He’s not a Butler-type receiver, but if we landed Quaron Adams, or anyone as dynamic as him in the slot, we’d be able to stretch the game vertically and horizontally nearly at will. We’re missing elite speed/quickness in the receiver corps.
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A lot stats about Purdy's YPC, but if we're going to be elite, it's the INTs that need to be cut in half.
I'm strictly going off memory here. It seems like when he did have opportunities to run the ball it was in 3rd and short situations. My guess is he was just trying to pick up the 2 yards needed to get a 1st down. I'd like to see how he runs consistently on like 2nd and 7.
Agreed. I got board a few weeks when I got the VID and was quarantined. I rewatched all the games I could on YouTube. Just my opinion here but a few of Brock's picks pics were not his fault. Bad routes and mistakes by the recievers/tight ends. Also, unfortunately for my stomach I saw the TCU pick again. Good God was that bad!
Don't forget about Jaylin Noel! I think he's a diamond in the rough. I believe he'll play some this year and have around 12 catches for 170yards or around that. If he can develop his ceiling is really high.
IMO, If the light comes on for Joe Scates, we’re good. He size, speed, athleticism and run after catch has slways reminded me of CeeDee Lamb.
If Dave Andrews puts 10-15 pounds of muscle on Darien Porter, we’re good. CMC said last year he was going to be a great Cyclone WR, and with a 10.68 100m (running the 100m part time), he’s probably the fastest wideout currently on the team.
Oh, and while I like and hope for Quaron Adams to be a Cyclone, I’ll add that this guy recently ran a 10.65 100m.
C.J. Smith, Georgia Bulldogs, Wide Receiver
Also a decorated track athlete. Won state titles in the 100 and 200-meter dashes as a junior while anchoring a 4x100 team that took second at the 2A state track...
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(Dekkers has the arm to really stretch the field)
Looking at his junior film, Jaylin really reminded me of Deshauntae Jones when he committed.
Then I saw his senior film.
Wow.
I'm glad you brought up Porter. As far as overall upside he's right there with Scates. Porter played a ton on special teams last year and I have wandered why he didn't more of opportunities at receiver. Imo it because he's just not there physically yet, which you brought up. I tend to believe maybe he's not the greatest at blocking yet. As we know if u wanna see the field at reciever for CMC u have to be able to block at a high level.IMO, If the light comes on for Joe Scates, we’re good. He size, speed, athleticism and run after catch has slways reminded me of CeeDee Lamb.
If Dave Andrews puts 10-15 pounds of muscle on Darien Porter, we’re good. CMC said last year he was going to be a great Cyclone WR, and with a 10.68 100m (running the 100m part time), he’s probably the fastest wideout currently on the team.
Oh, and while I like and hope for Quaron Adams to be a Cyclone, I’ll add that this guy recently ran a 10.65 100m.
C.J. Smith, Georgia Bulldogs, Wide Receiver
Also a decorated track athlete. Won state titles in the 100 and 200-meter dashes as a junior while anchoring a 4x100 team that took second at the 2A state track...
(Dekkers has the arm to really stretch the field)
Great comparison. I think Noel is probably quicker then Jones. Jones was such a great route runner tho.Looking at his junior film, Jaylin really reminded me of Deshauntae Jones when he committed.
Then I saw his senior film.
Wow.
Darian Porter reminds me of Denario Alexander from Missouri.
Tall and lanky under recruited but with great speed. With the right system could be an elite player
Tall and lanky under recruited but with great speed. With the right system could be an elite player
I write all of their magazine stuff and contribute to the Big 12 rankings, national rankings, all Americans, etc. this was not me
Love to hear your thoughts on the overview of this article.
I just knew I heard you reference writing some things for them. Nice to see they do their homework
I am blown away by the amount of work they put into that magazine. It is quite the process. I should have the editor on a podcast to discuss sometime.
That would be awesome. I love when you have national media on the podcast. I like to get the take of different people on the state of the program. Exciting time to be a Iowa State fan.
Agreed. But lets assume Montgomery and Hall are at the same level.
DM was fighting to get back to the line of scrimmage
Hall is fighting to turn 3 yards into 6
There is definitely a trend and it is good.
Would they ever place Hall and Brock in the same backfield for a series?
It would be awesome if they did. I doubt it tho... mainly bc of the tight ends. Brock is a great player but I don't know if it would better serve the purpose taking a tight end off the field. Just my opinion. Would love to see some wild cat with Breece taking the snap and Brock at RB. Also, kinda curious if the staff uses Dekkers in 4th and short or on the goalline.
Kene is going to be in the league next year. His pro day is gonna get him picked IMO. He's a one cut zone scheme runner that is valued. Plus his ST versatility, both as a returner and gunner is a skill set that will make him very valuable. Think Codarel Patterson.
