Lawrence Okoye visits Saints

rmgoris11 · 04-11-2013, 02:44 PM

British discus thrower Lawrence Okoye burst onto the pre-draft radar with an outstanding performance at a Regional Combine in Dallas over the weekend and his work has landed him a pair of visits with teams this week.

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that Okoye, who is eligible to be drafted this month, visited with the 49ers on Wednesday and that he will visit with the Saints on Friday. After that, Okoye has to head back to England to work out his visa. It’s a safe bet he’ll have more visits to do once the paperwork gets taken care of in the U.K.

Okoye’s mix of size (6-foot-5 3/8, 304 pounds) and speed (4.88 and 4.78 in the 40-yard dash) would raise the eyebrows of any NFL scout. He’s the very definition of raw, though, and a team using a pick on him would have to be able to devote time and effort to make his physical gifts translate onto the field.

With 13 picks and a roster pretty well stocked at the moment, the 49ers fit the profile of just such a team. From the looks of things, they might have some competition if they want to go that route.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ng-the-rounds/

jeanpierre · 04-11-2013, 03:10 PM

Is he gonna be anything like his cousin?!?

Elite measureables and looks lost on a football field?!?

FinSaint · 04-11-2013, 03:39 PM

I wouldn't want to see Saints spend a pick on him, but as an UDFA and placed on the practice squad... sure, why not if the staff thinks he has enough potential.

Crusader · 04-11-2013, 04:08 PM

I'd love to see him as an UDFA but no way we are spending a pick on him.

QBREES9 · 04-11-2013, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I'd love to see him as an UDFA but no way we are spending a pick on him.

I agree !

Luda34 · 04-11-2013, 05:35 PM

I would rather a player that can play right now not two years from now.

FinSaint · 04-11-2013, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by Luda34

I would rather a player that can play right now not two years from now.

He could spend that two years on the practice squad while he was being coached up and developed.

hagan714 · 04-11-2013, 08:43 PM

"He’s the very definition of raw," ya think?

Rugby Saint II · 04-11-2013, 09:08 PM

UDFA........OK!

Luda34 · 04-12-2013, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

He could spend that two years on the practice squad while he was being coached up and developed.

I still wouldn't want to wast a draft pick on him. I see a team like 49ers who has draft picks out the ass picking him for the hell of it. We can't afford to use a pick on guy that can't help us right now.

04-11-2013, 02:44 PM	#1
rmgoris11 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 54	Lawrence Okoye visits Saints British discus thrower Lawrence Okoye burst onto the pre-draft radar with an outstanding performance at a Regional Combine in Dallas over the weekend and his work has landed him a pair of visits with teams this week. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that Okoye, who is eligible to be drafted this month, visited with the 49ers on Wednesday and that he will visit with the Saints on Friday. After that, Okoye has to head back to England to work out his visa. It’s a safe bet he’ll have more visits to do once the paperwork gets taken care of in the U.K. Okoye’s mix of size (6-foot-5 3/8, 304 pounds) and speed (4.88 and 4.78 in the 40-yard dash) would raise the eyebrows of any NFL scout. He’s the very definition of raw, though, and a team using a pick on him would have to be able to devote time and effort to make his physical gifts translate onto the field. With 13 picks and a roster pretty well stocked at the moment, the 49ers fit the profile of just such a team. From the looks of things, they might have some competition if they want to go that route. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ng-the-rounds/
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04-11-2013, 03:10 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints Is he gonna be anything like his cousin?!? Elite measureables and looks lost on a football field?!?

04-11-2013, 03:39 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints I wouldn't want to see Saints spend a pick on him, but as an UDFA and placed on the practice squad... sure, why not if the staff thinks he has enough potential.

04-11-2013, 04:08 PM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,017	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints I'd love to see him as an UDFA but no way we are spending a pick on him. homerj07 likes this.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints Originally Posted by Crusader I'd love to see him as an UDFA but no way we are spending a pick on him. I agree !

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Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints I would rather a player that can play right now not two years from now.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints Originally Posted by Luda34 I would rather a player that can play right now not two years from now. He could spend that two years on the practice squad while he was being coached up and developed.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints "He’s the very definition of raw," ya think?

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints UDFA........OK!

04-12-2013, 01:52 AM	#10
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Re: Lawrence Okoye visits Saints Originally Posted by FinSaint He could spend that two years on the practice squad while he was being coached up and developed. I still wouldn't want to wast a draft pick on him. I see a team like 49ers who has draft picks out the ass picking him for the hell of it. We can't afford to use a pick on guy that can't help us right now.

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