What is your opinion?

**demoncore1031** · 07-11-2008, 05:28 PM

I am just wondering.. of all the current Cyclones, who do you think may have a shot at playing in the NFL? I think we have some DBs who may have a shot. James Smith, Allen Bell, Chris Singleton... How about Jesse Smith? I think Marquis Hamilton and RJ Sumrall may have a shot. We have too many RBs who will probably share playing time, so none of them will put up huge numbers I am guessing. I think TE Derrick Catlett will be one of the biggest suprises of the year. He is gonna prove himself to be a great receiving TE... What do you guys think?

**83Clone** · 07-12-2008, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by demoncore1031

I am just wondering.. of all the current Cyclones, who do you think may have a shot at playing in the NFL? I think we have some DBs who may have a shot. James Smith, Allen Bell, Chris Singleton... How about Jesse Smith? I think Marquis Hamilton and RJ Sumrall may have a shot. We have too many RBs who will probably share playing time, so none of them will put up huge numbers I am guessing. I think TE Derrick Catlett will be one of the biggest suprises of the year. He is gonna prove himself to be a great receiving TE... What do you guys think?

The NFL doesn't care if you share time at RB, if you have NFL talent you will make it.

I'm not saying any of our guys have NFL talent, but there are numerous instances of multiple RB's from the same school going in the draft-usually from Texas, Auburn, Florida, etc

**demoncore1031** · 07-12-2008, 08:16 PM

yeah but not ISU... we dont put many people in the nfl... blythe was the best WR we have ever had and he didnt even get drafted

**ISUonthemove** · 07-12-2008, 08:31 PM

I wouldn't say Blythe was the best receiver we've ever had. He was good, but not the best.

**Aclone** · 07-13-2008, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by demoncore1031

I am just wondering.. of all the current Cyclones, who do you think may have a shot at playing in the NFL?

How deep do you want to go? Just upperclassmen? I think that Marquis Hamilton might have a better shot than Blythe, and of course Singleton and Bell. But some of the more intriguing athletes who would be "NFL prospects" are entirely unproven--Chris Lyle, Collin Franklin, Michael Tate, Cameron Bell, Jerrod Black, Keleche Osemele (and give Trey Baysinger and Ben Lamaak three or four more years to improve), and most especially Austen Arnaud. And that doesn't even mention the true frosh like Sedrick Johnson and Scott Haughton. And I'm hardly listing everyone...who knows how, say, Derron Montgomery will look at safety, or Austin Alburtis at tackle?

How about Jesse Smith?

One thing that NFL GM's and coaches are decidedly looking for is "measurables"...and that's all the things that Jesse Smith doesn't have. His "speed"...or lack thereof...is also a serious limitation.

**Aclone** · 07-13-2008, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by ISUonthemove

I wouldn't say Blythe was the best receiver we've ever had. He was good, but not the best.

Please, offer one better than the guy who holds our receiving records. Are you going to go with Ike Harris?

**jaretac** · 07-13-2008, 12:12 PM

I would put Bo Williams in the mix. I was very impressed with him at spring ball, and him and A-Rob are the only backs returning next year. Obviously, a long way out, but I like what I saw at the spring game.

**cyclonelifer** · 07-13-2008, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Aclone

Please, offer one better than the guy who holds our receiving records. Are you going to go with Ike Harris?

Blythe was good because he was the "main man." Ike Harris played along side Otto Stowe and Keith Krepfle. All three were excellent receivers.

That team didn't have a "main receiver." They didn't need one.

How good were they? All three had pro careers.

**CycloneWarrior** · 07-13-2008, 12:32 PM

Allen bell looks like he can be a first round draft pick easily. He runs a 4.38 forty he's 6'1. He is big playmaker. I'm just glad he has 2 more years at Iowa state

**TedKumsher** · 07-16-2008, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Aclone

Please, offer one better than the guy who holds our receiving records. Are you going to go with Ike Harris?

A) College greats aren't always NFL greats. (See Seneca Wallace)
2) Lane Danielson (sp?) was pretty good.

**djkent01** · 07-16-2008, 11:38 AM

Tracy Henderson was the best WR I personally saw playing for ISU. He was drafted in the 5th round in '85 by the Giants - from a 2 win team. I'm thinking he only played two years for the clones but don't remember for sure.

**musicboy** · 07-16-2008, 11:43 AM

This is a tough call - no one stands out immediately. Which is good and bad. If Summeral has a breakout year he'll get some looks. Singleton has the ability as well.