Pitt RB Larod Stephens-Howling to visit with Cards...

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Who is this guy? anyone know anything about him? He is 5-7 180; could this be our Sproles?

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Here are some youtube clips of him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJW3bm0tEcE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO2spEXGFPQ&feature=related

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Looks more like a JJ replacement...

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=56954&draftyear=2009&genpos=RB

 

[Unsterblich856]

Sounds a bit like Whiz looking for his Willie Parker.

 

[az jam]

Could be a possible 7th round pick. We do have two.

LaRod Stephens-Howling displayed speed and elusiveness as a starter and backup tailback the past four seasons with the Pitt football program, and the Greater Johnstown High School product was hopeful those abilities would help him secure a spot in the NFL this year. Stephens-Howling was among about a dozen former Panthers working out for representatives from 30 NFL teams Tuesday during Pitt’s pro day at the UPMC Sports Complex’s indoor field. “I think I did good, but I tweaked my hamstring during the second 40,” Stephens-Howling said. “So, I think I could have done a lot better. I was very satisfied with 18 bench reps (225 pounds). So, that was good. “But as I was telling the scouts, I’m very disappointed that I couldn’t do the shuttle and cone drills. Those are my two best things with my quickness. That would’ve brought it up a little for me, but I think I still did pretty well.” Stephens-Howling ran the 40 in 4.41 seconds, the fastest time on the day, and his bench press numbers were nearly as strong as a couple linemen. - Dale Grdnic, The Tribune-Democrat

 

[joeshmo]

Without a doubt an UDFA type. I mean come on 4.1 yards a carry is horrible for a college RB. And only 21 yards per kickoff return. The only thing this guy did well was special teams tackles.

 

[az jam]

Without a doubt an UDFA type. I mean come on 4.1 yards a carry is horrible for a college RB. And only 21 yards per kickoff return. The only thing this guy did well was special teams tackles.

Yeah I think you are right. I'm surprised they are wasting a visit on him but

 

[Jetstream Green]

I actually heard a lot of draft guys comparing him to a Sproles type back and if not mistaken might be taken in the draft...higher than a 7th round pick is what they are saying bears any weight. Just citing what I heard, and you guys could possibly be right but there seems to be an interest in him

 

[Jetstream Green]

Sproles is a lot more solid and built for this small size in my opinion and I tend to agree with what most have said on this post

 

[lauraw]

5'6.5" 180#, 4.41, 18reps at 225? pretty solid numbers for someone behind lesean mcCoy. He was a solid special teams player, getting the game ball against Syracuse for ST play. At least we're sure our scouts are scouring the areas looking for backs and pr/kr.. who knows what other gems they've uncovered on defense in the front seven... I'm excited about this draft and UDFA...

 

[Jetstream Green]

I am too Lauraw, I feel very comfortable with Whis in the mix with our drafting and of instead of being scared of what may happen as in some past drafts, I look forward to seeing what surprises our staff comes up with that will workout out...bottomline...I have confidence in our staff in getting the right guys

 

[Mainstreet]

I really like how fluid Stephens-Howling is at changing direction at full speed. He can really kick it outside in a hurry.

 

[Gee!]

Is this the new tread? The Cards are gonna draft guys with hyphenated last names?

 

[Shzm13]

Is this the new tread? The Cards are gonna draft guys with hyphenated last names?

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[1DS]

He looks good.

 

[1DS]

From some of the clips I saw, he reminds me a lot of Felix Jones. I'd be fine with us deafting him in the 6th.

 

[Perfectionist]

Oh, I thought the guy was really really wanting to get a visit with the Cards.

 

[JerkFace]

bump

 

[Shogun]

Without a doubt an UDFA type. I mean come on 4.1 yards a carry is horrible for a college RB. And only 21 yards per kickoff return. The only thing this guy did well was special teams tackles.

Bump.

No me gusta.

 

[sportznutt]

I could see us drafting him come the 7th round.

 

[anks106]

I could see us drafting him come the 7th round.

a little late there bud

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Here are some youtube clips of him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJW3bm0tEcE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO2spEXGFPQ&feature=related

really? that's all we got on this guy? how do those two plays even end up on youtube?

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

Is this the new tread? The Cards are gonna draft guys with hyphenated last names?

No kidding, getting more common every year it seems.
I'm guessing a lot of these kids could realistically wear a jersey with:

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