One time, Payton stood on top of his desk in a demonstrative show of how much he cared about Snead. At press time, Snead had yet to sign his exclusive rights tender, but he showed up for the Saints' offseason program hoping a long-term deal could be worked out. The 40-yard dash time is the drill everyone looks forward to every year at the NFL Combine. Josh Huff, Oregon: 98 Hester is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2007, and 2010) as one of the most-feared return specialists in the game. However, scouts thought he should have stayed in school for another year. "He can go inside or outside, but man, he makes some they call them 'blood-area' catches. Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. Chris Johnson (RB) - 4.24 seconds (2008) John Harbaugh addresses how Jackson's contract situation impacts Marcus Peters. Snead isn't all that big or all that fast, but he catches everything thrown his way. Florida Gators safety Rashad Torrence II runs official 4.72-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. [24] Snead spent the remainder of the 2014 NFL season on the Saints practice squad and did not appear in any regular season games during the season. He also had a 1.61-second, 10-yard split, illustrating his explosiveness on the edge. These are individuals who could chase you down or leave you in the dust. At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,Hayeswon the 100 meter and broke theexisting World Record with a time of 10.06 seconds. Holland Christian went 140 in 2008 winning the state championship. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss: 39.5 On November 1, 2015, Snead had six receptions for 70-yards and two touchdowns in the Saints 5249 victory against the New York Giants in Week 8. 22 in this year's draft. Mike Evans, Texas A&M: 37 [1], The Ball State Cardinals finished the 2012 season 93 with important wins over #25 Toledo 3427, the then Big Easts South Florida 3127 and, for a second year in a row, the Big Tens Indiana Hoosiers 4139. Ravens OLB Coach Rob Leonard is leaving for Las Vegas. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 4.42, 4.41 , 4.44 Snead had 100+ receiving yards in nine games, a school record, and tied with Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews for the most such games that year. He wanted to go to the University of Florida, just like his dad, but their wide receivers coach didn't like him. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Willie Gault, a world-record-setting 4x100 meter relay teammate of Carl Lewis, ran just a 4.36-second 40, as reported by the old scouting services. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. [29] In Week 14, he collected seven receptions for 122 receiving yards during a 2417 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bob Hayes is the fastest player in NFL history. Snead's father, Willie Snead III, was also a professional football wide receiver. [1], Snead went undrafted during the 2014 NFL Draft. Zedrick Woods (S) - 4.29 seconds (2019) J.J. Nelson (WR) - 4.28 seconds (2015) Drafted 38th overall by Oakland Snead . Ryan Grant, Tulane: 35.5 That said, they profile as completely different receivers than Snead, who does most of his damage out of the slot. During training camp, Snead competed for a roster spot against Joe Morgan, Nick Toon, Seantavius Jones, Lance Lewis, Jalen Saunders, R.J. Harris, and Kyle Prater. John Brown, Pittsburgh State: 36.5 While in college at LSU, Holliday ran the 100-meter dash at the 2007 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where he recorded 10.07seconds in the final ahead of world-class sprinterWalter Dix and second only to Tyson Gay. 13-time Pro Bowler, 3-time first-team All-Pro, Pro Football Hall of Famer, T-8. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 10 Snead always had a strong work ethic instilled in him by his father. Finding fast players to put on the field is, in some ways, as important as selecting players of size and strength. Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. In Week 12, Snead completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to running back Tim Hightower off a lateral during the fourth quarter of a 4921 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. . Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 35 Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 36 General Manager Ozzie Newsome has also told Snead on multiple occasions how he's wanted him for a while. Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 104 I have to work just as hard as anybody else to stand out.". With Kenny Stills in Miami, there's an opening for a player to emerge as the third wide receiver behind Marques Colston and Brandin Cooks, but Snead's path to playing time is unclear, with Brandon Coleman, Joseph Morgan, Josh Morgan, and Snead all battling for depth chart positioning and snaps. [17], Throughout training camp, Snead competed for a roster spot against Andrew Hawkins, Anthony Armstrong, Conner Vernon, Charles Johnson, and Taylor Gabriel. Just a true freshman at ECU, Mitchell was recruited by the Pirates for his home run ability. Odell Beckham, LSU: 102 Walt Powell, Murray State: 10 reps Snead, as a sophomore, was one of the top receivers on the team with 35 receptions, 543 