Huskers in NFL Mock Drafts

[StPaulHusker]

WalterFootball.com does not show 1 Husker being drafted in the first 6 rounds. Thoughts?

[SandhillshuskerW]

They're going to be wrong..........in my opinion.

[HuskerNationNick]

Not surprising, but I do believe we will at least have 2 by then. 1 being Rex Burkhead, who I think will go by the 5th round. I am sure someone else will be drafted.

 

This class wasn't full of exceptional talent. The only three players I would draft, would be Burkhead, Martin and Compton.

[The Dude]

I think someone will pick up Rex in the 4th or 5th round. That's where a lot of GMs like to get good value at running back, I think.

[LumberJackSker]

has Rex worked out for any NFL teams?

[zoogs]

I think Rex deserves to be picked much earlier than that.

 

I believe I once had this idea that he'd be drafted in Rd 2-3. I still think he should.

 

But teams devalue the RB position and they do it for a pretty good reason. It doesn't seem to be especially difficult to find a capable runner either very late, or as a free agent. They also have short shelf lives. To be picked early I think he's almost gotta flash some kind of phenomenal physical ability that sets him apart from BenUnDrafted Solid-RB.

 

Any team getting Rex is going to get a huge steal, nonetheless. I really hope some team catches on to the type of asset he would be in more ways than one.

[husker07]

I just don't see Burkhead going any higher than the 5th round. Most everything I'm seeing has him about the 20th best RB in a class where none of them may go in the 1st, and few even in the 2nd. I could see a scenario however, where Rex goes much higher than a lot of those middle guys due to his intangibles and his abilities in the passing game. It always just takes one team to fall in love.

[HuskerShark]

It wouldn't surprise me to see no Huskers get drafted. I hope that Rex does, and I think he will in the 5th or 6th, but it wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't get drafted either.

[The Dude]

I think Rex deserves to be picked much earlier than that.

 

I believe I once had this idea that he'd be drafted in Rd 2-3.

If he wouldn't have been robbed of his Senior season, it wouldn't surprise me at all.

[husker07]

I think Rex deserves to be picked much earlier than that.

 

I believe I once had this idea that he'd be drafted in Rd 2-3.

If he wouldn't have been robbed of his Senior season, it wouldn't surprise me at all.

True, in the little we had Rex at 100% he looked to better at a different level than he's ever been. It's a dang shame. Something similar happened to me as a Senior in high school and I was devastated. I can't even imagine how he felt.

[MichiganDad3]

I think Rex deserves to be picked much earlier than that.

 

I believe I once had this idea that he'd be drafted in Rd 2-3. I still think he should.

 

But teams devalue the RB position and they do it for a pretty good reason. It doesn't seem to be especially difficult to find a capable runner either very late, or as a free agent. They also have short shelf lives. To be picked early I think he's almost gotta flash some kind of phenomenal physical ability that sets him apart from BenUnDrafted Solid-RB.

 

Any team getting Rex is going to get a huge steal, nonetheless. I really hope some team catches on to the type of asset he would be in more ways than one.

I agree completely. My only concern with Rex is injuries. His 40 time hurt his draft status, but the other combine numbers show his abilities; strong runner, quick first step, and quick for the first 10 yards. IMO speed in the range of 1 to 10 yards is much more important than 4o time.

[MichiganDad3]

What is the status on Baker S? Is he still injured? If fully healthy I believe he is worth a mid to late round draft pick.

[husker07]

Just found out that Arian Foster ran a 4.69 at his pro day. He also tested well below Rex in every other category. Not real similar runners, but Foster has easily been a top 5 back in the league the last few years. Heck, before this year I'd say he was #1.

[The Dude]

What is the status on Baker S? Is he still injured? If fully healthy I believe he is worth a mid to late round draft pick.

Seriously?

[Blackshirt96]

What is the status on Baker S? Is he still injured? If fully healthy I believe he is worth a mid to late round draft pick.

Seriously?

I actually agree with him. Baker was not a flashy DL, but it was very noticable when he wasn't there. I could see some team taking a chance on him in the later rounds & knowing that they could also give him a shot on the OL if the DL seemed to not work out has to have a little weight.