Follow along and tell us your thoughts on the game in the comments section! Cephus didn’t have a fast run at the NFL Combine running in the 4.7’s, but improved things during his early pro day with Wisconsin. Powered by. All rights reserved (About Us). As for what Detroit’s first-round pick thinks of Cephus? (Jesse Temple on Twitter), This is big news for the talented wideout from Wisconsin. He led all wide receivers in bench press reps, but ran a 4.73 40-yard dash. He led all wide receivers in bench press reps, but ran a 4.73 40-yard dash. (2020 Fantasy Football), Quarterback & Tight End Streamers: Week 8 (2020 Fantasy Football), No, I'm a California resident looking for the California Consumer Privacy Act form. He caught 59 passes for 901 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Often times, a fast 40-yard dash time will lead to unrealistic hype surrounding a receiver, while a slower one can hurt their draft stock. ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions finally dipped into one of the deeper receiver classes in recent memory, taking Wisconsin’s Quintez Cephus with Pick 166. ... and he went more than a year not sure if he would walk away free or be convicted of a crime that could cost him 40 years in prison. All of a sudden, there was rapid clarity that he would not only be a Badger, but one of the most essential pieces of Wisconsin’s offense in 2019. “I said before he reminded me of a young Michael Irvin in terms of size/speed. Connect with your community. So just excited about it.". I love the Lions' pick of Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus. See below for how the previous 10 picks went before Detroit’s most recent selection: 155. As outlined a few days ago, Mertz and Wolf will now miss at least 21 days of football activity, that including the team's contests against Nebraska, Purdue and Michigan. 124.0" 4.33s 7.20s. Luckily for Cephus, Wisconsin’s pro day was one of the last events before Covid-19 shut down the sporting world. Cephus is a possession receiver with the profile of a capable WR3/4.”.

*On if he's heard if he's a Day 2, Day 3 draft pick, and if he pays attention to where he could go: "No, I don't. Would have been drafted much higher if he had run better at combine (4.73), — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) April 25, 2020. The 6-1 receiver finished with 59 grabs for 901 total yards and seven touchdowns. I don't really pay attention to it. ".

At the University of Wisconsin Pro Day on March 11th, Quintez Cephus clocked in a 4.56 40-yard dash time. Washington -- San Diego State C Keith Ismael, 157. That's what I'm used to doing, so it felt great. Chicago Bears --Tulsa LB/EDGE Trevis Gipson, 156.

He’s a build-up runner who lacks suddenness to uncover and may need to be motioned, bunched, and lined in the slot to help with early separation. Huntley, on the other hand, is quite the surprising pick after the Lions went after running back much earlier than expected.

Washington -- Michigan LB Khaleke Hudson, 163. Cephus was expelled from school but reinstated for the 2019 campaign. Play Action Dynasty League, 2020-10-17. Sunday evening, news broke of an initial positive daily test for COVID-19 of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz by Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, and today Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports broke the story of a second positive confirmation test for the Wisconsin quarterback. After a solid training camp, Cephus has taken that next step toward the league and is confidently navigating his rookie season. Top Big Ten CBs said he was toughest to defend. Cephus is inactive for the first time this season, but with Jamal Agnew and Marvin Hall coming on of late, Cephus looks like the sixth receiving option. Sure hands, aware of his location on the field, crisp routes and just generally reliable. headset Play Clip. Report: Wisconsin QB Chase Wolf tests positive for COVID-19, Podcast: Mertz reportedly positive for COVID-19, Wisconsin's win over Illinois, The Big Ten sets Wisconsin's game time for week three against Purdue, Graham Mertz named PFF's Offensive MVP of the Week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. They asked me a lot of questions, but it wasn't really as they understood who I was going into it.

As a result of that, he could be a solid pro who sticks in the league. Cephus ran an ultra-slow 4.73-second 40-yard dash, but hit an impressive 38.5-inch vertical jump and 124-inch broad jump. The Georgia native starred in his role as Jack Coan and the aerial attack’s go-to weapon. I know how to play in the cold weather. This past summer, everything seemed hazy for Quintez Cephus and his future. Jeff Okudah called Quintez Cephus the toughest receiver he covered in college. ????? 40-time Bench Vertical.

( Jesse Temple on Twitter) By no means a complete list and not all formal interviews but matches with how we think about a potential draft: WR in 1st then again 4/5. Detroit used Pick 35 on Georgia’s D’Andre Swift, ignoring defensive and offensive line needs at the top of Day 2. He’s steady and polished. Quintez Cephus runs a 4.56 40-yard dash at Wisconsin's pro day. “The first time I cried after being drafted was when I told you that dad I made it, your boy was drafted to the Detroit Lions. headset Play Clip. Less than two weeks after struggling in the 40-yard dash at the combine, the wide receiver ran a 4.56 in Madison at UW’s pro day. (It's worth noting that pro day times are notoriously faster than Combine times), More Quintez Cephus: News, Rankings, Projections, Stats, © Copyright 2010-2020 FantasyPros.com Quintez traces the most dramatic and unforgettable moments of his inspiring story – through letters exchanged with friends, fans, and family members.

