Looking over the height/weight at the Combine, here is what I thought was interesting on McCluster: Height: 5'9" Weight: 172 I wonder how this might change the minds of potential teams? Link: HERE
Same height, but he's 7 pounds heavier than he was at the Senior Bowl, which I thought was interesting. 172 is still pretty light, though.
He was being listed as 5'8" pre-Combine. Along with his slight weight (by NFL standards) there were concerns of durability, etc. I think 5'9" is a definite "improvement" if you will, on what was being said. He is not as small as some think. I also think his body-type will allow him to gain several more pounds, if needed. I mean, by no means is he going to be 185-190, but I think somewhere in the 178 range could be good for him for the NFL. Hell, Ted Ginn weighs 180 at 5'11". McCluster, though, has a different attitude when it comes to running with the ball. I am just interested to see how/if that weight gain affects his speed/explosiveness at the Combine.
Thats interesting. He needs to have more body mass. Running backs take a tremendous beating at the pro level, thats why most are done at around 30. We'll see I guess.
Miami really likes him. I think they consider him a poor man's Percy Harvin. He's a guy who you can put in the backfield on third downs, line him up out wide, put him in the wildcat in both the quarterback and jet positions, and having him return kicks and punts. He will likely never be a starter at any one position, but he's so versatile that he can make an impact at several. He's a match up nightmare. I don't think there is a similar player to him in the draft. He's a darkhorse for Miami at pick 43. Some may say that there is no way Miami will take him that high, but I'm betting that many didn't think Miami would take Pat White that high last year.
I agree that they wanted Harvin last year and that they might go McCluster this year as early as #43. I'm not sure how I feel about that. On the one hand, I know it's a match-up league and we don't have enough guys that are match-up problems for the defense. On the other hand, I don't see him as a guy who will be on the field for three downs and I like that in my first two round picks. Maybe they feel they can be creative enough to get enough use out of him? He might be an upgrade for us as a PR guy, but I'm not sure that's enough. Maybe my three down belief is just too old school. Many believe that since the league has become so passing focused you should build from the third down back to the first.
I'd have to agree with the few that said not no, but hell no to him in the 2nd round. We have far to many actual holes to fill to be using a high 2nd rounder on a role player. Something we did last year and it turned out disasterious like many thought it would
you mean a potential impact player that can come in for several different type of formations and plays and will be a threat on the field wherever he is...and that defenses would have to account for? you mean that kind of player? ...like idk...Reggie Bush?
I know many of you don't want another question mark in the 2nd round, but I have seen many of McCluster's games at Ole Miss and I think this guy is going to have a great career. He may not be Chris Johnson/Percy Harvin but I think he is capable of taking it to the house just about anytime he gets the ball....he not only is fast but he is very strong. I think we have to consider taking him with the 43rd pick. He could be a go to slot receiver like a Wes Welker, or be used in a Wildcat formation to run or catch it.
That's just it bro he's not fast. He only ran a 4.58 in the 40. That's in the fast linebacker range. but unfortunately for a 172 lbs running back that's pedestrian. What he is is Quick. I'm really not sold on this guy at all. I would be especially pissed if we took him in the second.
Id rather have a TE in the second myself. Gresham/Hernandez/Graham etc. Definitely take a peek at WR as well if we dont get one via FA/Rd1.
McCluster is a perfect example of why you shouldn't read too much into combine times. He plays much, much faster than that time. He's incredibly quick, and it was easy to see his explosiveness watching the position drills at the combine.
Bro I'll buy he's quick. He is no doubt about it. My reply was win reference to "he not only is fast but he is very strong" in the post I quoted. He's not fast, he's quick. This means he 'should' be able to get open (as a WR) or find some holes as a RB. He's not going to burn it down the field though like one would expect an undersized guy to do Ala Chris Johnson. As for him being strong, well perhaps for a 172 pound guy but I don't see him holding up to the constant pounding he's going to experience in the NFL. Hey that's just my opinion though
I see what your saying, and you very well could be right. Watching the combine though I saw McCluster run a 4.58 or so (unofficial) after stumbling. I didn't get to see his second run, but if the unofficial time was anywhere close to what the actual time was on that first run then he is definitely faster than his 4.58 time would lead someone to believe. Based off his play, I'm choosing to believe that he is indeed faster. And as far as strength goes, he put up 20 reps on bench. More than Jahvid Best and CJ Spiller, and tied for the lead amongst all participating receivers.
