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This kid is a freakish athlete, if it translates, this kid could be one of the best undrafted players in recent memory.
http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/jerome-couplin-iii/
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Lions’ Martin Mayhew gets the prize: Jerome Couplin III
Posted by*T J Richmond
Everyone talks about steals in the draft, but*Detroit Lions*GM Martin Mayhew may have executed the ultimate post-draft theft when undrafted rookie free agent*Jerome Couplin III agreed to*join the team.* The safety out of William & Mary was flying well under the radar; so much so that the Lions were*one of*only a few*teams to speak with him, much less *have him in for a pre-draft visit.* Everyone assumed the visit was a smokescreen, since the Lions would surely opt for bigger name and bigger school talent.* But during the draft, the Lions wouldn’t pull the trigger on any of the big name safeties on the board, seemingly not even giving the slightest glance their way.* Fans were disgusted, but Mayhew pretty much knew he had Couplin after the draft if he wanted him, for even though the young man’s stock was rising, no one appeared to be showing any serious*interest in him except Detroit.
Mayhew and the coaching staff saw something in Couplin and immediately went after him as soon as the last pick was made official and the draft was closed.* What they saw is clearly apparent in highlight reels: *not just a bruising hitter but*a knockout hitter*that sets a physical tone early, excellent in run support with superior tackling ability*while displaying tremendous range.* Measurables that are*way up the charts when compared to the top 15 Combine*safeties in each category and excellent ball skills with a rare football instinct and ability to sniff out plays before the ball is snapped.* He definitely*has*the “riverboat gambler” mentality that*head coach*Jim Caldwell*said he wanted.* He is energetic, wants to learn*and provides*a clear*presence on the field.
There isn’t a whole lot of visible downside to this kid; every report about him says he is a good person with good attitude and a tremendous work ethic and motor.* One thing that might have scared other teams was the competition Couplin faced during college.* But football is football, be it at William & Mary or Michigan and Couplin’s ease and fluidity on the field make it apparent he would be comfortable on any team.* Other correctable issues are a reported difficulty playing with his back to the ball and a failure to trust what he sees.* Watching his film, good coaching will obviously correct those things.
Jerome Couplin III
His pro day numbers showed Mayhew at least, why a chance should be taken on him.* At six feet two inches and 215 pounds, he produced 18 bench press reps and unfolded a whopping 80 inch wingspan.** He then*showed off a stunning*41.5 inch vertical*which*bested the top Combine safety by a full 3.5 inches.* If that wasn’t enough he went outside into a 32 degree driving rain*and managed to turn in a 4.5 40 yard dash and then served up a*broad jump that, at 11 feet 2 inches,**bested any*safety at the Combine by over half a foot.* Couplin was never invited to any Senior All-Star “showcase”*games, nor did he receive a Combine invite.* Looking back on it, he probably should have.
Now, during OTA’s the small school safety with the grand nickname of “The Osprey” is busy on the field,*trying to give*the Detroit coaching staff reason to keep him around.* If he can*keep it up during training camp, I know some veteran safeties that would do well to keep watch over their shoulders.* And sooner or later with quality coaching, this kid will likely*make opposing wide receivers, tight ends and running backs keep their heads on swivels looking for him.* Then at that point, 31 teams are probably going to wonder how in the world *he slipped through the cracks and wound up in Detroit.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kyxmSWyUsxo
http://thepenaltyflagblog.com/jerome-couplin-iii/
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The Penalty FlagWhat's Interesting in the NFL
Lions’ Martin Mayhew gets the prize: Jerome Couplin III
Posted by*T J Richmond
Everyone talks about steals in the draft, but*Detroit Lions*GM Martin Mayhew may have executed the ultimate post-draft theft when undrafted rookie free agent*Jerome Couplin III agreed to*join the team.* The safety out of William & Mary was flying well under the radar; so much so that the Lions were*one of*only a few*teams to speak with him, much less *have him in for a pre-draft visit.* Everyone assumed the visit was a smokescreen, since the Lions would surely opt for bigger name and bigger school talent.* But during the draft, the Lions wouldn’t pull the trigger on any of the big name safeties on the board, seemingly not even giving the slightest glance their way.* Fans were disgusted, but Mayhew pretty much knew he had Couplin after the draft if he wanted him, for even though the young man’s stock was rising, no one appeared to be showing any serious*interest in him except Detroit.
Mayhew and the coaching staff saw something in Couplin and immediately went after him as soon as the last pick was made official and the draft was closed.* What they saw is clearly apparent in highlight reels: *not just a bruising hitter but*a knockout hitter*that sets a physical tone early, excellent in run support with superior tackling ability*while displaying tremendous range.* Measurables that are*way up the charts when compared to the top 15 Combine*safeties in each category and excellent ball skills with a rare football instinct and ability to sniff out plays before the ball is snapped.* He definitely*has*the “riverboat gambler” mentality that*head coach*Jim Caldwell*said he wanted.* He is energetic, wants to learn*and provides*a clear*presence on the field.
There isn’t a whole lot of visible downside to this kid; every report about him says he is a good person with good attitude and a tremendous work ethic and motor.* One thing that might have scared other teams was the competition Couplin faced during college.* But football is football, be it at William & Mary or Michigan and Couplin’s ease and fluidity on the field make it apparent he would be comfortable on any team.* Other correctable issues are a reported difficulty playing with his back to the ball and a failure to trust what he sees.* Watching his film, good coaching will obviously correct those things.
Jerome Couplin III
His pro day numbers showed Mayhew at least, why a chance should be taken on him.* At six feet two inches and 215 pounds, he produced 18 bench press reps and unfolded a whopping 80 inch wingspan.** He then*showed off a stunning*41.5 inch vertical*which*bested the top Combine safety by a full 3.5 inches.* If that wasn’t enough he went outside into a 32 degree driving rain*and managed to turn in a 4.5 40 yard dash and then served up a*broad jump that, at 11 feet 2 inches,**bested any*safety at the Combine by over half a foot.* Couplin was never invited to any Senior All-Star “showcase”*games, nor did he receive a Combine invite.* Looking back on it, he probably should have.
Now, during OTA’s the small school safety with the grand nickname of “The Osprey” is busy on the field,*trying to give*the Detroit coaching staff reason to keep him around.* If he can*keep it up during training camp, I know some veteran safeties that would do well to keep watch over their shoulders.* And sooner or later with quality coaching, this kid will likely*make opposing wide receivers, tight ends and running backs keep their heads on swivels looking for him.* Then at that point, 31 teams are probably going to wonder how in the world *he slipped through the cracks and wound up in Detroit.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kyxmSWyUsxo
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