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Humphrey grew up watching the Sooners and wrestling like his father, Chad, who grappled at the University of Central Oklahoma. The first-team all-state pick at Shawnee High School redshirted in 2017 before taking over the starting center spot in 12 of 14 games played in 2018, when he earned Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big 12 honors while helping the front five win the Joe Moore Award as the nation's top offensive line. Humphrey sat out spring 2019 practices due to injury but was ready for the fall, garnering Rimington Trophy finalist, second-team Associated Press All-American and Big 12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades as a 14-game starter. The 2020 team captain and 11-game starter was named a third-team AP All-American, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and first-team all-conference center as a junior. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. -- by Chad Reuter
Overview
Savvy, game-wise center with below-average length, good core strength and a full slate of intangibles desired at that position. Humphrey is praised inside the building for his outstanding leadership and having the recognition to make all the calls up front. He's more of a positional blocker than fork-lifter but has the core strength to neutralize and stalemate blockers at the point of attack. He's not a plus athlete but he's athletic enough as a move blocker, with the ability to work his feet into position to finish blocks after contact. He plays with a nasty streak when needed, which will appeal to offensive line coaches, but his overall profile might be more "steady" than "star." Humphrey is a solid, safe selection and should become a longtime starter.
Strengths
Three-year starter and two-year team captain.
Undeniable team leader and tough individual.
Wrestling background is evident in core strength.
Strong hands help maintain base block.
Looks to work hands into position after losing battle early.
Swings hips into position to seal the block.
Fluid footwork for short-pull game.
Finishes blocks with good intensity.
Technique to trap and pancake leaning nose.
Hands in punch were tighter and more accurate at Senior Bowl.
Helps with cleanup when teammates' protection gets leaky.
Capable in recovery mode.
Weaknesses
Very short arms for his size, allowing defenders to get shots into his frame.
Longer defenders separate and discard him.
Will give some early ground against strong bull rush.
Occasional drift against twisting fronts.
Susceptible against push-pull specialists.
Snap-to-step lateral quickness is average.
Doesn't generate noticeable push as a drive blocker at point of attack.
Gets a little grabby through contact on the move.
Sources Tell Us
"He was the best offensive lineman on the team when they won the Joe Moore Award (best offensive line in college football) and that line had everybody drafted, which speaks volumes for his ability." -- Southwest area scout for AFC team
I’m still floored that this guy made it to 58. Just to clarify, OL this good do not fall that far. It had to have been the class. Lot of really good lineman that can play tackle or guard.
James Daniels, Dalton Risner, Elgton Jenkins, Erik McCoy. List goes on and on of talented OL that don’t make it out of the top 50.
We just got a tall, fairly strong (29 bench reps) athletic monster
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In every other discipline — the vertical jump (33 inches), the broad jump (112 inches), the bench press (29 reps), the 3-cone drill (7.54 seconds) and the 5-10-5 shuttle (4.46 seconds), Humphrey’s numbers Friday would have ranked in the top five among the 52 total offensive linemen who attended last year’s combine in Indianapolis.
Again, these guys never fall in the draft. it’s like Chris Jones all over again but on the other side of the ball.
We got the best OC in the draft, and that's pretty much a consensus, and we got him at #63. How that **** is that not good value? The final piece to a complete offensive line rebuild in two months?
Originally Posted by The Franchise:
Craig is good because I like his thoughts on defensive players. Kent is iffy sometimes. Matt Lane just sounds like a douche every time he talks.
The Chiefs were busy putting together the last piece of the puzzle to a completely rebuilt OL with some serious upside.
They don’t give a fuck about your philosophy on positional value. They’re trying to win Super Bowls, not get clicks and look smarter than everybody in the room. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
We got the best OC in the draft, and that's pretty much a consensus, and we got him at #63. How that **** is that not good value? The final piece to a complete offensive line rebuild in two months?
**** that guy.
But he’s a C and they don’t help your football team as much as other positions! [Reply]
That's actually a little worrisome. I wonder if they're thinking guard for him
It's dumb nonsense. Humphrey is a stud and a former wrestler.
The dude is going to be a monster for the Chiefs because if there's anything in this world that Andy Reid knows, it's offensive lineman.
Reid took a shit load of scrubs last year, most of whom wouldn't start for a single game for a single team in the NFL last year, coached them to 18-2 and one win shy of a second consecutive Super Bowl.
I can understand the trepidation with Nick Bolton because most people haven't seen him in a game before, myself included. As you know, CBS shows a ton of SEC games every Saturday but I've rarely, if ever, seen a game in which Mizzou was featured.
But Humphrey? With Reid, I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in the Hall of Fame. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
Did they not watch Reiter get abused like the gimp from Pulp Fiction two months ago?
Doesn’t matter they should’ve taken another position even if they didn’t feel that player was a fit, or felt comfortable with his medicals, or had some concerns about their love for footballs etc! It’s an exact science man! RB, LB, IOL are BAD in first 2 rounds! [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
But he’s a C and they don’t help your football team as much as other positions!
And that's where that guy doesn't understand it. Humphrey has to be a smart guy (which obviously he is, since he graduated with a degree in finance) in order to identify and recognize the defense and set protection calls.
That helps your football team as much as other positions. [Reply]
