05-26-2017, 06:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-29-2017, 12:50 PM by SimmerDownBruhh.)
When it comes to the Tight End Prospect named Ricky Maddox, he lives by a code that includes, grind, eat, meet and beat expectations. He's been that way for as long as he can remember. His coaches told him that his current build was better fit for a TE. He responds by ending his HS Career with arguably the best HS career for ANYONE at his position in the state of Georgia. Long story short, he broke records for Valdosta High, including helping the team earn two more state championships to its already prestigious athletic team history. The naysayers said that he hasn't went through the true defensive competition to give him the TOP High School TE prospect as the 2012 season wrapped up.
Luckily for Maddox, his naysayers did NOT include the college scouts that attended ALL of his games.
He was recruited by a plethora of big named schools, which included a list of Florida, Florida State, Auburn, Alabama, among others. With a big list of teams waiting to add him to their respective teams, Ricky Maddox had one college on his mind since he first wanted to play the game of football. When he got that call by the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, Mark Richt, every other team IMMEDIATELY lost the recruiting battle for Maddox.
After his inevitable Redshirt season, learning the system, getting to know the staff, and fully getting acclimated to the college lifestyle, Ricky didn't look back. Crushing records left and right, placing himself in a majority of top 10 All-Time Receiving leaderboards in Georgia history, doing everything in his power to make a mark each and every game, practice, walkthrough, etc.
After officially announcing that he will declare for the NSFL Draft, he spent tireless hours training and perfecting his craft, keeping his body in tip top shape to make his case so he can prove to everyone that whichever lucky team that drafts him will get nothing short of a future Hall of Famer.
Strengths:
Complete Jack of all Trades type of Tight End.
Willing Blocker, not afraid to do the dirty work.
Catches with the hands and great security of the ball at the point of contact.
Proved to be a consistent Red Zone threat.
Went against some of the best defenders from what considered to be the toughest conference in College Football.
Has the size to force mismatches on smaller defenders.
Willing listener, takes criticism very well, and primed to be a leader on and off of the field.
Play with heart and soul, proven that arm tackles will not bring him down.
Knowledge of the position is superior.
No major injuries to report, nothing detrimental to Maddox's health. Showed ability to play through injuries
Weaknesses:
Route running can use polishing.
Athletic ability not where it has to be
May have troubles separating from faster defenders
Could use more work in the gym, working on his physical attributes is key.
Endurance can always be better, listed as "adequate" or "good enough" as per Ricky Maddox himself.
Can be hard headed and a person that "has too many cups of his own Kool-Aid" at times, even though Ricky says that "it's some of the reasons that makes me great!"
Although he's a willing blocker, he can always improve to be a more effective blocker. Has times where his reads are off the mark in pass protection.
NFL Comparison: Antonio Gates
Overview: Ricky Maddox is a game changer in his own right, he's proved his doubters wrong in all aspects of football and he's ready to do the same for when he enters the NSFL. Whoever drafts Ricky Maddox has a Day one starter at the Tight End position. His massive upside gives him the ability to control his matchup in a multitude of ways and his arrow is clearly pointing upward. Ricky says that he has the body of work to be in the Hall of Fame and I am going to have to agree with him. My estimation of his "floor" is a solid backup TE that can come in for either Blocking and/or Receiving situations.
Projected Draft Grade - 90 (A-)
Projected Draft Round - 2-4
Luckily for Maddox, his naysayers did NOT include the college scouts that attended ALL of his games.
He was recruited by a plethora of big named schools, which included a list of Florida, Florida State, Auburn, Alabama, among others. With a big list of teams waiting to add him to their respective teams, Ricky Maddox had one college on his mind since he first wanted to play the game of football. When he got that call by the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, Mark Richt, every other team IMMEDIATELY lost the recruiting battle for Maddox.
After his inevitable Redshirt season, learning the system, getting to know the staff, and fully getting acclimated to the college lifestyle, Ricky didn't look back. Crushing records left and right, placing himself in a majority of top 10 All-Time Receiving leaderboards in Georgia history, doing everything in his power to make a mark each and every game, practice, walkthrough, etc.
After officially announcing that he will declare for the NSFL Draft, he spent tireless hours training and perfecting his craft, keeping his body in tip top shape to make his case so he can prove to everyone that whichever lucky team that drafts him will get nothing short of a future Hall of Famer.
Strengths:
Complete Jack of all Trades type of Tight End.
Willing Blocker, not afraid to do the dirty work.
Catches with the hands and great security of the ball at the point of contact.
Proved to be a consistent Red Zone threat.
Went against some of the best defenders from what considered to be the toughest conference in College Football.
Has the size to force mismatches on smaller defenders.
Willing listener, takes criticism very well, and primed to be a leader on and off of the field.
Play with heart and soul, proven that arm tackles will not bring him down.
Knowledge of the position is superior.
No major injuries to report, nothing detrimental to Maddox's health. Showed ability to play through injuries
Weaknesses:
Route running can use polishing.
Athletic ability not where it has to be
May have troubles separating from faster defenders
Could use more work in the gym, working on his physical attributes is key.
Endurance can always be better, listed as "adequate" or "good enough" as per Ricky Maddox himself.
Can be hard headed and a person that "has too many cups of his own Kool-Aid" at times, even though Ricky says that "it's some of the reasons that makes me great!"
Although he's a willing blocker, he can always improve to be a more effective blocker. Has times where his reads are off the mark in pass protection.
NFL Comparison: Antonio Gates
Overview: Ricky Maddox is a game changer in his own right, he's proved his doubters wrong in all aspects of football and he's ready to do the same for when he enters the NSFL. Whoever drafts Ricky Maddox has a Day one starter at the Tight End position. His massive upside gives him the ability to control his matchup in a multitude of ways and his arrow is clearly pointing upward. Ricky says that he has the body of work to be in the Hall of Fame and I am going to have to agree with him. My estimation of his "floor" is a solid backup TE that can come in for either Blocking and/or Receiving situations.
Projected Draft Grade - 90 (A-)
Projected Draft Round - 2-4
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