He's less than six feet tall, less than 200 pounds and has a third-percentile SPARQ-x score. He was the final piece, added to be the underneath, move-the-sticks, gritty blocker guy. The 40-yard dash has long been the premier event at the combine, and a solid performance by a wide receiver or a defensive back in the 40 can have a significant impact on their draft stock. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Mike Evans, Texas A&M: 37 If you are in the Buckeye State, you are able to get bonuses now. 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. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 92 [69] Snead was promoted to active roster on October 3, 2022. RotoWire provides real-time player news and notes across dozens of sports, as well. Sammy Watkins, Clemson: 34 Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 16 reps Sep 29, 2019 at 6:17 pm ET 1 min read. How do Willie Snead's measurables compare to other wide receivers? LDamian Washington, Missouri: 4.43, 4.43, 4.46 Walt Powell, Murray State: 10 reps Snead finished the 2016 NFL season with 72 receptions for 895 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 15 games and four starts. Then he called Jordan Williams, a fellow Saints wide receiver and college teammate at Ball State, to come bail him out. These are individuals who could chase you down or leave you in the dust. However, scouts thought he should have stayed in school for another year. "That emotion was the whole 2017 season right there. Then to have the chance, the way that things fell together, to bring him here was something we were just thrilled about, because he fit us so well.". Consequently, he's not going to score often. His father, Willie Snead III,[75] played wide receiver at Virginia and Florida and was drafted by the New York Jets in the 12th round of the 1989 NFL Draft with the 321st overall pick. The three regular season losses came to the #12 Clemson Tigers, Kent State, and Northern Illinois. Please check your email for a confirmation. John Harbaugh addresses how Jackson's contract situation impacts Marcus Peters. 1. RotoWire provides millions of annual users with the latest fantasy sports, daily fantasy sports, and sports betting news, information, tools, and more. 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[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. Washington was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the 23rd overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft after his draft stock rose after rocketing tothe fastest 40-yard dash at the 2005 NFL Combine with a time of 4.25 seconds. He rushed for an additional 1,083 yards and nine touchdowns. Darrell Green was one of the most incredible athletes to play in the NFL. "That's the kind of competitor he is. and most overhyped, metrics in the NFL. Booked. Jackson ran a 4.35 40-yarddashat the 2008 NFL Combine. Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 10 Snead III moved his family all over the country Florida, Chicago, San Diego, back to Florida, then to Michigan. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. Listed at 5-foot-9, Fleming was a dynamic punt and kick returner for Hapeville Charter in Atlanta in high school. [41] Upon returning from suspension, Snead was named the fourth wide receiver in the depth chart behind Michael Thomas, Ted Ginn Jr., and Brandon Coleman. During his three years as a wide receiver he caught 43 passes for 754 yards, a 17.5 average, and 4 touchdowns. The 4.62 40-yard dash he recorded at the 2014 NFL Combine is a 20th percentile score . He was not invited to the NFL Combine, but he allegedly ran an unofficial, hand-timed4.18 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Ridley later ran the 40-yard dash at 4.43 at the NFL combine and was a first-round draft pick by the Falcons. Alabama's Will Anderson ran a 4.6-second 40-yard dash on Thursday. Drafted 23rd overall by Oakland [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. What a difference a year can make.". Marqise Lee, USC: 4.50, 4.44, 4.52 VOS rank in parenthesis spans all positions, enabling player comparisons across QB's, RB's, WR's, and TE's. [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. Snead learned how to be a slot receiver from Colston, another underdog wide receiver (seventh-round pick out of Hofstra). Consistent. Corey Brown, Ohio State: 4.37 , 4.44, 4.51 General Manager Eric DeCosta said he met recently with QB Lamar Jackson and there's been a 'good dialogue.'. Who will break the record next? Ryan Grant, Tulane: 8 reps He's been Mr. He reportedly measured in at a .125 percent. There has always been a "need for speed" in the NFL. So he did all the little things right. 40-yard dash results (best result in bold): Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 4.30 (1st attempt), 4.30 (2nd attempt), 4.33 (Official) Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 Bruce. 