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Spring kicks off with pro day today...

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Per twitter (non bot twitter) Teo Redding has put up an 11 ft broad jump (would have been tied for 1st in his position group at the combine) and a 38.5 inch vertical (would have been 3rd) .

If he runs a nice 40...and he should with that kind of explosiveness...he should be on the map as a late round pick/UDFA for certain
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Flipper wrote:Per twitter (non bot twitter) Teo Redding has put up an 11 ft broad jump (would have been tied for 1st in his position group at the combine) and a 38.5 inch vertical (would have been 3rd) .

If he runs a nice 40...and he should with that kind of explosiveness...he should be on the map as a late round pick/UDFA for certain
Be curious to see what his official measurements and 40 time are.

I didn't think he would test well enough athletically to be a draft prospect, but those are good numbers. I said during the season: if I'm an NFL team he's got an invite to my training camp for his ball skills and hands alone. He had 3-4 of the best catches I saw all year last year.

Obviously he didn't have big production here. He was an afterthought with all of the other WRs under Babers, and the QB spot (and whole offense) has been a mess his last 2 years. Still, those ball skills are off the charts. AND it looks like he's got some legit NFL athleticism? Very curious what he weighed in at...he was listed at like 160# which is puny by NFL standards...if he put up those jumps 20# heavier than that though it would open some eyes.

I have to think he gets an UDFA look.
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I read an article a couple weeks ago which mention him as a sleeper in the draft. If not, he'll be one of the first UDFA's signed.

Found it! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2762 ... eedfetcher" target="_blank
"The last wide receiver I've seen run these kind of smooth routes and one-handed catches was Odell Beckham Jr. at the LSU pro day," Dunn said of Redding. "We've clocked him using our laser timing system with 4.3 speed, making him a faster version [of Beckham]. This kid is going to be the steal of the draft."

Added Gudmundsen: "One of the most explosive athletes I've had the pleasure to work with. No doubt in my mind he was one of those kids that was snubbed for a combine invite. He will surprise scouts, general managers and head coaches with his explosiveness and athleticism."
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Wagner in the Blade says he ran a low 4.4 40. I would love to see the Lions snag him...they lack a guy who can stretch the field.

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