Brendan Langley At The Combine

[KABrother88]

Monday will be a big day for Langley as he will go through drills at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. He is starting to gain a quite a bit of recognition leading up to the draft and it should be a near certainty to hear his name called at some point. His combine performance will go along ways towards improving his value.

 

Bleacher Report put out an article today with 7 of their writers making predictions for each of the 6 days in various drills and overall winner/loser. DBs take the field on the final day and Langley was voted as "Biggest Winner". Here is what they had to say:

 

Langley's collegiate career had more twists and turns than an M. Night Shyamalan flick (back when they were good): from cornerback at Georgia to wide receiver for the Bulldogs and then back to cornerback at tiny Lamar University.

 

Still, as Tomlinson wrote, there's a lot to like about the small-school star. "He's still raw in many ways," Tomlinson said, "which should be expected for a prospect who hasn't logged much starting time yet at his position. That leaves Langley's canvas relatively blank, though—an inviting prospect for the right position coach to mold to their liking."

 

Langley is a 6'0" 199-pounder who has the sort of size and speed that NFL clubs drool over, and his time at receiver would appear to indicate he has better hands than many defensive backs.

 

If Langley wows in workouts at the combine as expected, that blank canvas of his is going to look all the more appealing to defensive coaches across the NFL.

 

He also received 2 votes for "Longest Broad Jump"

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2694815-nfl-combine-2017-br-expert-predictions-for-each-day?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

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Saw where he is currently projected to be a 7th round pick.

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Rivers, Langley lead FCS results at NFL Combine

 

 

 

 

Youngstown defensive end Derek Rivers runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

 

 

 

AP Mar 6, 2017 at 4:59p ET

 

 

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(STATS) – Former Youngstown State defensive end Derek Rivers left a lasting impression at the NFL Combine.

 

It figures to be remembered at the NFL Draft next month.

 

Among players at his position, Rivers earned four “top performer” grades during the drills – he was third with a 6.94-second clocking in the 3-cone drill, fourth with a 4.61 run in the 40-yard dash, tied for fourth with 30 reps in the 225-pound bench press and tied for fifth with a 35-inch vertical jump.

 

 

 

While four-time All-America wide receiver Cooper Kupp of Eastern Washington has been wildly regarded at the top prospect for the subdivision, analyst Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting bestowed that distinction on Rivers last month: “Rivers offers the ideal combination of explosiveness, bend on the perimeter and production that NFL teams covet in a 4-3 weakside defensive end or standup outside linebacker,” he said. “He offers the quick twitch initially and lateral adjustment and bend to continue to grow at the NFL level.”

 

The 6-foot-4, 248-pound Rivers led Youngstown State to an FCS national runner-up finish as a senior, ending his All-America career with a school-record 41 sacks.

 

Former Lamar cornerback Brendan Langley had 22 reps on the bench press – a high for his position. He also tied for eighth in the 40 (4.43) and tied for 12th in the broad jump (10 feet, 3 inches).

 

Kupp, who was fifth among wide receivers in the 20-yard shuttle (4.08) and ninth in the 3-cone drill (6.75), was the only other FCS player to earn more than one top performer grade for his position.

 

Nineteen former FCS playoffs participated in the Combine, which concluded Monday.

 

The draft will be held April 27-29 in Philadelphia.

 

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NFL COMBINE RESULTS – FCS PARTICIPANTS

 

Erik Austell, OG, Charleston Southern – Height: 6-3; Weight: 301; Arm Length: 32 inches; Hands: 9 inches; 40-Yard Dash: 5.23 seconds; Bench Press: 23 reps; Vertical Jump: 27.5 inches; Broad Jump: 107 inches; 3-Cone Drill: 8.13 seconds; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.90 seconds; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Kendrick Bourne, WR, Eastern Washington – Height: 6-1; Weight: 203; Arm Length: 32½; Hands: 9 1/8; 40-Yard Dash: 4.68; Bench Press: 9; Vertical Jump: 34; Broad Jump: 125; 3-Cone Drill: 6.73 (fourth at his position); 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.21; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Tarik Cohen, RB, North Carolina A&T – Height: 5-6; Weight: 179; Arm Length: 29¾; Hands: 10 1/8; 40-Yard Dash: 4.42 (third at his position); Bench Press: 11; Vertical Jump: 31.5; Broad Jump: 118; 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Julie’n Davenport, OT, Bucknell – Height: 6-7; Weight: 318; Arm Length: 36½; Hands: 10½; 40-Yard Dash: 5.45; Bench Press: 18; Vertical Jump: 27; Broad Jump: 106; 3-Cone Drill: 7.57; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.69; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Keionta Davis, DE, Chattanooga – Height: 6-3; Weight: 271; Arm Length: 34; Hands: 9½; 40-Yard Dash: 4.91; Bench Press: none; Vertical Jump: none; Broad Jump: none; 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Jessamen Dunker, OG, Tennessee State – Height: 6-4; Weight: 318; Arm Length: 33½; Hands: 10; 40-Yard Dash: 4.98 (third at his position); Bench Press: 23; Vertical Jump: 28.5; Broad Jump: 108; 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

