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ROUND 5 (#150): Eagles select Kenneth Gainwell (Memphis RB)


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Not a bad place to take a flier on a RB.

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Last top 100 prospect on DJ’s board

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I'm sure this is the guy I heard about a day or two before the draft? Meant to be as explosive as the previous two from Memphis.

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They are raving about this pick on NFL network, calling the steal of the draft.  Kid is 200 pounds and runs a 4.4 40.  

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If an Austin Powers script writer were naming a RB character: Gainwell.  

Round 6: a QB named Throwgood.

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Not a bad RB. I like the pick and the value.

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Tough and productive as hell.

He took Micah parson's soul one time.

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Jeremiah thinks he will be a good fit in the Rotation behind Sanders.

 

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1 minute ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I'm sure this is the guy I heard about a day or two before the draft? Meant to be as explosive as the previous two from Memphis.

Yeah, people talk highly of this guy.

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Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis: As a player, Gainwell has some running back / slot receiver versatility, much like a number of other players coming out of Memphis in recent years, like Tony Pollard (Cowboys) and Antonio Gibson (WASTEAM). Gainwell had a huge season in 2019, rushing 231 times for 1459 yards (6.3 YPC), and 13 TDs, while adding 51 catches for 610 yards, and 3 TDs. That would be over 2000 yards from scrimmage.

12 players who make sense for the Eagles in Round 5 of the 2021 NFL Draft | PhillyVoice

PFF just said he may be the best receiving RB in the draft, but he is a project when it comes to pure running.

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1 minute ago, NOTW said:

If an Austin Powers script writer were naming a RB character: Gainwell.  

Round 6: a QB named Throwgood.

Our 6th round corner - Getburned

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Just now, vaff said:

Yeah, people talk highly of this guy.

Yeah I'm sure he was discussed on BWF or BGN and I'm sure they said he's a lot of fun to watch. Maybe one of the most fun players in this draft. 

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2 minutes ago, EagleJoe8 said:

Not a bad place to take a flier on a RB.

Yes and I like getting a young RB to develop and mix in with Sanders.  Boston Scott has given a lot of hard work and doing his best but he's not a #2 back.  Having this kid mixed in with them and Howard (if they keep all 4?) is a good RB room.

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This pick is insane value at 150. Had him pegged as a R3 guy. Over 2000 all purpose yards in college. Amazing receiver out of the backfield. 200+ lbs and runs a 4.4 with amazing elusiveness. This may be my steal of the draft so far. 

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Just now, NOTW said:

Yes and I like getting a young RB to develop and mix in with Sanders.  Boston Scott has given a lot of hard work and doing his best but he's not a #2 back.  Having this kid mixed in with them and Howard (if they keep all 4?) is a good RB room.

I think they keep 4... I mean they seem to like Scott (he's OK) and they need a bigger RB so at this point they have to keep Howard. 

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Gainwell's brother, Curtis Jr. had brain surgery. My Bad.

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2 minutes ago, Traveler Vic said:

Howie Loves injuries!!!

 suffered a stroke while weightlifting that required multiple brain surgeries and ended his pursuit of a football career.

 

Not a bad RB. I like the pick and the value.

He ended his career but is now in the NFL draft? Wut?

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NeXtGen stats had him as the 4th rated RB in the draft as well.

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2 minutes ago, ManchesterEagle said:

Our 6th round corner - Getburned

Toastwell.

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3 minutes ago, Traveler Vic said:

Howie Loves injuries!!!

 suffered a stroke while weightlifting that required multiple brain surgeries and ended his pursuit of a football career.

 

Not a bad RB. I like the pick and the value.

When was that?  Did he play and was productive after that though?  Obviously it didn't end his pursuit of a football career.

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3 minutes ago, Traveler Vic said:

Howie Loves injuries!!!

 suffered a stroke while weightlifting that required multiple brain surgeries and ended his pursuit of a football career.

 

Not a bad RB. I like the pick and the value.

That’s not him, that’s his brother 

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