Maurice Clarett: 4.82 40 yard dash - The Orange Mane

FADERPROOF · 02-26-2005, 04:23 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Have fun in the CFL...if you're fast enough!

SoCalBronco · 02-26-2005, 04:25 PM

Dont catch your chickens before they hatch DF. Maurice will now slip to round 6 or so. And shanny HAD his eye on him last year at the combine. You could still very easily end up crying on draft day. Dont be cocky yet.

FADERPROOF · 02-26-2005, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Dont catch your chickens before they hatch DF. Maurice will now slip to round 6 or so. And shanny HAD his eye on him last year at the combine. You could still very easily end up crying on draft day. Dont be cocky yet.

hahahaha, look at you backpedal now.

David Pollack is running a fast 40 time than Clarett is, he didnt slip to the 6th round...he just slipped FROM the 6th round to the CFL.

FADERPROOF · 02-26-2005, 04:36 PM

Updated: Feb. 26, 2005, 6:48 PM ET
After slow times, Clarett quits drills
By Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal appeals court kept Maurice Clarett out of the 2004 NFL draft. This time around, the former Ohio State standout tailback could keep himself from being chosen in the 2005 lottery.

Clarett, who was hoping to improve his stock with NFL scouts, squandered his latest shot at redemption on Saturday afternoon, posting sluggish performances in the 40-yard dash. According to the unofficial times, Clarett ran 4.72 seconds and 4.82 seconds in his two efforts.

How slow are those times? By comparison, four offensive line prospects, all weighing more than 300 pounds, were clocked faster than five seconds.

"It's a rough day," said Clarett, who has not played in a game since Ohio State claimed the 2003 national championship. "I prepared 20 times harder than a year ago. I worked to get ready for this day. To totally bust it ... well, it's frustrating."

While he still has time to prepare for a personal workout on March 8, there is now some sense that Clarett, who earlier this week seemed enthused about another chance to prove himself to talent evaluators, might go undrafted. Even with a good performance, he might have been only a middle-round selection, particularly given his long layoff.

Clarett took part in some of the early drills during the running back session at the RCA Dome. After running his 40s, he pulled on his sweatshirt and opted not to finish the rest of the drills. When he appeared in an interview with the NFL Network after the poor times, Clarett appeared to be distraught at his performance.

The scouts quickly surveyed by ESPN.com universally panned Clarett's workout. Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green said that the former Ohio State star has a tough road ahead of him.

"Well, it was obvious he didn't run the way he had hoped to, and he has to go back and try to get himself ready for his [private] workout next month," Green said. "I mean, we really don't know how fast he ran when he was playing football. But we know he didn't run fast after this prolonged period away from the game."

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Auburn star Ronnie Brown dazzled scouts with a workout that included unofficial 40-yard times of 4.32 and 4.40. Brown also caught the ball well and may have established himself as the top tailback prospect, ahead of former Auburn teammate Carnell "Cadillac" Williams and Cedric Benson of Texas.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here .

TheNextStep · 02-26-2005, 04:38 PM

A couple of things:

1. Reports are coming out that the NFL Network's times were not accurate.
- Ex: Ronnie Brown was reported as having run a sub-4.4 Forty... but the "official" 40 time was listed at 4.48.
- That said, Clarett's time was still a very disappointing time, regardless of what the "official" time was...

2. Reports now say that after his disappointing 40 time, Clarett then skipped later position workouts... despite telling everyone yesterday that he was going to "put it all out there" during this combine.

3. Rumor has it that Clarett may have just flat walked out.

In my opinion, Clarett can forget about being drafted. If #3 above is untrue, he's got a good shot of being brought in as an undrafted free agent somewhere. If #3 above is true, he can kiss the dream goodbye.

DrFate · 02-26-2005, 04:41 PM

I watched it on the NFL network. Clarrett just looks like a doughboy - even the fullbacks looked 'fitter' than Mo did.

Just my 2 cents.

