Better know a Prospect - Tyler Lockett

[Montsta]

Man if only NFL rules allowed you to run with the ball after catching a punt. Then this kid would have some serious value.

[d-dave]

That's very impressive!  I'd love to see a guy like that returning kicks for us!  I'd love to see us have someone who can generate big return yards on kicks.  Those kind of plays can change a game.

[Nick_81]

That double move down the sideline was killer.  Completely "rooted" the defender.

[nctarheel0619]

He destroyed OU (my alma mater) last year in their game in Manhatten.  I like him a lot.  But should be a mid to late round pick no doubt.  Decent receiver as well.  

[MHS831]

That punt return average (19.1) is higher than some Kick return averages.  Double take.

[MHS831]

I think Bersin should have made the pro bowl since no other punt goalie made it.

[C47]

That stop n' go in the highlight video. WHAT A ROUTE!

 

That's the kind of thing that translates well in the NFL.

This could could certainly fit in well.

He fills KR/PR and would provide an insane compliment to Philly and KB.

 

It will be interesting to see his combine numbers, I would love to know just how fast the kid is.

 

 

Don't even have to watch.....it's the one on Verrett isn't it?

[SteveSmithTD89]

Like what I see.  3-5 is a big gap though.  I'd feel much more comfortable with him in the 4th I think.  

[WUnderhill]

I think his value will have risen considerably by the time the draft gets here. This early last year, OBJ was projected as a 2nd-3rd round pick.

 

We might have to take him in the 2nd if we want him.

[JawnyBlaze]

He does seem to run nice sudden routes, that's a plus.  I'd be interested in his vertical, it helps those short guys if they have a high vertical and can maintain concentration during the leap.  Didn't see much of that in the highlights.  I'd be happy with him in the mid rounds if we can't get Justin Hardy around the 3rd (or maybe even late 2nd with our pick if his stock rises).

[Mr. Scot]

Everybody loves speed and elusiveness, but a couple of the underrated skills I love to see in a return man are patience, field vision and solid understanding of blocking schemes.

 

This kid shows all of those.

 

In the one clip, you can see him actually directing a blocker.  Love to see that.

 

 

 

 

[89_Bottomline]

I would love Lockett but the panthers haven't shown any inclination of making this type of pick.  Just look at the receiving depth from last years draft... if we were ever going to take a late round receiver that was the time.  I think Gettleman values size at WR above all else and is satisfied with a guy like Philly in udfa to play in the slot.  

[Pimpdaddy]

Sticky hands and can return punts...not sure of the speed factor...

[Mr. Scot]

I would love Lockett but the panthers haven't shown any inclination of making this type of pick.  Just look at the receiving depth from last years draft... if we were ever going to take a late round receiver that was the time.  I think Gettleman values size at WR above all else and is satisfied with a guy like Philly in udfa to play in the slot.  

 

Valid, but in the presser both Gettleman and Rivera talked a lot about speed.