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. On August 6, 2022, Snead signed with the San Francisco 49ers. In his first season with da Bears, Hester recorded six return touchdowns, including a punt return in his NFL debut, and a then-record tying 108-yard touchdown from a missed field goal against the New York Giants. "We knew him from the draft, loved him at Ball State," Harbaugh said. John Ross (WR . [30] He finished the 2015 season with 69 receptions for a career-high 984 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 15 games and eight starts. Mugshot. "He can go inside or outside, but man, he makes some they call them 'blood-area' catches. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 28.5 [65] He was released on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead was held without a catch in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns. 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. [49] In Week 6, Snead caught a season-high six passes for 60 receiving yards as the Ravens defeated the Tennessee Titans 210. See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. "The attention to detail is what I learned from Drew," Snead said. 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. That's the easiest way to describe it. Played in 5 games total, currently plays for the DC Defenders in the XFL, T-8. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. On September 20, 2015, Snead made four receptions for 44-yards and scored his first career touchdown as the Saints lost 2619 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. Mike Evans, Texas A&M: 12 reps Snead will compete for playing time on a crowded Saints' receiver depth chart. Using track and field grading tables, Gault's 10.80 at age 48 is the equivalent to a 9.76 for a sprinter in his prime. Fabian Washington (CB) - 4.29 seconds (2005) He suffered a knee injury, and when his son was born, he hung up his cleats and went into coaching. Then, two more bonuses can be had by redeeming the DraftKings promo code for a generous welcome offer, before signing up for the ever-popular FanDuel Sportsbook by using the FanDuel promo code. If you are located in Massachusetts, you are able to take advantage of the FanDuel Massachusetts promo code and earn a bonus as well. At the 1998 NFL Combine, Moss ran a 4.25 40-yard dash. 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. he ran just a 4.62 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine . Iowa Hawkeyes safety Kaevon Merriweather runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. It seems to have worked. 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. Two seasons ago, I had two athletes run 4.73 on the same day. 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. Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 99 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. This past season, Routt had the 2nd lowest completion percentagein the NFL among all corners behind Darrelle Revis. He heard coaches thought he was out of shape. The Saints eventually lost on an even crazier play that left rookie safety Marcus Williams as the fall guy, but the missed touchdown was haunting. Chris Johnson has become one of the league's premier players, and a Pro Bowl starter in his first three seasons. Martavis Bryant, Clemson: 4.34 , 4.35, 4.42 He taught him how much time he should spend at the team facility, before practice, after practice, working on specific routes over and over to perfect the timing. Then he made the worst decision by far by getting behind the wheel of a car. "You can't take this for granted, because at any moment it can be gone," Snead said. . Now, he is starting to build one in pro football. However, NFL.com said he did not, listing Holliday's times at 4.27 and 4.32. [61] On October 26, 2021, he was released by the Raiders.[62]. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 12 reps Snead looped behind a Titans linebacker and Joe Flacco hit him in stride for a 24-yard gain. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. The fastest player on the list was Raheem Mostert, who placed both first and second at 23.09 and 22.73 MPH. Knott was a four-star and Top 50 national recruit as part of the 2016 class largely due to his speed. [17], Snead joined a revamped wide receivers core that included free agent acquisitions Michael Crabtree and John Brown. Snead was given one huge chance to make an impact. "If those people would have died, I could've been in jail right now.". Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. On October 27, 2021, Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. Snead reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "[He's been] exactly what we were looking for, what we hoped he would be when we signed him," Harbaugh said. 4 receiver. Here are the 14 players with the fastest 40-yard dash times in combine history. Feisty as ever, Snead shoved Byard off, hopped to his feet and stood toe-to-toe with him before vigorously signaling a first down right in his face. Knott was slowed by various injuries during his time with Alabama, leading to his entry into the transfer portal. He finished with a meager 16 targets in 11 games, spending most of the year as the Saints' No. Over his career he has rushed for over 4,600 yards and scored 32 rushing TDs. Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 4.37, 4.31, 4.45 Known more for his quickness and ability to cut on a dime as a dynamic running back, Hayden also has some big-play speed. He was also awarded the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1994. Snead hasn't had a game with over 15 yards receiving in the second half of the season and is hard to trust for your starting lineups. The Ravens had always been interested in Snead. He had to have an edge. J.J. Nelson (WR) - 4.28 seconds (2015) John Brown, Pittsburgh State: 36.5 He ran a 4.62 40-yard dash before entering the NFL. [1], The Ball State Cardinals finished the 2012 season 93 with important wins over #25 Toledo 3427, the then Big Easts South Florida 3127 and, for a second year in a row, the Big Tens Indiana Hoosiers 4139. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Get instant advice on your decision to start Tyler Boyd or Willie Snead IV for Week 18. . Much was expected of Snead last year after two straight 100-target seasons in New Orleans, but a three-game substance-abuse suspension followed by a hamstring injury derailed his campaign. "That's what my whole story is about taking advantages of the opportunities I get," Snead said. [72] He was released again two days later. 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. The following year, he snagged 72 passes for 895 yards and four scores. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [56] In Week10, against the New England Patriots, he had five receptions for 64yards and two touchdowns in the 1723loss. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 40 Excellent straight-line speed does not guarantee a football players success, but it often is a fair barometer to see what type of big-play potential he possesses. So for as much. Eventually it did: a three-game suspension from the NFL that included entering the league's drug and alcohol program, which he's still in. For his career, Routt has 188tackles,35 pass deflections, six interceptions, and 1 interceptions returned for a TD. Drafted 108th overall by Oakland He was timed at running a 4.38 in the 40-yard . East Carolina, under the previous regime, listed such 40 times, but the roster bios of the last few years have not included these numbers. But Snead put too much zip on the pass, and it fell just out of Kamara's reach. Matt Hazel, Coastal Carolina: 36.5 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. Snead did catch four balls for 51 yards against the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead caught his only target for 15 yards in Week 15's win over the Jets. That's where he thrives.". Snead was a restricted free agent this offseason, so it wasn't a good time for the worst year of his football career. Snead, as a sophomore, was one of the top receivers on the team with 35 receptions, 543 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns. With Kenny Stills in Miami, there's an opening for a player to emerge as the third wide receiver behind Marques Colston and Brandin Cooks, but Snead's path to playing time is unclear, with Brandon Coleman, Joseph Morgan, Josh Morgan, and Snead all battling for depth chart positioning and snaps. LDamian Washington, Missouri: 32 [17], Throughout training camp, Snead competed for a roster spot against Andrew Hawkins, Anthony Armstrong, Conner Vernon, Charles Johnson, and Taylor Gabriel. For his first year playing in college, he was a running back. Snead, a former undrafted free agent, also played his way into Drew Brees' circle of trust with his second consecutive strong season. He started eight games and caught 69 passes for 984 yards and three touchdowns during his true rookie season in 2015. 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. Finding fast players to put on the field is, in some ways, as important as selecting players of size and strength. Snead hasn't had a game with over 15 yards receiving in the second half of the season and is hard to trust for your starting lineups. The Florida standout is viewed to have the highest ceiling of any prospect in this year's draft class. 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. Snead's Jeep Wrangler crossed the median and into oncoming traffic. [44], On April 20, 2018, the Baltimore Ravens signed Snead to a two-year offer sheet worth up to $10.4 million, giving the Saints five days to match or let him sign with Baltimore. The 5-9 speedster will compete for snaps at running back this fall and hes got a chance to see the field because of his legitimate 4.4 speed. That is absolutely unbelievable. Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 34 Stanford Routt (DB) - 4.27 seconds (2005) [UPDATE]: Former Alabama star Henry Ruggs III ran a 4.27 40-yard dash to join the list in 2020. Green reportedly recorded a time of 4.09 at the Washington Redskins training camp in 1986. Allen Hurns, Miami (Fla.): 14 reps Our favorite two segments to analyze are 0-20 and 10-40, and the formula for success is simple: 2.70 seconds from 0-20 yards and 3.00 seconds from 10-40 yards. [60], On March 26, 2021, Snead signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. [36] Snead was inactive for a Week 3 loss against the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his toe.
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