DAY TWP; OFFICIAL DRAFT THREAD FOR DA CHAMP> GB PACKERS

[imscott72]

Cobb it is..Interesting..Can someone post a profile on this guy?

[pittstang5]

scary good special teams guy; not convinced as a WR

Driver, Jennings and Nelson take him under their wing...he'll be fine as a WR.

[pittstang5]

One of the most celebrated recent high school football players from Tennessee shocked everyone in 2008 by deciding to attend Kentucky, offering up one more nail in the coffin of Phil Fulmer's tenure as head coach at Tennessee.

Cobb immediately made the All-SEC Freshman team as a quarterback in 2008 despite starting only four games at the position, making the switch late in the season following four starts at receiver. It was immediately clear that Cobb was a triple threat to pass, run and catch on any play. Highlights of his true freshman year included catching two touchdowns late to rally the Wildcats against Arkansas,21-20, and 100 yards both passing and rushing against Georgia,

Too short to project to the NFL as a quarterback, Cobb found a home at receiver as a sophomore, where he was All-SEC as an "all purpose performer," averaging almost 140 yards per game in offense and kick/punt returns. He finished with 447 yards receiving, first on a team with inconsistent quarterback play. While Cobb was green at receiver, his natural athletic talent was obvious.

Cobb was ready for primetime in 2010, breaking out with 84 catches for 1,017 yards and seven touchdowns, not to mention an additional 424 yards rushing with five touchdowns and 955 combined yards returning punts and kicks. Game highlights included 12 catches for 171 yards against Mississippi State, 226 yards rushing and receiving with two touchdowns against Vanderbilt and 13 catches for 116 yards against Tennessee.

Cobb is an excellent slot or No. 2 receiver prospect running primarily short and intermediate routes at the NFL level, but lacks the elite straight-line speed and size the NFL usually demands for consideration as a No. 1 receiver. He should fit well in a quick throw, West Coast type of offense, and offers great versatility as a runner, kick returner and Wildcat quarterback, not to mention a dependable holder for field goals.

Bright, hard working, dedicated and athletic, Randall Cobb has a lot of talent and very little risk.

Release: Extremely quick first step off the snap. Strong and physical enough to beat the press, but more likely to use quickness and elusiveness to escape coverage. Played in the slot and/or was in motion a lot. Very good at getting open quickly with cuts and burst.

Hands: Soft, natural hands are used to snatch the ball away from the body. Very few drops, even counting the two short ones over the middle vs. Pitt in the Compass Bowl from the backup quarterback. Adjusts well to the ball. Caught the ball in traffic a lot and almost always held on. Will hold onto the ball while taking a big hit. Secures the ball well and rarely puts it on the ground. Can be counted on to field punts and kickoffs cleanly. Holds for field-goal attempts.

Route running: Excellent, disciplined route running originates from being a former quarterback, knowing what happens when the route is not run correctly. Crisp, sharp cuts and turns. Breaks tackles and gets YAC consistently. Student of the game prides himself on not making mental errors. Not a true blazer, but fast enough, very shifty and tends to get separation consistently.

Blocking: Small frame limits the benefits of quality technique and effort. Will sacrifice body against larger defenders. Good knee bend, extension of arms and hand placement. True team player gives all in every assignment.

Intangibles: Dedicated to football. Puts in outstanding effort, leads by example and never takes a play off. Leader off the field, participating in a wide variety of community and charity causes. Honor Roll student in high school. Does the small things well, such as being a reliable holder for field goals. Received high praise from coaches. While Cobb missed a couple of games early in his career with minor injuries, he produced consistently during a healthy 2010 season.

[RashanGary]

Looks like it's Cobb!

You've loved this guy for a while. Congrats!!

[gbgary]

expected someone on the d side of the ball but i like this pick a lot. are we gonna have enough footballs to go around though?

[Gunakor]

I'm good with this pick, but I'm still waiting on a pass rusher. There's some good ones left that won't be around in an hour. Gotta move up to get one now.

[imscott72]

Thanks Pittstang..How tall is this guy?

[Freak Out]

Love it.

[red]

heres draft ace on cobb

they had him as the 4th best wr in the draft

Strengths:
An elite all-around athlete. Excellent speed and quickness. A true playmaker. Experienced lining up in the wild cat formation which Kentucky called the “Wild Cobb”. A smart player on and off the field. Praised by coaches for his leadership and work ethic. A converted quarterback – started four games at quarterback as a freshman. Experienced on special teams.
Weaknesses:
Slightly undersized, doesn’t have the ability to be a traditional No. 1 receiver. Missed time with a high-ankle sprain in 2008. Still learning how to play receiver; only three full years of experience at the position.
Comments:
Had he played at a big time program, Cobb would be a household name. He is an elite playmaker and one of the most dangerous players in the nation with the ball in his hands. His versatility and experience in the “Wild Cobb” and on special teams should intriguge some teams, especially offensive coordinators who like to get creative. He isn’t quite an elite prospect, but could be an instant impact player. His ability to line up at different spots on the field and his playmaking ability after the catch makes him a matchup nightmare for defenses.

[RashanGary]

Similar to Jennings. Everything he does looks easy and natural. He almost never drops the ball.

Well, the Jones Dilema is settled.

[imscott72]

expected someone on the d side of the ball but i like this pick a lot. are we gonna have enough footballs to go around though?

Prob going to be mostly ST's until Driver hangs it up or we lose someone else..

[red]

Thanks Pittstang..How tall is this guy?

5'10

[vince]

You've loved this guy for a while. Congrats!!

I think Lurker was the original Cobb lover. He impressed at the combine and I latched on then. He's a great fit IMO for the Pack.

[Lurker64]

I think it makes sense, since there's about five or six guys on defense that are high on their board, wait until at least some of them are taken and then trade up to get one while trading up is cheap.

And there goes the first one.

[red]

time to bottle the 3rd and one of the 4ths to get houston?