Cards sign Dylan Cantrell

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Hope is able to make final roster or at worst pratice squad

Not expecting much from him but maybe he does better here since he knows kingsbury air raid
 

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This is a VERY underrated signing! Cantrell is versatile, having played WR for KK at Tech. Possesses great hands, strong vert, and superb short area quickness. Also is a tenacious blocker with adequate speed (4.59) for the weight he’s added (up to 240), thus the TE/HB position change. This guy will be a Y along with Larry working the slot and seams. Given his knowledge of the offense, athleticism, and ST value, I believe he’s a lock for the roster replacing Charles Clay.
 

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This is a VERY underrated signing! Cantrell is versatile, having played WR for KK at Tech. Possesses great hands, strong vert, and superb short area quickness. Also is a tenacious blocker with adequate speed (4.59) for the weight he’s added (up to 240), thus the TE/HB position change. This guy will be a Y along with Larry working the slot and seams. Given his knowledge of the offense, athleticism, and ST value, I believe he’s a lock for the roster replacing Charles Clay.
This is what I was looking for.

It will be interesting to see if he can fit in. We could use someone like him.
 

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He has a very good catch radius. Hopefully he he doesn't become too slow into the transition at TE.

He don't get a ton of separation but can catch anything thrown his way.
 

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Now I’m not saying this dude is gonna be George Kittle, but look at the numbers:

Kittle:
Height: 6’3 3/4
Weight: 247 lbs
Arm Length: 33.13 inches
Hand Size: 9.25 inches
Wingspan: 78.500 inches
40 Yard Dash: 4.52 seconds
40 Yard (MPH): 18.1 (MPH)
20 Yard Split: 2.65 seconds
10 Yard Split: 1.59 seconds
Bench Press: 18 reps (225 lb)
Vertical Leap: 35.0 inches
Broad Jump: 132 inches
20 Yd Shuttle: 4.59 seconds
Three Cone: (N/A) seconds
Shuttle Split: (N/A) seconds
60 Yd Shuttle: 12.41 seconds

Cantrell:
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 240 lbs
Arm Length: 31.38 inches
Hand Size: 9.25 inches
Wingspan: 76.375 inches
40 Yard Dash: 4.59 seconds
40 Yard (MPH): 17.82 (MPH)
20 Yard Split: 2.64 seconds
10 Yard Split: 1.55 seconds
Bench Press: 18 reps (225 lb)
Vertical Leap: 38.5 inches
Broad Jump: 130 inches
20 Yd Shuttle: 4.03 seconds
Three Cone: 6.56 seconds
Shuttle Split: (N/A) seconds
60 Yd Shuttle: 10.85 seconds

*NOTE - At 226 lbs registered a 4.44 40YD., 41” VJ, and 135” BJ at Tech Pro Day

Pros: Better 40, VJ, BJ, 3C, & Shuttles
Cons: Slightly shorter & lighter with less arm length & wingspan
 

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Watched Dylan play at TT for a few years. He was the focal point of that offense at the WR position. Nice pickup.


Can you tell more, Southpaw? I wouldn’t call it an important signing, but still, the tight end-position is not exactly a strength, and Kingsbury obviously know Cantrell better than most. Can you see him become a contributor?
 

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Here is some video of Dylan Cantrell in college.

I couldn't figure out a way to take out the Arizona State footage. :wink2:

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He Kind of looks like a TE to me after watching the video...though he may be a bit undersized for the position.
 

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Can you tell more, Southpaw? I wouldn’t call it an important signing, but still, the tight end-position is not exactly a strength, and Kingsbury obviously know Cantrell better than most. Can you see him become a contributor?
Dylan Cantrell made Patrick Mahomes look good. :devil:

Some guys slip through the draft cracks. He is likely one of them. He can be a matchup nightmare. He definitely was at T T. He has played the K K offense since his High School days.

Seems as if K K didn't believe 247 ranking when he signed Dylan to a scholly. Hell Mahomes was recruited by most schools as a DB.

Dylan Cantrell is a 6-3, 205-pound Wide Receiver from Whitehouse, TX. He is ranked No. 833 in the country by 247Sports.

Cantrell is the No. 127 recruit in Texas (TX) and is the No. 109 Wide Receiver in the nation.

Cantrell has a 247Sports rating of 84, making him a 3-star prospect.
 
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Here is some video of Dylan Cantrell in college.

I couldn't figure out a way to take out the Arizona State footage. :wink2:

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There are no better hands from the TE position coming out for a while... now speed, route running, and blocking is another story :)
 
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