ESPN: most overrated NFL draft prospects - Waynes

MSU addict wrote:I am not sure what amazes me more, that ESPN pays people to write crap like this or that they actually get people to pay to read it (yes, I know it is possible to get ESPN+ for free).

Waynes did have a poor 20 yard and 60 yard shuttle time at the combine.  He had leg cramps.  Waynes pro day 20 yard shuttle time was 4.19, which would have placed sixth at the combine for DB's.  Why let facts get in the way of your stupidity - it is better just to throw a subjective "his poor change of direction is evident on tape."

Waynes is not perfect - his biggest knocks are that he uses his hands too much (a Dantonio staple) and that he plays upright, which at times causes his transition issues.  Both are correctable - but as they say - you can't teach speed.  Waynes will likely be picked between 12 and 20 and will offer good value at that pick.  He will be a solid pro.

The most likely overrated draft prospect - Mariota, especially if he is selected #2.  The washout rate for QB's transitioning from a college spread to the NFL is just horrendous.  His high Wonderlich is a good sign for making the switch and given the time to develop he might be a great pro.  If he is picked in the top 10 he will be expected to start from day one.  Experience shows that has not worked very well at all.

StylesGShmooth wrote:So, I know this article is obviously crap written by a guy who doesn't have any of the football analytic skill that we have here because he says Waynes is overrated, but that doesn't negate the other article that says Lippett is underrated, right?

I, personally, think he's a bit overrated based simply on the fact that he seems to be rated higher than Darqueze was the year before and I thought Dennard was a far more complete Corner coming out of college.

It's actually a Pro Football Focus writer, btw.