Former Miami Hurricanes tight end Jimmy Graham's gamble paying off
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NaboCaneNew MemberOPJimmy Graham took a risk when he gave up basketball for football at UM. Now he is projected to go in the NFL Draft.
MOBILE -- Jimmy Graham's decision to quit basketball last year and take a chance on football is beginning to look like sound judgment.
Few NFL prospects competing in the Senior Bowl this Saturday have potentially more to gain with a strong performance than Graham, the 6-7, 258-pound tight end who played just one season for coach Randy Shannon and the Miami Hurricanes. Graham already has met with representatives from nearly every NFL team this week and his draft stock appears to be rising after each practice at Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
``I like what I've seen out of him,'' Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said. ``He's a good prospect, without a doubt. This will be a great experience for him this week.''
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1451876.html
Who wants to start an over/under on what round Graham goes?
Stitchesluxury_boxI say over/under is rd 3, and I'd have to push.
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SICKforum_veterani dont think he gets passed the 3rd. eventhough i see him as a 4th rd TE....someone in the 3rd will take him not wanting to risk him not making it to them in the 4th.
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NaboCaneNew MemberThe way his stock is rising at the Senior Bowl practices, if he has an outstanding 40 at the combine it may push him higher than anyone expects.
Silverphinforum_veteranI really don't see him as a fourth round TE. He won't be going past the second round.
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I really don't see him as a fourth round TE. He won't be going past the second round.
My feelings, too. If we want him it will have to be with our second pick imho.
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Skeet84New MemberThe only TE's I wanna see us draft in the 2nd is Gresham or Hernandez which both could be 1st rd picks
azfinfanmangluxury_box4th rounder, probably second half of the 4th round at that.
Remember folks, this kid has played exactly 1 year of Football in College.
He has huge upside obviously, but will be at least a year away from making an impact for any team. Probably more like 2-3 years.
If he was still there for our 4th, and much stranger things have happened, I could see us drafting him.
If he is there 5-8 picks before us, I could see us trading up to pick him.
adamprez2003forum_veteranyou guys really think we take Graham over Quarless or McCoy, two Tight Ends that fit the blocker/receiver mold that Parcells covets? Even if we're looking for a receiver tight end wouldnt Pitta be a better pickup? I like Graham to a point but he seems like a three year project. Do we have three years to wait for him?
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Lab3003New Member"Skeet84" wrote:
The only TE's I wanna see us draft in the 2nd is Gresham or Hernandez which both could be 1st rd picks
As a Cane, taking Hernandez over Graham would be SACRILIGE!!! But I do think he's more polished and will be a helluva player in the Pro's. I wouldn't like it, there needs to be more Canes on the Miami Dolphins, but I would understand it and would support my Fins.
Stitchesluxury_box"adamprez2003 wrote:
you guys really think we take Graham over Quarless or McCoy, two Tight Ends that fit the blocker/receiver mold that Parcells covets? Even if we're looking for a receiver tight end wouldnt Pitta be a better pickup? I like Graham to a point but he seems like a three year project. Do we have three years to wait for him?
I love Quarless, but I think we would take Graham before him only because I think Graham would generally be regarded as the more coveted player. McCoy, I'm not so sure where he sits.
Quarless has to be like a 5th rounder right now, so unless he really impresses at the combine I don't see him getting above the 4th.
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22. Zach Cunningham, LB, Vandy
54. Desmond King, S/DB, Iowa
97. Demarcus Walker, DE, FSU
166. Jermaine Eluemunor, OL, TAMU
178. George Kittle, TE, Iowa
184. Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
223. Aviante Collins, OL, TCU
adamprez2003forum_veteran"Stitches wrote:
I love Quarless, but I think we would take Graham before him only because I think Graham would generally be regarded as the more coveted player. McCoy, I'm not so sure where he sits.
Quarless has to be like a 5th rounder right now, so unless he really impresses at the combine I don't see him getting above the 4th.
Yeah, agree on Quarless being a 5th now :cry: I was hoping he would stay in the 6th round range so that we could pull off a steal. I dont know if I want to draft Quarless with our 4th since we dont have a 5th :pity: McCoy showed he was a good blocker and he can catch. Probably a 4th rounder. Graham has huge upside but I dont think he's going to do anything his first year. Can we draft another project at TE? I'm thinking we need someone who can play right away even if its as a 2nd or 3rd TE
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7) C Sean Krepcz - Nevada
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High DefinitionNew MemberI wouldn't be surprised if he goes in round two. His "specs" are amazing and although inexperienced, boy, what a fast learner to make such an impact so quickly. He's turning heads at the Senior Bowl, so I agree with Nabo -- solid combine and he's going to skyrocket. I think round three is the lowest he'll go. I'll be shocked if he slips into the fourth. There is too much upside there.
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Desidesforum_veteran"SICK wrote:
i dont think he gets passed the 3rd. eventhough i see him as a 4th rd TE....someone in the 3rd will take him not wanting to risk him not making it to them in the 4th.
Agreed, and that team will be us, especially if Fasano somehow walks.
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"Skeet84 wrote:
The only TE's I wanna see us draft in the 2nd is Gresham or Hernandez which both could be 1st rd picks
Hernandez won't go first IMO.
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