JT's future role

[Skeptic]

Yep, somewhere in the low to mid 4.4's

Faster in '14; slower in '16, and who can figure out '15?

 

[Skeptic]

That's not what I saw. Snoddy slowed up at the end.

Didn't he actually look back? The whole argument about two guys who already graduated is kind of like calling "slippance" in shooting marbles. Did I just date myself?

 

[LongforDodd]

At orange bowl I was sitting a field level right when jt " jetted" behind the right tackle and left everybody in dirt. He was gliding through the hole then hit the gas.

I think he has had to bulk up to take the pounding at qb. When he runs in the combine I predict 4.39. IMO his top end in 40 is less impressive than his acceleration at midrange.

I agree with everything you wrote assuming it is a mistype that you think he's getting a shot a QB in the NFL. He's fast, he accelerates quickly, but the NFL has other plans for him than QB.

 

[ncjacket79]

I agree with everything you wrote assuming it is a mistype that you think he's getting a shot a QB in the NFL. He's fast, he accelerates quickly, but the NFL has other plans for him than QB.

Pretty sure he meant he had to bulk up to take the hits as qb for Tech, not to prepare for the NFL

 

[iceeater1969]

I agree with everything you wrote assuming it is a mistype that you think he's getting a shot a QB in the NFL. He's fast, he accelerates quickly, but the NFL has other plans for him than QB.

Actually not thinking qb.

Was trying to highlite his speed in first part of 40 as being useful as a slot receiver.

 

[Dottie1145]

I don't think he would last as a slot receiver.

 

[calvin forever]

I don't think he would last as a slot receiver.

JT is pretty comparable to Wes Welker and Tavon Austin in stature. Not saying he'll have that type of career, but his size doesn't rule out playing the slot. Not to mention, JT proved able to handle the physicality of being an option qb...so not sure where you're coming from.

 

[Skeptic]

I don't think he would last as a slot receiver.

I'm with you. I know he would compete, but there really is no template for him. The kid at Clemson comes to mind, but he actually is a lot bigger than Thomas, just from the standups on TV. I'm sure his numbers are inflated to, but I am still really, really curious about how big Thomas really is. So, go to the combines and get measured, and good luck. I jusr don't know enough about pro ball to figure out if there is a position he could play.

 

[Dottie1145]

JT is pretty comparable to Wes Welker and Tavon Austin in stature. Not saying he'll have that type of career, but his size doesn't rule out playing the slot. Not to mention, JT proved able to handle the physicality of being an option qb...so not sure where you're coming from.

Comparable in stature, but might not be in durability. Slot receivers are tough as nails. Steve Smith was a bad man.

 

[Dottie1145]

JT is pretty comparable to Wes Welker and Tavon Austin in stature. Not saying he'll have that type of career, but his size doesn't rule out playing the slot. Not to mention, JT proved able to handle the physicality of being an option qb...so not sure where you're coming from.

JT lasted, but he never embraced getting hit...

 

[calvin forever]

JT lasted, but he never embraced getting hit...

The ability to avoid the big hit is why lasted...the same kind shiftiness that helps earn some YAC.

Of course I don't even know if he can catch the ball. Just playing devil's advocate since you seem to want to go out of your way to tell us all that he has no future in the NFL. Could turn out to be true, but then why the senior bowl invite?

 

[Dottie1145]

The ability to avoid the big hit is why lasted...the same kind shiftiness that helps earn some YAC.

Of course I don't even know if he can catch the ball. Just playing devil's advocate since you seem to want to go out of your way to tell us all that he has no future in the NFL. Could turn out to be true, but then why the senior bowl invite?

I didn't say he had no future, I just said I don't think he would last as a slot guy.

 

[Rock]

The ability to avoid the big hit is why lasted...the same kind shiftiness that helps earn some YAC.

Of course I don't even know if he can catch the ball. Just playing devil's advocate since you seem to want to go out of your way to tell us all that he has no future in the NFL. Could turn out to be true, but then why the senior bowl invite?

Bc people were injured..

 

[pinglett]

4.52

I'll revise my prediction: 4.45

 

[Milwaukee]

He's gonna make an NFL roster, I just don't know what position. Dude's a baller.

 

[UgaBlows]

AHEM! How fast is JT again?

 

[pinglett]

AHEM! How fast is JT again?

He was (correct me if I'm wrong) hand timed at 4.3 something which would be about 4.4 something electronic/combine. So he's not 4.3 fast, but he's still really fast.

 

[UgaBlows]

I'm thinking 4.6 range , but his 3 cone and shuttle could be huge

4.28

 

[Eastman]

I had guessed 4.45 early on as an over and under prediction for his forty. Since he is a tenth under that, he may not be SEC fast but I think he has a decent shot at the NFL.

 

[Dottie1145]

4.28

Yeah buddy, I already ate crow.