UPDATE: Anderson initially disappointed with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but ultimately improved that with by running a 4.60 40. The Saints, meanwhile, got on a roll with wide receiver Michael Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara emerging as a deadly 1-2 punch with Brees, and they weren't about to slow down to fold Snead back into the mix, even once he was healthy. [1], Snead played his freshman year at Glade Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida. Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 104 We should get to see him utilize his big-play ability more as his career continues in Greenville. He wanted to go to the University of Florida, just like his dad, but their wide receivers coach didn't like him. Hefinished his rookie season leading the entire league in average per reception with 19.4 yards. [16] On May 10, 2014, the Cleveland Browns signed Snead to a three-year, $1.54 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000. But Snead put too much zip on the pass, and it fell just out of Kamara's reach. [64] His contract expired when the team's season ended on January 9, 2022. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 15 reps 10. When you're a coach's kid, you know how to grind. Clemson's Sammy Watkins ran an unofficial 4.34-second 40-yard dash. Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 33 He'll burn you! General Manager Eric DeCosta said the Ravens have four to six different plans based on what happens over the next 10 days. South Carolina's Bruce Ellington had a strong showing as well. He was also awarded the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1994. McMillian is similar to a lot of players on this list in that hes undersized, but fast and quick, making him one of the better overall players on the team when combined with his coverage abilities. Long before the NFL Combine existed, NFL Scouts knew that Cliff Branch was fastvery fast. Pundits have a few wide receivers they believe the Ravens could take at No. Snead scored his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass by Saints quarterback Drew Brees during the fourth quarter. LDamian Washington, Missouri: 8 reps Ross set a record of 4.22 seconds in 2017 and was selected ninth overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. He led the team in receptions and finished second in receiving yards behind John Brown. Derick E. Hingle/USA TODAY Sports Suddenly, he was out of football a cold slap in the face for about a month. One of Dante Hall'snicknames said it all: The Human TorchWatch out! He had Payton coaching him, Brees throwing to him, and veteran wide receiver Marques Colston mentoring him. As such, Snead is a stronger pick in PPR, but his volume should increase to the point where he'll be useful in standard formats too, as Cooks' departure leaves 117 Brees targets up for grabs. Both Kent State and Northern Illinois went on to be ranked in the Top 25. "You can't take this for granted, because at any moment it can be gone," Snead said. Mike Wallace came into the league ready to produce. [53] Overall, Snead finished the 2019 season with 31 receptions for 339 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Willie Snead IV on ESPN. Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 20 reps He finished the season with 106 receptions for 1,516 yards and 15 touchdowns, setting the Ball State single-season receiving record in all three categories. Here are the 14 players with the fastest 40-yard dash times in combine history. He worked out for several NFL teams before decided to play for the 49ers. Snead's spot on the 53-man roster isn't set in stone, however, as John Brown, Zay Jones and Hunter Renfrow also occupy seats of their own in the Raiders' wideout room. Paul Richardson, Colorado: 38 Drafted 81st overall by Oakland Snead went to Payton's office a couple times to ask what was up. Devin Street, Pittsburgh: 4.53, 4.47, 4.50 He didn't have his speed either (Snead ran the 40-yard dash in 4.62 seconds at the Combine). Snead called his mom first. [1], Snead helped quarterback Keith Wenning and head coach Pete Lembo lead the Cardinals to another successful season, finishing bowl eligible for the third consecutive year with a 103 record. Kevin Norwood, Alabama: 101 Drafted 97th overall by Pittsburgh Another pundit says Baltimore is a potential landing spot for Jalen Ramsey. In the Divisional Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Saints were down by six points in the fourth quarter and tried a trick play on third-and-1. Brown was a gold medal winner, running the second leg on the U.S.world record-breaking 4x100Relayin the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. It was around 6 a.m. and Snead was driving home from a night out in New Orleans. He got it when the Cleveland Browns signed him (the Ravens also expressed interest), but Snead didn't make the team. [60], On March 26, 2021, Snead signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 40 Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 910 To make you even more sick, Gault ran a 21.80 200 meters in the Indianapolis meet in 2006 and if that didn't make you throw up, Gault clocked a 4.27 forty yard dash last year. By RotoBaller Staff. Running Backs and Wide Receivers are aiming for that 4.4 time. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. As the Ravens prepare to take on the Saints this Sunday, it's a special game for Snead, who became an NFL star in New Orleans only to fall from grace last season. She's helped him out with a lot of stuff over the years, and has a softer touch than his dad. Snead, a wide receiver, declared early for the NFL. The second-year pro out of Ball State was cut twice in 2014 - once by the Browns during training camp and again in the fall from the Panthers' practice squad - but is likely to make the Saints' final roster this season. While in college at LSU, Holliday ran the 100-meter dash at the 2007 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where he recorded 10.07seconds in the final ahead of world-class sprinterWalter Dix and second only to Tyson Gay. