Recon_Hawk
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Here’s a GREAT breakdown of Jaelen Strong by Matt Waldman and guest scout. They go through his USC game and discuss what offense he would fit well in (spoiler: Seattle). I highly suggest it.
[youtube]UxRvC2MhLKs[/youtube]
http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2015/01/31/rs ... en-strong/
The more I watch Jaelen Strong, the more I think he is exactly the receiver that the Seahawks are missing - The big, physical “X” receiver position that can be a mismatch all over the field. Most boards have him in the late-1st to early 2nd which puts him right into Seahawks territory.
At 6’3 215 pounds, he adds a basketball and track background (triple jump and long jump) to a polished NFL-ready game. He’s a huge leaper, really athletic for his size and some great hands, though the occasional bobble. He has the physical abilities that if he and Russell developed a strong chemistry you could see the first 1,000 yard, 10+ TD receiver under Carroll. If he tests and measure's well at the combine, he's a lock to go around his current draft stock.
Watch a few of his games and you see he’s making catches deep jumping over the top of guys, in tight coverage using his size to shield the defender, laying out for the ball for a catch, and even flashes one-handers. He’s not a burner, but he’s got the long stride speed to outrun the defense.
Here’s the latest video posting on Draftbeakdown.com
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/jaelen- ... na-2014-2/ (vs Arizona)
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/jaelen- ... -usc-2014/ (Vs USC)
Heard in the video above, 11 games into his final season, the announcer gives this stat line: “74% of [Strong’s] catches has gone for first downs or touchdowns.” That's big time.
That’s a stat that will peak Pete Carroll’s interest. When it comes to a winning football games, you need receivers who score and convert 3rd downs. Strong’s also a big play guy, with big time production. His sophomore year he posted 75 catches for 1122 yards and 7 TDs. His Junior year he was made a focal point of the offense and still dominated the pac-12, scoring top 4 in his conference in receptions, yards, and TDs with 83, 1165, 10.
I still feel a threat at receiver or tight end is a huge need, so that certainly goes into my thinking that Strong would be worthy of the #31 pick. When you look at the WR corp, a player like Strong would be a big improvement a grouping ending the season consisting of Baldwin, Kearse, Lockette, Matthews, and Walters. There's some inconsistencies with his game that he'll have to work through, but I think he's still a quick upgrade at a weak position.
Would you like or hate the pick? Is there a receiver that should be rated higher with the #31 pick besides the top 3 (Cooper, White, Parker)
[youtube]UxRvC2MhLKs[/youtube]
http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2015/01/31/rs ... en-strong/
The more I watch Jaelen Strong, the more I think he is exactly the receiver that the Seahawks are missing - The big, physical “X” receiver position that can be a mismatch all over the field. Most boards have him in the late-1st to early 2nd which puts him right into Seahawks territory.
At 6’3 215 pounds, he adds a basketball and track background (triple jump and long jump) to a polished NFL-ready game. He’s a huge leaper, really athletic for his size and some great hands, though the occasional bobble. He has the physical abilities that if he and Russell developed a strong chemistry you could see the first 1,000 yard, 10+ TD receiver under Carroll. If he tests and measure's well at the combine, he's a lock to go around his current draft stock.
Watch a few of his games and you see he’s making catches deep jumping over the top of guys, in tight coverage using his size to shield the defender, laying out for the ball for a catch, and even flashes one-handers. He’s not a burner, but he’s got the long stride speed to outrun the defense.
Here’s the latest video posting on Draftbeakdown.com
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/jaelen- ... na-2014-2/ (vs Arizona)
http://draftbreakdown.com/video/jaelen- ... -usc-2014/ (Vs USC)
Heard in the video above, 11 games into his final season, the announcer gives this stat line: “74% of [Strong’s] catches has gone for first downs or touchdowns.” That's big time.
That’s a stat that will peak Pete Carroll’s interest. When it comes to a winning football games, you need receivers who score and convert 3rd downs. Strong’s also a big play guy, with big time production. His sophomore year he posted 75 catches for 1122 yards and 7 TDs. His Junior year he was made a focal point of the offense and still dominated the pac-12, scoring top 4 in his conference in receptions, yards, and TDs with 83, 1165, 10.
I still feel a threat at receiver or tight end is a huge need, so that certainly goes into my thinking that Strong would be worthy of the #31 pick. When you look at the WR corp, a player like Strong would be a big improvement a grouping ending the season consisting of Baldwin, Kearse, Lockette, Matthews, and Walters. There's some inconsistencies with his game that he'll have to work through, but I think he's still a quick upgrade at a weak position.
Would you like or hate the pick? Is there a receiver that should be rated higher with the #31 pick besides the top 3 (Cooper, White, Parker)