David Kirtman has been described as a relentless lead blocker, having reciever hands, and a physical player. He started at FB his final year at USC.He is a local guy, from Mercer Island.
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Height: 5-11 1/2 | Weight: 233 | 40-Time: 4.65
Strengths:
An excellent receiver out of the backfield with great hands...Has pretty good speed...Can run after the catch a little...Part of an elite offense that featured two Heisman winners...Hard worker with top intangibles...Experienced special teamer.
Weaknesses:
Does not have the size or bulk you look for...Is not much of a runner and didn't get many carries...Can do a better job blocking although he tries hard...Is not as physical as you'd like...Was only a full-time starter as a senior...Lacks upside.
Notes:
An overachiever who gets the most out of his ability...Lack of ideal physical tools and blocking ability will limit him when it comes to the draft...Best shot will likely come serving as a versatile backup and special teams ace at the next level.
He sounds like a total Ruskell type of guy. Hard worker, likes to play, and knows how to play. Perfect eventual replacement for Mack Strong. Although he doens't have much success running the ball, he has the drive to improve that so he will have to be respected every so often, a la Mack Strong. Great hands will mean he will get reps his rookie year as a possible receiver and on special teams.
A not too enthusiastic scouting report from ESPN Insider (They think he is a 7th rounder or a free agent)
But frankly, I think he is exactly the type of player for the Seahawks next fullback. They need a guy that will work hard, hit hard, and pave the way for Shaun Alexander to dominate for the next 4 years. This is the guy that will get it done.
According to Mike Sando, Kirtman's neighbor on Mercer Island is Mike Holmgren.
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Would you believe Kirtman's next door neighbor is...
ReplyDelete...Mike Holmgren.
I dont either, but its true!
is it just me or do we draft Mack Strong's future replacement every year. Seriously i swear we draft a FB or TE to convert into a FB every year.
ReplyDeleteI have no problem with this pick. I hear the guy blocks very well and that all i will expect from him. I don't expect him to get carries. If you can do a good job of run and pass blocking i don't expect anything else from ya. Besides he's from USC so nothing bad can come from that seeing he was the lead blocker for Reggie Bush and Lendale White.
His run after catch, and his hands leaves me to believe he will be a TE with us...who knows...but we have another Weaver-type ponder for the next couple weeks. He could be a very dangerous TE in our offensive style.
ReplyDeleteThink of this, too...Shaun Alexander can stay on passing downs still, and have this guy come out as the FB...its like having a bigger Mo Morris.