Can Rylan Reed become the oldest player ever drafted?

Post #1 » by **PhilipNelsonFan** » Mon Jan 5, 2009 10:25 pm

I think we all know Rylan Reed pretty well: massive (6-7, 310), strong as an ox, with relatively quick feet. His ideal projection might be at guard in the NFL based on his strength. But after a stint in the minors and a stint fighting cancer, he'd be 27 by the time training camp opens up. I find it a little hard that someone wouldn't draft a guy that physically imposing as a flyer, but I also find it interesting, given that the oldest drafted player is probably about 24 or 25. Love to hear some thoughts on Reed as a pro prospect.

Post #2 » by **sunshinekids99** » Tue Jan 6, 2009 1:22 am

Reed can't be the oldest player ever drafted. I knew Wenke was older (who was 28), but also found out that Ove Johansson was the oldest at 29 in 1970.

As for Reed of course he will be drafted. The guy has some great size, seems to have good feet from what little I've seen. I thought I read somewhere that he only gave up 1 sack the whole season. With that said, because of the age, I could see him not going off the board for quite some time.

Post #3 » by **PhilipNelsonFan** » Tue Jan 6, 2009 2:39 am

LOL. How could I forget about Weinke? He actually saw significant burn in his backup stint.

The one thing I think affects Rylan Reed (and, accordingly, any Texas Tech prospect that isn't a WR) is how wide they play their offensive line. Ever seen on SkyCam how much space is between each lineman on a conventional passing down? It looks ridiculous, but they just don't give up sacks.

Post #4 » by **ReasonablySober** » Tue Jan 6, 2009 4:38 pm

PhilipNelsonFan wrote:LOL. How could I forget about Weinke? He actually saw significant burn in his backup stint.

The one thing I think affects Rylan Reed (and, accordingly, any Texas Tech prospect that isn't a WR) is how wide they play their offensive line. Ever seen on SkyCam how much space is between each lineman on a conventional passing down? It looks ridiculous, but they just don't give up sacks.

Graham Harrell might as well be doing a give-and-go with the way that offense works. The center snaps the ball and it's out of Harrell's hands in less than two seconds. Quality protection has little to do with the lack of sacks. Jerry had his way with the interior linemen on that squad in the cotton bowl. Hardy looked good as well; the ball just gets out of there too quick.