Josiah Deguara-TE/FB-Cincinnati

Phoenix49ers · 2020-01-29T20:45:39-08:00

Had himself a good week at the Senior Bowl. Versatile, hard nosed and a guy who clearly loves to play the game and brings top notch intensity consistently. He could come in and compete as a special teamer while providing depth at TE and potentially transitioning to FB down the road. Cincinnati Bearcats TE Josiah Deguara is about that gritty business. His blocking is like this every single time 💪🏾💪🏾. Putting guys in the dirt & opening plenty holes for RB Michael Warren II. He'll probably end up one of my favs in this class. #VigilanteBreakdowns #GrindingTape pic.twitter.com/3NhM1PeiZz— Chris Nelson #Forever24 #Forever8 (@THEffVigilante) August 6, 2019Cincinnati FB/TE Josiah Deguara with a great route on Terrell Lewis with an absolute nasty head fake at the top pic.twitter.com/tuw0vVWn6e— Tyler Forness (@CCSTheRealForno) January 23, 2020🚨BEST PLAY YOU DIDN'T SEE IN WEEK 1: Cincinnati @GoBearcatsFB TE #83 Josiah Deguara (aligned at right TE) makes an unreal hustle play to prevent a pick-six vs. UCLA. That kind of relentless effort will get NFL scouts' attention. The Reese's Senior Bowl sees you, @JosiahD5! 💪👀 pic.twitter.com/tWZCDseoF5— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 2, 2019#Cincinnati TE #83 Josiah Deguara picks up right where he left off. Beautiful move on LB #20 Pete Werner to win inside. pic.twitter.com/iIUZ0Wrb2p— Fed Scivittaro (@MeshPointScout) September 7, 2019Josiah Deguara gets behind the Miami OH defense. #DevyWatch pic.twitter.com/w8m3rqTlnr— Greg Brandt (@devywarehouse) September 14, 2019

Jan 30, 2020 at 2:13 AM

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Looks very promising

Jan 30, 2020 at 5:26 AM

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His expected range is somewhere in that later 5th-6th round area, but yes, looking at the potential "Juice" type players in this class he's one of the better ones it seems. Although, admittedly, there aren't a lot of guys that really fit that mold. You've got some true FBs, and then just plain undersized TEs that aren't the best blockers. Joey Magnifico from Memphis, for example.

Granted, I haven't heavily scouted fullbacks, but off-hand it seems like Taumoepenu and Deguara would be the top two versatile H-back/FB types in this class.

[ Edited by OnTheClock on Jan 30, 2020 at 5:26 AM ]

Jan 30, 2020 at 8:33 AM

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Looks like the ideal fit to replace Toilolo or Dwelley.

Jan 31, 2020 at 5:37 PM

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Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Looks like the ideal fit to replace Toilolo or Dwelley.

Toilolo blocks like a tackle. Kyle used him instead of bringing in an extra lineman. His spot is safe.

Feb 27, 2020 at 8:28 PM

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Having himself a very good Combine. Teams even had him doing some RB drills. He's an easy conversion to FB much like Juice was.

Josiah Deguara had an under the radar good day:

40: 4.72
Bench: 25 reps
Vert: 35.5 in
Broad: 115 in
3-Cone: 7.15
Shuttle: 4.35

He could be a riser out of the Combine.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) February 28, 2020

Feb 28, 2020 at 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:
His expected range is somewhere in that later 5th-6th round area, but yes, looking at the potential "Juice" type players in this class he's one of the better ones it seems. Although, admittedly, there aren't a lot of guys that really fit that mold. You've got some true FBs, and then just plain undersized TEs that aren't the best blockers. Joey Magnifico from Memphis, for example.

Granted, I haven't heavily scouted fullbacks, but off-hand it seems like Taumoepenu and Deguara would be the top two versatile H-back/FB types in this class.

true

Feb 28, 2020 at 10:43 AM

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A Juice clone !

Mar 20, 2020 at 6:02 PM

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Idk if the team is prioritizing this, but I would love a true back-up fullback that can play ST, some TE, etc.

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Looks like the ideal fit to replace Toilolo or Dwelley.

Why would Dwelley be replaced?

Mar 20, 2020 at 7:22 PM

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Originally posted by LifelongNiner:
Idk if the team is prioritizing this, but I would love a true back-up fullback that can play ST, some TE, etc.

Why would Dwelley be replaced?

He's a very eager blocker so that right there would put him in Shanahan's good graces. The versatility is a bonus. He can pitch in at TE and at special teams and eventually develop as a replacement for Juice.

Mar 20, 2020 at 7:27 PM

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Not just a blocker, @GoBearcatsFB tight end and #NFLCombine standout Josiah Deguara is an underrated route runner. #Steelers #Bengals #Jets #Colts #Bucs #Chargers #Bills #Jaguars #Texans #Rams pic.twitter.com/x6f8bvlyu9
— Black and Gold Nation (@B_GNation1) March 8, 2020

Mar 25, 2020 at 1:01 PM

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Scoot over i'm jumping on this bandwagon.

Mar 25, 2020 at 4:59 PM

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Originally posted by All22:

Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Looks like the ideal fit to replace Toilolo or Dwelley.

Toilolo blocks like a tackle. Kyle used him instead of bringing in an extra lineman. His spot is safe.

Then he signed with the Giants.

Mar 25, 2020 at 5:09 PM

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Originally posted by miked1978:
Scoot over i'm jumping on this bandwagon.

I really like him, plus he's a local NorCal guy too.

Mar 25, 2020 at 6:59 PM

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Gonna end up being a great value pick for us should we make this move. Sixth or seventh?