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| Will Clarke is looking to stare down the competition at the NFL Combine. |
This year, two
Mountaineers received an invite to the annual talent contest. Charles Sims is
regarded as one of the top running back prospects, and Will Clarke stood out
during the weeks of the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl to get selected to attend.
Sims is a
dual-threat type of back who can catch the ball with ease out of the backfield
or lined up in the slot. At 6’0”, 214 lbs. he is solidly built. He’ll need to
demonstrate he has the strength to be able to shrug off would-be tacklers He
has great lateral quickness he uses with shifty jukes and spin moves to
separate from defenders at the college level. As Tavon Austin’s transition to
the NFL last season showed, the tacklers who would have been left behind at the
college level are much tougher to shake at the pro level.
He should put up good
numbers in the 40-yard dash and 3-cone drills. We’ll be watching what he does
in the bench press on Sunday when the running backs are on center stage.
Will Clarke, on
the other hand, shouldn’t have a problem in the bench press or any other drill
showing feats of strength. At 6’6”, 271 lbs., he will be one of the largest
participants in the combine. His long arms keep offensive linemen at bay, and
his quick first step and athleticism lets him get to the quarterback quickly.
Clarke should stand
out athletically at the combine. With his size, strength and speed, he’s a
rising NFL prospect. He will be on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday.
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on Twitter and keep checking back here throughout the weekend for updates on
how these players fare.
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