***Notre Dame 2014 Combine Invitees: Results & Analysis***

[NDWorld247]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ND TE Troy Niklas 6'6 1/2 270…Lot of buzz building on him as more guys get a chance to study him. Complete TE.</p>— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) <a href="https://twitter.com/MoveTheSticks/statuses/436545302963560448">February 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Gronk 2.0....1/2 inch taller and 6lbs heavier than Gronk's combine numbers. Their draft profiles are almost identical as well.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Gronk-lite.

 

[IrishInFl]

I'm excited to find out Martin's measureable's. He should be a first round pick regardless imo.

 

[Huntr]

If he runs a decent 40, look out.

 

[irishfan]

I agree. He also had a larger body of work as a receiving TE. I think Niklas would've had a chance to show off his athleticism more in 2014. He's not a Gronk clone, but pretty close.

Probably the closest thing to Gronk to come out of the draft. I don't think we'll see another TE with Gronk's size who has his athleticism, but Troy is also injury-free. Gronk barely played in college due to his injuries.

Really would love the Pats to take him late 1st round. I don't see him lasting longer than early 2nd. People will fall in love with his measurables.

 

[#1rish]

Let's just hope Troy doesn't have a body made of glass like Gronk.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Niklas, Martin, and Watts' complete measurements added (ht, wt, arm, hand)

 

[rtrn2glory]

should get a chance to see him workout on Saturday...him, martin, and watt.

should be an entertaining day

 

[NDWorld247]

Niklas' complete measurements added (ht, wt, arm, hand)

Niklas: 6'6.5", 270lbs, 10" hands, 34 1/8" arms
Gronk: 6'6", 264lbs, 10 3/4" hands, 34 1/4" arms

 

[Huntr]

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[CanadalovesND]

measurements for RBs, WRs and QBs are today

EDIT:
TJ Jones - 6'0", 188
George Atkinson - 6'1'' 218

 

[CanadalovesND]

Watt won't be doing any on field testing tomorrow. He is still recovering from his PCL tear, and wants to be 100% for pro day.

He will still do bench press, which is today.

 

[ryno 24]

6'0" and 188 are pretty good measurables for TJ I thought he would be anywhere from 5'10 to 5'11

 

[Ndaccountant]

Tommy envies TJ's hand size.....

Seriously, how in the world does TJ have the same hand size as Troy?

 

[Irish Houstonian]

In his defense, GAIII was a pretty good return man that one year.

 

[koonja]

Tommy envies TJ's hand size.....

Seriously, how in the world does TJ have the same hand size as Troy?

TJ has stingray hands.

 

[irishfan]

In his defense, GAIII was a pretty good return man that one year.

Agreed. Whatever falling out he had with Kelly, he still provided us with some great moments:

Frosh year
--KR vs. MSU when we desperately needed a win
--KR vs. USC when it was starting to look like a blowout
Soph year
--long cutback TD run against Navy to kick off the 12-0 year
--long counter-draw run against MSU in our first real prime time win under Kelly
--long runs against Miami in that awesome blowout
Junior year
-- huge run against OU to keep us in the game

Don't get me wrong, I'm not sad to see him go but he did give us a few big plays

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Zack Martin benched 29 reps. Taylor Lewan also finished with 29. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/436955069754249216">February 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

Damn Quinn was a beast:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I’m reminded by <a href="https://twitter.com/BraeBeadles34">@BraeBeadles34</a> that Brady Quinn completed 24 reps at his combine. Jake Matthews (likely 1st OL taken) just did 24.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/436957158383431680">February 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Matthews coming in 5 below Martin is a bit surprising.

 

[woolybug25]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Zack Martin benched 29 reps. Taylor Lewan also finished with 29. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a></p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/436955069754249216">February 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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LONGO MUST GO!!!

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chris Watt benched 29 reps, the same number as former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> teammate Zack Martin.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/436958978715574272">February 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

LONGO MUST GO!!!

Add this to ZMart's performance:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chris Watt benched 29 reps, the same number as former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> teammate Zack Martin.</p>— Andrew Owens (@BGI_AndrewOwens) <a href="https://twitter.com/BGI_AndrewOwens/statuses/436958978715574272">February 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[zelezo vlk]

Somebody once pointed out that longer arms typically means fewer reps. As long as you aren't getting something like a number in the teens, you're good as a linemen. Not everybody needs to break the record for most reps.

 

[koonja]

LONGO MUST GO!!!

Accurately ignored italics.

 

[Irish Houstonian]

Somebody once pointed out that longer arms typically means fewer reps...

That's correct -- a longer humerus means the same weight produces more torque on the pec muscle, meaning you can't do as many reps.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Great, now I have a rationalization to stand behind when my T-Rex armed friend makes fun of me because I can't do as many reps.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Hercules puts up 27 reps on the bench press

puts him only behind Amaro (28), Arthur Lynch (28) and Joe Don Duncan (35, Dixie State)

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Hercules puts up 27 reps on the bench press

puts him only behind Amaro (28), Arthur Lynch (28) and Joe Don Duncan (35, Dixie State)

Damn that's a good number for Amaro.

 

[OCIrish]

Hercules puts up 27 reps on the bench press

Wuss......so glad we're rid of him....

 

[Junkhead]

Somebody once pointed out that longer arms typically means fewer reps. .

They always say that Martin has short arms. Does that mean he should get 40 reps?