nikita whitlock -- human fire hydrant

xcfan · 2014-03-17T13:17:25-07:00

what'ya think about nikita whitlock from wake forest? the guy is an animal on the field, and may become quite a battering ram of a fullback. and he has good hands. 43 reps of 225, 4.7 40, 6.9 3-cone, 5-10 251. a square piece of granite, but actually a very good athlete.

Mar 17, 2014 at 2:39 PM

eastcoast49ersfan
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Interesting option as a developmental FB. Between his height (a little under 5'10) and bench reps, I can't imagine his arms are very long. I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him or another FB in the 7th. 43 reps is impressive no matter what, but it may be the equivalent of 30 for a guy with a different build (barrel chested and short arms are a big advantage). He has an unofficial. 4.74 which is probably a combine 4.85 if it was hand timed - still good enough for a FB but not great.

Mar 17, 2014 at 4:26 PM

Wodwo
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Tree trunks for legs.

I'd give him a shot in short yardage.

Mar 17, 2014 at 4:57 PM

LasVegasWally
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43 reps!

Mar 17, 2014 at 5:08 PM

kronik
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Originally posted by LasVegasWally:
43 reps!

If he has long arms, that's even more impressive. Anyone know his arm length?

Mar 17, 2014 at 5:25 PM

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Originally posted by kronik:
If he has long arms, that's even more impressive. Anyone know his arm length?

I did a quick search and couldn't find it. From this picture, I would guess less than 31" maybe less than 30:
http://www.wakeforestsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072012aaa.html

Link isn't working on my phone

[ Edited by eastcoast49ersfan on Mar 17, 2014 at 5:27 PM ]

Mar 17, 2014 at 6:33 PM

xcfan
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Originally posted by kronik:
If

If he has long arms, that's even more impressive. Anyone know his arm length?

31 7/8

Mar 17, 2014 at 7:19 PM

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A fullback that tackles? Sweet

Mar 17, 2014 at 7:21 PM

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I wouldn't burn a 7th round pick on an undersized defensive player and backup FB.

However, I would jump on the opportunity to get him as a UDFA, and have him play OLB and FB as a 2 way player, and contribute on special teams.

He'd be a cheaper option than Dobbs.

Mar 18, 2014 at 9:57 PM

xcfan
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Originally posted by GEEK:
I wouldn't burn a 7th round pick on an undersized defensive player and backup FB.

However, I would jump on the opportunity to get him as a UDFA, and have him play OLB and FB as a 2 way player, and contribute on special teams.

He'd be a cheaper option than Dobbs.e just

oh, he's not playing d-line; not a chance, unless he shows ability at ilb and gets defensive reps there. pure fullback and special teams, maybe. doubtful he plays linebacker; he just doesn't have the range. but as a cannon ball reaching the line of scrimmage and blasting defenders, he's worth a long look.