Popps · 02-26-2005, 04:42 PM

By comparison, four offensive line prospects, all weighing more than 300 pounds, were clocked faster than five seconds.

Classic.

DBroncos4life · 02-26-2005, 04:46 PM

Dude hes done. Reub couldn't get past the second level and he runs a 4.5!!!

watermock · 02-26-2005, 04:55 PM

I was figuring around 5.6. Maybe 5.58. 5.8 means he can't outrun the Blob.

I'm really surprised, yet not surprised. Sounds like the type that needs to be whipped to work hard. Quitter isn't exactly going to endear himself either.

FADERPROOF · 02-26-2005, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Popps

By comparison, four offensive line prospects, all weighing more than 300 pounds, were clocked faster than five seconds.

Classic.

So all Maurice has to do is gain 70 pounds without losing that 4.82 speed, and he'll be one hell of OL!

-Slap- · 02-26-2005, 05:06 PM

The starting halfback on the overwhelming majority of high school football teams clock 40 yards south of 4.8.

SoCalBronco · 02-26-2005, 05:07 PM

This will hurt his stock but i think he will still get picked. Boldin ran a 4.7 and Jones ran a 4.6 last year. I am surprised he just skipped out though. He needed to stay and work on other drills.

DB-Freak · 02-26-2005, 05:09 PM

We'll see soon enough.

CBF1 · 02-26-2005, 05:09 PM

I would take a late round flyer on him. Ever heard of "Speed" coaches? Appearantly Clarett has not.

DBroncos4life · 02-26-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CBF1

I would take a late round flyer on him. Ever heard of "Speed" coaches? Appearantly Clarett has not.

Ha one of my boys ran under 5.0 and hes a lineman. Can we get the whole list on the times?

Breck Bronc · 02-26-2005, 05:16 PM

The funny thing is that Clarrett was quoted as saying he'd been working out 16 hours a day in preperation for the combine.

DB-Freak · 02-26-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Breck Bronc

The funny thing is that Clarrett was quoted as saying he'd been working out 16 hours a day in preperation for the combine.

Thats terrible for your body. I mean horrible

I'm starting to think he over did it.

He looked big and bloated. I think he worked out a bit too much.

Northman · 02-26-2005, 05:35 PM

I LOVE WATCHING FLAVOR CLOWNS SUCH AS CLARETT FALL ON THEIR FACE. this is such a joy to watch.

elsid13 · 02-26-2005, 05:43 PM

I saw him run on the NFL network, he got off the line horrible. The only thing that I will say in his defense, is the 40s' aren't always good indicaters of "football" speed. TD, Rice etc weren't exactly burners either.

By the way the kid for the Citidel looked good.

TexanBob · 02-26-2005, 05:46 PM

Somebody's going to take a chance on him by Round 6. Count on it. Really, that would be the best place for him because it's a low-risk situation. If he really can't contribute or acts like a churlish little cancer, his ass is immediately cut. But if you can put him on a practice squad and give your coaches a year to get him up to pro speed, he could be a late-round steal.

All you are risking is a sixth-rounder so if he fails, you haven't really risked anything either moneywise, teamwise or capwise. Trust me, somebody's going to take him just because he can look like a genius if it works and nobody will really care if it doesn't.

Broncoman13 · 02-26-2005, 05:47 PM

Just saw Clarrett on his Vert.... tried about 5 times and couldn't get any higher. He looked disappointed and upset after his attempts. I think he will still get drafted but he's for sure a day two guy now. He has enough name pub to get him drafted, he's just got a tough road ahead of him to ever be a starting RB in the NFL.

Ronnin Brown looked fast when he ran. At 6'0 and 230 he's probably got the best size to speed ratio of the RB's in the draft. Add to that the best hands of the RB's and you can rest assured that he will be the #1 back taken off the board. Benson will probably run in the 4.5 range. He also has taken a ton of hits compared to Cadillac or Brown.

J.J. Arrington made himself some money as well. Electronically timed, he had the fastest time of the RB's in the mid 4.4's. Brown was second fastest.

