The only other new pass catcher of note is backup tailback Alvin Kamara, but he's more likely to cut into Mark Ingram's pass-catching work than Snead's. [He is] one of those guys that I thought I was going to be playing with for a long time.". Snead screamed with frustration as the cameras zoomed in on his tortured face. It marked his first career touchdown pass. Snead will still have a major role, but relative to other slot receivers across the league, his production could disappoint. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 4.46, 4.43, 4.46 Heyward-Bey has a total of 35 career receptions for 490 yards and 3 TDs. NFL Network's Emmanuel Sanders reacts to being 0.02 seconds off on his prediction of Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner's 4.26-second 40-yard dash time. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Because he played in middle-of-nowhere Michigan against sub-par competition in high school, Snead didn't get the college attention he thought he deserved with gaudy stats and a state championship on his resume. At press time, Snead had yet to sign his exclusive rights tender, but he showed up for the Saints' offseason program hoping a long-term deal could be worked out. He opted against playing for the Gamecocks' basketball program this season in order to prepare for the draft. While Cordarrelle Patterson has been hogging all the highlights, Calvin Ridley's usage suggests a huge game is right around the corner. [36] Snead was inactive for a Week 3 loss against the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his toe. Snead was targeted by just 16 passes all season, down from 104 the year before. Booked. Who will break the record next? Deion Sanders was one of the most electric players in NFL history. For his first year playing in college, he was a running back. Gault's time in the 40-yard dash is the fastest by any player who has ever participated in the event. Will Anderson 40-Yard Dash Time. Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. Don't expect big plays - Snead is only 5-11, 195, and ran a sluggish 4.56 40 - but in PPR formats he could be useful. The Greensboro (N.C.) Page High School product has enrolled in school and will be a true freshman this season. Shaq Evans, UCLA: 102 As such, Snead is a stronger pick in PPR, but his volume should increase to the point where he'll be useful in standard formats too, as Cooks' departure leaves 117 Brees targets up for grabs. Willie Snead, Ball State: 33.5 Snead's biggest production so far this season was seven catches for 60 yards in Tennessee. Snead is the unafraid, ultra-prepared underdog who makes plays whenever he's given the chance. Juan Carlos Blanco looks at the latest on the key injuries to stars such as Dak Prescott ahead of the release of Sunday's first wave of inactives. Injuries have hampered his college career thus far, but he showed flashes in his first season at ECU in 2019, and he could be a breakout candidate after a stellar offseason thus far. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 16 reps Anderson, who weighed in at 253 pounds . It wasn't until 2016 that he was first recognized by the campers. That was a faster time than any of the 2016 NFL . Snead isn't all that big or all that fast, but he catches everything thrown his way. But NFL Combine 40 times sure are fun. Played in 17 games over three seasons, T-6. At the 2008 NFL Combine, Rodgers-Cromartie ran a 4.29 40-yard dash, helping him become a first round draft pick. Brees said he "loves" Willie three times in the course of two questions this week. This past year,he had a standout second season with the Steelers, establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite wideouts with 1,257 yards receiving (third most in the AFC) and 10 touchdowns. He didn't have his speed either (Snead ran the 40-yard dash in 4.62 seconds at the Combine). He played college football at Ball State. The following year, he snagged 72 passes for 895 yards and four scores. Robert Herron, Wyoming: 18 reps LDamian Washington, Missouri: 4.43, 4.43, 4.46 After catching 141 passes for 1,879 yards the previous two seasons, Snead hauled in just eight catches for 92 yards last year. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. He is a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team. Snead reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the, The 49ers signed Snead to their practice squad Tuesday, per the. Snead doesn't have the same responsibilities that most slot receivers do. See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. [28] In Week 5, he earned his first career start and made six receptions for a season-high 141 receiving yards during a 3917 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles. Snead . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. It was a tough pill to swallow especially because it was at least partially his fault. Paul Richardson, Colorado: 104 So I'm fine if they keep doubting him.". General Manager Eric DeCosta said he met recently with QB Lamar Jackson and there's been a 'good dialogue.'. Please check your email for a confirmation. Gault, a member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XXChampionshipteam,finished his 11 NFL seasons with 333 receptions for 6,635 yards. They didn't want to give the Titans even a shred of life. Snead IV served as a camp counselor at the Manning Passing Academy outside of New Orleans for four straight years. It was still Division I, and he would get an opportunity to play early. During that season, Snead also learned that his girlfriend was pregnant, so he decided to declare for the NFL Draft early to try to make some money and support his new family. However, he's not nearly as fast. 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The Ravens had cleaned out their receiving corps and rebuilt it with Brown, Crabtree and now Snead. Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 4.42, 4.41 , 4.44 He made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints season-opener at the Arizona Cardinals and caught one pass for a 63-yard gain during their 3119 loss. Albert Wilson, Georgia State: 4.35, 4.35, 4.43 22 in this year's draft. That is absolutely unbelievable. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. Cody Hoffman, BYU: 9, Tevin Reese, Baylor: 41 40-yard dash results (best result in bold): Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 4.30 (1st attempt), 4.30 (2nd attempt), 4.33 (Official) Sep 29, 2019 at 6:17 pm ET 1 min read. Hill ran a 4.29 second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. [43], On March 13, 2018, the New Orleans Saints applied a level three tender to Snead as a restricted free agent. [49] In Week 6, Snead caught a season-high six passes for 60 receiving yards as the Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 210. One time, Payton stood on top of his desk in a demonstrative show of how much he cared about Snead. He worked out for the New York Giants, but wasn't signed. 1. Then to have the chance, the way that things fell together, to bring him here was something we were just thrilled about, because he fit us so well.". "He's highly intelligent, he has fantastic hands, he's savvy, he's fantastic when it comes to blocking," Payton said this week. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. Even among modern day players, only one person has broken the four-second mark: Shawn Marion averaged 4.3 seconds over five attempts in the . NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Dallas Cowboys plan to place franchise tag on Cowboys running back Tony Pollard if no long-term deal is reached. Not bad for a guy who went undrafted last year, his speed a concern for NFL teams. He posted the worst 40-yard dash time that year at 5.76 seconds. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. With Flacco, Snead averaged 7.7 targets, 5.0 catches, and 49.8 yards. Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 102 Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 10 Hester ran a 4.26 40 at the 2006 NFL Combine. "It cost me my whole season, pretty much.". Drafted 78th overall by Buffalo With the suspension looming, Snead felt he wasn't getting as many on-field opportunities as he would've otherwise had that summer. John Ross (WR . Hatfield, 5-9, 174, reportedly runs in the 4.4 range and hes one of the offenses fastest players. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 15 reps Yet when the Saints assigned him a low tender, it was a bit of a relief. His 19 defensive and return touchdowns are an NFL record. Ohio residents, Ohio sports betting is live. The Snead family then moved to Michigan where his father, Willie Snead III, had taken the head coaching job at Holland Christian High School in Holland, Michigan. Went undrafted, retired from football after signing with Jacksonville, T-6. Snead had to become good at everything. Brandon Coleman, Rutgers: 4.50 , 4.53, 4.56 2005 Pro Bowler Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 4.50, 4.44, 4.50 The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. [21], Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad on September 23, 2014. Drafted 7th overall by Washington Shaq Evans, UCLA: 34.5 He also had a 1.61-second, 10-yard split, illustrating his explosiveness on the edge. He's all ball, all the time," Harbaugh said Monday. RotoWire provides millions of annual users with the latest fantasy sports, daily fantasy sports, and sports betting news, information, tools, and more. Brandon Coleman, Rutgers: 21 reps But things didn't change. Snead also played defense as a linebacker and safety with one interception and 76 tackles. 