Sources: Njoku leaning towards NFL draft

Nov 26, 2016

Although this should not be a surprise to Miami Hurricanes fans, sources tell CanesInSight.com tonight that redshirt sophomore David Njoku is leaning towards declaring for the NFL draft.

Njoku, who had two receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns against Duke on Saturday night, cracked a smile when asked after the game if he had put any thought into leaving, but did not commit to leaving or staying.

"We’re just focused on the bowl game right now and then I’m sure I’ll figure it out afterwards -- we’ll see," Njoku said.

Njoku has had a superb season for the Hurricanes, tallying 38 receptions for 654 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has career numbers of 59 catches, 1,016 yards, and 8 touchdowns. Scouts are intrigued by his combination of size (6-5, 245) and speed. The product of Cedar Grove High School in New Jersey doubles as a high jumper for Miami's track team.

Sources told CanesInSight that he has had his eye on the next level all season, and that his strong finish of 6 touchdowns over the last 5 games has all but sealed the deal. Mark Richt said tonight that he will sit down with draft-eligible Hurricanes players in the coming days to discuss their future.

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The Franchise

Nov 27, 2016

Canedude08 said:
The Franchise said:

LOL at goofballs comparing him to Bucky Hodges. Look at their body types for christ's sake. Hodges looks like a tall WR. Jake ******** caught more passes? So what. He's another slow scrawny looking dude.

Njokeman is a matchup nightmare down the seams with his speed and explosive athletic ability. You realize how explosive he is athletically to be a competitive high jumper? This dude has only scratched the surface of what's to come.

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Yet, despite Njoku being a genetic freak, he has similar production to Bucky. Shouldn't that be a glaring red flag? Never mind the fact that Bucky is used everywhere, he's versatile as ****. Njoku, despite his plus level athletic gifts runs maybe two routes, that is something that would cause a scouting department to ask why. He's a physical beast that gets by on his gifts, but still has a lot of rawness to his game. He fights the ball when he catches it, and that's an iffy proposition. Not the manhandler he should be in regards to blocking, in fact is significantly worse than Herndon, who isn't even close to Njoku physically. If you were to take Herndon's game and put it with Njoku's physical gifts, you'd have a first rounder.

Your boy Bucky doesn't stand a chance as a real TE in the NFL. He has more catches because he played WR most of the time and they threw the ball to him a lot. I think he's also been playing at VT longer than Njoku. At one point because of injuries to their receivers last year your boy Bucky was pretty much their only option in the throw game.

Tony Perps

Nov 27, 2016

This guy's argument is that Njoku is overrated because he has the same exact production as Bucky Hodges, yet still barely knows how tonplay football. Convincing stuff.

The Franchise

Nov 27, 2016

Tony Perps said:
This guy's argument is that Njoku is overrated because he has the same exact production as Bucky Hodges, yet still barely knows how tonplay football. Convincing stuff.

It's a horrible argument especially considering his guy Bucky was a glorified WR who has been targeted a lot more during his career. Awful comparison.

Bennubird

Nov 27, 2016

Looking at his high school highlights we could all see the guy was a monster athlete. Rightfully, Canes questioned the level of competition in some of his HS highlights, but again his athleticism was clearly off the charts. I think that he will destroy the combine and be off the boards in the first three rounds.

Commentators like to make the cliche statement about being too big for CBs and too fast for LBs. David actually fits the cliche. Another Cane that will be missed, and I hope by some miracle he ends up on my Raiders squad and away from the Patriots. Good luck to him.

TC7D

Nov 27, 2016

He should get the NFL draft advisory board opinion and then make a decision, which is likely what he'll do. If not a lock for first 2 rounds, he should come back.

KATKER

Nov 27, 2016

He will be a late 2nd round/ early 3rd round pick. Wish he would come back for one more but go get that money

L A M P

Nov 27, 2016

KATKER said:
He will be a late 2nd round/ early 3rd round pick. Wish he would come back for one more but go get that money

As long as we are wishing, I wish he'd come back for 2 more seasons.

KATKER

Nov 27, 2016

ilovelamp51 said:
KATKER said:

He will be a late 2nd round/ early 3rd round pick. Wish he would come back for one more but go get that money

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As long as we are wishing, I wish he'd come back for 2 more seasons.

Yep. His measurables are just off the charts. I don't care where Kiper has him teams won't be able to resist

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canesglory

Nov 27, 2016

Hope the phins take him.....they need a weapon like that

FlipT

Nov 27, 2016

Go when you're hott!! Ask Matt Leinart how coming back worked out. Get the $$$$!

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Canedude08

Nov 27, 2016

valid said:
if he's certain to go in the first two rounds, I say go for it. why risk injury when a $1 million signing bonus is there for the taking?

Emphasis on certain. I doubt he's a lock in that spot. I see him as being one of those "Lots of potential" types that start coming off the board in the third round. As someone that has eligibility remaining, why leave money on the table, especially in your first contract. Come back, ball out, and be a no doubt first rounder with all that comes with that status. Even if you don't work out in the NFL, at least you have first round money AND a degree in your pocket.

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BoxingRobes

Nov 27, 2016

There are going to be a lot of teams that rate him highly and few that will completely dismiss him because there isn't much in-line with him. With that said, he is better than Bucky Hodges.

Brometheus

Nov 27, 2016

I hope he comes back. He dominates again next year and he's a top 10 pick ( just like Ebron)

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prinmemo

Nov 28, 2016

He has had a great season considering he has two top receivers on his team in Coley and Richards. My guess is he does better next year when he and Richards are the top two receiving threats.

ScubaCane

Nov 28, 2016

Sucks, but can't blame him

252cane

Nov 28, 2016

From what i seen he is now getting projected to go 2nd-3rd round. If that's the case cant blame him. Te dont go in the the first round lately so 2nd-3rd round grade is good.

AUcane

Nov 28, 2016

gogeta4 said:
AUcane said:

Tony Perps said:

Njoku is better than all of those guys and he has barely scratched the surface.

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Howard is the best of the bunch.

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how so..?? enlighten me?

Njoku had 2 tds last game....Howard has never had more than 2 in a season. Though a 4th year senior..and at bama he still isn't a big time blocker in the run game either.

Has been a starter since his true freshman year and is an excellent athlete with great hands. Bama doesn't throw to the TEs much so it's hard to evaluate him based on numbers. He's still managed to put up the same number of catches this year as Njoku and had similar production last year. Anyway, JMO.

Canesfan1899

Nov 28, 2016

canesglory said:
Hope the phins take him.....they need a weapon like that

He would give them another dynamic receiving threat. I think Parker is ready to shine if he can stay healthy and Landry is a great possession receiver.

Peter Ariz

Dec 29, 2016

Makes it official tonight

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Sources: Njoku leaning towards NFL draft

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