On a side note, the Citadel kid (forget his name) weighed near 250 and ran a very fast 4.5. That dude is THICK! He looks like he can plow a lane and has a little bit of speed if he breaks into the second level. Worth a look if he's available in the late rounds.

SoCalBronco · 02-26-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexanBob

Somebody's going to take a chance on him by Round 6. Count on it. Really, that would be the best place for him because it's a low-risk situation. If he really can't contribute or acts like a churlish little cancer, his ass is immediately cut. But if you can put him on a practice squad and give your coaches a year to get him up to pro speed, he could be a late-round steal.

All you are risking is a sixth-rounder so if he fails, you haven't really risked anything either moneywise, teamwise or capwise. Trust me, somebody's going to take him just because he can look like a genius if it works and nobody will really care if it doesn't.

This is what Freek and i have been saying for months and people just do not seem to understand it. He has the on field ability. I am sure of it. There is no risk. Literally no risk here, he can be cut without any hit of any kind for Denver, 6th round bonus is like 80k.

Broncoman13 · 02-26-2005, 05:51 PM

Nehemiah Broughton

Official Bio College: The Citadel Height: 6-0
Position: Running Back Weight: 240
Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.53
SCOUTING REPORT
Strengths: Has excellent size and a solid frame...Has good speed for his size...Is a powerful runner...Is very strong...Is a decent receiver out of the backfield...A workhorse who gets stronger as the game goes on...Also a good blocker.
Weaknesses: Has dealt with some injuries in his past so durability is a big concern...Has not played against much elite competition...Isn't a threat to break the long one...Lacks agility...Looks stiff.
Notes: Sleeper prospect who has some intriguing physical tools and could turn out to be a steal...Will be an interesting player to watch out for on day two.

Jason in LA · 02-26-2005, 06:24 PM

This has to be the biggest loser to come along in a very long time. He's pissed away millions of dollars just because he couldn't wait his turn. He's good friends with Labron James, and was mad that James was able to cash in so quick. Looks like it back fired. If he stays in college for three years he's the #1 pick in the draft and gets millions.

I wonder what his 40 time was when he was playing. I bet it was faster than a 4.72. This guy has had two years off. There is no reason why he shouldn't be running in the 4.5s, low 4.6s at the worst. What has he been doing all this time? Not working hard, or smart.

How many RBs in the NFL run a 4.72? Most of them would be FBs. I bet there aren't too many RBs that are worth anything that run that slow.

FADERPROOF · 02-26-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason in LA

This has to be the biggest loser to come along in a very long time. He's pissed away millions of dollars just because he couldn't wait his turn. He's good friends with Labron James, and was mad that James was able to cash in so quick. Looks like it back fired. If he stays in college for three years he's the #1 pick in the draft and gets millions.

I wonder what his 40 time was when he was playing. I bet it was faster than a 4.72. This guy has had two years off. There is no reason why he shouldn't be running in the 4.5, low 4.6s at the worst. What has he been doing all this time? Not working hard, or smart.

How many RBs in the NFL run a 4.72? Most of them would be FBs. I bet there aren't too many RBs that are worth anything that run that slow.

you are the man!

02-26-2005, 04:25 PM	#2
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,285 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Dont catch your chickens before they hatch DF. Maurice will now slip to round 6 or so. And shanny HAD his eye on him last year at the combine. You could still very easily end up crying on draft day. Dont be cocky yet. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

02-26-2005, 05:07 PM	#12
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,285 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	This will hurt his stock but i think he will still get picked. Boldin ran a 4.7 and Jones ran a 4.6 last year. I am surprised he just skipped out though. He needed to stay and work on other drills. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

02-26-2005, 06:24 PM	#24
Jason in LA Gimmie that rep fool! Speaking of Butts & Boob Mojo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LA Posts: 12,252	This has to be the biggest loser to come along in a very long time. He's pissed away millions of dollars just because he couldn't wait his turn. He's good friends with Labron James, and was mad that James was able to cash in so quick. Looks like it back fired. If he stays in college for three years he's the #1 pick in the draft and gets millions. I wonder what his 40 time was when he was playing. I bet it was faster than a 4.72. This guy has had two years off. There is no reason why he shouldn't be running in the 4.5s, low 4.6s at the worst. What has he been doing all this time? Not working hard, or smart. How many RBs in the NFL run a 4.72? Most of them would be FBs. I bet there aren't too many RBs that are worth anything that run that slow. Last edited by Jason in LA; 02-26-2005 at 06:38 PM..

