Ollison - Combine Results
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None of this can be right because I read on this board Ollison couldn't run with the olinemen at the combine, let alone the other RBs....
If he stays healthy, then I think he will have a nice career in the pros.
Really when/who?
I only remember seeing people say Hall would be better, Ollison more of a backup.
People who have watched the games (not saying you didn't), would see he broke a lot of long runs.
The speed number is a surprise. Yes he has that long VT run this year but let's all face it, that run looked and felt like it still might be going on right now. I think the David Priestly run in 01 rivaled it.
Anyway this number shows that this assumption of ... unquickness? ... was obviously more an optical illusion based on his size and build (he always looked a bit chunky). Plus maybe because he would get nicked up fairly often, and frequently kind of trundle off the field after checking himself out of the game. We may never know, but I wouldn't be surprised if that works against him in getting drafted, and where. Neanderthal coaches want a guy who will run through a wall, then do it again 10 more times. Recall even at Pitt he seemed to fall into the doghouse for this more than once.
Increasingly as well, teams want their backs to really act like 4th receivers. He doesn't have a wealth of work on film catching the ball. Not his fault of course. But it helped a guy like Samuel impress the Steelers despite less experience actually running the ball at NCst.
But this result shows speed isn't a problem. Other good things in his favor were his willingness in multiple roles, taking on the blocking back role a year after being ACC rookie of the year, and cheerfully sharing the job with Hall the next couple, without getting pouty and transferring out, which is de rigeur today. Plus, he played hard and well on defensive special teams too, which seems to separate him from Hall, whom I rarely remember (if ever) running down punts like Ollison.
Anyway this number shows that this assumption of ... unquickness? ... was obviously more an optical illusion based on his size and build (he always looked a bit chunky). Plus maybe because he would get nicked up fairly often, and frequently kind of trundle off the field after checking himself out of the game. We may never know, but I wouldn't be surprised if that works against him in getting drafted, and where. Neanderthal coaches want a guy who will run through a wall, then do it again 10 more times. Recall even at Pitt he seemed to fall into the doghouse for this more than once.
Increasingly as well, teams want their backs to really act like 4th receivers. He doesn't have a wealth of work on film catching the ball. Not his fault of course. But it helped a guy like Samuel impress the Steelers despite less experience actually running the ball at NCst.
But this result shows speed isn't a problem. Other good things in his favor were his willingness in multiple roles, taking on the blocking back role a year after being ACC rookie of the year, and cheerfully sharing the job with Hall the next couple, without getting pouty and transferring out, which is de rigeur today. Plus, he played hard and well on defensive special teams too, which seems to separate him from Hall, whom I rarely remember (if ever) running down punts like Ollison.
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Josh Norris
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Since the TV broadcast did not show them, here are the fastest RB 10 yard splits (unofficial): Justice Hill 1.48 Mike Weber 1.48 Alexander Mattison 1.51 Ryquell Armstead 1.53 Karan Higdon 1.53 Travis Homer 1.53 Qadree Ollison 1.53 Miles Sanders 1.53 Devin Singletary 1.53
@JoshNorris
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Since the TV broadcast did not show them, here are the fastest RB 10 yard splits (unofficial): Justice Hill 1.48 Mike Weber 1.48 Alexander Mattison 1.51 Ryquell Armstead 1.53 Karan Higdon 1.53 Travis Homer 1.53 Qadree Ollison 1.53 Miles Sanders 1.53 Devin Singletary 1.53
He will sure as hell be better than Miles Sanders.
So "axeplain" this to me.
I liked both Hall and Ollison and hope both get a shot at the NFL.
How does Hall get his chance? Does a team have to invite him for a tryout??
Coaches/scouts/gm's will come see him at the Pitt pro day. Not everybody from the combine gets drafted. It looks like roughly 80% of players drafted went to the combine, but 20% are other.
Ollison helped himself with his 40 time, and might have a shot at being a late round pick.
Hall will run well at his pro day and some one will sign him as a udfa.
Hall will run well at his pro day and some one will sign him as a udfa.
Ollison's special teams work will be another positive for NFL scouts to want to take a good look at him.
I know what you mean but I still think that because of all the items mentioned in this thread concerning blocking, special teams, (jobs outside of rushing from the loi, and catching the ball), QO will get more opportunity which may make a difference. It will be interesting . I hope both get a good shot because I really think Hall has those skills to be a #2 or even a 3rd down back.
I agree!
I like them both, I hope both make a living in the NFL, but Hall has the break away back dimension where Ollison will be more of a consistent between the tackles guy.
Ollison is one of my favorite Panthers ever. I am not sure he gets drafted but he will be in some teams camp. Agree with the poster that stated his special teams play will help him. Hes going to be a guy that at least flirts with the league for a few years and if given a chance, I think he can have success in the NFL.
I'm a bit more optimistic for Ollison.
I think he's maybe only a tad less of a talent than Conner.
He's a hard worker, stays out of trouble, a team guy, has talent, all the things NFL teams like.
If he stays healthy he'll make a living playing football.
I also bet if he does he won't be one of the 75% who ends their career broke.
I hate that part!