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns. At the end of the 2012 season, Snead was tied for third on Ball State's single season receptions and third for single season receiving yards. At the 2008 NFL Combine, Rodgers-Cromartie ran a 4.29 40-yard dash, helping him become a first round draft pick. He wasn't playing well in games or practice because he was basically on one leg. [35], He appeared in the New Orleans Saints season-opener against the Oakland Raiders and caught nine passes for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown during their 3534 loss. [21], Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad on September 23, 2014. Snead's spot on the 53-man roster isn't set in stone, however, as John Brown, Zay Jones and Hunter Renfrow also occupy seats of their own in the Raiders' wideout room. RotoWire provides millions of annual users with the latest fantasy sports, daily fantasy sports, and sports betting news, information, tools, and more. A full offseason plus a new offensive coordinator should boost the passing game, but Baltimore still projects to be one of the lower-volume passing attacks in the league. Walt Powell, Murray State: 10 Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 8 reps Safety Kevin Byard walloped Snead, then menacingly lingered over top of him a little too long. and most overhyped, metrics in the NFL. He's been a steady, reliable spark plug. That time came with a strong 10-yard split of 1.61 seconds. Bennie Fowler, Michigan State: 36 His speed he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine, which was the third-fastest time of any player helped him become a downfield threat, which is what he. Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The only other new pass catcher of note is backup tailback Alvin Kamara, but he's more likely to cut into Mark Ingram's pass-catching work than Snead's. Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Shaq Evans, UCLA: 102 "To miss by inches the whole season was there in that one moment," Snead said. Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 20 reps For his career, Branch pulled in over 8,600 yards of reception yards and scored 67 TDs. Retired from football in 2001, T-4. Bennie Fowler, Michigan State: 106 The silver lining is a clear path to playing time and a lack of competition for targets. With the suspension looming, Snead felt he wasn't getting as many on-field opportunities as he would've otherwise had that summer. "You're at home with your parents, you took a huge risk of leaving college early. Kyle Hamilton is ranked as one of the 10 best safeties. Snead ranked. [26][27] Head coach Sean Payton named Snead the fourth wide receiver on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Marques Colston, Brandin Cooks, and Brandon Coleman. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 12 reps "He's always been really one of the favorites around here. Champ Bailey (DB) - 4.28 seconds (1999) Robert Herron, Wyoming: 35.5 Willie Snead, Ball State: 95 NFL COMBINE: HEIGHT: 5'11'' WEIGHT:. "I think if I had stayed in high school in Florida, I could have gone to any college I wanted to," Snead said. At the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine, Wallace finished second overall in the 40-yard dash with an official 4.33-second time. The nine receiving touchdowns ranked sixth in a single season in school history. Snead's numbers are too erratic to be trusted as a starting option at this point. Played in 81 games over 6 seasons, T-13. [17], Snead joined a revamped wide receivers core that included free agent acquisitions Michael Crabtree and John Brown. Josh Huff, Oregon: 4.45 , 4.47, 4.51 Therefore, it takes a bit more research, film study and guesswork to see who the fastest potential players on East Carolinas roster are. Snead, a wide receiver, declared early for the NFL. [31] He finished second on the team in receiving yards, behind Brandin Cooks (1,138 yds), and ranked 28th among all players in the league. Selected in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, Snead III played two years with the Jets and Houston Oilers before finishing in the Canadian Football League. The wide receiver has displayed his big play ability in practice on offense, and his speed on special teams in games. Chris Godwin's fumble near the end of Thursday night's game (which almost cost Chris Liss an expensive survivor pool entry) helped him see randomness and luck in larger context. Less than a mile away, he fell asleep. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 99 Willie Snead Not A Starting Option In Week 15, Devin Duvernay to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, James Proche to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, The sexiest, best-value QB-WR stacks in fantasy football, 4 Under-The-Radar Wide Receivers Set to Explode in Fantasy Football Week 8, 3 Fantasy Football Trade Targets Entering Week 5. [6][1] Those totals also ranked him tied for seventh, third, and tied for third respectively among all college football players that season. Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. [52] In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams, Snead caught two passes for 14 yards and two touchdowns in the 456 win. 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