Kyler Reed
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NUance
Assistant Coach
Kyler ran just over 11.0 in teh 100m in high school track. That’s okay, but nothing to write home about. Eric Crouch and Ahman Green both ran around 10.4 or 10.5. So did Andrew Shanle and Erwin Swiney. Then again the 100m is even less useful than the 40yd as a stat for football speed.
If Kyler Reed can catch as well as Swift, then we got us a new WR. We have a shortage of receivers who can actually catch the ball right now. This was painfully noticeable last year.
Igetbored216
All-Conference
Kyler Reed has above average speed for a WR. He is in the process of losing weight which may or may not make him even faster.
billdozer15
All-Conference
I thought I read somewhere last year that Kyler set the NU record for fastest 10 yard shuttle/sprint or something. Granted 10 yards (IIRC) isnt that far but if he is extremely quick off the line that will do wonders in the slot position when our QB is being pressured.
knapplc
International Man of Mystery
OK, take this with a grain of salt. It's from "List After List," which describes itself as a wiki of lists. So not sure how accurate this is. Here is their list for 2009 fastest NFL combine times:
Anyway, if Rivals' reported time of 4.5/40 for Reed is accurate, that means he's got above-average speed, if these times are anything to go by.
Here's their list for 2008 (note the huge disparity in the number of people listed here:
The 2008 list has 241 players, while the 2009 has eight. No source is cited for these numbers that I could see, so take them with a grain of salt, I guess.
Anyway, if Rivals' reported time of 4.5/40 for Reed is accurate, that means he's got above-average speed, if these times are anything to go by.
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jsneb83
All-American
the 2008 list looks like it shows all positions. it has zack bowman and steve octavien and I'm pretty sure they weren't receivers
junior4949
All-American
Aren't the Rivals times based on 40 yard dashes when the player was in high school? If so, then there shouldn't be much merit. Most are hand held times taken on the track wearing sprinting spikes rather than electronic times while running in cleats on grass. Also, how many kids who are listed at 6'4, 250 pounds are actually that size even though their high school coach lists them at that size? In the end, I'm not sure it really matters. As long as he can catch the ball, hold onto the ball, and gain some yards; who really gives a rats behind whether he runs a 4.4 or a 4.6?
knapplc
International Man of Mystery
It does show all positions, but it's relevant simply because WRs are, of necessity, included. That's if this list is accurate, of course, which isn't a given. It's just a bare reference, that's all.
jsneb83
All-American
yea ok I get you now, I just thought you were asking why the one list only had eight and the other on had over 200. my bad
blackshirts5115
Five-Star Recruit
Nope. Rivals actually looks into the future and determines what their 40 times will be in college.
Igetbored216
All-Conference
I guess 40 times are great, but don't really tell me all that much other than somebody can run in a straight line. Reed is fast, I will just leave it at that.
I Bo-lieve
Walk-on
Theres a definite difference between high school 40 time fast and pad fast. And from what I haave seen Kyler has some stellar pad speed. He looks really smooth running out on the field. Hopefully the injury doesnt hinder his speed.
RockyMountainOySker
All-Conference
huzkerbob
All-Conference
I don't think the coaches are making this move because of Kyler's speed primarily. I think it has more to do with getting a physical presence on the edge, who can also catch the short and intermediate routes that Wat's offense depends on.
The combination of Kyler's playmaking ability and the logjam at the TE position created with the signing of Harper has allowed the coaches to move Reed into the slot role. But I think the continued improvement of returning starters Gilleylen and Kinnie at WR, and the ability of Zac Lee to come back from his torn flexor tendon will be much bigger factors in determining whether or not NU can improve it's down field passing game in 2010.
The combination of Kyler's playmaking ability and the logjam at the TE position created with the signing of Harper has allowed the coaches to move Reed into the slot role. But I think the continued improvement of returning starters Gilleylen and Kinnie at WR, and the ability of Zac Lee to come back from his torn flexor tendon will be much bigger factors in determining whether or not NU can improve it's down field passing game in 2010.