Based off of NFL.com's draft profile of Cephus and the site's combine tracker, here is a breakdown of all of his results: 40-Yard Dash: 4.73 seconds (last among receivers who participated) But his vert and broad jumps were very good, and … @QoDeep_87. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. However, due to one of the slower 40-yard dash times, analysts have mixed reviews for his day-2 performance. So far in the NFL, Cephus has put up 43 yards on 3 career receptions. Breakdown all the action here at AllBadgers.com! Definitely surprising, no matter how badly the Lions want to run the ball with all those issues on the defensive line. He’s a player that has some potential which is obvious given the numbers he put up and his work ethic and body type. They know who I am. My film, the football part of it, they know I can play football. However, that time did seem especially slow given what he put up regularly on tape.

Would have been drafted much higher if he had run better at combine.”. He has committed to Wisconsin Badgers. More than the speed, it’s the ability of Cephus to run good routes and make solid catches which impresses. According to a tweet by Jeff Legwold, a senior writer for ESPN, Okudah, in calling Cephus the best receiver he went up against, added, "I don't care what his 40 time was." Normally, such an event would be a deeply private moment, but Cephus let folks inside to tell part of his story about growing up, being a star athlete at a prep school, succeeding on the field at Wisconsin, overcoming the fight of his life in court and then losing his father, who had been incarcerated but was released from prison. Are you looking to contact Customer Support about a subscription or account related question? “It doesn’t matter what his 40 time was. ", According to Hodkiewicz's article, Cephus said, "It would be amazing. Cleveland Browns -- Washington C Nick Harris, 161. They know what I've brought to this program, so that wasn't really a big thing. This all comes after the Lions doubled-up on some interior offensive linemen in Ohio State’s Jonah Jackson and Kentucky’s Logan Stenberg. Quintez Cephus is a 6-2, 180-pound Wide Receiver from Macon, GA. 4.73s 23 reps 38.50" Broad Jump Shuttle Cone. Detroit was expected to look wide receiver without much locked up past next season, but two running backs through the first five rounds? I think he’s the best receiver I went against,” Okudah said while at the combine. Pushing back and shooting myself down the field. Football is played in between the lines and he’s a technician, someone that I changed my plan up for every single week. Since the Wisconsin Badgers' 45-7 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday thanks to a 248-yard, 5-touchdown performance from redshirt freshman quarterback Graham Mertz the talk hasn't been about the team and their impressive performance. Wes Hodkiewicz, Packers.com staff writer: Hodkiewicz wrote in his article '10 things learned at the NFL Scouting Combine – Day 1' that, "Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus made it clear he would have no problem whatsoever staying in-state if the Packers choose to call his name in April. Jake Kocorowski Mar 14, 2020 MADISON, Wis. -- Inside the McClain Center on Wednesday, wide receiver Quintez Cephus showed that he was much faster than … The Lions started the weekend in making Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah the third-overall pick. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I think it might have been the only receiver to have 100-yards against us. “Quintez Cephus from Wisconsin. Since then, two others posted marks of 23 as well (Vanderbilt's Jared Pinkney and Washington's Hunter Bryant), and only one other prospect has topped that mark--Cincinnati's Josiah Deguara benched 25 reps. Quintez Cephus of Wisconsin (@BadgerFootball) finishes with 23 reps at 225 lbs. Subscribe to MLive.com. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Everything you see on Quintez Cephus’ tape is on display tonight in Indy. It’s all on film: For teams that are looking for an upgrade in their receiver room, Cephus is the type of NFL Draft day three guy that can make an impact right away. Who is Danny Vanden Boom, the Badgers' likely Week 2 starter? Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. “Quintez Cephus from Wisconsin. New York Jets -- Virginia CB Bryce Hall, 159. ", have reportedly met with Jalen Reagor, Laviska Shenault, Justin Jefferson, Quartney Davis, and Quintez Cephus at the combine. Cephus, who lost his late father to gun violence, was recently given the chance to sit down and write him a letter thanks to the NFL. Teams know he can catch it but will need to see him get open. Quintez Cephus runs a 4.56 40-yard dash at Wisconsin's pro day, Matt Prater converts three FGs in Week 7 win, Detroit Lions D/ST nabs pair of sacks in Week 7 victory, T.J. Hockenson catches game-winner in Week 7 victory, Danny Amendola goes for 62 yards in Week 7 victory, Marvin Jones records season-best performance in Week 7 victory, Let's Stream Defenses: Week 8 (2020 Fantasy Football), Fantasy Football Kicker Guide Week 8 (2020), Players to Cut: Week 8 (2020 Fantasy Football), Can Sterling Shepard be a Fantasy Starter? As his former teammates Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Biadasz, and Zack Baun wait their turn to move through the same tests throughout the weekend, here's a look at the rest of Cephus' Combine results: Cephus opened up the Combine with a bang, putting up more reps on the bench press (23) than any other prospect to that point in the process. It’s also worth noting that his Pro Day 40-yard dash time was much better at 4.56 seconds. by Kyle Yates | Lions Correspondent | Wed, Mar 11th 2:57pm EDT, At the University of Wisconsin Pro Day on March 11th, Quintez Cephus clocked in a 4.56 40-yard dash time. Gil Brandt, a Hall of Fame executive from his nearly 30 years with the Dallas Cowboys, was all about the Cephus selection. I know how to catch balls in the cold weather. He ran an appalling 4.73 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, which has caused several people to essentially write him off in this class.

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