"When I got the call, I didn't really trust it when I got it. Collinsworth was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons (1981-1988), all with the Cincinnati Bengals. He had some explosive catch-and-run plays against Vanderbilt, Missouri and South Carolina last season. "You knew right away that you had a special player. His ball skills and creative contested catches are really special; he knows how to position/stack his body against the defender in very creative ways, and he doesnt foul while doing it. However, as a student at the University of Florida he switched to wide receiver and made the College Football All-America Team as a senior. 2,579. The Dallas defense really struggled last year, and while Surtain is not the fastest corner in this class, he has played 662 snaps in press coverage over the last two years, by far the most of any corner in this class. Marshall is still very young and will be 20 years old when drafted. [24] He also served as color commentator for NFL Network Thursday night games (and one Saturday-night game) alongside play-by-play man Bryant Gumbel and Bob Papa. [24] His son, Austin Collinsworth, is a former football player and team captain at the University of Notre Dame. Collinsworth book-ended his career in the Super Bowl with his 107 yards leading all receivers in Super Bowl XVI and his last career catch converting a third-and-eight on the drive the Bengals. Next to strong points von Mann jotted, "Great athletic skill. It's a rare sight to see a quarterback escape Ojulari in space. "If he somehow slips to the second round, he is going to be a big-time steal.". Rousseau did get cut blocked a few too many times, but when you consider he may put on another 20 pounds, you cant help but think about what he might become. [24] He lives in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, with his wife, Holly (Bankemper) Collinsworth, an attorney, and their four children. [14] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting in 1981 and was inducted into the University of Florida Student Hall of Fame the same year. ("But I was only trying to make him feel better," the agent pleaded is how Collinsworth remembers it) and he can't recall who called from the team. At Notre Dame, Owusu-Koramoah would play in the slot but often rush off the edge, stealing pitches, blowing up screens and creating big negative plays for offenses. He could play anywhere inside, including defensive end in a 3-4 defense. Jones also dealt with plenty of pressure from SEC defenses, as Alabamas protection wasnt always perfect. That rover position has been used a lot in college, but the wide college hash marks that created such a need don't really exist in the NFL. "It was a fortuitous pick. "Cris Collinsworth gushed over Mahomes throwing a ball into the dirt, and yet criticized Lawrence for overthrowing a. Here we go! He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1991. When he sees backs blocking, he adds on as that extra rusher very quickly. James Lofton, Cris Collinsworth, Nolan Cromwell, Joe Cribbs, Jimmie Giles The Lions, meanwhile, are quietly building their own war chest as protection behind a one-year trial with quarterback Jared Goff. 'Is this BS?' With the 10th pick, the Bengals took David Verser, a 6-1, 200-pound tornado out of Kansas widely regarded as the best wide receiver available. January 30, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, College Cant Wait! Award is part of $3 million in new grants to athletic fields nationwide, 2023 The Cincinnati Bengals. "He reminds me of a shorter but faster Pat McInally," Pete Brown wrote. Not the scouts. Before Cris Collinsworth became an All-American at the University of Florida, a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver with the Cincinnati Bengals, and an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, he was a star at Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida. Wilson misses throws rolling right more than he should, but his skills are special and he could be great. At No. "But now that neither one of them are here, hey it's a good story.". Billions of hours of game play were played with his voice in the background calling plays while gamers controlled their virtual teams. And when I watched the tape, my first question was, what am I suppose to not like about Mac Jones?. I guess it just goes to show the draft is potluck to some degree.". At one point, there was speculation of NBC letting him go for poor preseason performance which, they said, was a little for a lot of money he earned, "We can replace him with someone cheaper and younger and get just as much production, if not more. Like his father, Joe Horn, he will battle all day. 12 all-time Gator player.[16][17][18]. Checkdowns will become his best friend in the new 17-game season. And if not, the Raiders look foolish. Now it wasn't my rookie year. . It is also possible that Pittsburgh could draft injured Alabama center Landon Dickerson and wait for him to recover. 2021 NFL Draft Big Board | 2021 NFL Draft Guide | 2021 NFL Draft Stats Export | NFL Mock Drafts | NFL Mock Draft Simulator. The "XL," stamped on the shorts is a gag. Sometimes the team is at fault. This is where the action really begins. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. We got lucky He was brave. 