Thread: Conner Vernon

I know some people like him, some don't. No one in the draft has worked more with Peyton Manning than Vernon. Lol. Here's a little stuff I've found on him.





http://espn.go.com/college-football/.../conner-vernon <-Stats

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Outside receiver in most sets, has enough size to play that role at the next level and the quickness to line up inside as well. Difficult to bring down on first contact, especially on a bubble screen. Is not afraid of going up to get a high target, even with a defender closing. Contorts body on underthrown vertical routes, slows stride and high points the pass in front of an awaiting defensive back. Can adequately eat up cushion. Understands how to run routes and get open. As a punt returner, takes the straight-line approach. Tracks vertical throws well, even when bracketed by defenders. Also understands when to take a chance after the catch and when to pick up the given yardage.
WEAKNESSES Lacks speed or great quickness. Won’t chase down a defender to block them, chooses to run them off instead. When blocking contact is made, it is usually with a shoulder and very ineffective. Has difficulties getting a free release from a jam, route is held up in the first three steps. Occasionally miss times jumps when high pointing, leaving too early. Cuts lack burst. Does not change speeds, more of a glider. Creates separation with the route not the explosion in cuts.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profil...non?id=2539949


A video of Vernon talking about working with Manning, Stokely, and Clark.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/multime...5-28aececb178f

The same video (a little different) of Vernon at the combine
http://www.miamidolphins.com/media/v...8-0061817e77a7

Not really what Denver needs. Eric Decker is a better version of this guy.

But, not wanting to be negative, it sounds like he's got a great repoire with Manning and Manning's former coach.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Not really what Denver needs. Eric Decker is a better version of this guy.

But, not wanting to be negative, it sounds like he's got a great repoire with Manning and Manning's former coach.

I can see why you would say that. He seems like more of an outside guy (Decker) than inside (Stokely). I don't think we get him because I would take him in the fifth, and we don't have one. I would only take him if we had a fifth and hadn't picked a WR by then.

I really like his intangibles. He has to be smart being from Duke. I like that he's already met with Stokley and Manning. I like that he was coached by Cutcliffe. But he's still hit or miss, in my opinion, and I don't like to reach for players. So, if somehow we get a 5th round pick, I hope we get him and hope he adapts well.

He's definitely been productive. I mean, he plays for Duke and I believe he is the ALL TIME leading receiver in ACC history, so that says something. The kid has great hands and he can take a hit. But...I agree...I think he is Eric Decker part 2. My opinion is we need a playmaker in the slot. The guy that can take the quick inside slant and go 70 yards...the guy that makes the LB play back...the guy that makes defenses stay in a nickel. I dont think Vernon is that guy. I'm looking for someone like Austin or Wheaton or even Swope to a bit of a lesser degree.

I think Vernon will be a nice steal for some teams, but hopefully not us.