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. Drafted 23rd overall by Oakland Jamison Crowder vs. Willie Snead: Who is the best-value wide receiver in fantasy football? He has failed to put up more than 15 yards in a game in his last eight games played, although he did Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead led all wide receivers with 13 yards on three receptions and a touchdown in Week 14's win over the Buffalo Bills. Hester ran a 4.26 40 at the 2006 NFL Combine. Corey Brown, Ohio State: 98 Just a true freshman at ECU, Mitchell was recruited by the Pirates for his home run ability. Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss: 39.5 [43], On March 13, 2018, the New Orleans Saints applied a level three tender to Snead as a restricted free agent. Hill ran a 4.29 second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. During the 2010 NFL Combine, ESPN reported that he ran a 4.22. He worked out for the New York Giants, but wasn't signed. After a phenomenal summer with the Saints in his second year in the NFL, Snead cracked the 53-man roster. Head Coach Sean Payton called to deliver the news. When Snead joined forces with a quarterback who is a perfectionist, it was a dream pairing. T.J. Jones, Notre Dame: 911 The only other new pass catcher of note is backup tailback Alvin Kamara, but he's more likely to cut into Mark Ingram's pass-catching work than Snead's. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 36.5 40-Yard Dash; Bench Press; Vertical Jump; . [59] He finished the 2020 season with 33 receptions for 432 and three receiving touchdowns. Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. East Carolina, under the previous regime, listed such 40 times, but the roster bios of the last few years have not included these numbers. Career-high 962 receiving yards with San Francisco in 2017, T-6. [24] Snead spent the remainder of the 2014 NFL season on the Saints practice squad and did not appear in any regular season games during the season. Tevin Reese, Baylor: 4.40 , 4.44, 4.40 Drafted 7th overall by Washington Snead told the assembled media Wednesday that he has to approach it like it's just another team, but he's had it circled on his calendar for a while. TCU Horned Frogs defensive back Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson discusses how his uncle, Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson, made an impact on his career. Willie Snead and Golden Tate are primed for more targets and touchdowns out of the slot in 2017. He also lost his position as the primary slot receiver to Brandon Coleman. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta pushed back on speculation that the team has considered trading Lamar Jackson. Chris Boyd, Vanderbilt: 12 reps Gault, a member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XXChampionshipteam,finished his 11 NFL seasons with 333 receptions for 6,635 yards. With the pressure of having a baby on the way, that builds on top of it. Snead always had a strong work ethic instilled in him by his father. At the end of the 2012 season, Snead was tied for third on Ball State's single season receptions and third for single season receiving yards. In his four seasons in the NFL, Jackson rushed for 2,782yards (2,544m) and 16 touchdowns with an average yards per carry of 5.4. He played 666 snaps out of the slot last season, absorbing 17.8 percent of the team's targets, while recording 62 grabs for 651 yards and a touchdown. Rather than being a high-volume target underneath, Snead played the most snaps of any Baltimore receiver last season, but saw just 46 targets -- a dropoff of 49 targets from 2018. Omotosho has some of the best combination of size and speed on the roster. "That emotion was the whole 2017 season right there. John Brown, Pittsburgh State: 911 The Greensboro (N.C.) Page High School product has enrolled in school and will be a true freshman this season. At 5-11, 195, Snead isn't much of a red-zone target (only nine looks), and his 4.56 40 speed precludes many downfield plays. [68] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 14, 2022. "I think if I had stayed in high school in Florida, I could have gone to any college I wanted to," Snead said. Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 99 It was third-and-17 and the Ravens were leading by a pair of touchdowns in Tennessee at the start of the second half. 22 in this year's draft. This past season, Routt had the 2nd lowest completion percentagein the NFL among all corners behind Darrelle Revis. Over half of the 23 participants in the group ran a 4.4-second 40-yard dash or better. He has been selected twice to the Pro Bowl in his first three years in the league. He ran a 4.3 40-yard dash at the 2009 NFL Combine. EDGE Analysis Garbage time scores count just the same as all others, and anybody who plugged in Snead was rewarded with a 50-yard touchdown in the final minute after he had posted a dud up until that point. Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 4.34 , 4.35, 4.42 Being too prideful and macho, he thought he could make it home. It was still Division I, and he would get an opportunity to play early. Heyward-Bey has a total of 35 career receptions for 490 yards and 3 TDs. Snead, a former undrafted free agent, also played his way into Drew Brees' circle of trust with his second consecutive strong season. He ran a blistering 4.12 seconds (hand-timed) 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine, which is still the fastest verifiable 40-yard dash time ever recorded at any NFL Combine. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 4 reps, Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss: 11 That can be explained by Baltimore's usage of Snead as a blocker in the league's most run-heavy offense in addition to tight end Mark Andrews drawing a high percentage of short-to-intermediate targets. So he did all the little things right. [28] In Week 5, he earned his first career start and made six receptions for a season-high 141 receiving yards during a 3917 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles. 1. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 16 reps Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 102 Though he has learned the position and become more of a standard QB, Vick still makes a lot of plays with his feet and speed. The RAS measures the athleticism of NFL prospects by combining their pre-draft measurements, such as their height and weight, and their 40-yard dash times, into a single score. