- Oct 5, 2014
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Heard Kiper on ESPN radio this morning responding to a caller from Gainesville (maybe one of you all) asking about where he sees Fowler, Humpries and Moore being drafted. Mel said Fowler could go as high as #8 to Atlanta who badly needs a pass rusher though he didn't think it likely he would be picked there. He does consider him to be a top half of the first round guy and that it's not unusual for college pass rush specialists to "take plays off"....a criticism of Fowler.
I was surprised to hear him say he viewed Humpries as a 2nd or 3rd rounder and Moore a late round pick. To me that just reinforces the reality that the NFL mindset is focused on measurables and potential and college game performance is just not that big a factor. If you look good in a t-shirt and shorts, can run and lift, they believe they can turn you into a player.
I was surprised to hear him say he viewed Humpries as a 2nd or 3rd rounder and Moore a late round pick. To me that just reinforces the reality that the NFL mindset is focused on measurables and potential and college game performance is just not that big a factor. If you look good in a t-shirt and shorts, can run and lift, they believe they can turn you into a player.