Joey analysis by Gil Brandt
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 3:44 pm
Gil Brandt listed Joey as #10. This is probably nothing new to many, but I posted just for grins. FYI - Brandt lists the CB from McNeese at #11. The #4 guy played at Tusculum(?), which I've never heard of, and the rest of his top 11 are DI-A guys.
10. Joey Thomas, Montana State (6-0 7/8, 195)
Thomas ran two 40s for times of 4.44 and 4.50. He had a 38½-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-2 long jump, a 3.88 short shuttle, 17 strength reps and a 6.82 in the three-cone drill. Thomas was a quarterback and defensive back in high school who signed with Washington and spent the spring of 2000 at school. He transferred to Montana State in August, 2000, where he started nine games as a true freshman. He was a regular starter in 2001 but missed games with a knee injury. Over four years, Thomas had 10 interceptions. This is a competitive player with athletic skills. He has a burst but needs to be more aware. He has lean, well-muscled and long arms to go along with his soft hands. Will be somewhat of a project at the next level.
11. Keith Smith, McNeese State (5-11½, 201)
Smith ran two 40s for times of 4.48 and 4.50. He had a 36½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-8 long jump, a 4.43 short shuttle, 12 strength reps and a 7.81 in the three-cone drill (the shuttle and drill were done on a slick wood floor). Smith played cornerback in high school. He also was on the track team, winning the state crown in the 400 meters. Still, only Texas A&M was the only Division I school to show interest. Smith redshirted in 1999, started in 2001 through the end of his career. He had four interceptions in 2003. He is an athletic cover corner with good ball skills but not good on run support. He does have good quickness but needs to be more physical against the run. Above all, Smith is a good character person from a military family.
10. Joey Thomas, Montana State (6-0 7/8, 195)
Thomas ran two 40s for times of 4.44 and 4.50. He had a 38½-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-2 long jump, a 3.88 short shuttle, 17 strength reps and a 6.82 in the three-cone drill. Thomas was a quarterback and defensive back in high school who signed with Washington and spent the spring of 2000 at school. He transferred to Montana State in August, 2000, where he started nine games as a true freshman. He was a regular starter in 2001 but missed games with a knee injury. Over four years, Thomas had 10 interceptions. This is a competitive player with athletic skills. He has a burst but needs to be more aware. He has lean, well-muscled and long arms to go along with his soft hands. Will be somewhat of a project at the next level.
11. Keith Smith, McNeese State (5-11½, 201)
Smith ran two 40s for times of 4.48 and 4.50. He had a 36½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-8 long jump, a 4.43 short shuttle, 12 strength reps and a 7.81 in the three-cone drill (the shuttle and drill were done on a slick wood floor). Smith played cornerback in high school. He also was on the track team, winning the state crown in the 400 meters. Still, only Texas A&M was the only Division I school to show interest. Smith redshirted in 1999, started in 2001 through the end of his career. He had four interceptions in 2003. He is an athletic cover corner with good ball skills but not good on run support. He does have good quickness but needs to be more physical against the run. Above all, Smith is a good character person from a military family.