Wildbunny Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Welcome to the team young guy! TROY APKE S Penn State Height: 6'1" Weight: 200 lbs. Arms: 32'3/8" Hands: 8' 3/8" Prospect Grade: 5.14 Better-than-Average Chance to Make NFL Roster 40 Yard Dash 4.34 Seconds Bench Press 16 Reps Vertical Jump 41.0 INCHES Broad Jump 131.0 INCHES 3 Cone Drill 6.56 Seconds 20 Yd Shuttle 4.03 Seconds https://www.nfl.com/prospects/troy-apke?id=32462018-0002-5601-23df-c332e0865a01 Quote Player Bio Steve Apke was a starting linebacker for Pitt in the 1980s and then suited up for the Steelers as a replacement player during the 1987 season. His son, Troy, took a different path, signing with Penn State as a first-team all-state receiver from Mount Lebanon. He moved to safety for the Nittany Lions, playing in six games as a reserve (two tackles) as a true freshman. Apka started one game in his sophomore and junior seasons, compiling 26 and 28 tackles respectively and intercepting one pass in 2016. He joined fellow senior Marcus Allen as a starter (11 times in 13 games played) during 2017, posting 55 stops, three for losses, an interception and five pass breakups. Overview Apke's production in key indicators for the position, like ball production and tackle consistency, are lacking. With just one year as a full-time starter, there simply isn't enough impressive tape to get excited about. He has decent size and could put together a solid workout, but may not offer enough range in coverage or thump as a tackler to ever be a full-time contributor. Apke may need to find his niche on special teams to earn any early playing time. Strengths Showed in spring that he has the ability to beef up into the 210-pound range Gets downhill against the run Plays with good recognition of blocking schemes Urgent to rush into his run fit and do his job Adequate force as a striker High school sprinter with decent straight-line speed Has footwork and enough agility to survive and recover when crossed up by route fakes History of special teams performance will help Was MVP of the NFLPA game ** click on the link for more ** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultravin Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Nice pick! He’s gonna be one of the fastest members of the team! Will be a great special teamer! He’s also someone that is familiar with Saquon Barkley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Cover 1 @Cover_1_ Trying to watch film on LB Jason Cabinda but Troy Apke (#28) is everywhere. video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahibachi Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 If this guy can be coached up, he’s got all the physical tools to be a good if not great player. Just up to he coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chants Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 4.34 Speed. Yikes. From Lebanon, PA. Tough as nails and has football smarts. High ceiling. Excellent, excellent pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 If he develops into a starter, great. But I bet he’s drafted in order to wreck fools on teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, TheDoyler23 said: If he develops into a starter, great. But I bet he’s drafted in order to wreck fools on teams. Which in the 4th round, I'm fine with. If he's fast enough to get there and do something about it, I'm cool with it, we need more of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander -JB- Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 https://www.landof10.com/penn-state/2018-nfl-draft-penn-state-troy-apke-nflpa-game-mvp Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Wu Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 " High school sprinter with decent straight-line speed " 4.34 is a bit more than decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoggLife Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Ya he's all over the field and looks like hes a solid tackler too. How did he fall to 4th. Looks like a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Nice number to go with that speed. Wonder if he stashes Tootsie Rolls in his sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinny21 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 He could stand to bulk up a bit, but looks like a solid prospect. I like how heady he seems. Curious how his man coverage is to man up on TEs. I’m liking our safety group with Smithson and Apke as developmental guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftech Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I love this pick! 4.3 speed, athletic freak and huge upside! He will be coached up to maximize the talent. 14 minutes ago, HoggLife said: Ya he's all over the field and looks like hes a solid tackler too. How did he fall to 4th. Looks like a steal. It's because he's...which is absolutely ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, HoggLife said: Ya he's all over the field and looks like hes a solid tackler too. How did he fall to 4th. Looks like a steal. Probably because he's only a 1 year starter with limited production. Before he blew up the combine he was projected more as a 6th or 7th round pick. Definitely like his upside. From what limited stuff I've just watched he seems to have good recognition, good change of direction (though a bit stiff in the hips), really good pursuit speed (obviously), takes good angles, decent tackler but not great. I like the pick. Get him a spot on Teams and coach him up. Probably more of a centerfield type S with his speed and recognition which we could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabidskin Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 think he would be available in later rds as he was the #2 safety at Penn St. and Marcus Allen was #1 at Penn St. and still available. I would have taken Kyzir White in a heartbeat. He must be a development project and a Special teams player 1st year in their plans. Guy does show speed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, rabidskin said: think he would be available in later rds as he was the #2 safety at Penn St. and Marcus Allen was #1 at Penn St. and still available. I would have taken Kyzir White in a heartbeat. He must be a development project and a Special teams player 1st year in their plans. Guy does show speed though. You never know about this stuff. If he’s got the grade which had the Skins pick him, it’s likely at least one other team had a similar grade and he could have gone in the next few picks, even if talking hairdo and company had him rated lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Skins got a fair wait until their pick in the 5th round so likely thought they'd have to jump early on him. Combine freak. Guess this one is a case of incredible natural athletic ability that you have to take a chance on. Get him coached up. Welcome aboard .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakedtater1 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Nice pick!!..I love the speed.. especially his closing speed..wow..me likey...welcome, welcome young man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malapropismic Depository Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 With that speed, I wonder if he could play slot corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Looks like we got the fastest white guy in the entire draft. So there’s that. Actually, I see good things ahead for Troy. My prediction: he’s going to carve out a decent NFL career for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddha Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Looks like we found a potential slot defender to replace Fuller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSSkinz Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dan T. said: Looks like we got the fastest white guy in the entire draft. Deion's reaction at the combine was hilarious, I knew what he wanted to say. I wonder if the team thinks he can be flipped back to WR since he's only been a safety for 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Dad starred at Pitt as LB Mom won state sprint titles in track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 This looks like a classic project selection. Physical tools that can't be taught are there and if coaches and trainers can improve a few areas Apke could be a player for us. He should be able to help on special teams right away with all that speed, and the Redskins certainly need that. The only issue, and it's not enough for me to dislike these picks, is that the Redskins seem to have taken a similar gamble in the 3rd round. If it works out, great, but projects have inherently higher risk than lower reward players that seem ready to fill depth roles in the NFL right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 48 minutes ago, Dan T. said: Looks like we got the fastest white guy in the entire draft. So there’s that. Actually, I see good things ahead for Troy. My prediction: he’s going to carve out a decent NFL career for himself. Honestly, that might be the fastest 40 I can think of ever for a white guy. I remember Matt Jones, the Arkansas QB who became a WR for the Jaguars before flaming out of the league due to drug addiction, ran under a 4.4 as well but I can't think of anyone else. Woodhead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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