WR Takashi Kurihara, looking to become first Japanese player in NFL, runs a 4.54 40 at the veteran combine (Highlight video inside)

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

 

Apparently, the veteran combine's 40 timing method makes times slightly slower than the actual combine's time, so his time would likely translate to somewhere in the 4.40 - 4.49 range.

 

5'11 & 177 lbs measurables. Not terrible for a potential scrappy slot receiver type. Plays professionally in Japan and it seems as if he dominates the competition. He was invited to Atlanta's 'international practice squad' a few years ago and Baltimore's training camp in 2013, apparently impressing.

 

 

Caught some awfully thrown passes in this highlight video, and seems to have some shiftiness and tenacity.

 

Training camp fodder? I'll take it 10 times outta 10. Love guys that have something they're trying to prove. He likely can't hang with NFL talent, but deserving of a look IMO.

[Mr. Scot]

Longest headline ever?

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

Longest headline ever?

 

Yeah, definitely should've left out the 40 time bit, but the veteran combine appearance is why he's got some slight buzz right now.

[Darth Biscuit]

How is he looking to become the first if he's at the veteran combine?  I r confuseded.

[Cary Kollins]

fug it he looks like a baller sign him up

 

 

that hair tho

[Mr. Scot]

Godzilla joke in 3...2...

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

How is he looking to become the first if he's at the veteran combine?  I r confuseded.

 

He plays in the Japanese professional league and was at Baltimore's training camp two seasons back. I'll edit that into the first post, thanks.

[@bonafidebanter]

 

no

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2013/05/28/more-sports/football/kurihara-aiming-high-after-impressing-at-ravens-minicamp/#.VRBwUGaETss

 

Good article about him from back in 2013.

[jumpman910]

Better than Bersin

Beat me to it

[Germy Ego]

What about nakarumuru

[L-TownCat]

What about nakarumuru

Did you mean, naka...naka...nahtgonna-work-here-no-mora?

[Mr. Scot]

Did you mean, naka...naka...nahtgonna-work-here-no-mora?

I hear we're vs signing a Michael...Bolton?

[0115]

SIGN HIM. I am going to Japan for a Semester abroad!