LZIp Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just to put the whole underclassman declaring early thing in perspective... It seems they are getting better advice as time goes on, but still about 30% of them go undrafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I've seen some mocks having him go in the 5th or 6th round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, ZachTheZip said: I've seen some mocks having him go in the 5th or 6th round. My guess as well. Tremendous upside, yet was still productive considering how raw he is and spotty QB play/offense the past 2 seasons. I don't see how someone won't take a shot on developing him. Something else I saw. 103 underclassman declared for the draft this year. 2nd most ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Below is from WalterFootball.com after he declared. True, that was before most of the other underclassmen officially declared. At the same time, WalterFootball is pretty thorough, so I'm guessing they knew there was going to be a ton more early entries before making this projection: Jerome Lane, WR, Akron Height: 6-2. Weight: 212. Projected 40 Time: 4.57. Projected Round (2017): 3-5. This is a surprise. Jerome Lane has physical talent, but I'm not so sure he'll be able to separate from NFL cornerbacks, and thus he could slip in the 2017 NFL Draft. Lane might be able to sneak into Day 2, but he's likely an early third-day selection. Considering that Lane is just 20, there's no real reason for him to declare for the pros. The Verdict: Bad move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Is he seriously only 20 four years removed from high school? Seems uncommonly young, which is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 1/22/2017 at 11:55 AM, LZIp said: Is he seriously only 20 four years removed from high school? Seems uncommonly young, which is a good thing. He'll be 21 in March. My opinion - if you don't want to go to school and your goal is to play in the NFL, it isn't a bad idea to get on an NFL roster, train with an NFL team, even if you only are on the practice squad, than it is to stay in school. He was a non-qualifier out of HS, so he's been at UA for 4 years. If he really wanted to stay in school he could have earned a degree in 4 years and transferred anywhere he chose. Based on him electing not to go that route, I don't think he wanted to attend college...any college. We'll see if it is a good, or bad decision. We won't know for 1-2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I just always wonder why you go to college for several years....whether you like being in class or not....and get so close to finishing a degree but walk away. For the guys that are going to be pro athletes, it's not probably going to have much of a financial impact on their lives. But for the guys who are simply just hoping to make some kind of paycheck as a pro athlete, I'll assume that it's a big mistake, most of the time. Heck, I hated going to class, hated studying, and hated taking tests. I'm sure I'm not alone. But, there was no way I was walking away once I had a few years in the books. Edited January 23, 2017 by skip-zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzx Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Jerome Lane's stock is on the rise! Ranked #16 best WRF on Draftek Big Board Ranked #4 best overall MAC prospect Edited January 25, 2017 by zzx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipsoutsider Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have read that overall, this is not one of the strongest draft classes for WR so perhaps that motivated Jerome to go early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 10 hours ago, zzx said: Ranked #4 best overall MAC prospect I like that link. I would be a little surprised if Lane gets drafted before Hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zipsoutsider Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I will miss seeing Jerome play, but I will not miss hearing the "Send it in Jerome" story every single game or the "Send it in Jerome" corny lines every time he scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Jerome received an invitation to the NFL combine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzx Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Jerome received an invitation to the NFL combine. no surprise as his stock continues to rise-- jumped up 6 notches to #128 overall on the big board and moved up to #15 best WRF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 14 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: Jerome received an invitation to the NFL combine. Great to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 13 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Jerome received an invitation to the NFL combine. Here is the schedule to the underwear olympics. This will be the first time I have tuned in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 NFL Draft Diamond Interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Did Marcus get an invite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, K92 said: Did Marcus get an invite? I would guess Marcus is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery that he probably should have gotten in season. I do not believe he participated in any senior all-star games and he was certainly good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, K92 said: Did Marcus get an invite? Most players that do have posted on their social media, I don't see anything @jamalmarcus34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Another tweet that sort of sours me towards Lane. Scouts evaluate everything. Can't imagine immaturity is an attractive trait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 55 minutes ago, LZIp said: Scouts evaluate everything. Can't imagine immaturity is an attractive trait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 14 minutes ago, K92 said: There are always exceptions to the rule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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