inmate running the asylum Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 http://rotoworld.com/content/HeadLines.aspx?sport=NFL&hl=112774 California WR DeSean Jackson measured in at 5'9/169 at the NFL Combine weigh-in. This is significant. Jackson was listed at 6'0/172 during his Cal days. He still has superior explosiveness to hang his hat on, but teams may not view such a diminutive player as a legitimate outside receiver right away. Expect Jackson to fall at least to the bottom of the first round. Feb. 22 - 12:13 pm et I guess we can call him a Smurf now! :laugh: You can't believe those college press guides and athletic directors. This reminds of last year when DE Mathias Kiwanuka measured in at only 6-5. The Boston College press guide had always claimed he was another "Too Tall Jones" or 6-9. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Every player's measurements are fudged. I remember alot of Basketball players coming out of college that we always called 7 footers and some of them were only like 6-9 or 6-10. Charles Barkley was always listed at 6-6, but he's more like 6-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Every player's measurements are fudged. I remember alot of Basketball players coming out of college that we always called 7 footers and some of them were only like 6-9 or 6-10. Charles Barkley was always listed at 6-6, but he's more like 6-4. I'd be interested to hear Barkley say how tall he is. I've been in the same room with him and I can't say he seemed taller than me. Obviously that isn't a real measurement, but I'd still be surprised to hear that he had two inches on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Most college players are listed several inches taller and several pounds heavier than they really are. No surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasfan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Not suprised at all, I think he'll be good, but he won't be a top pick no matter what he runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Reminds me of Vtech always listing their players as having run the 40 in 4.2 seconds. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 jeez, for his sake i hope he doesn't go across the middle a lot next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodiesel#44 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 If we start getting players smaller than the owner, expect to see Snyder suiting up for '08. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleskins Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Reminds me of my boy Jayson Foster, but nowhere near as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laxpunk2006 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm amazed that he would show up lighter than his listed weight. One of the biggest knocks on this guy is going to be his height and weight. Obviously there isn't anything he can do about his height but he needs to get in the weight room if he wants to see that money come April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He can get up to Marvin Harrisons size, by the beginning of training camp. He needs to add 6 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamyesme1111 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Im 15 and I am 5'11 190 lol and I am a reciever tooo I'm positive hes alot faster then me though haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Dude will get rocked no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsMaster88 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He'll fall quite a bit for that. However, he was a decent prospect earlier. Mel Kiper had him as #10 overall on his Big Board about a month ago. And short guys can still have an impact. Wes Welker's probably the best inside receiver now, and he's 5'9" 185 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He'll fall quite a bit for that. However, he was a decent prospect earlier. Mel Kiper had him as #10 overall on his Big Board about a month ago. And short guys can still have an impact. Wes Welker's probably the best inside receiver now, and he's 5'9" 185 lbs. What's rough for Jackson is look at Ginn from last year. Loads of talent but just tiny. I just don't see DeSean Jackson running across the middle against LaRon Landry, Ken Hamlin etc. and getting up from a hit. What will happen : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptr77 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He'll fall quite a bit for that. However, he was a decent prospect earlier. Mel Kiper had him as #10 overall on his Big Board about a month ago. And short guys can still have an impact. Wes Welker's probably the best inside receiver now, and he's 5'9" 185 lbs. 5'9 185 is a great height to weight ratio imo. Welker can take the heavy blows because he is built right. Jackson is taller by an inch and weights 16 pounds less, that is scary as hell. Play press man with your biggest corner and throw him around like a rag doll. Unless he can consistently defeat press man coverage in the nfl he is gonna need to bulk up a lot or be moved around every play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Smith Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 What's rough for Jackson is look at Ginn from last year. Loads of talent but just tiny.I just don't see DeSean Jackson running across the middle against LaRon Landry, Ken Hamlin etc. and getting up from a hit. What will happen : Thing is, DeSean won't get hit -- he's THAT quick. ...I've been a Cal football fan for years now and have watched DeSean's college career. Believe me, every Cal fan knew DeSean was nowhere 6 feet. We always thought 5'10, tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thing is, DeSean won't get hit -- he's THAT quick. ...I've been a Cal football fan for years now and have watched DeSean's college career. Believe me, every Cal fan knew DeSean was nowhere 6 feet. We always thought 5'10, tops. Pro speed is different from college speed. Ask Reggie Bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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