Did someone say "hybrid" player?

[MHS831]

OK, we are letting our top RB go.  We have Chuba, Etienne, and Brooks.  Imagine a player who could LEGITIMATELY play the slot and back up at RB?  I am sure he'd be a special team player as well.  I noticed him at the combine, and thought, "Here is a late rounder who could stand out as a slot and provide depth at RB.

Without further ado....(I know one Huddler who might be able to tell us more about this guy):

Navy running back/wide receiver

Eli Heidenreich headlined the 2026 NFL Combine for the Midshipmen, running an official 4.44-second 40-yard dash and recording 16 reps on the bench press. Recognized as a versatile, "Swiss army knife" offensive weapon, Heidenreich solidified his draft stock as a potential day three target. 

 

Eli Heidenreich (RB/WR - Navy) 2026 Combine Performance:

6'0" 200 lbs.

 

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds.
• 10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds.
• Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches.
• Broad Jump: 10' 0".
• Bench Press: 16 Reps.
• Highlights: Showcased as a premier receiving threat from the backfield, having left Navy as the program's all-time leader in receiving yards (1,994).

High character.  Smart.  Maybe, just maybe....

 

[Mistuh Jones]

'Tweeners die here bro 

[MechaZain]

Heavy CMac vibes. Stronger but not as agile.

[45catfan]

10 hours ago, MHS831 said:

OK, we are letting our top RB go.  We have Chuba, Etienne, and Brooks.  Imagine a player who could LEGITIMATELY play the slot and back up at RB?  I am sure he'd be a special team player as well.  I noticed him at the combine, and thought, "Here is a late rounder who could stand out as a slot and provide depth at RB.

Without further ado....(I know one Huddler who might be able to tell us more about this guy):

Navy running back/wide receiver

Eli Heidenreich headlined the 2026 NFL Combine for the Midshipmen, running an official 4.44-second 40-yard dash and recording 16 reps on the bench press. Recognized as a versatile, "Swiss army knife" offensive weapon, Heidenreich solidified his draft stock as a potential day three target. 

 

Eli Heidenreich (RB/WR - Navy) 2026 Combine Performance:

6'0" 200 lbs.

 

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds.
• 10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds.
• Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches.
• Broad Jump: 10' 0".
• Bench Press: 16 Reps.
• Highlights: Showcased as a premier receiving threat from the backfield, having left Navy as the program's all-time leader in receiving yards (1,994).

High character.  Smart.  Maybe, just maybe....

 

Really like this guy as a slot WR.  Him and the Iowa guy Wetjen.

[MHS831]

4 hours ago, 45catfan said:

Really like this guy as a slot WR.  Him and the Iowa guy Wetjen.

Me too--a day 3 slot who can play STs and RB in a pinch- 

[MHS831]

14 hours ago, Mistuh Jones said:

'Tweeners die here bro 

Not that he would be a tweener--he's an accomplished slot WR with more yards than many in this draft. He possesses all the attributes of a slot--size speed, hands, intelligence, production, and experience.  Throw in intelligence and discipline.  The fact that he can also play RB in a pinch does not make him a tweener, in my view.

[strato]

If Brooks can come back he’s a good receiver too which was why I thought they really went for him. 
look at him and a guy like this in the backfield with the motion you can get a lot of different options. And if Brooks hits a snag you have at least a guy that can give you some carries 

Edited 2 hours ago by strato

[MHS831]

2 minutes ago, strato said:

If Brooks can come back he a good receiver too which was why I thought they really went for him. 
look at him and a guy like this in the backfield with the motion you can get a lot of different options. And if Brooks hits a snag you have at least a guy that can give you some carries 

He is slated to go rounds 5-7--he is the type of player that makes a way onto the roster and stays in the NFL for 8 years.  To your point, if Brooks comes around and we have this (and Horn) in the slot, we have given Bryce more options.  On paper, it seems promising.

[strato]

4 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

He is slated to go rounds 5-7--he is the type of player that makes a way onto the roster and stays in the NFL for 8 years.  To your point, if Brooks comes around and we have this (and Horn) in the slot, we have given Bryce more options.  On paper, it seems promising.

And are just able to be more multiple. Harder to defend, you can scheme up those mismatches. 
 

I mean, my real want is Mike Tolbert reincarnated. We need a guy that can catch and get few yards after, and can bang hard to get that yard when we have to have it. 

Maybe Brooks can give us a little more bang. 

Edited 2 hours ago by strato

[Aussie Tank]

Id like to add Gainwell in FA if hes cheap 

[Dave Gettleman's Shorts]

we need a legit and reliable PR/KR on this team

Etienne better not be back their fielding punts ever again

[PleaseCutStewart]

Seems like he could at the very worst be a good special teams player. Could be a good gadget player also

[Mistuh Jones]

wasn't one of the recent practice squad guys a fast WR/RB hybrid? Velus Jones? how did that work out? 

[strato]

17 minutes ago, Mistuh Jones said:

wasn't one of the recent practice squad guys a fast WR/RB hybrid? Velus Jones? how did that work out? 

Signed to the roster from somebody’s practice squad December 2024. Gone before 2025. 
He was one of those 6 year college guys (Covid rules).

Not sure he was ever active for us. I just looked at wiki for this they posted no pro stats. He was on a lot of teams. I am not thinking we have good comp there. 

Edited 1 hour ago by strato