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02-26-2005, 04:23 PM	#1
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	Maurice Clarett: 4.82 40 yard dash HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Have fun in the CFL...if you're fast enough!

02-26-2005, 04:36 PM	#4
FADERPROOF Bucknuts Colossus Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Eastlake OH Posts: 17,338	Updated: Feb. 26, 2005, 6:48 PM ET After slow times, Clarett quits drills By Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com INDIANAPOLIS -- A federal appeals court kept Maurice Clarett out of the 2004 NFL draft. This time around, the former Ohio State standout tailback could keep himself from being chosen in the 2005 lottery. Clarett, who was hoping to improve his stock with NFL scouts, squandered his latest shot at redemption on Saturday afternoon, posting sluggish performances in the 40-yard dash. According to the unofficial times, Clarett ran 4.72 seconds and 4.82 seconds in his two efforts. How slow are those times? By comparison, four offensive line prospects, all weighing more than 300 pounds, were clocked faster than five seconds. "It's a rough day," said Clarett, who has not played in a game since Ohio State claimed the 2003 national championship. "I prepared 20 times harder than a year ago. I worked to get ready for this day. To totally bust it ... well, it's frustrating." While he still has time to prepare for a personal workout on March 8, there is now some sense that Clarett, who earlier this week seemed enthused about another chance to prove himself to talent evaluators, might go undrafted. Even with a good performance, he might have been only a middle-round selection, particularly given his long layoff. Clarett took part in some of the early drills during the running back session at the RCA Dome. After running his 40s, he pulled on his sweatshirt and opted not to finish the rest of the drills. When he appeared in an interview with the NFL Network after the poor times, Clarett appeared to be distraught at his performance. The scouts quickly surveyed by ESPN.com universally panned Clarett's workout. Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green said that the former Ohio State star has a tough road ahead of him. "Well, it was obvious he didn't run the way he had hoped to, and he has to go back and try to get himself ready for his [private] workout next month," Green said. "I mean, we really don't know how fast he ran when he was playing football. But we know he didn't run fast after this prolonged period away from the game." At the opposite end of the spectrum, Auburn star Ronnie Brown dazzled scouts with a workout that included unofficial 40-yard times of 4.32 and 4.40. Brown also caught the ball well and may have established himself as the top tailback prospect, ahead of former Auburn teammate Carnell "Cadillac" Williams and Cedric Benson of Texas. Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here .

02-26-2005, 04:38 PM	#5
TheNextStep The Enemy Within Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,814	A couple of things: 1. Reports are coming out that the NFL Network's times were not accurate. - Ex: Ronnie Brown was reported as having run a sub-4.4 Forty... but the "official" 40 time was listed at 4.48. - That said, Clarett's time was still a very disappointing time, regardless of what the "official" time was... 2. Reports now say that after his disappointing 40 time, Clarett then skipped later position workouts... despite telling everyone yesterday that he was going to "put it all out there" during this combine. 3. Rumor has it that Clarett may have just flat walked out. In my opinion, Clarett can forget about being drafted. If #3 above is untrue, he's got a good shot of being brought in as an undrafted free agent somewhere. If #3 above is true, he can kiss the dream goodbye.

02-26-2005, 04:41 PM	#6
DrFate Lord of Order Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tower of Fate Posts: 4,388	I watched it on the NFL network. Clarrett just looks like a doughboy - even the fullbacks looked 'fitter' than Mo did. Just my 2 cents.