40-Yard Dash; Bench Press; Vertical Jump; . Quincy Enunuwa, Nebraska: 4.40 , N/A, 4.45 "He's a football player. After a phenomenal summer with the Saints in his second year in the NFL, Snead cracked the 53-man roster. That's where he thrives.". Florida State Seminoles safety Jammie Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Hayes was a three-time Pro Bowler and was inducted in 2009in the Football Hall of Fame. In Week 12, Snead completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to running back Tim Hightower off a lateral during the fourth quarter of a 4921 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Omotosho has some of the best combination of size and speed on the roster. [57] Snead was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 30, 2020,[58] and activated on December 10. Chris Godwin's fumble near the end of Thursday night's game (which almost cost Chris Liss an expensive survivor pool entry) helped him see randomness and luck in larger context. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 99 Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 16 reps By RotoBaller Staff. This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. [16] On May 10, 2014, the Cleveland Browns signed Snead to a three-year, $1.54 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000. Knott was slowed by various injuries during his time with Alabama, leading to his entry into the transfer portal. Then he suffered a hamstring injury, which only added to his health woes after having toe surgery in January. On November 1, 2015, Snead had six receptions for 70-yards and two touchdowns in the Saints 5249 victory against the New York Giants in Week 8. But Snead didn't have Colston's 6-foot-4 height (Snead is 5-foot-11). He wasn't playing well in games or practice because he was basically on one leg. [17], Snead joined a revamped wide receivers core that included free agent acquisitions Michael Crabtree and John Brown. He played 666 snaps out of the slot last season, absorbing 17.8 percent of the team's targets, while recording 62 grabs for 651 yards and a touchdown. Drafted 222nd overall by Jacksonville Snead ranked. The three regular season losses came to the #12 Clemson Tigers, Kent State, and Northern Illinois. Marquise Goodwin (WR) - 4.27 seconds (2014) Josh Huff, Oregon: 98 The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. DeVante Adams, Fresno State: 103 Hall was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Teamwith 12,397 total return yards, 1,747 receiving yardsand 21 TDs (12 Returns and 9 Receiving). The silver lining is a clear path to playing time and a lack of competition for targets. (Gault once ran a 6.18-second 60-yard. But Snead put too much zip on the pass, and it fell just out of Kamara's reach. At. In his first start, Snead put up 180 receiving yards. Snead learned how to be a slot receiver from Colston, another underdog wide receiver (seventh-round pick out of Hofstra). They might not all end up in the Hall of Fame, but they sure are able to fly. Feisty as ever, Snead shoved Byard off, hopped to his feet and stood toe-to-toe with him before vigorously signaling a first down right in his face. If you don't have guys who have the ability to pull away from defenders, you may have trouble putting points on the board. [71] He signed back to the active roster on October 29. All Rights Reserved. Allan Robinson, Penn State: 39 Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 104 That meant the only time he would be clocked in the 40-yard dash was at West Alabama's Pro Day. [48], He made his Baltimore Ravens regular season debut in their season-opener against the Buffalo Bills and made four receptions for 49 yards and caught a 13-yard pass from Joe Flacco during the third quarter of their 473 victory. Jerome Mathis (WR) - 4.26 seconds (2005) It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. When looking at Willie Snead 's athletic profile and workout metrics, it's easy to see how he went overlooked in both 2015 fantasy drafts and the 2014 NFL Draft. Then, after another release, the Saints offered the same. He also shaved his 40-time down to 4.51 at his Pro Day, showing while he may not be blazing fast, he's more than capable of stretching the field when needed. Drafted 9th overall by Cincinnati, T-2. The 5-9 speedster will compete for snaps at running back this fall and hes got a chance to see the field because of his legitimate 4.4 speed. You can use these to wager on anything, including the latest Super Bowl odds. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 4 reps, Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss: 11 Drafted 24th overall by Tennessee It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. There are certainprograms that release notable testing results, such as 40 times and other numbers, while others do not. Using track and field grading tables, Gault's 10.80 at age 48 is the equivalent to a 9.76 for a sprinter in his prime. Head coach John Harbaugh named Snead the No. Arrested. The Saints, meanwhile, got on a roll with wide receiver Michael Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara emerging as a deadly 1-2 punch with Brees, and they weren't about to slow down to fold Snead back into the mix, even once he was healthy. The police came and put him through a field sobriety test. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 103 Every year, I've gotten better. Drafted 97th overall by Pittsburgh He considered hopping over to Canada, but the Carolina Panthers called with a spot on their practice squad. Value Over Stream: Valuation scheme calculates a players fantasy pts/game over the average waiver wire replacement in standard fantasy league formats during either the current season (or previous year during the offseason) and adjusts for positional bust rates. During his three years as a wide receiver he caught 43 passes for 754 yards, a 17.5 average, and 4 touchdowns. Stanford Routt (DB) - 4.27 seconds (2005) He's less than six feet tall, less than 200 pounds and has a third-percentile SPARQ-x score. Devin Street, Pittsburgh: 104 Holland Christian went 140 in 2008 winning the state championship. Oregon State's Brandin Cooks, thought to be one of the top wideouts in the 2014 NFL Draft class, had an excellent showing on the 40-yard dash and bench press. "The season last year was just totally different from the years before. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he ranked 10th in the NFL in 2020 in terms of top speed achieved at 21.66 MPH. Below, we take a look at 10 players who fit the mold and would contend for the moniker of the teams fastest player entering the 2020 campaign. Snead is the lone holdover from Baltimore's starting receiving corps and figures to reprise his role as the Ravens' top slot man in 2019. [69] Snead was promoted to active roster on October 3, 2022. [59] He finished the 2020 season with 33 receptions for 432 and three receiving touchdowns. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 28.5 Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State: 32.5 However, NFL.com said he did not, listing Holliday's times at 4.27 and 4.32. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 4.43, 4.43, 4.50 If you can take coaching from your dad, you can take coaching from anybody.". At the 2010NFL Combine, Ford recorded a 4.26 40-yard dash, the fastest of the 2010 class. Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss: 4.39 , 4.48, 4.40 [45] On April 23, 2018, the Saints officially declined to match the Baltimore Ravens' contract offer. Quincy Enunuwa, Nebraska: 19 reps I just wanted to go somewhere where I'm wanted.". Jamison Crowder vs. Willie Snead: Who is the best-value wide receiver in fantasy football? In his three seasons with the Cardinals, he has recorded 136 tackles and intercepted 13 passes, taking four of those picks back to the house. Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 34 "We knew him from the draft, loved him at Ball State," Harbaugh said. Robert Herron, Wyoming: 105 Josh Huff, Oregon: 4.45 , 4.47, 4.51 Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 11 reps Josh Huff, Oregon: 14 reps Mike Davis, Texas: 10 reps The tender allowed the Saints to match any contract offer given to Snead. Bennie Fowler, Michigan State: 106 "I think the hard work just comes from being doubted a lot in my career being 'too slow to separate' or 'not big enough,'" Snead said. Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 97 In New Orleans, Snead was surrounded by some of the best offensive minds in the game. Knott was a four-star and Top 50 national recruit as part of the 2016 class largely due to his speed. At the 2005 NFL Combine, Routt was recorded as having the fastest 40 yard dash with a time of 4.25 seconds. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 In one season, a guy who worked his butt off just to get to the NFL, then rose from an undrafted free agent to one of Drew Brees' most trusted targets, was on the outs. Tevin Reese, Baylor: 4.40 , 4.44, 4.40 Brees threw the ball behind the line of scrimmage to Snead, who then launched it to a wide-open Kamara streaking down the other sideline. During the 2010 NFL Combine, ESPN reported that he ran a 4.22. Ross set a record of 4.22 seconds in 2017 and was selected ninth overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. Jeremy Gallon, Michigan: 4.45, 4.42, 4.49 It wasn't only Michael Thomas' breakout that made the Saints deem Brandin Cooks expendable. Willie Snead, Ball State: 95 Played in 81 games over 6 seasons, T-13. "That emotion was the whole 2017 season right there. [35], He appeared in the New Orleans Saints season-opener against the Oakland Raiders and caught nine passes for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown during their 3534 loss. Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt: 10 He should be one of the teams fastest playersupon his arrival.
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