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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
Originally Posted by ThyKingdomCome15:
When I was watching Patrick dump it down to Williams I was thinking of Clyde. Williams was still highly productive but he has no wiggle. He's strictly a power back, a grinder.
Clyde in the flat with space, that's his game. That's why we drafted him. We simply have not been playing him to his strength. Clyde is a grade A check down back. I think Patrick is finally starting to settle in to the 'taking the easy yards, free money' mentality. We're going to see a different animal in Clyde because of it. We need him.
Thing is they weren’t throwing to the back before CEH got hurt. I commented several times they should. Hopefully they continue when CEH gets back. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bowser:
Eh, not as much as he's wanting, that's all I can say for sure right now. And I have no idea how much he's wanting.
I haven't heard any numbers either. Just concerned.
Mathieu is currently the brains of our secondary. How can we not give him a new contract?
Mathieu is 30yrs old, never give a 30yrd old player a new contract.
A high iq safety shouldn’t be compared like a corner who relies on their athleticism. A 3 year deal should be a no brained. Devin McCourty is still playing good ball at 34, Charles Woodson played until he was mid 30s, Malcolm Jenkins has fallen off a bit, but he’s 33, etc. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JakeF:
I haven't heard any numbers either. Just concerned.
Mathieu is currently the brains of our secondary. How can we not give him a new contract?
Mathieu is 30yrs old, never give a 30yrd old player a new contract.
What is the right answer?
Let him hit FA. If he gets what he thinks he's worth than good for him and us because we have to use some of Clark's money on Tyreek as he's more valuable to this team. If Mathieu doesn't get offered what he thinks he's worth than perhaps we can bring him back on a more manageable deal. [Reply]
Originally Posted by tredadda:
Let him hit FA. If he gets what he thinks he's worth than good for him and us because we have to use some of Clark's money on Tyreek as he's more valuable to this team. If Mathieu doesn't get offered what he thinks he's worth than perhaps we can bring him back on a more manageable deal.
And if he gets more than we are willing to pay we will get a solid Comp pick. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Thing is they weren’t throwing to the back before CEH got hurt. I commented several times they should. Hopefully they continue when CEH gets back.
Yes, Mahomes is trying to win MVP on every play. I love it! On the other side you have to stay balanced. When LV started pulling the safeties in Patrick got one of the easiest deep strikes he's had all season. Patience is a virtue and it paid off.
Patrick is figuring it out even though it's not how he prefers to play. I think the easy yards kind of grew on him as the game went on. No reason to make it tough. Play smart, set up the knockout blow with body punches. Let those RB's do all the work and the pretty deep ball will come. Defenses can't give up the easy yards forever. [Reply]
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1. C Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs
PFF overall grade: 90.9
Don’t expect anyone to overtake Humphrey anytime soon. He’s not only the highest-graded rookie and the highest-graded center in the NFL; he is the fifth-highest-graded offensive lineman in the league regardless of position.
Originally Posted by Bump:
best draft since the one where we traded up for Mahomes!
2020 doesn’t look too bad right now either. Gay and Sneed look like strong cornerstones of the defense. Danna is a solid rotational guy (which is about as good as you can expect at that slot).
If Niang and CEH even become average level starters, then it’s another great draft. [Reply]
Couple of other observations from that list. Trey is 13, meaning we got two of the top 15 players on the line in this draft. Also noticed Parsons is fifth. I would have thought he would be higher. [Reply]