O-line Possibilities

We just acquired FA OT Jay Humphrey. This is from a 1999 draft preview on the top OT prospects by John McMullen. He had the “undersized” Humphrey an All-Big 12 selection and second
team All-American as the #5 tackle prospect.


5. Jay Humphrey Texas 6-6 270
Humphrey is an undersized, very smart technician who seals well and has excellent knee bend as a pass protector. Jay's greatest asset is his mind. He preys on the oppositions weaknesses and uses superior body positioning and leverage to get an edge. Obviously at 270 pounds, Humphrey doesn't have the size to dominate as a run blocker but he does have above average strength and has held his own. Just ask Ricky Williams.

He was taken in round 4 (#125) and was listed at the ’99 draft site I found at 322lbs. That’s a big difference from 270, what gives?

Maybe I should surrender the topic to someone with more current data on this guy as to if he can help us present day. I had lousy luck searching with my “lightning fast” 56k connection . . . ugh

 

Sounds like camp fodder to me

 

he's listed on the Panthers' site as 314. I don't think size is the problem. otherwise I'd have suggested him to move to center as I feel he could do better than Louis Williams there.

If he was in fact that light, he probably just got fat to match his supposed strength. Possible fodder, very slim chance of more, but glad to see we're giving him a shot. If we keep bringing in someone else's 3rd and 4th round picks, eventually one may be a good backup.

 

Since he is a Viking reject and a big linemen I think that (like Fernando Smith) Humphrey is probably a chronic farter as well. There’s only room for one on this team and Fernando was here first . . . sorry Jay. (

 

I got some picts of him yesterday, I'll have them up later. he's not fat but he's far from 270 (on the plus side.) Didn't get a chance to watch him work much yesterday.

 

6-6 270? sounds like a converted TE???