02-26-2005, 04:42 PM	#7
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	By comparison, four offensive line prospects, all weighing more than 300 pounds, were clocked faster than five seconds. Classic.

02-26-2005, 04:46 PM	#8
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,522	Dude hes done. Reub couldn't get past the second level and he runs a 4.5!!!

02-26-2005, 04:55 PM	#9
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I was figuring around 5.6. Maybe 5.58. 5.8 means he can't outrun the Blob. I'm really surprised, yet not surprised. Sounds like the type that needs to be whipped to work hard. Quitter isn't exactly going to endear himself either.

02-26-2005, 05:06 PM	#11
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	The starting halfback on the overwhelming majority of high school football teams clock 40 yards south of 4.8.

02-26-2005, 05:09 PM	#13
DB-Freak The lone sack artist Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,995	We'll see soon enough.

02-26-2005, 05:09 PM	#14
CBF1 Ring of Famer No avatar is the new avatar Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,907 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio	I would take a late round flyer on him. Ever heard of "Speed" coaches? Appearantly Clarett has not.

02-26-2005, 05:16 PM	#16
Breck Bronc Roland Deschain The Gunslinger Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,058	The funny thing is that Clarrett was quoted as saying he'd been working out 16 hours a day in preperation for the combine.

02-26-2005, 05:35 PM	#18
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	I LOVE WATCHING FLAVOR CLOWNS SUCH AS CLARETT FALL ON THEIR FACE. this is such a joy to watch.

02-26-2005, 05:43 PM	#19
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,079	I saw him run on the NFL network, he got off the line horrible. The only thing that I will say in his defense, is the 40s' aren't always good indicaters of "football" speed. TD, Rice etc weren't exactly burners either. By the way the kid for the Citidel looked good.

02-26-2005, 05:46 PM	#20
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	Somebody's going to take a chance on him by Round 6. Count on it. Really, that would be the best place for him because it's a low-risk situation. If he really can't contribute or acts like a churlish little cancer, his ass is immediately cut. But if you can put him on a practice squad and give your coaches a year to get him up to pro speed, he could be a late-round steal. All you are risking is a sixth-rounder so if he fails, you haven't really risked anything either moneywise, teamwise or capwise. Trust me, somebody's going to take him just because he can look like a genius if it works and nobody will really care if it doesn't.

02-26-2005, 05:47 PM	#21
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Just saw Clarrett on his Vert.... tried about 5 times and couldn't get any higher. He looked disappointed and upset after his attempts. I think he will still get drafted but he's for sure a day two guy now. He has enough name pub to get him drafted, he's just got a tough road ahead of him to ever be a starting RB in the NFL. Ronnin Brown looked fast when he ran. At 6'0 and 230 he's probably got the best size to speed ratio of the RB's in the draft. Add to that the best hands of the RB's and you can rest assured that he will be the #1 back taken off the board. Benson will probably run in the 4.5 range. He also has taken a ton of hits compared to Cadillac or Brown. J.J. Arrington made himself some money as well. Electronically timed, he had the fastest time of the RB's in the mid 4.4's. Brown was second fastest. On a side note, the Citadel kid (forget his name) weighed near 250 and ran a very fast 4.5. That dude is THICK! He looks like he can plow a lane and has a little bit of speed if he breaks into the second level. Worth a look if he's available in the late rounds.

02-26-2005, 05:51 PM	#23
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Nehemiah Broughton Official Bio College: The Citadel Height: 6-0 Position: Running Back Weight: 240 Class: Senior 40-Yard: 4.53 SCOUTING REPORT Strengths: Has excellent size and a solid frame...Has good speed for his size...Is a powerful runner...Is very strong...Is a decent receiver out of the backfield...A workhorse who gets stronger as the game goes on...Also a good blocker. Weaknesses: Has dealt with some injuries in his past so durability is a big concern...Has not played against much elite competition...Isn't a threat to break the long one...Lacks agility...Looks stiff. Notes: Sleeper prospect who has some intriguing physical tools and could turn out to be a steal...Will be an interesting player to watch out for on day two.