DRC (updated with story): Jaelon Darden impresses at pro day

[Brett Vito]

Edited March 25, 2021 by Brett Vito

[NorthTexan95]

Was hoping his 40 time would be better.  

[emmitt01]

3 minutes ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Was hoping his 40 time would be better.  

Huh?  A 4.4 forty, if official, is PLENTY fast

[NorthTexasSportsNetwork]

6 minutes ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Was hoping his 40 time would be better.  

He is not a straight line outside WR. He is a quick twitched slot that can make all sorts of plays.

I think it’s great, and overall a terrific day. 29 teams were at the IPF

[NorthTexan95]

9 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

Huh?  A 4.4 forty, if official, is PLENTY fast

Closer to 4.5 and may have been that with electronic timing.  4.47 is fine but something closer to 4.3  would have been better. 

[MeanGreen_MBA]

36 minutes ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Closer to 4.5 and may have been that with electronic timing.  4.47 is fine but something closer to 4.3  would have been better. 

And a 4.1 would have been best. 

[MeanGreen_MBA]

3 minutes ago, MeanGreen_MBA said:

And a 4.1 would have been best. 

Average for an NFL receiver is 4.48

[UNTLifer]

49 minutes ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Closer to 4.5 and may have been that with electronic timing.  4.47 is fine but something closer to 4.3  would have been better. 

[UNTLifer]

15 minutes ago, MeanGreen_MBA said:

And a 4.1 would have been best. 

I would prefer a 4.09.  That would be faster than a 4.1

[All About UNT]

Lame. Couldn't even hit a 3.0??

[bstnsportsfan3]

2 hours ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Closer to 4.5 and may have been that with electronic timing.  4.47 is fine but something closer to 4.3  would have been better. 

Might as well ran a 2.3... jeez give the dude a break. 4.4 is plenty fast 

Edited March 25, 2021 by bstnsportsfan3

[Udomann]

18 minutes ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

Might as well ran a 2.3... jeez give the dude a break. 4.4 is plenty fast 

For what it's worth, UNT football has aged all of us at least 30 years and made us jaded fans. We search every nook and cranny expecting bad things, just like we search our couch cushions for that last quarter to pay for our season tickets, just knowing that there's a hidden push pin waiting to get us. The push pin ALWAYS gets us.

[Hookset]

His shuttle and 3 cone times showed what NFL teams would want to see in a slot receiver. 
Quick and elusive. 
The 40 time is not elite but, very good. 
Young man will be drafted and hopefully will have a long productive career.

[Marty]

Just for comparison, here’s Rico’s pro day numbers:

 
Measurements
Height - 6.00.3
Weight - 186
Hand - 10 1/8
Arm length - 33
Wing span - 79.6
 
Vertical leap - 38.5
Bench press - 13
Long Jump - 10'4"
40 #1 - 4.51
40 #2 - 4.49
Shuttle - 4.26
3-cone drill - 7.21

[ntmeangreen11]

As you can see below from his relative athletic score the only measurable in which he is not elite or close to it is height, weight and bench. The list of NFL receivers below 5'8 that have been drafted isn't a pretty one in terms of longevity or success. That doesn't bode well for him but doesn't mean I doubt him for a second. The NFL awarded ten compensatory picks to teams at the end of the third round for this draft. I don't think he'll go before the end of the 3rd round but he could still be a day 2 pick when comp picks start between 96 and 105. Would really like to see the Ravens pick him at 104, or the Chargers at 97 to reunite him with Guyton.

[greenminer]

Just run a 4.29 and every team in the league will want you.  Not sure why Jaelon just doesn't do that.

Edited March 26, 2021 by greenminer

[NorthTexasWeLove]

6 hours ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Closer to 4.5 and may have been that with electronic timing.  4.47 is fine but something closer to 4.3  would have been better. 

4.3 lol. C'mon man. 4.47 is very fast given his stature and what teams will be asking of him at the next level. 

[Marty]

 

[Coach Andy Mac]

He is a BEAST!  GOAT OTHER THANK MEAN JOE GREENE, BRIAN WATERS(NFL HOF) and Cedric Hardeman possibly Cody. GMG!   ALSO ROSS HODE is the replacement for MCCasland ONLY and ONLY if he goes to OU or WHOMEVER! GOD BLESS HaYDEN FRY! GO MEAN GREEN!

[bstnsportsfan3]

21 hours ago, Coach Andy Mac said:

He is a BEAST!  GOAT OTHER THANK MEAN JOE GREENE, BRIAN WATERS(NFL HOF) and Cedric Hardeman possibly Cody. GMG!   ALSO ROSS HODE is the replacement for MCCasland ONLY and ONLY if he goes to OU or WHOMEVER! GOD BLESS HaYDEN FRY! GO MEAN GREEN!

I cant even start with this post... and his name is Ross Hodge.... not Hode. 

[MeanGreenTexan]

3 hours ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

I cant even start with this post... and his name is Ross Hodge.... not Hode. 

I’m not sure why I’m thanking Joe Greene, but THANKS MEAN JOE!