AK Out for the Bowl Game?

[Renegade2007]

Seems so based on his Tweet.

https://twitter.com/ADRIANKILLINS9/status/1207684254425124869?s=20


Given our depth at RB, I get it. Would have loved to see him one more time, but understand that he probably doesn't have much more to gain by playing here.

 

[Stormthecourt?]

He gone

 

[Asphalt.Jungle]

doesn't he have a bad shoulder? a player like him who doesn't have a first or 2nd day grade going in needs to be able fully participate in the pre-draft workouts and testing. scouts aren't dying to see how he plays against marshall to finalize their evaluation.

 

[Knight Strength]

Its not clear but seems like it. Good luck to him. Wherever he ends up people are going to love him just like we do.

 

[Renegade2007]

doesn't he have a bad shoulder? a player like him who doesn't have a first or 2nd day grade going in needs to be able fully participate in the pre-draft workouts and testing. scouts aren't dying to see how he plays against marshall to finalize their evaluation.

Good point. Best to prep for draft workouts then trying to toast Marshall in a meaningless game.

 

[KnightVision82]

More Otis and Thompson in the game

 

[ReturnOf]

I see AK having a football (not personal) career similar to Tyreek Hill. Becoming a standout kick/punt returner and then being peppered into the offense.

I have no doubt his 40 yard dash will be one of the lowest, but if he can bulk up to 180lbs his body will hold up well in the NFL.

 

[Central Floridave]

You ain't gonna catch him...he gooooooooone...cheese and bread...

 

[SCKnight]

Can't blame him. After two consecutive NY6 bowls, it is not like he is missing out on a special bowl game experience. I hope he can make it on a team somewhere. I still can't believe he has been here 4 years

 

[PhDee]

I see AK having a football (not personal) career similar to Tyreek Hill. Becoming a standout kick/punt returner and then being peppered into the offense.

I have no doubt his 40 yard dash will be one of the lowest, but if he can bulk up to 180lbs his body will hold up well in the NFL.

I hope you're right, but he hasn't bulked up in the last 4 years, that's part of what college is for...I unfortunately think his body type is too small, if he was 200lbs I'd say he could make it, but that doesn't seem to be his body type..one hard hit by an NFL defender could end his career

 

[Endeavor.]

Gabe sitting out, AK sitting out. Not to question the strength of the team but not having some staples of our offense playing could make this game difficult.
Im definitely not the one to look past Marshall or any other team.

 

[Ucfmikes]

I see AK having a football (not personal) career similar to Tyreek Hill. Becoming a standout kick/punt returner and then being peppered into the offense.

I have no doubt his 40 yard dash will be one of the lowest, but if he can bulk up to 180lbs his body will hold up well in the NFL.

He’s probably 155-165. At 180, he’s going to lose significant speed. Additionally, he really hasn’t been a great returner for UCF, so I doubt he will be in the NFL. He wasn’t a punt returner and they rarely return kickoffs anymore

 

[Ucfmikes]

I hope you're right, but he hasn't bulked up in the last 4 years, that's part of what college is for...I unfortunately think his body type is too small, if he was 200lbs I'd say he could make it, but that doesn't seem to be his body type..one hard hit by an NFL defender could end his career

There are 50-100 players in the NFL at least who run as fast and are nearly 200lbs or more

 

[RunawayKnight]

Does he still get his lawnmower swag bag?

 

[Stormthecourt?]

He’s probably 155-165. At 180, he’s going to lose significant speed. Additionally, he really hasn’t been a great returner for UCF, so I doubt he will be in the NFL. He wasn’t a punt returner and they rarely return kickoffs anymore

CFL

 

[ReturnOf]

He’s probably 155-165. At 180, he’s going to lose significant speed. Additionally, he really hasn’t been a great returner for UCF, so I doubt he will be in the NFL. He wasn’t a punt returner and they rar ly return kickoffs anymore

At 180 lbs doesn't mean you lose speed because your gaining muscle not fat. Like your subsequent mentioned " There are 50-100 players in the NFL at least who run as fast and are nearly 200lbs or more". Somehow they're getting it done.

I guarantee his soon to be agents are telling him to bulk up since he already has the speed.

 

[ReturnOf]

CFL

That's not a bad option at all. Let him hone in his skill as a receiver in the CFL

 

[Ucfmikes]

At 180 lbs doesn't mean you lose speed because your gaining muscle not fat. Like your subsequent mentioned " There are 50-100 players in the NFL at least who run as fast and are nearly 200lbs or more". Somehow they're getting it done.

