[CBFF] Dave Ball?

[Kenny Claxton]

So basically it's hello NFL Europe?

On 5/2/07, Victor Waldron <victor19 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well, there's something to be said of production even at the D1-AA
> level. Here's the scouting report from ESPN:
>
> David Ball
> WR | (6'0", 193, 4.65) | NEW HAMPSHIRE
>
> Scouts Grade: 41
>
> Flags: (S: SPEED) Player lacks ideal speed at position
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> Strengths: Possesses adequate size, knows how to shield defenders from
> the ball and is capable of making the tough catch in traffic. Times
> jumps well, flashes the ability to catch the ball at its highest point
> and has the potential to develop into a productive red zone target.
> Possesses good athletic ability and runs crisp short-to-intermediate
> routes. Reads defenses fairly well and can locate soft spots working
> against zone coverage. Fights for the ball while it's in the air and
> isn't afraid to go over the middle. Catches the ball in stride and
> flashes the ability to make the first defender miss.
>
> Weaknesses: While extremely productive at the collegiate level, he
> played at a small school and there is major concern about ability to
> adjust to a much higher level of competition. Possesses marginal
> top-end speed. Lacks explosiveness and should have problems creating
> separation working against quality man-to-man corners. Doesn't show a
> second gear when tracking the ball downfield and isn't going to outrun
> defenses. Lacks ideal upper body strength, gets pushed around at times
> and needs to improve ability to beat press coverage.
>
> Overall: Ball saw action in 11 games as a true freshman in 2003 and
> had 38 receptions for 486 yards (12.8 average) and four touchdowns. In
> 2005, Ball played in 12 of 13 games setting UNH single-season records
> for receptions (81), receiving yards (1,504), and touchdown catches
> (17) while averaging 17.5 yards per catch. Ball played in all 13 games
> in 2005 and broke his own receiving records by finishing the year with
> 87 receptions for 1,551 yards (17.8 average) with 24 touchdowns. As a
> senior in 2006, Ball caught 93 passes for 1,114 yards (11.9 average)
> with 13 TD's. Ball finished as the most prolific scorer in NCAA DI-AA
> history, shattering Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's career-record of 50
> touchdown receptions.
>
> Ball displays exceptional hands and he is an outstanding route runner,
> which is why he has a chance to contribute as a sub-package receiver
> in the NFL. However, Ball is essentially a possession receiver
> prospect with marginal speed and a lean frame. He will struggle to
> make the transition to the NFL, where he won't be able to consistently
> separate like he did at the DI-AA level in college. As such, Ball
> projects as a late-round pick in 2007.
>
> On 5/2/07, mactbone <mactbone0 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Apparently Dave Ball broke a bunch of Jerry Rice's college records. We
> all know how that goes - there's always a UDFA or two who "should've been
> drafted" and people try to convince everyone that they'll be stars if they
> just get the chance - but those guys are almost always undrafted for a
> reason.
> > -Chris
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Kenny Claxton <kenny.claxton at gmail.com>
> > To: post at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2007 4:41:35 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CBFF] Dave Ball?
> >
> >
> > Nice '80's New Wave reference!
> >
> > On 5/2/07, aaron s <adsti3 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > My coworker's trying to sell me on his undrafted FA signing.
> > >
> > > Could he be any good?
> > >
> > > I'd hope they'd play "Tainted Love" when catches a first down.
> > >
>
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