From just the little I've seen, he doesn't have blazing speed but he's such a smooth runner that he picks up 5-10 extra yards after the catch through navigating tackles and finding lanes not too mention him carrying a player or two once in awhile. He'll get tackled from behind but he's gonna get you some yards first.
I don't trust PFF all that much let alone their college graders. But I'll be very surprised if Fannin has issues blocking in the NFL because half that projection is willingness and he's willing. Haven't watched all his games, as finding small college film is rough. But to me I think his blocking as a negative has been overplayed a bit by draft evaluators.
Great point! I remember @WestCoast talking about Helm and how he was so fluid as a runner. I watched 40 yard dash and almost started giggling. He looked like the least athletic of all the TE's in the 40 and some other drills. Although, he satrted to look better near the end and had a good gauntlet
You have genuine concerns. However, Daniel Jeremiah expressed what my thoughts are regarding Fanin during the drills today. Fanin is tough to bring to the ground. Just get him the ball in his hands and an 8 yard play will turn into 16.
I've tried to find the gif of I think it was Will Ferrell running all crazy with his arms pinned back but can't find it LOL
Mason Taylor looked outstanding in the on the field combine drills.
Well, fluid and speed are different. On tape he finds running lanes super easy and slides by tacklers for an extra yard or two regularly. He's def not a speedster.
It's a disgusting run, period.
Yeah, I guess that's a good thing if a team has reasons to discount it
4.84 officially. He had a better second run.
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