It's self aggrandizing - look at us! we're great at predicating recruits and their commits... and then you learn that the CB's can and often do change at the last minute
Jason Essex Is a CYCLONE!
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It's self aggrandizing - look at us! we're great at predicating recruits and their commits... and then you learn that the CB's can and often do change at the last minute
Sub 4.5 is Elite. He doesn't need to get that. Wasn't Butler like a 4.48 at the combine, and Lazard around a 4.61? I'm guessing Hutchinson is in the 4.6 range too.
I think I agree with your premise. First let's say that having speed is preferable to not. The headline number of a great 40-time carries some weight, probably too much. However I think it's been shown to have little correlation to success in football at a particular position, even positions where speed is at a premium. You could say there is a minimum required speed, and beyond that is either a bonus or a useless metric. Some fast guys were terrible WR or RB; some guys running a 4.6 are HOF material.
What is more critical for a WR, especially a NFL WR, is being able to create separation on his own merit. Speed helps, but is not the only important variable. Some of this is route technique, coverage awareness, short-area quickness, getting in and out of breaks smoothly and quickly, etc. Plus, of course, being able to catch the ball. Many of these things can be significantly improved with physical training and technical coaching.
This is why it's rare for freshman or rookie WR in college or the NFL to have huge seasons, because there's more to the recipe than athletic ability.
Lazard hit 4.55 twice iirc. I think it was combine, but might have been pro day.
“Need”? I don’t recall saying anything about him needing to get there. I simply think there’s a decent chance he will.
Still crazy he was passed up. A man his size moving that fast along with 2 first team all Big 12’s should’ve been drafted.
Instagram live. He just popped on with an ISU bucket hat and said he was committed. Kaleb Johnson also on the live call. Lol people saying “come join Jason!”
Welcome Aboard Mr. Essex! Enjoy your time in Ames, looking forward to your contributions!
Jason Essex is a great commitment. Hopefully the first of three really great wide receiver commitments.
