Owen Schmitt FB West Virginia

[IcyPatriot]

Owen looks like he would fit in nicely on the Patriots.
He is expected go in round 4 so would Belichick value him
in round #3, his stock is rising. Probably not but this is my ritual every year,
looking for a big pass catching run blocking FB for Belichick.
He never listens to me but I post them anyways.

He is 6'2" ... 250 lbs .... 4.6 to 4.7 forty.

He's physical, a workout warrior, team leader, throwback type player.
He can also line up at TE.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=57414

 

[mgteich]

Belichick might listen more if you said he was a TE that projected to play fullback.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Belichick might listen more if you said he was a TE that projected to play fullback.

Yeah ... unfortunately.

 

[cstjohn17]

Belichick might listen more if you said he was a TE that projected to play fullback.

Or if he could take one of the vacant starting positions at CB, Nickel CB, ILB...

I like Schmitt, he is a beast and would likely be an upgrade over Eckel but there is so much work to be done on the back seven of the defense that I haven't even looked at anything on the offensive side except for a few OTs.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Exactly... can he play tight end? That's the real question.

 

[dryheat44]

Exactly... can he play tight end? That's the real question.

Looking at the weak TE class, he might be the best TE prospect in the draft. 100% football player, and as I've stated, I want him with one of the third round picks. We haven't had a blocking fullback since who....McCray? Because a blocking fullback typically doesn't have the versatility to use. Schmidt does have that multi-tool functionality. He's a f@cking Leatherman.

 

[mcbee]

I could see him being undrafted. Not a great runner, not really fast. ARe his hands that good?

 

[Remix 6]

Looking at the weak TE class, he might be the best TE prospect in the draft. 100% football player, and as I've stated, I want him with one of the third round picks. We haven't had a blocking fullback since who....McCray? Because a blocking fullback typically doesn't have the versatility to use. Schmidt does have that multi-tool functionality. He's a f@cking Leatherman.

how did u come to that conclusion about him being best TE?

Davis, Rucker, Carlson, Keller, Bennett are all good TEs..better than Owen. Hes not fast/quick/or very athletic and doesnt make big plays. hes a true FB really.

if you want a FB/TE its Hillis from arkansas. very good wr, runner, returned kicks and hes got the speed. hes a true weapon

 

[The_Natural_83]

I like this stat... "Schmitt has broken 10 facemasks during his four years at West Virginia. "

 

[JaredOfNazareth]

The dude is crazy. After he shanked a punt for like 10 or 15 yards he went to the sidelines, took his helmet off and slammed it into his forehead several times. Yeah, I know. Why was he punting? Ask the new Michigan head football coach. He reminds me of the roid rage guy from The Program.

 

[mcbee]

He'll be lucky to get a camp invite from someone.

3rd round? You're kidding right?

 

[IcyPatriot]

He'll be lucky to get a camp invite from someone.

3rd round? You're kidding right?

He started as a 4th round projection and is working his way up.
Makes sense in this every team needs 2 backs offenses.

I doubt we take him but look at the 2 duds we picked last year.

 

[chowder]

Owen looks like he would fit in nicely on the Patriots.
He is expected go in round 4 so would Belichick value him
in round #3, his stock is rising. Probably not but this is my ritual every year,
looking for a big pass catching run blocking FB for Belichick.
He never listens to me but I post them anyways.

He is 6'2" ... 250 lbs .... 4.6 to 4.7 forty.

He's physical, a workout warrior, team leader, throwback type player.
He can also line up at TE.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=57414

don't know much about him but do you think he is good enough to beat out Evans and Eckel and how are his special teams skills?

 

[dryheat44]

don't know much about him but do you think he is good enough to beat out Evans and Eckel and how are his special teams skills?

I think he's clearly better than Evans and Eckel as a blocker, and even to slightly better carrying the ball. What I don't know is how good his hands are. I've seen him make some playes in the screen game, but those were mostly Slaton and Devine plays. I really think that you could put him on the line as a TE and he could be a dominant blocker as well.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I think he's clearly better than Evans and Eckel as a blocker, and even to slightly better carrying the ball. What I don't know is how good his hands are. I've seen him make some playes in the screen game, but those were mostly Slaton and Devine plays. I really think that you could put him on the line as a TE and he could be a dominant blocker as well.

While he wouldn't quite be the same, do you think he could fill a Kyle Brady-like role in the offense?