CWSGuy406 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 Can someone tell me a little bit about this kid? Kiper likes him as a mid-second round pick. Is this kid the case of a kid getting overlooked because he isn't at a big name school? He looks like a pretty damn good player, from the little I've seen of him (highlights and such, but not much). Thoughts on him? Is it a possibility the Bears grab him with their second round pick? Or would it be too high to take him at 41 (where I think the Bears draft, or right around there -- because the first round tied picks are inverted, correct?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 • OLB Matt McCoy (San Diego State) Vital statistics: 6 foot 0, 234 pounds, 4.62 in the 40. Numbers game: Redshirted as a freshman. Three-year starter, opened in 29 games and finished with 270 tackles, 27 tackles for loss and eight sacks. Had 18 tackles in a 2004 game against Michigan. Missed the final game in '04 because of a wrist injury. Was twice named second-team all-Mountain West Conference. Upside: Just a good, steady defender who is never going to be flashy or athletically jaw-dropping, but a guy who makes the plays he is supposed to make. A sure, wrap-up tackler who is always in position. Solid cover skills and can run deep. Big heart and big motor and a solid character guy. Downside: Lack of bulk means he gets engulfed every once in a while. Will go through stretches where he gets blocked too easily. Needs to get stronger. The dish: Might have been the best player not invited to the combine. On a steady rise, has made a lot of visits the past month, and some teams rate him as a possible second-round prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 My take... He looks a little smallish but the speed is very solid.. He looks like he would be a very solid pick 2-3rd round of the draft, LBers dont require you to be the cream of the crop of talent to be a solid player in the NFL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 McCoy is a good draft-day name. Good find Keith. There has been some buzz around this kid lately, but his size will prevent a team from really reaching for him. He played with a real good one in Kirk Morrison, but scouts question his size, technique, and ability to shed the block (but they seem to question that on everybody). The Bears would make a mistake with selecting him in the second round. He'll be a serviceable OLB in the NFL because of his speed, aggression, and leadership qualities, but I still think he'll be on the board in the third round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted April 16, 2005 Author Share Posted April 16, 2005 Hmm... Thanks Addy and TRU. Just wanted to get a little bit more on him. It's appreciated. One week away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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