Willie Lee Snead IV (born October 17, 1992) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. "The season last year was just totally different from the years before. Marqise Lee, USC: 107 Snead became Drew Brees' No. Snead looped behind a Titans linebacker and Joe Flacco hit him in stride for a 24-yard gain. Less than a mile away, he fell asleep. [22] On November 6, 2014, the Carolina Panthers released Snead from their practice squad. Taylor walked on at University of Louisiana-Lafayette, but was academically ineligible his first two years. Snead finished his freshman season with 327 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. He worked out for several NFL teams before decided to play for the 49ers. After signing a two-year, $7 million offer sheet - which the Saints declined to match - Snead now finds himself in Baltimore, a major downgrade in passing environment. Listed at 5-foot-9, Fleming was a dynamic punt and kick returner for Hapeville Charter in Atlanta in high school. Hall was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the NFL 2000s All-Decade Teamwith 12,397 total return yards, 1,747 receiving yardsand 21 TDs (12 Returns and 9 Receiving). Played in 119 games over 8 seasons, T-8. On December 29, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Snead to a reserve/futures contract.[17][25]. Brees taught Snead how to watch film and study defenses. He opted against playing for the Gamecocks' basketball program this season in order to prepare for the draft. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead was held without a catch in Week 16's win over the Cleveland Browns. [54], In Week1 against the Cleveland Browns, Snead caught four passes for 64yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season during the 386win. Donte Moncrief, Ole Miss: 4.39 , 4.48, 4.40 [2], Another move to Muskegon took Snead to Muskegon Heights High School where he would play his final two years of high school football. [48], He made his Baltimore Ravens regular season debut in their season-opener against the Buffalo Bills and made four receptions for 49 yards and caught a 13-yard pass from Joe Flacco during the third quarter of their 473 victory. There was no outlook written for Willie Snead in 2022. Anderson, who weighed in at 253 pounds . [1], Snead helped quarterback Keith Wenning and head coach Pete Lembo lead the Cardinals to another successful season, finishing bowl eligible for the third consecutive year with a 103 record. Ryan Grant, Tulane: 4.59 , 4.62, 4.64 He also returned 9 punts for 60 yards, rushed for 154 yards, returned 45 kickoffs for 1,088 yards, and scored 45 touchdowns (44 receiving and 1 kickoff return). Jarvis Landry, LSU: 92 Snead was given one huge chance to make an impact. Bo Jackson was one of the most amazing athletes of our time. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State: 11 reps Sammy Watkins, Clemson: 106 Marcus Lucas, Missouri: 4.52 , N/A, 4.60 Bruce Ellington, South Carolina: 10 Damian Copeland, Louisville: 40 Allan Robinson, Penn State: 4.60, 4.56, 4.60 13-time Pro Bowler, 3-time first-team All-Pro, Pro Football Hall of Famer, T-8. Head Coach Sean Payton called to deliver the news. By RotoBaller Staff. 10. . The silver lining is a clear path to playing time and a lack of competition for targets. General Manager Eric DeCosta said it's tough to have a clear vision of the roster's future until the Lamar Jackson deal is done. Watch the full on-field workout from Maryland Terrapins cornerback Deonte Banks at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Allen Hurns, Miami (Fla.): 31 Snead went to Payton's office a couple times to ask what was up. Jerome Mathis (WR) - 4.26 seconds (2005) With the pressure of having a baby on the way, that builds on top of it. DeVante Adams, Fresno State: 103 John Ross (WR) - 4.22 seconds (2017) Quincy Enunuwa, Nebraska: 4.40 , N/A, 4.45 He taught him how much time he should spend at the team facility, before practice, after practice, working on specific routes over and over to perfect the timing. Snead called his mom first. Fleming is one of the smallest defensive backs on the roster in terms of height, but hes also one of the fastest and best playmakers among the group. Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Willie Snead. If you are located in other states, there are plenty of options to wager on sports. There's a toughness element to him you appreciate.". [23], On December 11, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Snead to their practice squad. Bennie Fowler, Michigan State: 36 Chris Boyd, Vanderbilt: 12 reps Watch as Michigan Wolverines cornerback DJ Turner II, South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Darius Rush, Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo, Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, Maryland Terrapins cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett put up the six fastest official 40-yard dash times among all defensive backs invited to participate at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He ran a 4.3 40-yard dash at the 2009 NFL Combine. In his first start, Snead recorded 180 receiving yards, which is the 11th-best for a single game in Ball State history, and a touchdown against Army. "I think I was just really excited for something new," Snead said. Position: Wide receiver / Return specialist. Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Cut by the Panthers and Browns in 2014, Snead, an undrafted free agent, was one of the more unlikely breakouts last year. His senior year, Snead was named Michigan Division 56 Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Alabama Crimson Tide edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. reacts to his workout video and how thankful he is to be here. Joey Galloway has had a fantastic NFLcareer, stacking upnearly 11,000 receiving yards and pulling in 77 receiving TDs. Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest: 39 For his first year playing in college, he was a running back. The following is a list of the 25fastest NFLplayers of all time. [32][33], Throughout training camp, Snead competed against rookie second round pick Michael Thomas for a job as a starting wide receiver after the Saints released Marques Colston. Snead's biggest production so far this season was seven catches for 60 yards in Tennessee. "After that 2016 season wow, yeah, I felt very confident.". Later, Snead heard from folks in the personnel office that Payton had never done that before for an undrafted free agent. Johnson was a track standout in high school and at Morgan State before transferring into ECUs football program as a preferred walk-on. While Cordarrelle Patterson has been hogging all the highlights, Calvin Ridley's usage suggests a huge game is right around the corner. Baltimore faces a Jets Defense on Thursday Night that has +EV player props and in-game leverage alerts with the, Access Willie Snead's Dynasty ADP and Lifetime Value Rating. [6][1] Those totals also ranked him tied for seventh, third, and tied for third respectively among all college football players that season. That's where he thrives.". That can be explained by Baltimore's usage of Snead as a blocker in the league's most run-heavy offense in addition to tight end Mark Andrews drawing a high percentage of short-to-intermediate targets. Paul Richardson, Colorado: 104 Isaiah Burse, Fresno State: 16 reps Not only did he constantly gain separation from opposing defensive backs in one-on-one coverage, but Snead also took back a 100-yard kickoff return against USF, outrunning a number of players for the explosive touchdown. So for as much. [56] In Week10, against the New England Patriots, he had five receptions for 64yards and two touchdowns in the 1723loss. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Eventually it did: a three-game suspension from the NFL that included entering the league's drug and alcohol program, which he's still in. That said, they profile as completely different receivers than Snead, who does most of his damage out of the slot. Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (1972-1985). Sep 29, 2019 at 6:17 pm ET 1 min read. In his three seasons with the Cardinals, he has recorded 136 tackles and intercepted 13 passes, taking four of those picks back to the house. During the 2019 NFL Combine, Metcalf ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds. Then he suffered a hamstring injury, which only added to his health woes after having toe surgery in January. Forbes was recorded in 4.35 seconds, which would have ranked 10 th overall in last . Snead, a wide receiver, declared early for the NFL. 22 in this year's draft. At 5-11, 195, Snead isn't much of a red-zone target (only nine looks), and his 4.56 40 speed precludes many downfield plays. Corey Brown, Ohio State: 98 It was around 6 a.m. and Snead was driving home from a night out in New Orleans. He also posed a threat with the ball in his hands, averaging 4.7 yards after the catch. Obviously, the Raiders already have. [42] Snead finished the 2017 NFL season with only eight receptions for 92 receiving yards and was held without a touchdown reception in 11 games and seven starts. Watch the full on-field workout from Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Kelee Ringo at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. It marked his first career touchdown pass. He averaged more than five yards per carry during his time at Arkansas as a result, and we should see him make some exciting plays happen going forward in a Pirate uniform. Zedrick Woods (S) - 4.29 seconds (2019) Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma: 102 Over his career he has rushed for over 4,600 yards and scored 32 rushing TDs. Green has said in interviews that the fastest time he has ever been aware of running is 4.15. Mike Evans, Texas A&M: 12 reps He ran it in 4.4 seconds during the 1988 Summer Olympics. [38], Snead entered training camp slated as the No. The 4.62 40-yard dash he recorded at the 2014 NFL Combine is a 20th percentile score . 