I guarantee his soon to be agents are telling him to bulk up since he already has the speed.

I seriously doubt that with his frame after 4 years that he’s going to all of a sudden gain 20 or more pounds and not lose speed. He would have done that already to a degree.
That would put him at maybe 180. Not 200lbs.

He’s already shown that he hasn’t really been faster than his freshman year

Love AK, but he’s not an NFL talent. He may sneak into the 6th or 7th round.

 

[JAFFX2]

I seriously doubt that with his frame after 4 years that he’s going to all of a sudden gain 20 or more pounds and not lose speed. He would have done that already to a degree.
That would put him at maybe 180. Not 200lbs.

He’s already shown that he hasn’t really been faster than his freshman year

Love AK, but he’s not an NFL talent. He may sneak into the 6th or 7th round.

Do you ever sleep?

 

[UCFootball14]

Just pulled up his career stats by season and his long runs and catches are for 75-96 yards each year. Going to miss that explosive playmaking.

 

[Stormthecourt?]

Just pulled up his career stats by season and his long runs and catches are for 75-96 yards each year. Going to miss that explosive playmaking.

Definitely. Hopefully Good or Richardson can bring some of that next season

 

[Gwoz]

According to UCF stats he gained 9 pounds since being a freshman. If he were to suddenly put on 20 more pounds it would definitely have an impact on his mobility.

I think more people are enamored by his freshman season, but he never really progressed nor stood out from Anderson, McCrae and now Thompson.

 

[CFKnight]

According to UCF stats he gained 9 pounds since being a freshman. If he were to suddenly put on 20 more pounds it would definitely have an impact on his mobility.

I think more people are enamored by his freshman season, but he never really progressed nor stood out from Anderson, McCrae and now Thompson.

Its hard to run East and West when you have no support from the OLine. RBs only look as good as their OLine and our has struggled.

 

[Stetson_1883]

Someone should write a book chronicling all the early departing collegiate players who have busted in the NFL, interviewing them and finding out who was giving them this info.

AK ain't makin the NFL. If I were him, I'd just enjoy the hell outta my last collegiate game and take it all in.

 

[Asphalt.Jungle]

Someone should write a book chronicling all the early departing collegiate players who have busted in the NFL, interviewing them and finding out who was giving them this info.

AK ain't makin the NFL. If I were him, I'd just enjoy the hell outta my last collegiate game and take it all in.

what does this have to do with AK?

 

[Stetson_1883]

what does this have to do with AK?

Do I really need to put the pieces together for you?

 

[Knight Strength]

AK isnt leaving early. Put the pieces together for me even if he doesnt want you to

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

AK isnt leaving early. Put the pieces together for me even if he doesnt want you to

Maybe he thinks AK should play in Bowl game because it could be his last game he ever plays in. Not sure though.

 

[Stetson_1883]

AK isnt leaving early. Put the pieces together for me even if he doesnt want you to

He's choosing to skip his last collegiate game in order to persue a pipe dream in the NFL.

You can spin it all you want.

It's plain stupid

 

[Stetson_1883]

Maybe he thinks AK should play in Bowl game because it could be his last game he ever plays in. Not sure though.

Yes, exactly. Sorry for my mis-speaking. But ya'll know what I mean.

 

[SCKnight]

AK isnt leaving early. Put the pieces together for me even if he doesnt want you to

He is not playing in what is likely to be his last football game ever.

 

[Stormthecourt?]

He’s limiting his chances of injury while maximizing his training for ProDay. I think it’s a smart move

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

He’s limiting his chances of injury while maximizing his training for ProDay. I think it’s a smart move

His life. He can do what he wants. I’d like a few young guys to get some PT.

 

[Knight Strength]

I hope his friends and family are supportive. As for his last game, even if he doesn't get into the NFL, theres still CFL and XFL. Even arena. I think he should chase his dream as far as he wants.

 

[Ucfmikes]

If he played, Heupel should showcase the hell out of his speed with KO returns, passes to him, reverses, etc. Apparently, Marshall has no speed at LB

 

[Ucfmikes]

AK should play IMO. He hasn’t been seriously hurt in 4 years.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

I’m pretty sure he was thrown on his shoulder and had to leave game.