BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I heard them say on 1620 this morning that Coach Pelini said that Lucky will try to gage interest in the NFL. I guess it depends on what the committees tell him as to whether he goes pro or not. Isn't Gil Brandt one of those involved? Quote Link to comment
admo Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Not to panic. It's pretty much the thing for juniors that are on the bubble. You know already if you are first round material or not. This is just a gage to have an idea of where he falls in the minds of the NFL. Quote Link to comment
Huskerballz Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Well of course Lucky will fill out NFL paperwork to see where he would project in the draft (IF he would even get picked in the draft) but I think the results that come back will not be what Marlon was hoping for and he'll stay. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The one thing I think Lucky has over the other players entering the draft is the experience in a Pro type offense. Lucky is the quintessential NFL back where he can run and catch the ball. I hope Lucky returns next year cuz I think he can have a break-out season. But I understand if he does enter the draft. Quote Link to comment
hastingshusker Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The one thing I think Lucky has over the other players entering the draft is the experience in a Pro type offense. Lucky is the quintessential NFL back where he can run and catch the ball. I hope Lucky returns next year cuz I think he can have a break-out season. But I understand if he does enter the draft. I agree with you. I just think he needs more time to develop into a more solid runner. His vision and reactions need to improve in his running game. That should come with better blocking technique up front. Quote Link to comment
HuskerfaninOkieland Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The one thing I think Lucky has over the other players entering the draft is the experience in a Pro type offense. Lucky is the quintessential NFL back where he can run and catch the ball. I hope Lucky returns next year cuz I think he can have a break-out season. But I understand if he does enter the draft. I agree with you. I just think he needs more time to develop into a more solid runner. His vision and reactions need to improve in his running game. That should come with better blocking technique up front. I agree as well. He was more a potent player when he was catching the ball instead of running it. It'll be exciting to see him next year if he decides to stay for his senior year. I really really think he's going to finally have the type of season we've been hoping to see from him. Quote Link to comment
robsker Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The one thing I think Lucky has over the other players entering the draft is the experience in a Pro type offense. Lucky is the where he can run and catch the ball. I hope Lucky returns next year cuz I think he can have a break-out season. But I understand if he does enter the draft. No, the quintessential NFL back waits on blocks, follows blockers, can cut back, has multiple gears, has vision in space, and is physically robust. Marlon Lucky as measured against NFL RB's is not even close in any of these areas to what an NFL back can do. He does have NFL speed, NFL hands, and is NFL able to have vision and run in space after the catch. He might make for a decent interior receiver. But he is nowhere near NFL ready as a running RB. I too hope he returns and develops some of these skills and really improves. He has potential, so it would seem, but that potential has yet to be realized at the college level and that is the first step. Often players improve dramatically in their senior years --- hopefully that will be the case for Marlon. I hope he stays. Quote Link to comment
BOBELIEVER Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Lucky's getting better every year. Next year he'll be a tough SOB if he dedicates himself to the weights. He's got unbelievable potential and it's up to Marlon to show everybody who the man is Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'd expect him to at least try his hand to see where he might go. But with some of the other RB's coming out this year I am not sure it's a good year to come out. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 B-Jax was graded as a 5th rounder or so last year and decided to chance it and it paid off. I imagine Lucky will have a similar projection. Who knows if he listens? The class could be pretty fat with Juniors coming out, not a ton of seniors out there that are going to go high. