of Georgia made NFL history when a total of 15 Bulldogs were selected in the NFL draft. I think he just needs to play. His power did appear when hitting bags, though, which teams expected. His 4.57-second 20-yard shuttle ranked dead last among the receivers who participated in that drill. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Walker also displayed powerful punches and swipes at pads during his workout, portending a bright future as a pass rusher at the next level. Here are the top WR times: Reasons Jalen Hurts can eventually lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl win. 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