De’Angelo Henderson, RB, Coastal Carolina – Height: 5-7; Weight: 208; Arm Length: 29; Hands: 9½; 40-Yard Dash: 4.48 (tied for fourth at his position); Bench Press: 20; Vertical Jump: 34; Broad Jump: 120; 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Lorenzo Jerome, S, Saint Francis – Height: 5-10; Weight: 204; Arm Length: 30 5/8; Hands: 8 5/8; 40-Yard Dash: 4.70; Bench Press: 11; Vertical Jump: none; Broad Jump: none; 3-Cone Drill: 7.63; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.63; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova – Height: 6-7; Weight: 289; Arm Length: 35 5/8; Hands: 10 5/8; 40-Yard Dash: 4.83; Bench Press: 23; Vertical Jump: 30; Broad Jump: 128 (tied for second at his position); 3-Cone Drill: 7.46; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.62; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington – Height: 6-2; Weight: 204; Arm Length: 31½; Hands: 9½; 40-Yard Dash: 4.62; Bench Press: none; Vertical Jump: 31; Broad Jump: 116; 3-Cone Drill: 6.75 (ninth at his position); 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.08 (fifth at his position); 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Brendan Langley, CB, Lamar – Height: 6-0; Weight: 201; Arm Length: 32; Hands: 9½; 40-Yard Dash: 4.43 (tied for eighth at his position); Bench Press: 22 (first at his position); Vertical Jump: 35.5; Broad Jump: 123 (tied for 12th at his position); 3-Cone Drill: 7.06; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.21; 60-Yard Shuttle: 11.19

 

Javarius Leamon, OT, South Carolina State – Height: 6-7; Weight: 332; Arm Length: 35¼; Hands: 9 5/8; 40-Yard Dash: none; Bench Press: 22; Vertical Jump: 23.5; Broad Jump: none; 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Cameron Lee, OG, Illinois State – Height: 6-5; Weight: 312; Arm Length: 33 7/8; Hands: 10 7/8; 40-Yard Dash: 5.44; Bench Press: 18; Vertical Jump: 25.5; Broad Jump: 100; 3-Cone Drill: 8.02; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.75; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Corey Levin, OG, Chattanooga – Height: 6-4; Weight: 307; Arm Length: 33 7/8; Hands: 10 7/8; 40-Yard Dash: 5.16; Bench Press: 26; Vertical Jump: 26.5; Broad Jump: 106; 3-Cone Drill: 7.55; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.73; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Avery Moss, DE, Youngstown State – Height: 6-3; Weight: 264; Arm Length: 34½; Hands: 10 3/8; 40-Yard Dash: 4.79; Bench Press: 14; Vertical Jump: 32.5; Broad Jump: 114; 3-Cone Drill: 7.25; 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.43; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Derek Rivers, DE, Youngstown State – Height: 6-4; Weight: 248; Arm Length: 32¾; Hands: 9 3/8; 40-Yard Dash: 4.61 (fourth at his position); Bench Press: 30 (tied for fourth at his position); Vertical Jump: 35 (tied for fifth at his position); Broad Jump: 123; 3-Cone Drill: 6.94 (third at his position); 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.40; 60-Yard Shuttle: 12.43

 

Ezra Robinson, CB, Tennessee State – Height: 5-11; Weight: 189; Arm Length: 31½; Hands: 8¾; 40-Yard Dash: 4.48; Bench Press: 13; Vertical Jump: 34; Broad Jump: 130 (fifth at his position); 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Eric Saubert, TE, Drake – Height: 6-5; Weight: 253; Arm Length: 33½; Hands: 10 3/8; 40-Yard Dash: none; Bench Press: 22 (tied for third at his position); Vertical Jump: 33; Broad Jump: 121; 3-Cone Drill: none; 20-Yard Shuttle: none; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Jerry Ugokwe, OT, William & Mary – Height: 6-7; Weight: 321; Arm Length: 35 3/8; Hands: 10 3/8; 40-Yard Dash: 5.61; Bench Press: 18; Vertical Jump: 26; Broad Jump: 103; 3-Cone Drill: 8.35; 20-Yard Shuttle: 5.17; 60-Yard Shuttle: none

 

Langley doing well

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Video from the NFL's official Twitter account showing Langley in drills

 

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Ran across this. I wish Brendan all the best in the upcoming draft. I would like to see him playing in Dallas.

 

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017/3/18/14964562/dallas-cowboys-mock-draft-6-0-the-all-sparq-mock-2017-nfl-draft

 

Check out pick 246.

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Langley actually getting picked would be great for him and Lamar both. For Lamar it would be something the coaching staff (even though not the same staff) could use for recruiting purposes and also as an example that changing positions in college can be a positive if you work at it. For Brandon it is obvious, while you still have to perform in camp a drafted player has a better chance of making an NFL team than an undrafted player.