HoosierCat Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 second receiver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 A native of Auburn, Alabama and son of a former Troy State tight end (Thad), Core played mostly special teams, and even some defensive back, during his first two years in Oxford. But then the door opened for him as a receiver in 2014, and he took advantage (41-558, six touchdowns). Core's numbers didn't increase as a senior due to the return of Laquon Treadwell and quarterback Chad Kelly's ability to spread the ball around (37-644, four TD) but his big play ability (17.4 yards per catch in 2015) is obvious. PRO DAY RESULTS 20-yard short shuttle: 4.4 seconds 3-cone: 6.75 seconds Vertical: 37 1/2 inches Broad jump: 9 feet, 8 inches ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Good overall size. Pushes hard upfield to sell the deep ball and put defender in defensive posture. Good leaper who uses his size and spring to go up and get the ball. Strong enough to grind out yards after the catch with his size. Effective special teams cover man during his time at Ole Miss with 18 tackles. Able-bodied blocker. WEAKNESSES Hands are just average. Allows ball into his frame and doesn't snatch it with strength. Not a sudden, athletic receiver and takes awhile to get into and out of his breaks. Below average acceleration. Runs rounded, sloppy routes and has issues adjusting them in space. DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 5 or 6 SOURCES TELL US "He will really grow on you. He wants it. I didn't love the tape at first, but the more you work with him the more you see how he can become an NFL player." -- NFL wide receivers coach BOTTOM LINE Played his best football this season. Had his best output against Alabama and then in the Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma State. Core has desired size, but could struggle to find separation against NFL cornerbacks. If he can pick back up with the special teams coverage ability he showed at Ole Miss, he gives himself a better chance to stick around. RELATED LINKS Brandt: Official Ole Miss pro day results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES STRENGTHS: Uses his large hands (10 3/8-inches) and focus to finish off-target and contested throws. Was the best deep threat of the week during Shrine Game practices. --Dane Brugler (1/21/16) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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COB Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Hope this dude wasn't roomates with Gasmask Bongface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redsbengalsbucks Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 He reminds me a lot of Marvin Jones, he was in the shadow of a better option at WR for his team. He has all the check marks needed to be a deep threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 3 picks in a row that make this draft another very good one I really like the 2,4,5 and 6 round picks, 1 and 3 are not bad either. So far I have to give them a solid B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I don't dislike the pick per se - we needed a WR and one who excelled on special teams is a plus, but we need a returner, and this guy ain't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Mario Alford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 *delete me* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 4 minutes ago, redsbengalsbucks said: Mario Alford maybe. hopefully. but I haven't seen it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Good breakdown: http://www.redcuprebellion.com/2016/4/28/11522430/cody-core-ole-miss-40-yard-dash-combine-nfl-draft-higlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 He's out of the SEC. That's enough for me. I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Tim Tebow was out of the SEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 And.... beat the Stealers in the playoffs. I'd take that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 13 minutes ago, TJJackson said: Tim Tebow was out of the SEC And Tebow defeated the Steelers in a playoff game. What player do we have on our roster that can say that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 It's just a guy that if he gets a chance and wants it, he has enough physically to do it. Not a bad pick. Glad to see the Bengals are realistic about their roster. Can we release Tate this year or what? I'd love to know the magic elixir he rubs in every morning to keep his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 What's to dislike ?? Big, fast WR with good hands, taken in the late rounds and more than capable of playing special teams. Looking at the remainder of our WR corps, you can't rule him out at this point. Color me happy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 This guy can run the deep routes, and take the top off the D I must be the only fan here that really likes this pick. For where he was taken, he is a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 *shrug* I wanted a star return man to free up Jones and rid ourselves of Taint got nothing against this guy per se Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Boyd can do what Tate does. The question is if the coaching staff wants to let a veteran walk away. Given Tate's past here, I'm guessing he goes nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 that sux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 I think that sucks as well, but I'm not sure I'm completely sold on it heading into this year. I'm of the mindset that if either Alford (who it was said was working on returns) or Boyd show they can give what Tate has given, they might be more inclined to move on. In the past, they didn't feel comfortable and said the other options just weren't solid enough. It's a wait and see thing in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 There's going to be a scrum for Special Teams only roles. Tate got his game day spot as primary KR because Sanu and Jones had such strong roles in the offense. Now that's unsettled. I don't think Tate will win a spot as WR role. If the Bengals can't find 2 WR to fill the Sanu/Jones role and that grows to 3, that's trouble for Tate. Also prior to knee injury Wright was a great gunner for LSU. Alford runs sub 4.4. They just added sub 4.4 corner. Then there's Hewitt and Burkhead. If a combination of these guys push for active game day roles as apart of the offensive/defensive gameplan it's going to effect the Special team's only roles that Tate and Peerman have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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