Shane Calhoun, utilized as an inline blocker during his one season with Texas A&M, only reeled in 3 receptions for 57 yards but entered the program as one of the faster tight ends with plenty of athleticism. However, no one expected his 6'4", 250-pound frame to produce a lighting 4.43 40-yard dash, a 39-inch vertical, and an 11-foot broad jump.
Calhoun has proven to be an exceptional athlete who will likely become a low-round draft selection or a priority undrafted free agent next month. However, if a tight end running a 4.43 40 was on the roster last season, why wasn't he utilized more in the passing game? That won't be answered, but it's always great to witness undervalued players improving their football playing value on the big stage.
Compared to the tight ends who participated in last month's NFL Combine, here is how Calhoun's performance ranks among those players:
Shane had himself quite the Pro Day. When comparing his numbers to the tight ends at the NFL Combine last month, Calhoun ranks first in the 40 (4.43), first in the broad jump (11-0) and tied for first in the vertical jump (39 inches).
Do our coaches have eyeballs?? Are Collin Klein and Mike Elko blind?? 3 catches with that athleticism.
Calhoun has proven to be an exceptional athlete who will likely become a low-round draft selection or a priority undrafted free agent next month. However, if a tight end running a 4.43 40 was on the roster last season, why wasn't he utilized more in the passing game? That won't be answered, but it's always great to witness undervalued players improving their football playing value on the big stage.
Compared to the tight ends who participated in last month's NFL Combine, here is how Calhoun's performance ranks among those players:
Shane had himself quite the Pro Day. When comparing his numbers to the tight ends at the NFL Combine last month, Calhoun ranks first in the 40 (4.43), first in the broad jump (11-0) and tied for first in the vertical jump (39 inches).
Do our coaches have eyeballs?? Are Collin Klein and Mike Elko blind?? 3 catches with that athleticism.
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