Saints UDFA Signings

SmashMouth · 04-29-2018, 11:14 AM

TE Deon Yelder Western Kentucky

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He might make the team...

SmashMouth · 04-29-2018, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

TE Deon Yelder Western Kentucky

https://youtu.be/yfB4dkMT-3w

He might make the team...

One year wonder starter
52 receptions 688 yards 7 TDS

Strengths:

Compact frame with good mass. Plays with admirable toughness through catch contact and as a blocker. Operates with good pad level into his initial block in run game. Runs feet under his hands to create leverage and sustain blocks. Displays footwork and angles to become a more competent blocker at point of attack. Can make necessary adjustments to pull in throws that are left behind him on crossing routes. Good scrambler to find open space when route stalls and play extends. Used on shovel passes, as goal line wildcat option and as runner on fake punts

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SmashMouth · 04-29-2018, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I wonder who the Gem will be this year? Maybe even a couple of them.

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

One year wonder starter
52 receptions 688 yards 7 TDS

Strengths:

Compact frame with good mass. Plays with admirable toughness through catch contact and as a blocker. Operates with good pad level into his initial block in run game. Runs feet under his hands to create leverage and sustain blocks. Displays footwork and angles to become a more competent blocker at point of attack. Can make necessary adjustments to pull in throws that are left behind him on crossing routes. Good scrambler to find open space when route stalls and play extends. Used on shovel passes, as goal line wildcat option and as runner on fake punts

https://youtu.be/22zx1IBKt0s

Meet Deon Yelder, the underrated gem of the 2018 TE class

There are plenty of recognizable names from bigger programs among this year’s tight end class, but if you’re looking for a late-round sleeper who could make some noise at the next level, Western Kentucky’s Deon Yelder has all the tools to be that guy.

A well-rounded prospect who excelled in his first season as a starter in 2017, Yelder recently spoke exclusively with Draft Wire about his experience at the Senior Bowl, why his pro day performance helped ease his disappointment over not getting a combine invite, and why he can help a team win a Super Bowl.

Read more below.

https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/...2018-te-class/

04-29-2018, 03:16 PM	#3
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,019 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints UDFA Signings Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I wonder who the Gem will be this year? Maybe even a couple of them. Originally Posted by SmashMouth One year wonder starter 52 receptions 688 yards 7 TDS Strengths: Compact frame with good mass. Plays with admirable toughness through catch contact and as a blocker. Operates with good pad level into his initial block in run game. Runs feet under his hands to create leverage and sustain blocks. Displays footwork and angles to become a more competent blocker at point of attack. Can make necessary adjustments to pull in throws that are left behind him on crossing routes. Good scrambler to find open space when route stalls and play extends. Used on shovel passes, as goal line wildcat option and as runner on fake punts https://youtu.be/22zx1IBKt0s Meet Deon Yelder, the underrated gem of the 2018 TE class There are plenty of recognizable names from bigger programs among this year’s tight end class, but if you’re looking for a late-round sleeper who could make some noise at the next level, Western Kentucky’s Deon Yelder has all the tools to be that guy. A well-rounded prospect who excelled in his first season as a starter in 2017, Yelder recently spoke exclusively with Draft Wire about his experience at the Senior Bowl, why his pro day performance helped ease his disappointment over not getting a combine invite, and why he can help a team win a Super Bowl. Read more below. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2018/...2018-te-class/ Barry from MS and AsylumGuido like this.

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