All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. At 5-11, 195 and with below average speed (4.56 40), Snead isn't a downfield playmaker in the mold of Cooks, and he's not a red-zone target like Thomas, either. "He's highly intelligent, he has fantastic hands, he's savvy, he's fantastic when it comes to blocking," Payton said this week. 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. Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. Healready has over 3,100receiving yards and has scored 17 TDs. It was third-and-17 and the Ravens were leading by a pair of touchdowns in Tennessee at the start of the second half. Willie Snead, Ball State: 4.60 , 4.63, 4.62 DeVante Adams, Fresno State: 103 He suffered a knee injury, and when his son was born, he hung up his cleats and went into coaching. Allen Hurns, Miami (Fla.): 4.53 , 4.55, 4.55 "You're at home with your parents, you took a huge risk of leaving college early. [1], Snead went undrafted during the 2014 NFL Draft. Cut by the Panthers and Browns in 2014, Snead, an undrafted free agent, was one of the more unlikely breakouts last year. Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 4.34 , 4.35, 4.42 Less than a mile away, he fell asleep. Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 101 Brandon Coleman, Rutgers: 4.50 , 4.53, 4.56 "After that 2016 season wow, yeah, I felt very confident.". [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. That time came with a strong 10-yard split of 1.61 seconds. "You played your ass off and you earned it," Payton told Snead. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 40 1. Allan Robinson, Penn State: 4.60, 4.56, 4.60 Heyward-Bey has a total of 35 career receptions for 490 yards and 3 TDs. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 10 Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 35 A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Jordan Matthews: Vanderbilt: 4.40 , 4.44, 4.46 With Jackson, those averages dropped to 4.0 targets, 2.5 receptions, and 31.6 yards. Drafted 108th overall by Oakland Snead finished the 2016 NFL season with 72 receptions for 895 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 15 games and four starts. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 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. There are universal sportsbook promo codes that are able to be redeemed in sports betting states. There was no outlook written for Willie Snead in 2022. The nine receiving touchdowns ranked sixth in a single season in school history. He and Ridgeway are the only two players in Ball State history to have two 1,000 yard receiving seasons, and his 13 games with 100+ yards receiving is a school record. He finished the season with 89 receptions, 1,148 receiving yards, and nine receiving touchdowns. We should get to see him utilize his big-play ability more as his career continues in Greenville. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead was held without a catch in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns. Snead is the unafraid, ultra-prepared underdog who makes plays whenever he's given the chance. He also won asecond gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay, which also produced a new World Record (39.06 seconds). Selected in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, Snead III played two years with the Jets and Houston Oilers before finishing in the Canadian Football League. All Snead wanted was a chance. He should be one of the teams fastest playersupon his arrival. Snead did catch four balls for 51 yards against the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead caught his only target for 15 yards in Week 15's win over the Jets. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. [74] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 29, 2023. Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Snead's spot on the 53-man roster isn't set in stone, however, as John Brown, Zay Jones and Hunter Renfrow also occupy seats of their own in the Raiders' wideout room. . Safety Kevin Byard walloped Snead, then menacingly lingered over top of him a little too long. 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. If you don't have guys who have the ability to pull away from defenders, you may have trouble putting points on the board. The 40 time to rule them all the legendary 4.12 put up by Bo Jackson (Auburn) in 1986 He is the only QB in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 in a season. Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 39 Snead excels by getting open in the short and intermediate areas of the field and grabbing anything in his vicinity. Willis Snead, Ball State: 11 reps [36] Snead was inactive for a Week 3 loss against the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his toe. [21], Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad on September 23, 2014. That Snead was able to average 8.6 YPT (16th among the league's 41 100-target WR) in that role shows how effective he was -- as well as what quarterback he has throwing him the ball. Head coach John Harbaugh named Snead the No. He had to have an edge. After signing a two-year, $7 million offer sheet - which the Saints declined to match - Snead now finds himself in Baltimore, a major downgrade in passing environment. Rondel Menendez (WR) - 4.24 seconds (1999) By RotoBaller Staff. [6][1] Those totals also ranked him tied for seventh, third, and tied for third respectively among all college football players that season. He has the NFL record for most TDs receptions in a season (23, 2007), most TD receptions by a rookie in a season (17, 1998), Most seasons with 17 or more TD receptions (3) and many, many more. But things didn't change. He had become one of the NFL's young stud receivers. "I love it here, man," Snead said. Hefinished his rookie season leading the entire league in average per reception with 19.4 yards. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 16 reps If you play a skill position in football, your 40 time might be the most valuable skill event. Drafted 23rd overall by Oakland He was also awarded the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1994. He was not invited to the NFL Combine, but he allegedly ran an unofficial, hand-timed4.18 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State: 13 reps He opted against playing for the Gamecocks' basketball program this season in order to prepare for the draft. Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 104 Auburn Tigers safety Smoke Monday runs an official 4.52-second time in the 40-yard . Snead had to become good at everything. Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 39.5 Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt: 10 But NFL Combine 40 times sure are fun. [50] He finished the season with 62 receptions for 651 yards and one touchdown. At the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,Hayeswon the 100 meter and broke theexisting World Record with a time of 10.06 seconds. Josh Huff, Oregon: 98 Every year, I've gotten better. He considered hopping over to Canada, but the Carolina Panthers called with a spot on their practice squad. At 5-11, 195, Snead isn't much of a red-zone target (only nine looks), and his 4.56 40 speed precludes many downfield plays. 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. Snead's biggest production so far this season was seven catches for 60 yards in Tennessee. 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. "We had developed a great rapport, had a lot of trust, just from the time on task that we had together. Brandon Coleman, Rutgers: 32.5 Allan Robinson, Penn State: 107 Later, Snead heard from folks in the personnel office that Payton had never done that before for an undrafted free agent. Walt Powell, Murray State: 10 reps McMillian is similar to a lot of players on this list in that hes undersized, but fast and quick, making him one of the better overall players on the team when combined with his coverage abilities. Watch as Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II, South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Darius Rush, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo, Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Maryland Terrapins cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett put up the six fastest official 40-yard dash times among all defensive backs invited to participate at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 36.5 [42] Snead finished the 2017 NFL season with only eight receptions for 92 receiving yards and was held without a touchdown reception in 11 games and seven starts. Green has said in interviews that the fastest time he has ever been aware of running is 4.15. For some schools, identifying the fastest players on each roster is a simple process. UPDATE: Anderson initially disappointed with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but ultimately improved that with by running a 4.60 40. 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. He also returned 9 punts for 60 yards, rushed for 154 yards, returned 45 kickoffs for 1,088 yards, and scored 45 touchdowns (44 receiving and 1 kickoff return). [23], On December 11, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Snead to their practice squad. He's been Mr. Griffin's stock soared ahead of the 2012 draft by posting an official 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, which was the second-best time for a quarterback in event history. [8][9], Snead ranks second in Ball State history with 2,991 receiving yards (to Dante Ridgeway's 3,030) and 26 receiving touchdowns (to Darius Hill's 31), and third in receptions with 223. "We knew him from the draft, loved him at Ball State," Harbaugh said. Garbage time scores count just the same as all others . In his sophomore season, Snead ended the year 25th in the nation on receiving yards per game averaging 88 yards per game. Cody Hoffman, BYU: 9, Tevin Reese, Baylor: 41 John Brown, Pittsburgh State: 36.5 Willie Snead is on pace to record 983 receiving yards this season. He also lost his position as the primary slot receiver to Brandon Coleman. Ike Taylor took a unique path to get to the NFL. So the Ravens dialed up their trusty chain-mover, Willie Snead IV. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 30.5 Obviously, the Raiders already have. If you are located in other states, there are plenty of options to wager on sports. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. At the 2005 NFL Combine, Routt was recorded as having the fastest 40 yard dash with a time of 4.25 seconds. I just wanted to go somewhere where I'm wanted.". Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. General Manager Eric DeCosta said it's tough to have a clear vision of the roster's future until the Lamar Jackson deal is done. Knott was a four-star and Top 50 national recruit as part of the 2016 class largely due to his speed. 2012 Olympian in the long jump Please check your email for a confirmation. Green ran down from significant distancesmany of the fastest running backs and receiversto play in the NFL. "The season last year was just totally different from the years before. Stanford Routt (DB) - 4.27 seconds (2005) However, he's not nearly as fast. 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. If you don't have time with Drew, you really get phased out.". Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. Willie Snead Not A Starting Option In Week 15, Devin Duvernay to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, James Proche to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, The sexiest, best-value QB-WR stacks in fantasy football, 4 Under-The-Radar Wide Receivers Set to Explode in Fantasy Football Week 8, 3 Fantasy Football Trade Targets Entering Week 5.