Rapsheet: MIA visiting WR Herron last minute
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5-9, 193 LBS.
Ran 4.48
Projected 3-4 Rounder
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Big-play specialist who blends impressive straight-line speed, good body control and toughness to star for the Cowboys. Boasts a compact, well-proportioned frame. Very good straight-line speed, as well as good lateral agility to elude and the vision to set up blocks. Good quickness and balance to complement his speed, making him a potentially very effective route-runner. Despite lack of ideal size, shows good toughness, frequently attacking over the middle and on quick bubble screens in which he absorbs some big hits. Good body control and soft hands to adjust to inaccurate passes. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder. Performed well against top competition, including vs. the Texas Longhorns in 2012.
WEAKNESSES: Does not possess ideal height for the position and may not prove quite as fast as his hype. A bit of a project in terms of route-running, making most of his big plays on verticals, drags across the middle and quick screens. Questionable level of competition throughout most of his career. Despite obvious big-play potential has not seen much action on special teams throughout his career, logging just three kick return attempts over his career (for a total of 39 yards) and no punt returns.
COMPARES TO: Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders - Herron (pronounced Her-RON) and Ford each possess one trait NFL scouts adore - straight-line speed. Like the Raiders' wideout, Herron isn't just a track star but a wideout courageous enough to handle duties across the middle and a talented pass-catcher. Size limitations, however, make each a likely complementary receiver in the NFL rather than a featured star. --Rob Rang
Player Overview
Herron played running back and wide receiver and also starred on the track team in high school - hardly surprising considering his blazing speed.He arrived at Wyoming in 2010, and split time at receiver and running back, appearing in 10 games and averaging 23.5 yards of offense per game. He had at least six carries in each of the final five games of the season, but transitioned to primarily a wideout in 2011, when he finished second on the team with 43 receptions for 379 yards and three touchdowns.Herron caught 31 passes for 657 yards as a junior, specializing as a big-play threat. He capped his career with a stellar 2013 season in which he caught 72 passes for 937 yards and nine touchdowns to ear All-Mountain West honorable mention honors.He closed his career with 2,030 receiving yards, eighth-most in school history. His 152 career receptions is tied for 10th.
5-9, 193 LBS.
Ran 4.48
Projected 3-4 Rounder
Strengths Weaknesses
STRENGTHS: Big-play specialist who blends impressive straight-line speed, good body control and toughness to star for the Cowboys. Boasts a compact, well-proportioned frame. Very good straight-line speed, as well as good lateral agility to elude and the vision to set up blocks. Good quickness and balance to complement his speed, making him a potentially very effective route-runner. Despite lack of ideal size, shows good toughness, frequently attacking over the middle and on quick bubble screens in which he absorbs some big hits. Good body control and soft hands to adjust to inaccurate passes. Tracks the ball well over his shoulder. Performed well against top competition, including vs. the Texas Longhorns in 2012.
WEAKNESSES: Does not possess ideal height for the position and may not prove quite as fast as his hype. A bit of a project in terms of route-running, making most of his big plays on verticals, drags across the middle and quick screens. Questionable level of competition throughout most of his career. Despite obvious big-play potential has not seen much action on special teams throughout his career, logging just three kick return attempts over his career (for a total of 39 yards) and no punt returns.
COMPARES TO: Jacoby Ford, Oakland Raiders - Herron (pronounced Her-RON) and Ford each possess one trait NFL scouts adore - straight-line speed. Like the Raiders' wideout, Herron isn't just a track star but a wideout courageous enough to handle duties across the middle and a talented pass-catcher. Size limitations, however, make each a likely complementary receiver in the NFL rather than a featured star. --Rob Rang
Player Overview
Herron played running back and wide receiver and also starred on the track team in high school - hardly surprising considering his blazing speed.He arrived at Wyoming in 2010, and split time at receiver and running back, appearing in 10 games and averaging 23.5 yards of offense per game. He had at least six carries in each of the final five games of the season, but transitioned to primarily a wideout in 2011, when he finished second on the team with 43 receptions for 379 yards and three touchdowns.Herron caught 31 passes for 657 yards as a junior, specializing as a big-play threat. He capped his career with a stellar 2013 season in which he caught 72 passes for 937 yards and nine touchdowns to ear All-Mountain West honorable mention honors.He closed his career with 2,030 receiving yards, eighth-most in school history. His 152 career receptions is tied for 10th.
Hmmm, interesting. 'OL Hickey leaving no stone unturned.
Herron impresses scouts
Wyoming
There were reportedly 15 teams in attendance at Wyoming’s Pro Day on Thursday, and wide receiver Robert Herron was a scene-stealer, with Benjamin Albright reporting that he clock Herron at 4.25 and 4.29 in the 40-yard dash. The Wyoming receiver also had “natural hands” according to Albright, and that could signal a rise up the draft boards for Herron.
Herron has been documenting the pre-draft process for USA Today, and he’ll likely be feeling positive in his next diary entry after showing that kind of speed at his Pro Day.
A running back as a freshman, Herron worked his way up the receivers depth chart as his college career went on, culminating in a 932-yard, nine-touchdown senior season in 2013. He was noted for having an excellent Senior Bowl, but ran just a 4.48 at the combine despite hype that he’d be faster. On Thursday, he was.
http://thesportsnews.info/nfl-pro-day-results-robert-herron-impresses-scouts-works-out-for-patriots/
Wyoming
There were reportedly 15 teams in attendance at Wyoming’s Pro Day on Thursday, and wide receiver Robert Herron was a scene-stealer, with Benjamin Albright reporting that he clock Herron at 4.25 and 4.29 in the 40-yard dash. The Wyoming receiver also had “natural hands” according to Albright, and that could signal a rise up the draft boards for Herron.
Herron has been documenting the pre-draft process for USA Today, and he’ll likely be feeling positive in his next diary entry after showing that kind of speed at his Pro Day.
A running back as a freshman, Herron worked his way up the receivers depth chart as his college career went on, culminating in a 932-yard, nine-touchdown senior season in 2013. He was noted for having an excellent Senior Bowl, but ran just a 4.48 at the combine despite hype that he’d be faster. On Thursday, he was.
http://thesportsnews.info/nfl-pro-day-results-robert-herron-impresses-scouts-works-out-for-patriots/
dlockz
Hall Of Famer
Ever notice how players are somehow faster at their pro days, could it just be using stopwatches instead of digital .
Never understood the fascination with players 40 times. Should be able to tell they are pretty damn fast by watching their film or games.
What a player runs in shorts is quite different than pads
hoops
Tua time!
day 3 slot wr...i like the player not sure i see the need...don't think he can make hay on the outside
A player should run faster at their pro day because they are more relaxed and usually, for some of them, their day is not as long.
dlockz
Hall Of Famer
Not sure that really plays into it but it should. I think the main difference is stop watch versus digital although maybe pro days use digital, never see them in videos.
It seems teams give way too much weight to combines and pro days compared to watching them actually play but both types succeed and fail
Show Me Your TDs
My head's on Fire!
A Win slot receiver who looked very fluid with his cuts and breaks during Senior Bowl practices. Several times during the practice he stood out with the one on one battles with the DBs.
Looking at a potential mismatch and a potential return man since Thigpen was... inconsistent.
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Nice slot guy and could make an impact. Laugh at me if you will, but he kind of looks like Victor Cruz, no?
I laugh at your giving of a "No Thanks" for me providing draft info on the dude.
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Mudder1310
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He has a full frame for his size and speed, he's not some frail little speedster. Reminds a little of Golden Tate in that respect. Interesting.
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Sloppy thumb on my part. Sorry.