My yearly homer draft pick

[MadtownPacker]

Well its that time and usually I find myself calling for TT to draft a Fresno State player. I don't think I have ever called one right but this might be the year. Figured why not make a thread since it's what all the cool rats do. In case you didn't know FS is the "big" school in the region where I live. Also the first football team I ever rooted for even though I didn't know what was going on other than the part about getting in the endzone for a touchdown. So homerism runs rampant and this year with one of the selections in the draft TT takes...

Phillip Thomas, Safety - Fresno St

[KYPack]

Well its that time and usually I find myself calling for TT to draft a Fresno State player. I don't think I have ever called one right but this might be the year. Figured why not make a thread since it's what all the cool rats do. In case you didn't know FS is the "big" school in the region where I live. Also the first football team I ever rooted for even though I didn't know what was going on other than the part about getting in the endzone for a touchdown. So homerism runs rampant and this year with one of the selections in the draft TT takes...

Phillip Thomas, Safety - Fresno St

We'll take a Bulldog, Biatch!

Remember Tyrone Culver failed, maybe this one is a charm

[OS PA]

I really liked this kid's workout. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1723146

[Joemailman]

Thomas ran a slow 40 for a safety, so there might be some concern about his top line speed. He had 8 INT's though, so he could be the kind of playmaker the Packers are looking for. Reports were he played really well at the Senior Bowl. I'd be okay with him in the 2nd, assuming they don't get Vaccaro or Reid in the 1st.

[KYPack]

This is supposed to be a banner year at S for this college crop.

Mad, yer boy is in the top group, but ranked lower for the 40 time.

It might happen, ya never know

[MadScientist]

I thought the 40 might be a little slow, but it is in line with the other top FS prospects. There are a few SS in the 4.4 range, but they have other warts. Football traits on him sound really good, other than biting on play action or double moves which should be correctable. I certainly won't call for TT's head if he pick him.

[MadtownPacker]

Thomas ran a slow 40 for a safety, so there might be some concern about his top line speed. He had 8 INT's though, so he could be the kind of playmaker the Packers are looking for. Reports were he played really well at the Senior Bowl. I'd be okay with him in the 2nd, assuming they don't get Vaccaro or Reid in the 1st.

Sounds about right. I think his gambling style has shades of Woodson, which is why I would love to be right about this one.

[MadtownPacker]

This is supposed to be a banner year at S for this college crop.

Mad, yer boy is in the top group, but ranked lower for the 40 time.

It might happen, ya never know

The man knows how to find the ball!! Reason I am hopeful is that he is predicted to go in round 2 or 3, TT's diamond rounds!!!

[red]

i liked the kids combine a lot, however that 40 time is a tad slow. thats the only thing that really worries me

overall i wouldn't mind taking him maybe in the 2nd or 3rd

[MadtownPacker]

I'm surprised all you bitches like the pick. Now it wont happen.

[red]

I'm surprised all you bitches like the pick. Now it wont happen.

i only watched a few hours of the combine, but he was one of like 3 or so guys that really caught my attention and stood out

[Bretsky]

I'm surprised all you bitches like the pick. Now it wont happen.

I don't trust you....so I hate the pick

There, now there is a chance

[Iron Mike]

[3irty1]

Guy plays a lot faster than 4.65 that's for sure but he still doesn't fit the mold that Ted has been drafting. Wouldn't be the first time he surprised us though.

[MadtownPacker]

I don't trust you....so I hate the pick

There, now there is a chance

Oh shit!! Now it might happen.