Discussion: Carolina Panthers Select Hogmollie FB Alex Armah

[Saca312]

With the 6th Round pick, the Carolina Panthers select Alex Armah. With this pick, the Panthers look to further bolster their D-line depth and youth.

UPDATE: Scratch that, he'll be a FB for the Panthers. Instead, the Panthers will look to have a hogmollie as a FB to replace Tolbert.

Likey Like.

A 240 lb Fullback. Lordie.

(From SI.com)

As the season ended and the time came to prepare for a potential pro career, Armah faced a question: Where should he try to play? He figures he’s too small to be a 4–3 defensive end, so his main college position is probably out. But the answer is easy to figure out after asking Armah one question.

Which of the following feels the best?

A) Scoring a touchdown.

B) Sacking the quarterback.

C) Making a huge tackle on defense.

D) Obliterating a linebacker with a lead block. (His answer)

“If that collision happens in the hole with that ’backer, I love that,” Armah said. “I live for that.”

Armah didn’t get invited to the combine, but his pro day numbers (4.68-second 40, 26 reps, 34.5-inch vertical jump) should help. His bench press total would have made him the second-strongest back at the combine behind Oklahoma’s Samaje Perine, and his 40 time stacks up favorably against pure fullbacks such as Florida State’s Freddie Stevenson.

 

 

 

(Info from NFL.com)

STRENGTHS

 Durable and tough. Two-way player who was named all-conference first team defensive end and second team tight end. Thick through his chest and lower body carries good mass. Pumped out 26 bench reps. Has experience as in-line blocker against bigger foes. Has desired demeanor to be a blocker. Has athleticism in space and is a viable consideration as blocker/pass-catcher in two-back scheme.

WEAKNESSES

 Will need much more experience as a lead blocker. Spent most of his time as a tight end and will have to learn to find targets in space and land a blow on them. Is a little too short to be considered for h-back or move tight end duties. Needs to bring his feet with him through contact for better block sustaining.

BOTTOM LINE

 Armah has some talent to build on, but finding the right positional fit for him is the first challenge a team will face. Teams seem to be split on where to play him with some seeing outside linebacker, some seeing inside linebacker and some seeing him as a fullback. I see him as a lead blocker pairing with a zone-heavy team looking for some size and ability to catch the ball out of play-action.

[davos]

He's also listed as a FB? Interesting..hmm haha

[X-Clown on 1]

His last name is actually Armor....they just didn't understand Gettleman.

[UnluckyCharms]

Just now, #PanthersKing said:

Too crowded at DE. He won't find the field in 2017. 

 

Rather trade the pick for Calvin Pryor

You've mentioned Calvin Pryor like 47 times in two days 

[Toker Smurf]

Not the typical DE size we look for. Maybe our new LB project? 

[t96]

Not a chance of being a DE here. LB depth or even FB/TE option. Very interesting and intriguing pickup. I love two way players and he's one of them. More likely than not as a 6th rounder he'll be on our PS the whole year but I think it's possible he could carve out an early role as a FB/TE depth and on ST. Love the pick. Wanted Sam Rogers or Noah Brown here but still hoping we can get one or both in the 7th/UDFA.

[Shermdog]

Hmmm, So he is a DE or TE?? I knew this pick was gonna be out of nowhere!

[Captain Morgan]

Panthers informed us they are drafting Alex Armah with the intention to play him as a fullback. He played 3 positions at D2 West Georgia.

[rodeo]

Wot

[davos]

He's our FB.  Damn that's a big fullback! haha

[t96]

Just now, Captain Morgan said:

Panthers informed us they are drafting Alex Armah with the intention to play him as a fullback. He played 3 positions at D2 West Georgia.

What is this from?

[countryboi]

he spent most of his time at TE so he is most likely a H back or a fullback....yay?

[juliosantos]

Not a fan of this pick

[countryboi]

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

 Durable and tough. Two-way player who was named all-conference first team defensive end and second team tight end. Thick through his chest and lower body carries good mass. Pumped out 26 bench reps. Has experience as in-line blocker against bigger foes. Has desired demeanor to be a blocker. Has athleticism in space and is a viable consideration as blocker/pass-catcher in two-back scheme.

WEAKNESSES

 Will need much more experience as a lead blocker. Spent most of his time as a tight end and will have to learn to find targets in space and land a blow on them. Is a little too short to be considered for h-back or move tight end duties. Needs to bring his feet with him through contact for better block sustaining.

DRAFT PROJECTION

 PFA

BOTTOM LINE

 Armah has some talent to build on, but finding the right positional fit for him is the first challenge a team will face. Teams seem to be split on where to play him with some seeing outside linebacker, some seeing inside linebacker and some seeing him as a fullback. I see him as a lead blocker pairing with a zone-heavy team looking for some size and ability to catch the ball out of play-action.