I would have preferred Randle over Posey but only because I have seen RR play several games and I thought he was quite good. I can not recall having seen Posey play. If I did, he did not stand out in the crowd. By the same token, I had not watched JJ Watts prior to the Texans drafting him! Thus, I am not going to pass judgement on Posey at this time!
Originally Posted by bigtex
Yeah I was also surprised when they traded down basically passing on Randle to get another 4th rd pick. My guess it was a calculated risk realizing Posey would be there for them early in the 3rd. Looks like they scouted Posey pretty well though.
The reason we didn't see much of him is he missed like 10 games. 1st he was caught up with
Terrell Pryor selling memorabilia (his freshmen championship ring) -5 games. Then suspended a second time after being
"overpaid" at a job another 5 games. Kind of harsh punishment really but the kid broke rules not laws so hence the Texans green light.
Reports say that if he had played out his final year, he would have had 1st round potential. But since he was limited to just 3 games, he went in the 3rd. One thing I like though is that he stuck around in practice, kept his presence in the locker room, graduated, and decided not to enter the supplemental draft w/ Pryor.
Just for kicks:
Randle is 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, and ran a 4.5 40
Posey is 6-foot-2 and 211 pounds, and also ran a 4.5 40
Blackmon 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds, and ran a 4.48 40
Michael Floyd 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, and ran a 4.47 40
Kendall Wright 5-foot-11 and 196 pounds, and ran a 4.61 40
Stephen Hill 6-foot-4 and 215 pounds, and ran a 4.36 40
Alshon Jeffery 6-foot-3 and 216 pounds, and ran a 4.48 40