I'd love to see him running, catching passes out of the backfield and blocking for Eddie with my Packers in Green Bay. John Kuhn's in his 30s now and he can't play forever.
NFL Prospect Jalston Fowler
- Thread starter JustNeedMe81
- Start date
I feel that Fowler is a very underrated and under-utilized ball carrier. I honestly think he could be a number two running back in the NFL and a dang good one at that. He doesn't hesitate, he hits the hole hard, breaks through arm tackles with ease, and has decent acceleration even for a running back. His added utility as a lead-blocker should make him even more valuable. But when I watch these NFL teams hand-off to their full-backs...well, Jalston is simply on another level from those guys. As far as talent goes, I think he's closer to a running back than most "fullbacks" you see in the NFL nowadays.
I like the way you think my Packer brother! Eddie, HaHa and Nudie representing in cheese head heaven.
Fowlers diversity is what gives him value, he's got great hands, can run the ball out of the backfield and play fullback. You say the fullback isn't big in the NFL yet when they get on the goal line they try all sorts of ill qualified people to be a fullback. With Fowler you get an emergency tailback, an H-back, and a fullback all for one salary.
I think it's crazy to predict what will happen with a player like Nudie in the NFL draft, but I will say this: Whoever gets him will be happy and whoever doesn't will be kicking themselves wishing they did.
I see Nudie about like Wallace Gilberry. He is a fan favorite in college, will find his way on an NFL roster as an unheralded recruit and end up being steady contributor for some lucky team for a long time.
I think from what I've read, he could go in 4-5 rounds... but If he keeps playing well, make big time plays down the stretch, he can improve his stock to 3rd round... so meaning he could be drafted in same round with Yeldon.
As a Packer owner, I approve this message. Plus, at Lambeau (and throughout NFL stadiums for America's Team) a "Nuuuuuuuuudie!" chant would be the perfect fill-in for "Kuuuuuuuuuuuuuhn!"
His style of play reminds me of a bigger Ahmad Bradshaw in Indianapolis / James Starks in Green Bay. I think he makes it on a roster somewhere and excels. He is big and can block, run like a HB, and catch the ball out of the backfield.
From watching several seasons of Hard Knocks, it seems preferable to be an undrafted free agent rather than a late round pick. Free agents can pick the team where they'd fit in best.
You'd think that teams would only draft players that are a good fit for their system, but it rarely seems to be the case with the late round picks.
You'd think that teams would only draft players that are a good fit for their system, but it rarely seems to be the case with the late round picks.
Fowler's biggest hurdle will be that most teams only keep one FB on roster for minimum money, and he will be see as a FB until he gets to camp. Most teams have them but don't really play them. He fits with what a number of teams want to do though - a guy to come on and block, maybe run hard up the middle every once in a while. Teams like Atlanta, Green Bay, etc are looking for a player who is a good enough blocker to protect for blitzes, but if everyone stays home can get to the flat and catch a pass. Fowler fits that perfectly.
Not the Raiders -- the place where good football players forget how to play! Ask Rolo!
Fowler's first receiving TD today. Difficult low catch to put the Titans ahead. Cooper great stats again for Raiders
Great stuff to see happening. Fowler was one of my recent favorites. If he hadn't hurt his knee, i think we would have won maybe another NC. When healthy, he was a difference maker, no doubt.
He's been a good addition in Nashville. The organization loves him. I hope we get a pro style coach that will use him effectively. Oh who am I kidding I just want a coach who can at least get us to 8-8, haha
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Latest threads
-
Bama Game Thread: Bama Gymnastics - NCAA Championship Semi-finals (ESPN2 | 4/18 @ 8pm CT)- Started by BamaNation
- Replies: 29
-
No. 1 Visits Tuscaloosa for Second Straight Week as Alabama Hosts Top-Ranked Texas A&M- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 0
-
-
I'm Declaring the Emperor has no clothes (NCAA rules implosion)
- Started by BamaNation
- Replies: 27
-
Home-and-Home Series Wraps Up as Alabama Welcomes UAB on Tuesday
- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 1
-