He's over 6 feet tall and will run 4.3, they'll like the measurables. There will be questions about focus drops and ability to play through contact, but he will rise through the draft process and be fine. Not top couple rounds after he was shut down a fair amount by Illinois/michigan/minnesota, but he'll be fine.
could happen. But I’m guessing his combine numbers come in closer to 5’11” and low to mid 4.4’s. Could be way wrong but watching him he looks a lot more in that neighborhood. No way he’s 4.3.
Kind of similar to basketball. Guys going from college to NBA get a little shorter and verticals aren’t quite as high
For sure there's exaggeration, I thought he was listed at 6'2. But he's listed at 6'1 so 5'11 and a half is probably right. I would put money on sub 4.4 though - he's a track guy, and he runs by people on the field.
Even though you’re right that there isn’t a direct correlation, I would really question the legitimacy of that 4.28 if his PR is 10.5 in the 100m. That would be pretty extreme case of someone not being able to maintain through the last 60. But who knows. I hope Palmer does post numbers good enough to get him drafted.
I don't think Thornton kept ran track after HS, so quite possible he would have a better PR if he had. I'm excited to see what Palmer does, probably our only decent bet to get drafted this year. But yeah, he has questions that need answered at the combine.
Some of that is aging. Men add lbs so vertical and speed and quickness decline a bit. Height doesn’t dip until middle aged +.
Must be, I just seen his tweet early the morning. I think it's a good choice with not knowing what the offense will be.
