Yep, Redbeard favorite OT Ryan Clady really put on a show at Boise State’s recent Pro Day. As we all know, he’s definitely on the Chiefs‘ radar. The big question is whether or not he is a reach at No. 5. More from the Idaho Statesman (hat tip merlinnj):
Pro day attracted more than 50 NFL personnel from 30 teams to the Caven-Williams Sports Complex to time and test Clady and other former Boise State football players.
Clady ran his 40-yard dash in 5.18 seconds, unofficially. He showcased a vertical leap of 31 inches and a broad jump of nine feet. All three efforts would have placed him in the top 10 among lineman at the NFL Scouting Combine. The vertical was better than any offensive linemen’s at the event.
I have no idea what that means in a football context – the next time an offensive lineman is asked to jump nine feet in a football game will be the first time – but Clady seemed happy.
“I didn’t know I had that in me. Where did that come from? Must have been adrenaline,” said Clady, showing more emotion in interviews than at any point in his standout Bronco career.
Clady, who did not do the bench press Monday, showed no ill effects from the strained pectoral muscle that knocked him out of last week’s combine. During line drills, he showed the explosiveness and athleticism that brought scouts from around the country.
“Everyone, to a man, said he blew them away. He was extremely athletic, extremely quick,” his agent Pat Dye Jr. said after the session. “Quick hands. Quick feet. That’s what you look for in a great pass blocker and that’s what they pay people in this league at his position to do.”
I must admit, he’s looking pretty good. I still hope we can trade back to get him if that’s what we decide to do, though. That will be very hard to pull off–teams hate to trade up into the top five. Even Mel Kiper has said as much.
- Video: Boise State’s Ryan Clady at Pro Day – Idaho Statesman
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xxxlp, I thought JUST THAT the other day… We COULD use a “high motored”, Justin Tuck, sort of guy, and who better than Tamba Hali… So, if thats the latest trend… Then if Chris Long isnt there, do we look at Gholston? (YOUR thoughts, please…) . . . Donovan, My Man! THATS a Great point and possibilty… Plus, you know that while Chan was coaching in College, he saw DMC and probably thought to himself, “My God… What I’d do for a player like that. . “
And just a .02 cent comment on Ryan Clady… Look, the kid KNOWS he’s not going Top 5… And he knows that if, by a slim chance, if he does, he’d be going to Kansas City. . . so, if he has an agent. . . He BETTER be tellin’ Herm that Clady can freakin’ walk on water or something.. . . that IS IF he want TOP 5 dollar.
Roc- yeah, after watching what Tuck has done at his tenure with the Giants, I’m kind of excited about our possibilities, Turk McBride, as much as people seem to bash him, had a decent rookie year, and he’s a DT/DE tweener type, if anything, he can be used at one of the DT positions on 3rd down, a la Tuck. Vernon? I still think he’s better in a 3-4 (DaMarcus Ware, Terrell Suggs type guy) but would I like him on our team? Hell yeah. I think he could be used the same way Jason Taylor is in Miami (and no, I’m not comparing him to Jason Taylor in any way, Taylor is a perrenial pro-bowler, and until VG proves he can live up to the hype, I can’t say he’s the same.) But he IS a pass rushing threat from anywhere on the field, and he does have the quickness and lateral movement to play at the linebacker position, and when you’ve got an ace in the hole like that, it opens ALOT of things up. We could have him drop back in zone, man to man TE’s or some slot WR’s, have him rush from a backer position, or simply get down in a 3-point stance on the line. Many things could happen. Would still rather get Jake or one of the DT’s, but Gholston is a nice pick in my book.
Mike Mayock, of the NFL network says he thinks the Chiefs will take Jeff Otah at the five spot. But he also thinks they will try hard to trade down first.
ok then draft the lt from the second round… lol, after six go in the first you can draft the seventh best this year…lol my head is right it gets people to think, and stop with the name calling roc… you said it we want to protect the qb and run the ball you wish to do so with a most likely back up bench guy, as we wont be bringing in a lineman… to me it doesnt make sence… explain how we wait and miss on six drafted left tackles… and ecspect the second rounder to do so…or else maybe people wish us to sign the left tackle that get cut after these other teams release them, after the draft…
and thnx Dave..I’m kool with it, and you did a great job…
Mayock is never even close to being right. I watch nfl network religiously, and he is THE WORST. I heard him say that he thinks dmc could possibly go in rd 2. The man has major issues. It’s like he goes out of his way to disagree with people.
freaking nuts i tell you. freaking nuts.
otah will not go #5.
Why yes, Mike Mayock is insane!
I don’t meet enough guys named Cornelius.
redbeard….. Name calling??? OOHHH!!! Hahahaha! Did you think I was calling YOU a "fat ass road block"?? Hhahaha! Dude, I wasnt refering to you. I was telling you to get your mind right. Thats about it. Youre a funny guy. I didnt know you were a Left Tackle in the NFL.
Mel Kiper was just on ESPN radio and he said Jake Long will be there at the 5 pick. He also seems to think that Clady is as good a left tackle prospect as is Jake maybe even better. He also said several teams have Clady rated higher on there boards…
If both were rated the same, the chiefs would probably still roll with long, just because his style of play suits what the chiefs are looking for a bit more. LJ has to be pulling for long too.
I agree with you big chief , Jake is the pick if both are on the board at 5…
really no idea whats up with the otah rumors. the guy was rated around #20 or later comming into the combine, and all he could have done at the combine is drop, as he wasn’t very impressive.