Chiefs *****The Creed Humphrey Thread***** - Page 18

Dante84 · 02:38 PM

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Humphrey grew up watching the Sooners and wrestling like his father, Chad, who grappled at the University of Central Oklahoma. The first-team all-state pick at Shawnee High School redshirted in 2017 before taking over the starting center spot in 12 of 14 games played in 2018, when he earned Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Big 12 honors while helping the front five win the Joe Moore Award as the nation's top offensive line. Humphrey sat out spring 2019 practices due to injury but was ready for the fall, garnering Rimington Trophy finalist, second-team Associated Press All-American and Big 12 Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year accolades as a 14-game starter. The 2020 team captain and 11-game starter was named a third-team AP All-American, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and first-team all-conference center as a junior. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl. -- by Chad Reuter

Overview
Savvy, game-wise center with below-average length, good core strength and a full slate of intangibles desired at that position. Humphrey is praised inside the building for his outstanding leadership and having the recognition to make all the calls up front. He's more of a positional blocker than fork-lifter but has the core strength to neutralize and stalemate blockers at the point of attack. He's not a plus athlete but he's athletic enough as a move blocker, with the ability to work his feet into position to finish blocks after contact. He plays with a nasty streak when needed, which will appeal to offensive line coaches, but his overall profile might be more "steady" than "star." Humphrey is a solid, safe selection and should become a longtime starter.

Strengths

Three-year starter and two-year team captain.
Undeniable team leader and tough individual.
Wrestling background is evident in core strength.
Strong hands help maintain base block.
Looks to work hands into position after losing battle early.
Swings hips into position to seal the block.
Fluid footwork for short-pull game.
Finishes blocks with good intensity.
Technique to trap and pancake leaning nose.
Hands in punch were tighter and more accurate at Senior Bowl.
Helps with cleanup when teammates' protection gets leaky.
Capable in recovery mode.

Weaknesses

Very short arms for his size, allowing defenders to get shots into his frame.
Longer defenders separate and discard him.
Will give some early ground against strong bull rush.
Occasional drift against twisting fronts.
Susceptible against push-pull specialists.
Snap-to-step lateral quickness is average.
Doesn't generate noticeable push as a drive blocker at point of attack.
Gets a little grabby through contact on the move.

Sources Tell Us
"He was the best offensive lineman on the team when they won the Joe Moore Award (best offensive line in college football) and that line had everybody drafted, which speaks volumes for his ability." -- Southwest area scout for AFC team

Creed Humphrey was drafted with pick 63 of round 2 in the 2021 draft class. He scored a 10 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 1 out of 496 OC from 1987 to 2021. https://t.co/6Lf4JeRywo #RAS #Chiefs pic.twitter.com/i7KMgOBKLA
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) May 1, 2021

The moment Creed Humphrey became a Chief �� @creed_humphrey pic.twitter.com/Et1FSKOBvV
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 1, 2021

**RealSNR** · 05-07-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunerdr

That guy tweeting looks like i should punch him in the face.

That's my dad, asshole!!!

TEX · 05-07-2021, 09:39 AM

You just don't **** with those country-strong dudes...They'll stomp a mud hole in your ass without even trying.

Dante84 · 05-07-2021, 12:39 PM

GMFB interview from when he was still at OU

ToxSocks · 05-07-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Can Creed Take Us Higher?

I'll show myself to the door...

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Originally Posted by Dante84

GMFB interview from when he was still at OU

It seems that you have been redeemed.

RunKC · 05-07-2021, 06:30 PM

Geoff Schwartz was on the new KC Sports Network show with BJ Kissel and talked about how high of a football IQ this guy has. He called all the pre-snap alignments and audibles for protection.

Patrick does that here but it will damn nice to have an extra set of eyes helping him out.

This pick is going to be a grand slam

KChiefs1 · 05-07-2021, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Geoff Schwartz was on the new KC Sports Network show with BJ Kissel and talked about how high of a football IQ this guy has. He called all the pre-snap alignments and audibles for protection.

Patrick does that here but it will damn nice to have an extra set of eyes helping him out.

This pick is going to be a grand slam

https://youtu.be/9a0xgeOvHzo

Dante84 · 05-07-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Geoff Schwartz was on the new KC Sports Network show with BJ Kissel and talked about how high of a football IQ this guy has. He called all the pre-snap alignments and audibles for protection.

Patrick does that here but it will damn nice to have an extra set of eyes helping him out.

This pick is going to be a grand slam

Imagine if Mahomes gets to a point where he’s comfortable handing the line protections & responsibilities off to Creed, and spends that time instead processing and diagnosing the secondary and finding his ideal match-ups pre-snap.

Like, we may actually see him elevate to an entirely new level between that and the additional time he’ll have to throw.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-07-2021, 10:01 PM

I’ve seen some comps to Ben Jones and that seems really fair. Not sure he’s ever like a dominant, elite player, but he’s going to be a good center who makes others around him better with his smarts and a good leader amongst the other linemen.

teedubya · 05-07-2021, 10:31 PM

This pick at this spot in the draft is F'N amazing. Total first round talent... Veach keeps getting "lucky" with his picks. Heh.

**mlyonsd** · 05-07-2021, 10:56 PM

I have to think the night of the last SB all AFC DC's were saying OK we've got Mahomes figured out.

After the offseason they are all probably now thinking now what the ****. Not this shit again.

mililo4cpa · 05-08-2021, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

I have to think the night of the last SB all AFC DC's were saying OK we've got Mahomes figured out.

After the offseason they are all probably now thinking now what the ****. Not this shit again.

With Pat's elusiveness, shoring up the middle of the line, in my opinion, is every bit as huge as shoring up the tackle positions....heck, even if we get only passable play at RT (kind of like Remmers for most of last season), Pat is not only going to tear it up from the pocket, but in those instances where he does have to evade rushers, he'll have lanes to get outside and evade duress (unlike the Super Bowl where there were multiple guys in his face all night)....

It's going to make a world of difference for this team, not even factoring the safety net the run game can now provide.

Halfcan · 05-08-2021, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mililo4cpa

With Pat's elusiveness, shoring up the middle of the line, in my opinion, is every bit as huge as shoring up the tackle positions....heck, even if we get only passable play at RT (kind of like Remmers for most of last season), Pat is not only going to tear it up from the pocket, but in those instances where he does have to evade rushers, he'll have lanes to get outside and evade duress (unlike the Super Bowl where there were multiple guys in his face all night)....

It's going to make a world of difference for this team, not even factoring the safety net the run game can now provide.

Chiefs have been vulnerable up the middle and hopefully Creed shores that up. Can't wait to see him play.

RunKC · 05-08-2021, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I’ve seen some comps to Ben Jones and that seems really fair. Not sure he’s ever like a dominant, elite player, but he’s going to be a good center who makes others around him better with his smarts and a good leader amongst the other linemen.

Only flaw that sticks out is his strength. He’s strong, but some of these huge DT’s like Vea, Donald and Campbell can walk him back to the QB at times. His leverage and technique is so good that he can limit that.

He just needs one off-season in an NFL training program and he’s good IMO

Skyy God · 05-08-2021, 11:12 AM

If Trey Smith pans out, Chiefs have 3/5th of their OL on cheap contracts for 4 years.

That would create TONS of cap flexibility.

Toad · 05-12-2021, 12:49 PM

Not a stretch, but I will call this being the best pick in this draft when it’s all said and done.

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