Grade
?4.52 SEC
Top Performer12 REPS
Top Performer34.5 INCH
Top Performer116.0 INCH
Top Performer6.85 SEC
Top Performer4.21 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'1" Height
- 214LBS. Weight
Overview
Means is a two-sport athlete who entered the NFL Draft following his junior year at Indiana after already beginning his pro baseball career last summer as an 11th-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds. Means hit .231 with three home runs and 16 RBIs for Billings last summer before making 34 receptions for 450 yards and one touchdown for the Hoosiers in 2008. He had 48 catches for 559 yards as a junior.
NFL teams might not take a chance drafting a player who wants to play both sports professionally, but as a free agent he could make enough noise to secure a roster spot. Had an arm span of 31 1/2 inches and a hand span of 9 1/2 inches at the combine.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