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has made an immediate impact in the NFL, already being known as being one of the best shut-down corners. At. With Jackson, those averages dropped to 4.0 targets, 2.5 receptions, and 31.6 yards. Snead hasn't had a game in which he's caught over 20 receiving yards since Week 5. [36] Snead was inactive for a Week 3 loss against the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his toe. It opened the door for a fresh start elsewhere. Sammy Watkins, Clemson: 4.34 , 4.37, 4.43 Key Combine questions for prospects linked to the Ravens. It marked his first career touchdown pass. John Ross (WR) - 4.22 seconds (2017) Josh Huff, Oregon: 27.5. Snead, who'll be 29 years old in October, signed a one-year contract with the Raiders this offseason as the team seeks veteran depth to complement 2020 draftees Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards. Willie Snead is on pace to record 983 receiving yards this season. [66][67] He was released off the practice squad on September 7, 2022. Played in 119 games over 8 seasons, T-8. "He can go inside or outside, but man, he makes some they call them 'blood-area' catches. Cornerback draft prospect Joey Porter of Penn State harbors no ill feelings toward the Ravens, even though his father was a star with the Steelers. Cody Hoffman, BYU: 9, Tevin Reese, Baylor: 41 Not bad for a guy who went undrafted last year, his speed a concern for NFL teams. Quincy Enunuwa, Nebraska: 4.40 , N/A, 4.45 During the 2019 NFL Combine, Metcalf ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds. I just wanted to go somewhere where I'm wanted.". Jacoby Ford is a long and detailed resume as a track athlete. No drill at the NFL combine draws more eyes and hype than the 40-yard dash. Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 97 Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 104 Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 36 Marqise Lee, USC: 107 [22] On November 6, 2014, the Carolina Panthers released Snead from their practice squad. Snead is the lone holdover from Baltimore's starting receiving corps and figures to reprise his role as the Ravens' top slot man in 2019. Best moments from D-Linemen at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. LDamian Washington, Missouri: 97 It seems to have worked. Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State: 911 He was timed at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash coming out of Plano High School in Texas when he committed to UCLA. "We knew him from the draft, loved him at Ball State," Harbaugh said. In his first start, Snead recorded 180 receiving yards, which is the 11th-best for a single game in Ball State history, and a touchdown against Army. Fabian Washington (CB) - 4.29 seconds (2005) All Rights Reserved. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. It took longer than anyone would've liked (Snead had to awkwardly continue working out with the Saints after visiting Baltimore), but eventually the Ravens signed him to a two-year deal in late April. Griffin's stock soared ahead of the 2012 draft by posting an official 4.41 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, which was the second-best time for a quarterback in event history. Known more for his quickness and ability to cut on a dime as a dynamic running back, Hayden also has some big-play speed. Watch the full on-field workout from Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. , Dec 28, 2019. John Brown, Pittsburgh State: 36.5 The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "I made a bad decision, and it cost me a lot," Snead said this week. Bennie Fowler, Michigan State: 4.50, 4.48, 4.52 Snead exits Muncie as one of only two receivers in school history to record back-to-back 1,000 yard receiving seasons. He played college football at Ball State. He has the NFL record for most TDs receptions in a season (23, 2007), most TD receptions by a rookie in a season (17, 1998), Most seasons with 17 or more TD receptions (3) and many, many more. Then he made the worst decision by far by getting behind the wheel of a car. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 12 reps Drafted 159th by Arizona Tevin Reese, Baylor: 11 [42] Snead finished the 2017 NFL season with only eight receptions for 92 receiving yards and was held without a touchdown reception in 11 games and seven starts. Over his career he has rushed for over 4,600 yards and scored 32 rushing TDs. Even among modern day players, only one person has broken the four-second mark: Shawn Marion averaged 4.3 seconds over five attempts in the . Forbes was recorded in 4.35 seconds, which would have ranked 10 th overall in last . For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. 3 starting wide receiver on the depth chart, behind Crabtree and Brown. Booked. The police came and put him through a field sobriety test. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 Albert Wilson, Georgia State: 103 Tyreque Jones celebrates with fellow defensive backs after wrapping up combine workout. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Brandon Coleman, Rutgers: 32.5 He made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints season-opener at the Arizona Cardinals and caught one pass for a 63-yard gain during their 3119 loss. [3] At Muskegon Heights, Snead played quarterback and in his senior year he threw for 2,200 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception. Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 36 But things didn't change. Ravens OLB Coach Rob Leonard is leaving for Las Vegas. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Davante Adams, Fresno State: 14 reps Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State: 4.59, 4.53, 4.61 Rondel Menendez (WR) - 4.24 seconds (1999) Bailey isconsidered to be one of theleague's best lock-down defenders in the last decade. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. Drafted 108th overall by Oakland J.J. Nelson (WR) - 4.28 seconds (2015) Get instant advice on your decision to start A.J. Snead IV served as a camp counselor at the Manning Passing Academy outside of New Orleans for four straight years. The Saints added Michael Thomas and Coby Fleener this offseason, and top target Brandin Cooks isn't going anywhere, so Snead's ceiling is modest, especially in non-PPR leagues.
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