Former Terrapins Smith, Scott Run Fast 40 Times at NFL Combine
by Ben Broman on Feb 27, 2011 4:13 PM EST
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The Maryland Terrapins might not have had the best football team over the past three or so years, but I'd put their combine performances up against any team in the country. (It's worth nothing, but hey, it's better than nothing). Unsurprisingly, Torrey Smith and Da'Rel Scott continued that tradition today at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
Scott was actually the fastest offensive player at the combine, running a 4.35 40 yard dash. That's not quite Chris Johnson or Jacoby Ford, but it's still fast. This probably guarantees that he'll be drafted, if there was any doubt about that, and gives his draft stock a nice bump.
Smith didn't disappoint, either. He ran a 4.43 40, tied for fourth among WRs, behind just two small-school wide receivers and Julio Jones. It may not be a huge boon for his draft stock like DHB's fast time was, but it definitely won't hurt and might solidify a first-round pick, depending upon how he interviews.
Torrey actually had a great vertical, too, good for 3rd among all offensive players at 41". That's a bit surprising, because Smith never had a reputation as a great leaper - he won a lot of jump balls now that I think about it, but it was rare for Maryland to utilize his vert. Really, despite the scouting reports, Torrey has never struck me as an absurdly good athlete - at least not in the way that DHB was; Torrey seems to do more with less - so the great scores are surprising me a bit. Not a ton, but a little.
Adrian Moten is the third Terrapin in Indy this weekend, but I haven't been able to find too many of his scores (I don't believe he's tested yet). He did interview with the Ravens, so hopefully he'll get picked up by the hometown team in a late round.
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Wujiack
No invite for him? That’s a shame.
by The Burning Scheyer Jersey on Feb 27, 2011 4:21 PM EST reply actions
Know that Galt is gone...
I’m worried that our pro prospects will start disappearing.
Great S+C program better keep it up.
Torrey
Torrey Smith is a ridiculous athlete. This clip is just silly
yeah thats not even fair
his head was ABOVE the rim
by tmoneyttime1 on Feb 27, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
Smith's Vertical
Brings back memories of Torrey dunking the ball over the goalpost after scoring his 4th TD against NC State. That game was so much fun to watch.
It brings back memories of Steve Francis...effortless explosive elevation (Sorry, couldn't help myself)
I also liked hearing some of the analysts talking about how physical he can be. I would love to see him playing for Ravens or Skins.
Take a picture...
because I doubt emphasize recruiting the strongest (Bruce) and fastest (DHB, Scott, Torrey) guys anymore.
He did interview with the Ravens, so hopefully he’ll get picked up by the hometown team in a late round.
I love when Terps players talk about how much of an honor it would be to play for the Ravens and how it is the hometown team, even thought our school is right down the street from DC, further acknowledging just how irrelevant of a franchise the Redskins are.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
He is just being smart
No way he gets picked in the top ten so he has no need to kiss the Redskin’s azz. The Raven’s pick right around where he will get drafted. Thus the comment.
Having Flacco as your QB is not exactly a WR’s dream right now.
Well the quote from above was discussing Adrian Motten, not Torrey. Just found it funny that Ben refers to the Ravens as Maryland’s team as well as a bunch of other people.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
Really?
Are you really going to argue what the Ravens fan base is bigger than the Redskins? hahaahahahah
He never said that
He just said the Redskins are becoming an irrelevant franchise because of the consistent losing and Dan Snyder being Dan Snyder
Purple Crush for best kicker in the NFL
Exactly.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
put Torrey in a one-on-one down the sideline...
I bet he blasts a lot of NFL CB’s….Of course he wasn’t DHB fast, but he had the same afterburners….all he needed was a half step on the defender and it was over. Plus he is good at getting seperation and adjusting to the ball.
I loved DHB, and will pull for the kid as long as he’s in the league…but, I think Torrey is far more gifted at the game of football.
if theres no nfl next year
can players like smith who left a year earlier come back to college if they havent hired an agent yet?
would they want to?
The draft is going to happen regardless of the labor situation, as far as I understand it. So I would say that is an impossibility.
by The Burning Scheyer Jersey on Feb 27, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Torrey seemed to make everything look effortless. From his leaping to his running, you never realized just how athletic he was because it was so easy. When I look back on it, though, I can clearly see just how athletic he was. I am really looking forward to what he can do at the next level.
Baseball: the only sport whose commissioner wants you to think it is still 1960.
by phillies fan in bowie on Feb 27, 2011 5:54 PM EST reply actions
He ran a 4.5 something in the 40 and I've heard he looked alright throwing
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value of the combine
Ben, I wouldn’t totally discount the value of combine performances to Maryland. I struggle to recall who, but I do recall some players stating that the school’s strength and conditioning program was a key reason they chose Maryland. The ability to advertise the fact that UM helps prepare its players to be well-positioned for the draft has to be a key recruiting tool for top-level talent. It’s one reason why losing Dwight Galt is a very underrated loss.
Combine...
Moten ran the 4th fastest time for a LB but didn’t look very smooth in some of the come drills turning his hips….Torrey also struggled in the 10yrd speed out which makes sense because all he did at MD was run a Go or a bubble screen. Von Miller looked like a man amongst boys, dude will be a star in the league, can he fall to #10?? Please?
by MoCounty11 on Feb 28, 2011 4:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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