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patsfanofNC12 · 10-22-2008, 10:49 PM

We got a great blocking and receiving TE coming out of ECU this year. His name is Davon Drew, he is 6'4" 258, and he runs a 4.7. Not only is he a big time blocker, but he can catch, and the only reason he doesn't put up big receiving stats is because we have trouble getting the ball to him. Also in every game this year if he gets a catch it takes half a team to bring him down. I have never honestly seen a single player bring him down. He is so athletic that in his freshman year at ECU he served as the backup QB.

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BritPat · 10-23-2008, 03:43 AM

Cheers for that, he's on my TE watch list as of now

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 10-30-2008, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the tip, I'll try and sneak a peek at him.

Speaking of TE - if you get a chance to look at Cincinnati before the season is over, check out DE Connor Barwin. He was a 30+ catch TE last season and took TE reps as a true freshman, he also plays basketball at Cincy. What's fun is he is leading the Big East in sacks with 7. Watching the USF @ Cincy game on BSPN tonight he was a force on defense, then he came in and did a Vrabel on offense catching a short yardage TD. NFLDraftScout.com has him the #11 DE (5th round projection) at 6'4" 255. Draft Prospect lust at first sight. Grab this kid for an OLB conversion and you get a #3 TE/STs stud while he's learning the new job.

dryheat44 · 10-31-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

Thanks for the tip, I'll try and sneak a peek at him.

Speaking of TE - if you get a chance to look at Cincinnati before the season is over, check out DE Connor Barwin. He was a 30+ catch TE last season and took TE reps as a true freshman, he also plays basketball at Cincy. What's fun is he is leading the Big East in sacks with 7. Watching the USF @ Cincy game on BSPN tonight he was a force on defense, then he came in and did a Vrabel on offense catching a short yardage TD. NFLDraftScout.com has him the #11 DE (5th round projection) at 6'4" 255. Draft Prospect lust at first sight. Grab this kid for an OLB conversion and you get a #3 TE/STs stud while he's learning the new job.

I like the way you think.

BelizePats · 10-31-2008, 01:01 PM

Me too. That sounds very good!

beastoftheweek3 · 11-08-2008, 08:51 PM

The Barwin kid from Cincy is a stud.
I think Davon Drew has a lot of potential from what I've seen of him. Tonight against Marshall he hauled in a key 33 yard touchdown with a total of 51 yards.

***NePatriots*** · 11-08-2008, 09:02 PM

Brandon Myers from Iowa also would be a great mid-round pickup.

***DaBruinz*** · 11-09-2008, 04:11 PM

TE has pretty good depth in the draft this year. Without any junior declarations, there are 14-19 players who are speculated to get drafted.

Right now, Drew is only speculated as a 7th rounder. So he could be a nice steal in the 5th round.

If anyone has info on Shawn Nelson out of Southern Miss or Jarod Bronson out of Central Washington, that would be great.

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Both have height (6'4) and speed (sub 4.7). Both can supposedly catch the ball as well. What I don't know about them is their blocking ability and I'd like to find out.

***DaBruinz*** · 11-09-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

Thanks for the tip, I'll try and sneak a peek at him.

Speaking of TE - if you get a chance to look at Cincinnati before the season is over, check out DE Connor Barwin. He was a 30+ catch TE last season and took TE reps as a true freshman, he also plays basketball at Cincy. What's fun is he is leading the Big East in sacks with 7. Watching the USF @ Cincy game on BSPN tonight he was a force on defense, then he came in and did a Vrabel on offense catching a short yardage TD. NFLDraftScout.com has him the #11 DE (5th round projection) at 6'4" 255. Draft Prospect lust at first sight. Grab this kid for an OLB conversion and you get a #3 TE/STs stud while he's learning the new job.

Hmmm.. could be the next Mike Vrabel..... *GRIN*

Ochmed Jones · 11-09-2008, 09:48 PM

I watched the Oklahoma State TE blocking in the game against Texas Tech and it was much better than I thought it would be. As a receiver, his hands look decent, but his route running was weaker than I was thought it would be.

In my mind Coffman of Mizzu has to be high on the TE draft list for us. He is an instant upgrade over Thomas. Better hands, better routes, not sure about the speed. However they both are weak at blocking.