Kent State’s Konz has some impressive numbers. So who’s interested? Wes Bunting
Here are the numbers. You tell me what position he plays:
• 4.41-second 40-yard dash
• 46-inch vertical jump
• 10-foot-8 broad jump
• 4.25-second short shuttle
• 6.93-second three-cone drill
Any guesses? Cornerback? Wideout? Running back?
Nope. Those are the measurables of 6-4, 234-pound Kent State product Jameson Konz.
Konz is a former linebacker who made the move to offense in 2008. But after injuring his ankle in the season opener, he was forced to red-shirt and sat out nearly the entire season. In 2009, however, Konz was moved to the hybrid H-back position on offense and showcased the type of athleticism needed to consistently make plays down the field and expose defenses vertically. He finished the season with only 21 catches but had nearly 300 yards receiving and averaged more than 14 yards per catch. Not bad for a guy who spent his first three years at Kent State trying to slow down receivers in the pass game.
To put into perspective the kind of athlete Konz is, his 46-inch vertical would have been the best jump recorded at the NFL Combine by 2½ inches, regardless of position. His 10-8 broad jump would have been the best of the tight end group by three inches, and his times in the 40, short shuttle and three-cone drill would have made him among the top performers at his position.
So what are NFL teams thinking about Konz after his pro day?
Well, here’s the catch: Only one team showed up to watch him, the Cleveland Browns. But if I were to put down a bet on any prospect having the most private visits from now until draft time, my money would be on Konz.
He’s far from a finished product, which can be expected from a guy who has only really seen the offensive side of the ball for one season. However, Konz runs extremely well for his size, showcases natural body control and knows how to adjust and high-point the ball down the field. There’s a lot of untapped potential to his game. As a future H-back type of option who can move around the offense, occasionally line up in the backfield and create mismatches in the pass game, Konz should draw significant interest.
You won’t hear his name called during the first couple of rounds of the draft, but you can bet there will be a lot more homework done on Konz in the coming weeks to figure out how high he’s worth selecting. The numbers simply speak for themselves.
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I can think of a team that has a need at tight end and has some experience converting Kent State players to other positions at which they will be successful at? Can you say Julian Edelman. This guy sounds perfect for The Genius and the Patriots.
I can think of a team that has a need at tight end and has some experience converting Kent State players to other positions at which they will be successful at? Can you say Julian Edelman. This guy sounds perfect for The Genius and the Patriots.
Oh, I guess the Browns would know something about that too (Cribbs).
Oh, I guess the Browns would know something about that too (Cribbs).
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FYI Wes Bunting, there are some stories to be done on some other guys
who can play. DE/OLB Arthur Moates from James Madison,
WR/KR diminutive but super talented Trinton Holliday from LSU,
solid QB from Troy named Levi Brown, under the radar non-combine guy
Danny Batten from South Dakota State, steady MLB from Clemson Kavell Connor,ILB from Penn State who gets over-shadowed by Shawn Lee and Navarro Bowman is
Josh Hull who can play, very talented lightning quick RB from Memphis Curtis Steele
who is way under the radar. I could name about 20 more. These gurus should
do some research on these mid to late round pick guys and Priority Free Agents
who become a intregal part of a team's success. But wait, a MOCK DRAFT is
more important. Many times, half of the first round picks are dis-appointments.
Guru's, go find the Sleepers.
Just have him play WR. With that speed and agility numbers he is a great fit for the WCO as a reciever.
You can put him nay where in the field, X,Y,Z receiver, TE, H back.
And with that kind of ability a special teams demon.
Swiss army knife kind of player.
Just have him play WR. With that speed and agility numbers he is a great fit for the WCO as a reciever.
You can put him nay where in the field, X,Y,Z receiver, TE, H back.
And with that kind of ability a special teams demon.
Swiss army knife kind of player.
Jameson Konz did 27 bench reps of 225 in a private workout for the super bowl champ New Orleans Saints. This guy's combination of size, speed, strength is pretty amazing. He's projected as a WR in the NFL, and will present a matchup nightmare for LBs trying to cover him. Konz has 4.4 speed on a 6-4, 235 WR - that's just crazy.
Anybody that can run 4.1 is definitely a draft pick. You cannot teach speed which is why you cannot pass him up. He is too fast.
I might compare Spikes to how Ali Highsmith freefell in post-season rankings when he ran a 5.0 40 yard dash as a WILL prospect. I think Highsmith is floating around as an inside backer/special teamer for Arizona last I checked.
Wow this is so amazingly fast. There is no way that i would pass him up. You will not find anybody any faster.
To say the truth, I really like this guy! He has proved time and time again, that he is no hype and truly is a world class player. His contributions to the sport are certainly remarkable and I am so glad that he is characterized as a true iconic player. Besides, he is a nice guy out of the pitch as well, which according to me is equally important as inside the pitch because that is what sets apart him from a world class player to a universal class player!
This is really a great player, I wonder what will happen to him. His speed is really impressiv.
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Mar 19, 2010
02:09 PM
"To put into perspective the kind of athlete Konz is, his 46-inch vertical would have been the best jump recorded at the NFL Combine by 2½ inches, regardless of position"
So I guess white men can jump, huh.