I was surprised Stewart didn't get an invite to the Combine. Had a solid Senior Bowl.
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Three Bears Prepare for NFL Draft Combine
Beginning Tuesday, the NFL will begin their annual combine to measure, prod, poke, and interview the best players in the world for the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia from April 27-29.
Three Bears will on hand in Indianapolis to represent Baylor for the 2017 combine, and up to six prospects could be eventually selected in the draft. The number of potential selections appears close to previous years, but with only eight scholarship seniors on Baylor's squad in 2016, a high percentage of prospects could be selected.
KD Cannon chose to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft in 2017 and was invited to the NFL Draft Combine along with seniors Kyle Fuller, and Seth Russell.
Fuller, a constant on the offensive line the past three years for the Bears, also participated in the Senior Bowl to provide scouts with more video. Russell is still recovering from his ankle dislocation against Oklahoma but plans to throw to other participants while waiting to workout at Baylor's pro day in April.
Here is a quick look at each NFL Draft Combine participant and the rounds they could hear their name called.
Draft Projection
Fuller has a strong base and great size for a center, but some teams will see a weakness in his ability to get to the second level. He had an up and down Senior Bowl due to learning new schemes and blocking assignments. Teams are looking for larger centers and Fuller represents such with his frame, long arms, and ability to neutralize large tackles with his great base and punch at the point of attack. Fuller has adequate athleticism and a team will likely mold him in their system for a year before he is ready to contribute as a starter. Fuller is expected to be drafted from round four to six.
Draft Projection
Cannon is an electric receiver with speed to blow the top off of secondaries at any level. Cannon has a tendency to body catch at times leading to drops, but his ball tracking ability is impressive. Cannon will need to correct his tendency to pop up out of his breaks and learn to battle for contested balls. There is zero denying his ability to play physical in blocking, but teams will want to make sure his frame can take the pounding of the NFL. Cannon is projected to be taken before the fifth round is completed.
Draft Projection
Russell is a question mark to scouts and will be unable to test at the NFL Draft Combine, but he will throw passes during drills. Scouts will want to see him workout on his surgically repaired ankle at Baylor's Pro Day. Russell will interview and be measured by the scouts and show his arm ability. Scouts will also be looking to see if Russell has the ability he showed during 2015 and 2016 on outs and deep balls hitting receivers in stride. Scouts will look to see if Russell has added weight back to his frame lost following surgeries to his neck and ankle. Russell will also need to show his sub 4.5 40-yard dash speed and 41-inch vertical at Baylor Pro Day in April. Getting close to those numbers while also being in the 215-220 pound range could ease doubts of his durability at the NFL level. Russell needs a team to fall in love with him and allow him a year in their system to gain health and learn the pro game. He could hear his name called from the fifth round until after the draft as undrafted free agent.
Following the NFL Draft Combine SicEm365 will have more from scouts on hand.
Three Bears will on hand in Indianapolis to represent Baylor for the 2017 combine, and up to six prospects could be eventually selected in the draft. The number of potential selections appears close to previous years, but with only eight scholarship seniors on Baylor's squad in 2016, a high percentage of prospects could be selected.
KD Cannon chose to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft in 2017 and was invited to the NFL Draft Combine along with seniors Kyle Fuller, and Seth Russell.
Fuller, a constant on the offensive line the past three years for the Bears, also participated in the Senior Bowl to provide scouts with more video. Russell is still recovering from his ankle dislocation against Oklahoma but plans to throw to other participants while waiting to workout at Baylor's pro day in April.
Here is a quick look at each NFL Draft Combine participant and the rounds they could hear their name called.
Kyle Fuller, 6-5 315, Center
Fuller started 39 games over his four years at Baylor. He was a constant from 2014-2016 while never missing a start over the span and becoming Honorable Mention Big 12 in 2014, Second-Team All-Big 12 in 2015, and finishing First-Team All-Big 12 in 2016. He was also a candidate for All-America, Rimington Trophy, Outland Trophy, and Rotary Lombardi Award. He graduated in May 2016 while being name to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selection.Draft Projection
Fuller has a strong base and great size for a center, but some teams will see a weakness in his ability to get to the second level. He had an up and down Senior Bowl due to learning new schemes and blocking assignments. Teams are looking for larger centers and Fuller represents such with his frame, long arms, and ability to neutralize large tackles with his great base and punch at the point of attack. Fuller has adequate athleticism and a team will likely mold him in their system for a year before he is ready to contribute as a starter. Fuller is expected to be drafted from round four to six.
KD Cannon, 6-0 180, Wide Receiver
Cannon chose to forgo his senior season and enter the draft after compiling 195 career receptions, 3,113 yards, and 27 touchdowns in three seasons. The true junior showed his excellence in his final game of 2016 and was named the Cactus Bowl Offensive Player of the Game. Like Fuller, Cannon progressed from Honorable Mention to First-team over three years of starting for the Bears. He was a Freshman All-American in 2014 while being a candidate for the Biletnikoff Award, Maxwell Award, and Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.Draft Projection
Cannon is an electric receiver with speed to blow the top off of secondaries at any level. Cannon has a tendency to body catch at times leading to drops, but his ball tracking ability is impressive. Cannon will need to correct his tendency to pop up out of his breaks and learn to battle for contested balls. There is zero denying his ability to play physical in blocking, but teams will want to make sure his frame can take the pounding of the NFL. Cannon is projected to be taken before the fifth round is completed.
Seth Russel, 6-3 203, Quarterback
Russell started 17 games over his career and had his junior and senior seasons ended by injuries. He was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 in 2015 despite only playing four games in conference play. Over his career, Russell completed 345 of 606 passes for a 56.9 completion percentage, 5461 yards, and 60 touchdowns. On the ground the fleet footed quarterback ran 199 times for 1240 yards and 20 touchdowns.Draft Projection
Russell is a question mark to scouts and will be unable to test at the NFL Draft Combine, but he will throw passes during drills. Scouts will want to see him workout on his surgically repaired ankle at Baylor's Pro Day. Russell will interview and be measured by the scouts and show his arm ability. Scouts will also be looking to see if Russell has the ability he showed during 2015 and 2016 on outs and deep balls hitting receivers in stride. Scouts will look to see if Russell has added weight back to his frame lost following surgeries to his neck and ankle. Russell will also need to show his sub 4.5 40-yard dash speed and 41-inch vertical at Baylor Pro Day in April. Getting close to those numbers while also being in the 215-220 pound range could ease doubts of his durability at the NFL level. Russell needs a team to fall in love with him and allow him a year in their system to gain health and learn the pro game. He could hear his name called from the fifth round until after the draft as undrafted free agent.
Following the NFL Draft Combine SicEm365 will have more from scouts on hand.
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