Ryan Fowler
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The New York Giants are hosting Virginia Tech DL Pheldarius Payne on a 30 visit tomorrow, source said.
Twitched up DL ran a 4.85 40 at 286 pounds (1.65 10 split), both times would have ranked second among all DL in Indy. Name to know.
they dont have anyone in the simmons/autry athletic mid-size DL skillset. bowen played those guys in the B gap and over tackles a lot with a lot of success.
current giant roster has a lot of the 320+ plus size and 250lb edges, doesnt really have an athletic mid-size defensive lineman. this draft has a lot of athletic 280-290lbers. would be pretty surprised if they dont take 1 and could see them taking 2.
Payne’s Pro Day was also an eye-opener for teams, as he flew in the 40-yard dash at 286 pounds, clocking in at 4.85—a time that would have ranked second among all NFL Combine participants in his positional group. His 1.65 10-yard split, a threshold that showcases a player's initial explosiveness off the line, also would have ranked second only to LSU’s Mekhi Wingo in Indianapolis.
looks like giants read the article.
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Would be curious to hear where he landed on Payne...
Would be curious to hear where he landed on Payne...
wasnt in the beast or invited to the combine either. believe same was true of hawkins last year then his big pro day got him a visit.
After losing Leo and Robinson, that s/b a concern.