Gophers receive a commitment from Missouri defensive end Jalen Logan-Redding

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The Gophers have received a commitment from Columbia, MO defensive end Jalen Logan-Redding. The 6-foot-4, 243-pound defensive end previously committed to Missouri on Sept. 2, but flipped to Minnesota this weekend. Logan-Redding also held offers from Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Texas and others.

He posted 78 tackles (16 for loss), ten sacks and three fumble recoveries in 2019. He ran a 4.98 40-yard dash and posted a 4.59 shuttle at The Opening Regional. Again, this is an instance where technique and other circumstances can impact a testing time. He has a lengthy wingspan and will continue to add strength at the next level.

When rushing the passer, Logan-Redding bent/dipped around the corner for sacks and occasionally used a spin move. He played from multiple different alignments in high school and could do so at the next level. Logan-Redding has the potential to play four-technique, five-technique and possibly some edge alignments. He does an excellent job of getting low, dipping below the tackle and getting position against the run. I like the potential versatility and athletic skills that Logan-Redding can provide on the Gophers’ defensive line.


Here’s his film:

 
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Yikes, 4.98 is not impressive even for a DE
 








Deckergopher said:
Seriously, you could’ve just kept your yapper shut no one cares bout your negativity.
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Ya, Old Bob ain't exactly a glass half-full guy. Watching the highlights the guy with the stopwatch probably pressed the button way early. Kid looks pretty quick.
 



Wowee! We've got Jalen Logan-Redding, Danny Striggow, Gage Keys, and Melle Kreuder - 4 DEs in this class!
 

Here are all of the 40-yard dash times for the defensive linemen at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine:
Rashan Gary, Michigan: 4.58 (faster than 17 tight ends, seven wide receivers and eight running backs)
Maxx Crosby, Eastern Michigan: 4.66
John Cominsky, Charleston: 4.69
Nick Bosa, Ohio State: 4.79
Anthony Nelson, Iowa: 4.82
Quinnen Williams, Alabama: 4.83
L.J. Collier, TCU: 4.91
Charles Omenihu, Texas: 4.92
Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame: 4.93
Kingsley Keke, Texas A&M: 4.95
Zach Allen, Boston College: 5.00

So 4.98 is ok I guess but not impressive.
 


OldBob53 said:
Here are all of the 40-yard dash times for the defensive linemen at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine:
Rashan Gary, Michigan: 4.58 (faster than 17 tight ends, seven wide receivers and eight running backs)
Maxx Crosby, Eastern Michigan: 4.66
John Cominsky, Charleston: 4.69
Nick Bosa, Ohio State: 4.79
Anthony Nelson, Iowa: 4.82
Quinnen Williams, Alabama: 4.83
L.J. Collier, TCU: 4.91
Charles Omenihu, Texas: 4.92
Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame: 4.93
Kingsley Keke, Texas A&M: 4.95
Zach Allen, Boston College: 5.00

So 4.98 is ok I guess but not impressive.
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What were their times coming out of HS? He'll likely improve after going through a college strength and conditioning program.
 



OldBob53 said:
Here are all of the 40-yard dash times for the defensive linemen at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine:
Rashan Gary, Michigan: 4.58 (faster than 17 tight ends, seven wide receivers and eight running backs)
Maxx Crosby, Eastern Michigan: 4.66
John Cominsky, Charleston: 4.69
Nick Bosa, Ohio State: 4.79
Anthony Nelson, Iowa: 4.82
Quinnen Williams, Alabama: 4.83
L.J. Collier, TCU: 4.91
Charles Omenihu, Texas: 4.92
Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame: 4.93
Kingsley Keke, Texas A&M: 4.95
Zach Allen, Boston College: 5.00

So 4.98 is ok I guess but not impressive.
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Yeah, I think he is not quite ready for entering the NFL draft out of high school:rolleyes:
 


Bob needs a banning. Supreme A$$hole of the ‘hole. Deep 6 him.
 

I am not worried about the 40 time at all. He will get faster with years of college weight room and speed work. Most high school kids list their best hand timed forties on their Hudl. These times are not accurate. I believe the opening uses laser timing so it is 100% accurate. So many kids say they run 4.4 or 4.5 out of high school but in reality only a small percent of prospects run this fast coming out of high school. A coach showed me an article a few years ago that compared nfl combine forty times to high school times with the same players and on average they actually got slower at the combine.
 

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The speed conspiracy

Yes, we know college football coaches are not actually making their players slower.
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Here’s an article about high school vs combine forty times
 

IMHO, explosiveness off the line of scrimmage, lateral speed, good vision, burst strength, long strong arms, good hip motion, ability to shed blockers, tackling technique, elusive quick side step, closing speed, etc... are ahead of 40 speed. I am happy to have this kid in Maroon and Gold. Red shirt him, and beef him up into a 260-lb holy terror.
 
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OldBob53 said:
Here are all of the 40-yard dash times for the defensive linemen at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine:
Rashan Gary, Michigan: 4.58 (faster than 17 tight ends, seven wide receivers and eight running backs)
Maxx Crosby, Eastern Michigan: 4.66
John Cominsky, Charleston: 4.69
Nick Bosa, Ohio State: 4.79
Anthony Nelson, Iowa: 4.82
Quinnen Williams, Alabama: 4.83
L.J. Collier, TCU: 4.91
Charles Omenihu, Texas: 4.92
Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame: 4.93
Kingsley Keke, Texas A&M: 4.95
Zach Allen, Boston College: 5.00

So 4.98 is ok I guess but not impressive.
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Steven Richardson ran a 5.2 40 as he prepped for the draft. He seemed to do just fine as a college DL.
 

In his highlights, he chased a RB down from behind about 40 yards downfield...caught up to him rather easily. He doesn’t have Danielle Hunter speed, but he’s fast enough, and will get faster.
 



Maybe it's the number 56 he's wearing, but he looks very agile and quick.

Not the best at judging the snap in the film and getting out of the stance but you can't have everything.
 


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