Chris Godwin's fumble near the end of Thursday night's game (which almost cost Chris Liss an expensive survivor pool entry) helped him see randomness and luck in larger context. Willie Lee Snead IV (born October 17, 1992) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. The Pirates offered essentially on the spot and Crump committed a few weeks later. Ross set a record of 4.22 seconds in 2017 and was selected ninth overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only was he good for the first several years of his career, he continued to play at the highest level into his forties at a position that few make it into their mid-thirties. Mike Davis, Texas: 10 reps Copyright 2023 Baltimore Ravens. In his short NFL career, Mathis made a name for himself as a dangerous kick returner, averaging 28.5 yards per return and scoring 3 TDs. Chris Boyd, Vanderbilt: 4.60 , N/A, 4.73 Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 104 Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. [43], On March 13, 2018, the New Orleans Saints applied a level three tender to Snead as a restricted free agent. Sanders amassed 7,838 all-purpose yards and scored 22 touchdowns: nine interception returns, six punt returns, three kickoff returns, three receiving, and one fumble recovery. With the pressure of having a baby on the way, that builds on top of it. Albert Wilson, Georgia State: 4.35, 4.35, 4.43 Colston played 10 years in New Orleans and had six 1,000-yard seasons. "That's the kind of competitor he is. And Snead thrives in it. NFL Scouting Combine results: WRs take on 40-yard dash and bench press. Ryan Grant, Tulane: 911 It was third-and-17 and the Ravens were leading by a pair of touchdowns in Tennessee at the start of the second half. Renaldo Nehemiah was the world record holder and the first man to run the high hurdles in under 13 seconds. In his sophomore season, Snead ended the year 25th in the nation on receiving yards per game averaging 88 yards per game. Devin Street, Pittsburgh: 4.53, 4.47, 4.50 "That's what my whole story is about taking advantages of the opportunities I get," Snead said. Consistent. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. [57] Snead was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 30, 2020,[58] and activated on December 10. [68] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 14, 2022. Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. Davante Adams, Fresno State: 14 reps Austin Franklin, New Mexico State: 4.53, 4.53, 4.56 Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 99 [32][33], Throughout training camp, Snead competed against rookie second round pick Michael Thomas for a job as a starting wide receiver after the Saints released Marques Colston. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Odell Beckham, LSU: 4.40, 4.31, 4.43 22 in this year's draft. However, NFL.com said he did not, listing Holliday's times at 4.27 and 4.32. 40-yard dash results (best result in bold): Brandin Cooks, Oregon State: 4.30 (1st attempt), 4.30 (2nd attempt), 4.33 (Official) While Cordarrelle Patterson has been hogging all the highlights, Calvin Ridley's usage suggests a huge game is right around the corner. Cody Hoffman, BYU: 13 reps Jeremy Gallon, Michigan: 4.45, 4.42, 4.49 She's helped him out with a lot of stuff over the years, and has a softer touch than his dad. Snead was given one huge chance to make an impact. Cody Hoffman, BYU: 9, Tevin Reese, Baylor: 41 Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 102 Garrett Wilson broke out of his slump this past weekend and should continue to see plenty of targets with Corey Davis injured and Elijah Moore benched. 2005 Pro Bowler Shaq Evans, UCLA: 34.5 [35], He appeared in the New Orleans Saints season-opener against the Oakland Raiders and caught nine passes for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown during their 3534 loss. Snead learned how to be a slot receiver from Colston, another underdog wide receiver (seventh-round pick out of Hofstra). Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 VOS rank in parenthesis spans all positions, enabling player comparisons across QB's, RB's, WR's, and TE's. He led the team in receptions and finished second in receiving yards behind John Brown. He wasn't playing well in games or practice because he was basically on one leg. He also placed fourth in the 100 Meter Dash at the same Olympics. Shaq Evans, UCLA: 102 Bailey ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at the 1999 NFL Combine. [60], On March 26, 2021, Snead signed a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. A ten-time Pro-Bowl selection (NFL record for CBs), Bailey has recorded 793 tackles, 48 interceptions, and 3 sacks. They might not all end up in the Hall of Fame, but they sure are able to fly. So what will the emotions be like this Sunday when Snead faces off against his former team? Cody Hoffman, BYU: 4.54, 4.53, 4.65 That's where he thrives.". According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he ranked 10th in the NFL in 2020 in terms of top speed achieved at 21.66 MPH. "Man, I love Willie," Brees said this week. Bailey isconsidered to be one of theleague's best lock-down defenders in the last decade. One time, Payton stood on top of his desk in a demonstrative show of how much he cared about Snead. Snead IV served as a camp counselor at the Manning Passing Academy outside of New Orleans for four straight years. Snead . He is the only QB in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 in a season. McMillian has a chance to go down as one of the better ECU cornerbacks in recent memory, much in large part thanks to his ability to run step-for-step with opposing wide receivers. During the 2010 NFL Combine, ESPN reported that he ran a 4.22. This past year, he had a standout second season with the Steelers, establishing himself as one of the NFL's elite wideouts with 1,257 yards receiving (third most in the AFC) and 10 touchdowns. "We knew him from the draft, loved him at Ball State," Harbaugh said. He worked out for the New York Giants, but wasn't signed. Then he suffered a hamstring injury, which only added to his health woes after having toe surgery in January. Rondel Menendez (WR) - 4.24 seconds (1999) Knott was slowed by various injuries during his time with Alabama, leading to his entry into the transfer portal. There has always been a "need for speed" in the NFL. On October 27, 2021, Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. His lowest production was three catches for 39 yards versus Denver. He also returned 9 punts for 60 yards, rushed for 154 yards, returned 45 kickoffs for 1,088 yards, and scored 45 touchdowns (44 receiving and 1 kickoff return). . [45] On April 23, 2018, the Saints officially declined to match the Baltimore Ravens' contract offer. In one season, a guy who worked his butt off just to get to the NFL, then rose from an undrafted free agent to one of Drew Brees' most trusted targets, was on the outs. That meant the only time he would be clocked in the 40-yard dash was at West Alabama's Pro Day. That was a faster time than any of the 2016 NFL . In Baltimore, Snead found plenty of new and people who had long desired his services. He and Ridgeway are the only two players in Ball State history to have two 1,000 yard receiving seasons, and his 13 games with 100+ yards receiving is a school record. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and has been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. He also shaved his 40-time down to 4.51 at his Pro Day, showing while he may not be blazing fast, he's more than capable of stretching the field when needed. To make you even more sick, Gault ran a 21.80 200 meters in the Indianapolis meet in 2006 and if that didn't make you throw up, Gault clocked a 4.27 forty yard dash last year. Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee speaks on what his sister means to him and how he honors her. Therefore, it takes a bit more research, film study and guesswork to see who the fastest potential players on East Carolinas roster are. If the athlete can find just one-hundredth of a second, they break 4.70. Much was expected of Snead last year after two straight 100-target seasons in New Orleans, but a three-game substance-abuse suspension followed by a hamstring injury derailed his campaign. But NFL Combine 40 times sure are fun. In Week 12, Snead completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to running back Tim Hightower off a lateral during the fourth quarter of a 4921 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. For his career, Routt has 188tackles,35 pass deflections, six interceptions, and 1 interceptions returned for a TD. By RotoBaller Staff. The Saints eventually lost on an even crazier play that left rookie safety Marcus Williams as the fall guy, but the missed touchdown was haunting. Nigel Knott. Hatfield, 5-9, 174, reportedly runs in the 4.4 range and hes one of the offenses fastest players. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 20 reps The bar represents the player's percentile rank. and most overhyped, metrics in the NFL. Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 97 In a steady rain, the barehanded Snead caught a dart on a slant, got sandwiched by two Buffalo Bills defenders and still stretched over the goal line for the score. General Manager Eric DeCosta said he met recently with QB Lamar Jackson and there's been a 'good dialogue.'. Hall was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Teamwith 12,397 total return yards, 1,747 receiving yardsand 21 TDs (12 Returns and 9 Receiving). NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. McMillian is similar to a lot of players on this list in that hes undersized, but fast and quick, making him one of the better overall players on the team when combined with his coverage abilities. He was timed at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash coming out of Plano High School in Texas when he committed to UCLA. He taught him how much time he should spend at the team facility, before practice, after practice, working on specific routes over and over to perfect the timing. Another pundit says Baltimore is a potential landing spot for Jalen Ramsey. Snead also played defense as a linebacker and safety with one interception and 76 tackles. In his NFL career, Brown caught 98 passes for 1,791 yards and 13 TDs. John Harbaugh addresses how Jackson's contract situation impacts Marcus Peters. Download all Willie Snead advanced stats and metrics, Willie Snead Fantasy Football Preview via PlayerProfiler's "World Famous" Draft Kit 2019, Willie Snead is a no-brainer pick in fantasy football leagues. 3-time Pro Bowler, 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, NFL record for yards from scrimmage in a season (2,509 in 2009), T-2. Drafted 9th overall by Cincinnati, T-2. Snead, a former undrafted free agent, also played his way into Drew Brees' circle of trust with his second consecutive strong season. "That emotion was the whole 2017 season right there. Snead went to Payton's office a couple times to ask what was up. Snead did catch four balls for 51 yards against the . Willie Gault 10.10 (1982) Top moments from the Defensive Backs at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Josh Huff, Oregon: 98 J.J. Nelson (WR) - 4.28 seconds (2015) Early in his Alabama career, Knott beat Calvin Ridley in a 50-yard race, finishing second on the Crimson Tides team in a speed race in 2016. Then, after another release, the Saints offered the same. Caesars Sportsbook Massachusetts Promo Code, Target Breakdown: Week 8 WR/TE Usage & Week 9 Waivers Preview, Target Breakdown: Week 9 WR/TE Recap & Week 10 Sleepers, Target Breakdown: Week 4 WR/TE Recap & Week 5 Sleepers, If you are looking to play at FanDuel Sportsbook, you can redeem the, New players enjoy taking advantage of the, Sports bettors can get a second chance bet at BetRivers, just redeem the, More second chance bets are available with the. They didn't want to give the Titans even a shred of life. He's been Mr. He sideswiped a car with two people in it and did a 180-degree spin. Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 4.61 , 4.69, 4.69 Willie Snead Not A Starting Option In Week 15, Devin Duvernay to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, James Proche to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, The sexiest, best-value QB-WR stacks in fantasy football, 4 Under-The-Radar Wide Receivers Set to Explode in Fantasy Football Week 8, 3 Fantasy Football Trade Targets Entering Week 5. Henry Ruggs III (WR) - 4.27 seconds (2020), https://ftw.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-combine-40-yard-dash-fastest-times, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Devin Street, Pittsburgh: 37 [22] On November 6, 2014, the Carolina Panthers released Snead from their practice squad. He also won asecond gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay, which also produced a new World Record (39.06 seconds). Being too prideful and macho, he thought he could make it home. Jarvis Landry, LSU: 92 [40] He was originally suspended for four games, but was reduced to three after an appeal. Just look at Snead's first touchdown catch as a Raven, which also came in his first game as a Raven. Career-high 962 receiving yards with San Francisco in 2017, T-6. "He can go inside or outside, but man, he makes some they call them 'blood-area' catches. It was still Division I, and he would get an opportunity to play early. Ravens OLB Coach Rob Leonard is leaving for Las Vegas. This is true particularly at the skill positions. Not bad for a guy who went undrafted last year, his speed a concern for NFL teams. On December 29, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Snead to a reserve/futures contract.[17][25].