NFL Combine Information

[Buttegrizzle]

Jumping back to the original discussion for a sec- I think Wags has long gorilla arms. A big disadvantage in the bench press. But really handy for grabbing QBs esp with his speed. Maybe he's more of a passing situation guy, but somebody will want him.

Now please return to the banter in progress. It's entertaing. -post the video-!

 

[go96griz]

Zack's NFL draft grade and analysis is finally posted. For some reason, it took weeks to get this information online versus those in the first DL group such as Kyle Emmanuel from NDSU.

Zack's Grade = 5.25

Score translations:
6.00-6.49 -- Should become instant starter
5.50-5.99 -- Chance to become NFL starter
5.20-5.49 -- NFL backup or special teams potential
5.01-5.19 -- Better-than-average chance to make NFL roster

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/zack-wagenmann?id=2552679

Overview

In 2014, selected first-team FCS All-American, Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Big Sky. Played in 14 games with 13 starts. In 2013, selected first-team All-Big Sky. Started all 13 games. Switched jersey numbers to No. 37 to wear the school legacy uniform and was selected team captain. In 2012, selected first-team All-Big Sky. Started all 11 games. In 2011, played in all 14 games as a reserve DE. Redshirted in 2010.

Pro Day Results
Broad jump: 9 feet, 10 inches
Bench press: 16 reps of 225 pounds

Analysis

Strengths Passionate pass rusher whose energy seems to ramp up on passing downs. At his best as a pass rusher when lined up as a wide nine-technique. Consistent production as three-year starter with 37 sacks and 52 tackles for loss. Hands need more skill, but they are efficient in pass rush. Has noticeable closing burst to quarterback and running back when he has them in his cross-hairs. Plays with awareness and eyes focused on the traffic in backfield. Recognizes screen passes to his side and snuffs them out. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he had the fourth-best vertical leap of all defensive ends at 37 1/2 inches.

Weaknesses Snap get­-off looks faster on tape due to level of tackle competition. Posted pedestrian 10­-yard split of 1.67 seconds at combine. Will likely have to learn to play outside linebacker in a 3­-4 defense due to lack of size and strength. Gets washed down at the point of attack and struggles to recover back into play once he gets on wrong side of physical battle. His 14 bench-press reps match lack of functional power on tape. Takes wide, high angle to quarterback, allowing tackles to run him up and over the pocket. Labored disengagement from blockers and a step slow to pursue from back side.

Bottom Line Pass-rush specialist from the Big Sky Conference with an impressive ability to close and finish once he wins the corner against tackles. Wagenmann might lack the functional power to be a consistent edge­-setter as a 3-­4 outside 'backer and he's in desperate need of an inside counter as a pass rusher, but he showed enough quickness in change-of-direction drills at the combine to project as a potential backup outside linebacker in the NFL.

Related Links - Potential late-round LB shines at Montana's pro day

-Lance Zierlein

 

[go96griz]

Here is a link to a post by Gil Brandt on Missoula's Pro Day. Some good love for Montana overall and he believes Zack will be a late-round draft pick or UFA pickup and also that Tonga and Van should be UFAs.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ntial-lateround-lb-shines-at-montanas-pro-day

Zach Wagenmann, a linebacker who was at the NFL Scouting Combine, was one of nine prospects who worked out at Montana's pro day March 9. Representatives from eight NFL teams were present for the workouts, which took place outdoors on a clear and sunny 40-degree day.

» 2015 pro day schedule, results and analysis

Wagenmann (6-foot-3 1/8, 245 pounds) had a 9-10 broad jump and 16 strength lifts and stood on the rest of his combine numbers. He had a good workout, and there's a thought that he'll be able to play as a 3-4 linebacker in the NFL. I think he'll be a very tough, very competitive pro, and he'll probably be a seventh-round draft pick or priority free agent.

Running back Travon Van (5-foot-9 7/8, 195 pounds) ran the 40 in 4.53 and 4.55 seconds. He had a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 9-7 broad jump. He had a 4.19 short shuttle and 6.81 3-cone drill, and he threw the bar up 16 times. He looked very athletic and was impressive catching the ball in his workout. He'll be a priority free agent.

Tonga Takai (6-foot-2, 299 pounds, a defensive lineman, ran the 40 in 5.31 and 5.34 seconds. He had a 27 1/2-inch vertical and 8-8 broad jump. He ran the short shuttle in 4.76 and the 3-cone drill in 7.80 seconds. He has 32-inch arms and put up the bar 27 times. Takai also had a nice workout and will probably be a free agent.

Montana has done a nice job of producing NFL players who weren't draft choices, including linebacker Brock Coyle, who was a rookie last season for the Seattle Seahawks.

Follow Gil Brandt on Twitter at @Gil_Brandt.