Ryan Swope

[BigCatDaddy]

I really liked what I saw from this kid whenever I got the chance to watch A&M play this year. Walter has him going somewhere in round 2-4. Anybody else interested if he is there at the top of round 3. I think he can be a Jordy Nelson type player for us.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Swope reminds me of a RB in WR clothing.

Sounds like Golden Tate in Seattle. About the same size, too.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Forget about the height. I'm talking about how they play - how they run routes, how they make cuts, how they run with the ball in their hands.

Swope reminds me of a RB in WR clothing.

Nelson isn't that, at all.

From what little I've seen of Swope, I agree entirely.

The Welker comparisons are valid IMO because of the short, choppy steps he takes. Also, he's white and all white receivers must be compared to Welker. The inverse of the Rooney Rule, if you will.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Yeah, probably a poor comparison. Maybe Hines Ward would be a little better.

Wilson and Swope on the team would upgrade the toughness quite a bit which this team could use.

Hmmm, Hines Ward. Never would have thought of that one if you hadn't said it.

Interesting.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Sorter

Also, he's white and all white receivers must be compared to Welker. The inverse of the Rooney Rule, if you will.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

We should track and see how many times they compare white WRs drafted to Welker as opposed to black ones. Maybe sue Kiper for $$$?

[Rudy Was Offsides]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Swope is like 6' even.

Rudy would know for sure, I think he's an A&M fan.

Im pretty sure he is 6' even. He was a very successful RB in high school like Welker- which may explain the short, choppy steps and open field running. Swope is easy to like, though he is a bit injury prone.

[Sorter]

I'm excited to see his 3-cone at the combine and shuttle. Anyone know his hand size?

[Rudy Was Offsides]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Forget about the height. I'm talking about how they play - how they run routes, how they make cuts, how they run with the ball in their hands.

Swope reminds me of a RB in WR clothing.

Nelson isn't that, at all.

Pretty much nailed it.

[AndChiefs]

Originally Posted by Sorter

I'm excited to see his 3-cone at the combine and shuttle. Anyone know his hand size?

A bit small but I don't remember exactly. I think there's a report in the senior bowl thread.

[B_Ambuehl]

Swope doesn't have anywhere near Welkers short area quickness nor his acceleration. From 0 to 30 yds Welker is as fast as anyone, he just doesn't have long speed. Swope can catch the ball but in the slot you want someone with better quickness and outside you want someone who plays taller with long speed. He's probably a #4 Chris Horn/Marc Boerigter type of guy.

[BigCatDaddy]

4.34. Anyone having second thoughts?

[Rudy Was Offsides]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

4.34. Anyone having second thoughts?

he'll probably go in the second, and Im going to have to say no to the 34th pick.

[Hog Farmer]

I like swope and he'll be a good NFL reciever but we need to take a CB where he will be drafted

[DJ's left nut]

I thought Swope looked incredibly awkward yesterday. I wasn't impressed by his route running and his hands were just a mess.

Yeah, he was a hell of a lot faster than I expected, but he also looked like a very unnatural player and those kinds of guys get exposed at this level.

I think Woods blew Swope off the page yesterday and I think they'll both go around the same time.