40-yard-dash, vertical jump, shuttle, and more. Willie Snead Not A Starting Option In Week 15, Devin Duvernay to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, James Proche to Baltimore Ravens: NFL Draft 2020 - Dynasty Football Factory, The sexiest, best-value QB-WR stacks in fantasy football, 4 Under-The-Radar Wide Receivers Set to Explode in Fantasy Football Week 8, 3 Fantasy Football Trade Targets Entering Week 5. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The three regular season losses came to the #12 Clemson Tigers, Kent State, and Northern Illinois. UPDATE: Anderson initially disappointed with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash at the combine, but ultimately improved that with by running a 4.60 40. These are individuals who could chase you down or leave you in the dust. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 4.30 , 4.44, 4.42 Hes arrived at ECU and is believed to back to 100 percent again. Snead is the unafraid, ultra-prepared underdog who makes plays whenever he's given the chance. Check out which prospects are must-see as we approach Saturday of the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. . Jordan Matthews: Vanderbilt: 21 reps Cody Hoffman, BYU: 13 reps John Brown, Pittsburgh State: 911 He started the season at the right cornerback spot and recorded 46 tackles, eight passes defensed and two forced fumbles. DeSean Jackson has become one of the most dangerous receivers and return specialists in the NFL. Ross set a record of 4.22 seconds in 2017 and was selected ninth overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. After his strong summer, the Saints piled work on Snead's plate, and he ate it up. [73] He was signed back to the practice squad the next day. Here are the results from the wide receivers group. Snead caught both of his targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns. Best moments from the Linebackers at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin: 99 Sammy Watkins, Clemson: 4.34 , 4.37, 4.43 He and Ridgeway are the only two players in Ball State history to have two 1,000 yard receiving seasons, and his 13 games with 100+ yards receiving is a school record. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Look for the offensive staff to try and continue gettingthe ball in his hands indifferent ways. Bailey ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at the 1999 NFL Combine. During his three years as a wide receiver he caught 43 passes for 754 yards, a 17.5 average, and 4 touchdowns. The Florida standout is viewed to have the highest ceiling of any prospect in this year's draft class. Jeff Janis, Saginaw Valley State: 20 reps "My dad put a football in my hands at a really early age 4 years old," Snead IV said. [1] His first career reception came at South Florida and his first career touchdown catch came against Buffalo. When combining his sure-handedness with his speed, Snead is one of the better players on the Pirates roster. Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown postsan official time of 4.47 seconds inthe 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He worked out for the New York Giants, but wasn't signed. "It just grew on me. [51], On October 28, 2019, Snead signed a one-year, $6 million contract extension with the Ravens through the 2020 season. They might not all end up in the Hall of Fame, but they sure are able to fly. Ike Taylor took a unique path to get to the NFL. The Ravens had always been interested in Snead. 40-Yard Dash; Bench Press; Vertical Jump; . Albert Wilson, Georgia State: 103 That is absolutely unbelievable. "This is a guy that's been doubted his whole career high school, college and the NFL. [43], On March 13, 2018, the New Orleans Saints applied a level three tender to Snead as a restricted free agent. All Snead wanted was a chance. 4.62: 14th Percentile. Snead, who'll be 29 years old in October, signed a one-year contract with the Raiders this offseason as the team seeks veteran depth to complement 2020 draftees Henry Ruggs and Bryan Edwards. Bailey isconsidered to be one of theleague's best lock-down defenders in the last decade. One time, Payton stood on top of his desk in a demonstrative show of how much he cared about Snead. DeVante Adams, Fresno State: 39.5 "He's one of the toughest guys I've played around, just in the six games," Flacco said. Jeremy Gallon, Michigan: 4.45, 4.42, 4.49 Watch the full on-field workout from Illinois Fighting Illini safety Sydney Brown at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Before his senior season, Taylor asked to be moved to cornerback. [21], Snead signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad on September 23, 2014. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. Damian Copeland, Louisville: 4.43, 4.43, 4.50 Jordan Matthews: Vanderbilt: 4.40 , 4.44, 4.46 A player can be the best at his position, but run a poor 40 and see himself slide in the draft. 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