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Max Hall, Jan Jorgensen and Dennis Pitta are there representing the Cougars.
Stevenson Sylvester, Robert Johnson, and David Reed are representing the Utes. (Zane Beadles was there for the first day but received a last minute Sr. Bowl invite).
Here are the tidbits I have seen about each player:
Max Hall: Sportscenter actually did a segment with Todd Mcshay exclusively about Hall and Mcshay projected a 5th round grade, saying he is very accurate, shows good mechanics, but lacks ideal size and down field arm strength. He did say he would be perfect in a west coast system and compared him to Jeff Garcia. from Day 1:
from Day2
Dennis Pitta: He was one of the top 5 players to watch, and this was posted from Day 1:
This from today:
Jan Jorgensen:
From today:
For the Ute players the only one getting any mention is David Reed and he is getting at lot of it:
Yesterday:
Today:
I will keep updating as the week goes on.
Stevenson Sylvester, Robert Johnson, and David Reed are representing the Utes. (Zane Beadles was there for the first day but received a last minute Sr. Bowl invite).
Here are the tidbits I have seen about each player:
Max Hall: Sportscenter actually did a segment with Todd Mcshay exclusively about Hall and Mcshay projected a 5th round grade, saying he is very accurate, shows good mechanics, but lacks ideal size and down field arm strength. He did say he would be perfect in a west coast system and compared him to Jeff Garcia. from Day 1:
BYU QB Max Hall headlines the crop of West quarterbacks and turned in a solid first day. He is accurate when he throws in rhythm and has an above-average sense of timing. It comes as no surprise that he hooked up with former teammate Pitta on a corner route during the team period. He did a nice job of anticipating Pitta's break and allowed him to catch the ball in stride. Hall appears to lack ideal overall arm strength, which brings up concerns about his ability to push the ball downfield.
Players to watch in the West
As the West team starts to take the field, we'll be keeping an eye on BYU QB Max Hall and North Dakota State RB Pat Paschall.
The big question is can Hall overcome his physical limitations. His accuracy, game management and leadership all stand out in this setting and the coaches will love it, but the questions about his questions about his size (6-feet) and arm strength will linger until he proves himself.
As the West team starts to take the field, we'll be keeping an eye on BYU QB Max Hall and North Dakota State RB Pat Paschall.
The big question is can Hall overcome his physical limitations. His accuracy, game management and leadership all stand out in this setting and the coaches will love it, but the questions about his questions about his size (6-feet) and arm strength will linger until he proves himself.
• BYU QB Max Hall: He needs to show something. The third practice is usually when the most team drills are done and this is where he needs to excel.
• BYU TE Dennis Pitta wasted little time in showing why he has the potential to quickly develop into a productive receiver at the NFL level. He used his hands to get a clean release off the line, showed above-average burst, caught the ball in stride and looked smooth turning upfield after the catch during the team period.
West Team: GOOD DAYS TE Dennis Pitta, BYU
Pitta could emerge as the top player drafted from this year's East-West Shrine Game. He is a bit lean, has room to improve as a blocker and lacks elite top-end speed. Still, his separation skills as a route runner are uncanny and he is a vacuum when the ball is in the air. There will be a handful of tight ends at the combine who look better than Pitta at the weigh-in, run faster than Pitta in the 40-yard dash and jump higher than Pitta in the vertical. But the team willing to ignore the measurables and take a chance on the Pitta in the late-second to early-third round range will eventually be rewarded.
Pitta could emerge as the top player drafted from this year's East-West Shrine Game. He is a bit lean, has room to improve as a blocker and lacks elite top-end speed. Still, his separation skills as a route runner are uncanny and he is a vacuum when the ball is in the air. There will be a handful of tight ends at the combine who look better than Pitta at the weigh-in, run faster than Pitta in the 40-yard dash and jump higher than Pitta in the vertical. But the team willing to ignore the measurables and take a chance on the Pitta in the late-second to early-third round range will eventually be rewarded.
From today:
Another DL -- BYU's Jan Jorgensen -- showed good, violent hands and a nice inside lean during bag work.
Yesterday:
WR David Reed, Utah
No other receiver has helped his stock as much as Reed so far. He made a big impression early when he caught a pass over the middle, was leveled by Oregon State OLB Keaton Kristick, held on to the ball and popped up off the ground. He continued to play well, showing great suddenness in his routes and attacking the ball with his hands instead of letting it to get to his frame.
No other receiver has helped his stock as much as Reed so far. He made a big impression early when he caught a pass over the middle, was leveled by Oregon State OLB Keaton Kristick, held on to the ball and popped up off the ground. He continued to play well, showing great suddenness in his routes and attacking the ball with his hands instead of letting it to get to his frame.
West Team
Coach's pets
Kennan McCardell, a 16-year NFL veteran whose coaching the WRs this week, apparently has taken a liking to Utah's David Reed and SMU's Emmanuel Sanders. Both Reed (6-feet, 190 pounds) and Samuel (6-feet, 183 pounds) are smaller receivers, like McCardell was when he played. He's been giving them little tips like using their elbows to push off a bit instead of sticking their arms out where the ref could see it. He's showing them how to get off the ball, and off coverage, little things that smaller receivers can do to be successful.
And one other note, as good as Reed was yesterday is how good Samuel is playing today. They are stealing the show here. Both guys are quick and both have good hands, but Samuel is the quicker of the two, while Reed has the better, stronger hands.
Coach's pets
Kennan McCardell, a 16-year NFL veteran whose coaching the WRs this week, apparently has taken a liking to Utah's David Reed and SMU's Emmanuel Sanders. Both Reed (6-feet, 190 pounds) and Samuel (6-feet, 183 pounds) are smaller receivers, like McCardell was when he played. He's been giving them little tips like using their elbows to push off a bit instead of sticking their arms out where the ref could see it. He's showing them how to get off the ball, and off coverage, little things that smaller receivers can do to be successful.
And one other note, as good as Reed was yesterday is how good Samuel is playing today. They are stealing the show here. Both guys are quick and both have good hands, but Samuel is the quicker of the two, while Reed has the better, stronger hands.
• Utah WR David Reed: Just can't get enough of him and want to see if he keeps up his great play
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