49ers sign UDFA Coleman Shelton, C Washington

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

Bring 'em on. These are great. Can you start one for Dwelley and McFadden?

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

Bring 'em on. These are great. Can you start one for Dwelley and McFadden?

Haha I'll see what I can do. The one thing that I'm sure had probably 90% or more to do with Shelton dropping is arm length. 31.5" is very, very short, even for an interior OL. Most starting or Pro Bowl interior OL have arms over 32 inches.

But like I pointed out in another thread, despite the lack of length and supposed lack of "NFL strength" he did a fantastic job against 3rd round DT Harrison Phillips (Stanford), a guy with roughly 34" arms who put up 42 reps on the bench (1st among DL at the combine). Coleman didn't do the weight bench so we have no idea what his numbers would've been but with an NFL training staff behind him, he has the tools to gain whatever strength he needs, and when coupled with his sound technique, that will help him make an NFL roster.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

Bring 'em on. These are great. Can you start one for Dwelley and McFadden?

Haha I'll see what I can do. The one thing that I'm sure had probably 90% or more to do with Shelton dropping is arm length. 31.5" is very, very short, even for an interior OL. Most starting or Pro Bowl interior OL have arms over 32 inches.

But like I pointed out in another thread, despite the lack of length and supposed lack of "NFL strength" he did a fantastic job against 3rd round DT Harrison Phillips (Stanford), a guy with roughly 34" arms who put up 42 reps on the bench (1st among DL at the combine). Coleman didn't do the weight bench so we have no idea what his numbers would've been but with an NFL training staff behind him, he has the tools to gain whatever strength he needs, and when coupled with his sound technique, that will help him make an NFL roster.

Sounds like C is his true home due to lack of arm length. I'll definitely take it. Learn from Richburg and get stronger.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
When I read about Shelton's Washington career I was wondering why he didn't get drafted. Sounds like the perfect b/u for Richburg...and he can play OG, too. Just might be a guy to keep your eye on.

Because teams want 300+ offensive lineman. Stupid pigeon-holing. They would rather develop a huge guy than grab a polished small guy.

Bobb McKittrick style.

I'm loving Shelton - he's the perfect backup to Richburg.

Originally posted by mayo49:

I'm loving Shelton - he's the perfect backup to Richburg.

Hey moon what do you think about Coleman "Don't call me Danny" Shelton?

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

*Washington senior C Coleman Shelton paved the way for the Huskies' dynamic duo in Myles Gaskin and Lavon Coleman last season, finishing the season ranked No. 7 in run block success percentage (91.1) among draft-eligible centers.

*Physical at the point of attack, Shelton also thrived in pass protection on short dropbacks. He didn't allow a single pressure on three-step dropbacks last season to finish T-No. 1 among that same group of centers.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-coleman-shelton-anchors-the-uw-line-from-the-interior

Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

It worked. Watched the entire Stanford game and clips of others. Kid is a perfect backup to Richburg and great for our scheme. Like you, I'm suprised he wasn't drafted even with the short arms

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

*Washington senior C Coleman Shelton paved the way for the Huskies' dynamic duo in Myles Gaskin and Lavon Coleman last season, finishing the season ranked No. 7 in run block success percentage (91.1) among draft-eligible centers.

*Physical at the point of attack, Shelton also thrived in pass protection on short dropbacks. He didn't allow a single pressure on three-step dropbacks last season to finish T-No. 1 among that same group of centers.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-coleman-shelton-anchors-the-uw-line-from-the-interior

Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

It worked. Watched the entire Stanford game and clips of others. Kid is a perfect backup to Richburg and great for our scheme. Like you, I'm suprised he wasn't drafted even with the short arms

Excuse me while you...

My name is Shelton.

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

*Washington senior C Coleman Shelton paved the way for the Huskies' dynamic duo in Myles Gaskin and Lavon Coleman last season, finishing the season ranked No. 7 in run block success percentage (91.1) among draft-eligible centers.

*Physical at the point of attack, Shelton also thrived in pass protection on short dropbacks. He didn't allow a single pressure on three-step dropbacks last season to finish T-No. 1 among that same group of centers.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-coleman-shelton-anchors-the-uw-line-from-the-interior

Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

It worked. Watched the entire Stanford game and clips of others. Kid is a perfect backup to Richburg and great for our scheme. Like you, I'm suprised he wasn't drafted even with the short arms

I mean, you look at some of the other centers in this class that got taken, like for example Scott Quessenberry (31.75" arms) and Bradley Bozeman (31.25" arms), the arm length isn't there either. Also look at first round pick Billy Price had 32-inch arms but the same wingspan as Shelton at 75 1/4.

I hope everyone looking too much into these measurables and passing on him makes us look like geniuses later on as we hopefully see Shelton develop into a starting caliber player working behind Richburg.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by 49ers808:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

*Washington senior C Coleman Shelton paved the way for the Huskies' dynamic duo in Myles Gaskin and Lavon Coleman last season, finishing the season ranked No. 7 in run block success percentage (91.1) among draft-eligible centers.

*Physical at the point of attack, Shelton also thrived in pass protection on short dropbacks. He didn't allow a single pressure on three-step dropbacks last season to finish T-No. 1 among that same group of centers.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2018-prospect-preview-coleman-shelton-anchors-the-uw-line-from-the-interior

Excuse me while I attempt to continue to get you all extra hyped up over this UDFA.

It worked. Watched the entire Stanford game and clips of others. Kid is a perfect backup to Richburg and great for our scheme. Like you, I'm suprised he wasn't drafted even with the short arms

I mean, you look at some of the other centers in this class that got taken, like for example Scott Quessenberry (31.75" arms) and Bradley Bozeman (31.25" arms), the arm length isn't there either. Also look at first round pick Billy Price had 32-inch arms but the same wingspan as Shelton at 75 1/4.

I hope everyone looking too much into these measurables and passing on him makes us look like geniuses later on as we hopefully see Shelton develop into a starting caliber player working behind Richburg.

What if Shelton's body is 45.25 inches wide making each of his arms only 15 inches.

So Shelton is this year's Magnuson, right?

Originally posted by Poldarn49:

So Shelton is this year's Magnuson, right?

More of a specialist. Magnuson is more of the younger Beadles...a guy who can play all 3 positions on both sides of the line.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Petersen's offense=college version of Shanahan. For Pettis and Shelton there shouldn't be too big of a transition scheme-wise.

Very interesting point. I'm looking forward to seeing him play in preseason.

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Petersen's offense=college version of Shanahan. For Pettis and Shelton there shouldn't be too big of a transition scheme-wise.

Very interesting point. I'm looking forward to seeing him play in preseason.

It'll be painful waiting 3+ months just to get a chance to see him perform.

This kid can scoot. Easy mover to the second level. Shades of Jason Kelce firing out his stance to pull. I was surprised when he ran a 5.2 at the combine. He looks much more athletic than that on tape.