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The one thing I think Lucky has over the other players entering the draft is the experience in a Pro type offense. Lucky is the where he can run and catch the ball. I hope Lucky returns next year cuz I think he can have a break-out season. But I understand if he does enter the draft. No, the quintessential NFL back waits on blocks, follows blockers, can cut back, has multiple gears, has vision in space, and is physically robust. Marlon Lucky as measured against NFL RB's is not even close in any of these areas to what an NFL back can do. He does have NFL speed, NFL hands, and is NFL able to have vision and run in space after the catch. He might make for a decent interior receiver. But he is nowhere near NFL ready as a running RB. I too hope he returns and develops some of these skills and really improves. He has potential, so it would seem, but that potential has yet to be realized at the college level and that is the first step. Often players improve dramatically in their senior years --- hopefully that will be the case for Marlon. I hope he stays. robsker is right on track here......Lucky has more development left before he can seriously expect attention from the NFL draft, this year or even next year. this kid has been really slow to develop, nothing at all like was expected, irregardless of the quality of the line play. Quote Link to comment
clone Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 from --War Room Report 2008 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings by War Room Report Staff Updated: December 4, 2007 Editor's Note: Please note, the goal of the WRR positional rankings is NOT to simulate the rankings of the NFL teams. It is the independent ranking of the top prospects compiled by the War Room Report Staff after our scouting. Rank Player College Height Weight 40 Yard Dash WRR Grade 1. Darren McFadden* Arkansas 6-2 205 2. Jonathan Stewart* Oregon 5-11 240 3. Ray Rice* Rutgers 5-9 200 4. Rashard Mendenhall* Illinois 5-11 225 5. Steve Slaton* West Virginia 5-10 195 6. Jamaal Charles* Texas 6-1 200 7. Felix Jones* Arkansas 6-0 200 8. Kevin Smith* Central Florida 6-0 210 9. James Davis* Clemson 5-11 205 10. Yvenson Bernard Oregon State 5-9 202 11. Ian Johnson* Boise State 5-11 194 12 Mike Hart Michigan 5-9 196 13. Tashard Choice Georgia Tech 6-1 205 14. Chris Johnson East Carolina 5-11 200 15. Matt Forte Tulane 6-0 225 16. Rafael Little Kentucky 5-10 195 17. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Mississippi 5-11 225 18. Amir Pinnix Minnesota 6-0 205 19. Dontrell Savage Oklahoma State 5-9 195 20. Ryan Torrain Arizona State 6-1 213 *Junior Other Top Seniors Justin Forsett, Cal Albert Young, Iowa L.V. Whitworth, Boston College Chris Markey, UCLA Andre Callender, Boston College Chauncey Washington, USC Kregg Lumpkin, Georgia Austin Scott, Penn State Tony Temple, Missouri Omar Cuff, Delaware Jamario Thomas, North Texas Micah Andrews, Wake Forest Hugh Charles, Colorado Lance Ball, Maryland Allen Patrick, Oklahoma Kalvin McRae, Ohio Cody Boyd, South Carolina Louis Rankin, Washington Anthony Arlidge, Houston Courtney Tennial, Tulsa Calvin Dawson, Louisiana-Monroe Underclassmen to watch Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern Jorvoskie Lane, Texas A&M Toney Baker, NC State Javon Ringer, Michigan State Andre Brown, NC State Marcus Thigpen, Indiana George Stripling, Louisville Shannon Woods, Texas Tech Rodney Ferguson, New Mexico Antone Smith, Florida State Marlon Lucky, Nebraska Brandon Ore, Virginia Tech GO BO!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Well it's really not too surprising he wants to test the waters and see where he is going to go. I think he'll realize then that he still has some work to do and still come back for his senior season. Good luck to him regardless of what he decides. Quote Link to comment
dman22 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 The one thing I think Lucky has over the other players entering the draft is the experience in a Pro type offense. Lucky is the quintessential NFL back where he can run and catch the ball. I hope Lucky returns next year cuz I think he can have a break-out season. But I understand if he does enter the draft. I still think he has a long LONG way to go as far as a rusher. There were several games were he ran to the line like a timid little girl. He needs ALOT of improvement on the ground IMO to get into the top 2 rounds. In the pro's you still have to be able to run between the tackles to be a feature back and Lucky has not proved nearly enough. Quote Link to comment
SewardHusker Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 good residence if he goes Quote Link to comment
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