100 Yard Dash: 10.18: 1982 Preliminary 4 . Farley has the size, too, measuring in at 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, so he would be a steal at Pick 17 if healthy. Alabama running back Najee Harris could be the choice here if the Steelers opt to go for one of the more powerful offensive linemen in Round 2. "Lindy was from Florida. He shoots gaps quickly and seems to always be a step ahead on his reads. During the Muoz era of the '80s, Cincinnati had two MVP QBs and went to the Super Bowl twice. . He has flashy speed and is almost impossible for backs and tight ends to block when he sets his sights on the quarterback. "Because I know we took him in the second round and I know my father was in charge. Sunday Night Football announcers Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth are wowed by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's legs on his bruising 9-yard rushing touchdown. Jan 1, 2023 . This pick has nothing to do with skills; Farley checks that box despite being new to the position. I never once saw a defender catch him from behind when he was in his prime. Arthur Smith did great things in Tennessee with multiple tight end sets, and despite having a defense that needs help everywhere, the value with Pitts here is just too high to draft defense. Plus, he has shown that he can displace people as a run-blocker including Alabama's defensive line. Austin was also a football player and team captain for Notre Dame. I agree 100%. [21] He surpassed 1,000 yards receiving four times (in 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1986) and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1981, 1982 and 1983. Mon-Fri : 9am to 5pm - 603-459-8358 After Hours : 603-921-6158 "I'm going to guess that Lindy Infante made it up," Collinsworth says of the tale. Ubile wrote. When he sees something, he fires fast and wants to blow plays up. More of PFF's 2021 NFL Draft tools here: Cris Collinsworth is the game analyst for NBC's Sunday . But make no mistake, he is a bad man. Collinsworth, who received his bachelors degree in accounting from Florida in 1981, earned his law degree from the University of Cincinnatis College of Law in 1991. His double-moves are frightening, given his speed, and few receivers run them more often. "You get an idea what those two boys are going to be doing," Paul Brown said, pointing to Gregg and Infante in the doorway of the news conference room. He returned to the Bengals and played for them through the end of the 1988 season, catching three passes for 40 yards in Super Bowl XXIII, the final game of his career. His running skill was inherited by his daughter Ashley who won the Kentucky High School title in the 100 meters race, and ran for Harvard later where she became a team captain. Ojularis balance sticks out, too. Toney's weakness comes in traditional route running. Nobody hates being predictable more than Jerry Jones, but Surtain is the safe choice for Dallas. [4], After his retirement as an NFL player, Collinsworth began a broadcasting career as a sports radio talk show host on Cincinnati station WLW. 40 Times for Tall Receivers are a Poor Indicator of Speed, Welcome to FootballProsLive.com. He is a big playmaker A quality athlete. 2. The Eagles get lucky here. Your email address will not be published. He was named a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection in 1978, 1979 and 1980, and was named both a first-team All-American and a first-team Academic All-America in 1980. Some 30 years before Rutgers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu got pranked by a caller that said the Bengals were picking him in the first round before they really draftedhim in the third, Collinsworth got a phony call that said the New York media was poised to talk to him. The 40 yard dash is all about the start and the first 10 yards. He surpassed 1,000 yards receiving four times (in 1981, 1983, 1985, and 1986) and was named to the Pro Bowl 3 times. So, the Cardinals will try to replace Patrick Peterson with a similar presence in their secondary. You will see him flip out on scrambles like a Russell Wilson, and he is just as mobile. It hadn't been announced on TV.". player's strike of 1982 and broadcast on Monday night in the usual Monday Night Football time slot featured twelve N.F.L. With just hours remaining until the start of the 2021 NFL Draft, I take my best pass at Round 1. 37, the Bengals took the kid with the watch. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. some comments that probably would have been best kept to himself, he tweeted after watching Polite's game film. Bolton possesses untapped potential as a man coverage linebacker and likely will not come off the field. Moehrig led all college safeties in pass breakups over the past two years. Even the scouting combine photo of Cris Collinsworth, which turned 40 this spring, seems to reflect the audacity of that second-round pick in 1981. National Football League, Historical Players. Home Astronaut Highs Cris Collinsworth; Winner Of Multiple Emmy Awards, NFL Pro Bowler, By SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME // January 16, 2017. His hard step up the field outside the guard and then loop inside to smash an unsuspecting center makes for great theatre. He will not beat himself with penalties, either. Cris not only had the speed and touch on the football field, he also had the brains. Farley is the higher upside pick, with 4.25-second speed that jumps out on tape. Waddle likely would have been a top-10 pick but for his injury. QB | RB | WR | TE | T | iOL | DI | EDGE | LB | CB | S. Billed as one of the best draft prospects in the country since his high school days, Lawrence consistently won big games with great play against top competition. 10, his agent went to great lengths to assure him that Cincinnati wasn't the place for him. Atlanta is in cap hell and would love to trade for additional picks to rebuild this team with lower-priced rookies. By using BiJog.com you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Collinsworth's best event was the 100-yard-dash and in 1976, he won the Class 3A state championship in the event, running the race in 10 seconds flat. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. The FHSAA named him an all-state quarterback on two occasions and he was named the All-Southern first-team quarterback for his play during his senior season with the War Eagles. That is why CC was a Pro Bowler. Known more for pregame slides and an intense affinity for line play, Collinsworth was one of the better receivers of the 1980s. One of the things I really like about Waddle is that he tends to hold his speed and create comfort for the defensive back before hitting the jets, and then it is all over. Michigan Wolverine defensive end Aidan Hutchinson runs 40-yard dash at 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. He played college football at the University of Florida, where he was recognized as an All-American. His father played in the NBA for eight years, and if Rashawn's feet are anything to go by, the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.