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"Like jumping from a swimming pool into the ocean during a hurricane" [View all]
That's the transition from college to professional football, according to one former player.* The intensity, the stakes, the competition—everything amplifies exponentially.
*https://doinamerica.com/college-vs-pro-sports-in-the-u-s-where-the-real-talent-is-shaped
*https://doinamerica.com/college-vs-pro-sports-in-the-u-s-where-the-real-talent-is-shaped
I dismiss draft "grades" and pundit opinions based upon college performances because of that jump. You just don't know how it's going to work out.
JeMarcus Russell, Johnny Manziel, Trey Lance, Ryan Leaf ...
The 49ers are fielding pundit criticism for passing on wideout Denzel Boston in favor of De’Zhaun Stribling, for example. But as San Francisco Chronicle 49ers beat reporter Eric Branch writes,
"Stribling had strong production at Power 5 schools, was one of 16 draft prospects given the 49ers’ gold-helmet designation for qualities such as work ethic and character and is an elite run blocker.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan has said some of last season’s run-game woes could be traced to poor blocking by wideouts.
Don't bet everything on combine speed, strength and size. Or college stats.
Work ethic. Acumen. Character. Team play. Intangibles.
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