Colts select NC State RB Nyheim Hines

[MTC]

 

[Mr.Debonair]

I like!

[BlueCollarColts]

Nyheim Hines*

[Valpo2004]

Sounds like he replicates Mack's skill set.  Would have thought we would go towards a between the tackles guy.

[k9copinmd]

Huh???  Wow...I'm trying my best to stay positive about this draft.

[krunk]

Perfect fit

[indyagent17]

4.38!! Can't teach that 

[James]

Love it. Absolutely love it. Big time playmaker.

 

Link to Nyheim AMA (=fan-player interaction)

Some of the interaction:

 

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Fan: Your teammate, Bradley Chubb, is expected to be a top ten pick. What was it like going up against him in practice?

Hines:It was hell...for him.

 

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Fan: How much do you read into mock drafts and reports from draft experts to see where you're projected to go? Do you watch yourself climbing/falling in draft rankings or just kinda do your thing and see how it all plays out?

Hines: No i don't watch much of the draft projections, friends and family have showed me projection and I believe I will go higher than all of the mock drafts i have seen.

 

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Fan: What Running Back has most inspired you/ who have you modeled your game after?

Hines: Warrick Dunn, Priest Holmes were my favorites growing up, I love McCaffery's and Kamara's game.

 

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Fan: Who's your favorite RB form days of NFL past? Who's your current favorite?

Hines: From the past Warrick Dunn. Present: Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey. I feel our games are similar.

 

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Fan: Who do you think your best NFL comparison is?

Hines: Tyreek Hill - I'm explosive and dangerous.

 

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Fan: What was the craziest question you were asked at the combine?

Hines: Nothing crazy like you may have heard. Whether I was a dog or a cat was about as weird as it got.

Fan: Well... are you a dog or a cat?

Hines: A dog. Because I'm territorial!

 

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Fan: Did you get a chance to talk with Bill Belichick at your pro day? And if so, how did it go?

Hines: I was literally face to face with him and he told me how to run a route and then walked away. Is that considered talking to Bill Belichick.

 

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Fan: You have a very unique first name. Is there any backstory behind it?

Hines: I have a twin sister named Nyah. We were Zion and Zoe for 3 days and my grandmother told my mom those names were "yuck."

 

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Fan: Do you see yourself in a similar role like Cohen and Hill are for their respective teams?

Hines: Absolutely

 

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Fan: What do you think your biggest strength is coming into the NFL? Thing you need to work on the most? Also, good luck with the draft

Hines: I'm a Swiss army knife. I can line up anywhere, I can play specials, and I can do all of those things well. I can always stand to improve in all facets of the game, even my supposed strengths, so I just work on giving 100% and getting better.

 

[CR91]

4.3 back. Could probably return kicks too

[stitches]

WOW! This is... a very interesting pick. I kind of didn't expect it because we already have Mack playing similar role, but... very very intriguing! He's more of a... wide-ranging weapon than a simple RB. He used to be a receiver... he can be moved anywhere on the LOS and he can run WR routes... he catches the ball real well. 

[Freenyfan102]

Crappy pick guys has durability issues

[ColtStrong2013]

Just now, k9copinmd said:

Huh???  Wow...I'm trying my best to stay positive about this draft.

4.38 40 in the combine. Best return back in the draft... Can catch out of the backfield and split out if you need him to. Ran a 4.31 in highschool... 

 

What are "huh"ing about? 

[MTC]

2 minutes ago, BlueCollarColts said:

Nyheim Hines*

 

Oops. Autocorrect on my phone. Fixed.

[Calmack]

Could make our kick returns interesting now at least. 

[James]

1 minute ago, k9copinmd said:

Huh???  Wow...I'm trying my best to stay positive about this draft.

 

 

You're joking, right?

 

Have you seen Nyheim play?!

[Yoshinator]

By far the best RB left in the draft on day 3. We did well.

[HOF19]

Looks like a RB who breaks off long runs......Not a bad thing.......GO COLTS !!!!!

[krunk]

Pass catching back with 4.3 speeds, great moves and can run the rock too. I like

[ColtStrong2013]

1 minute ago, indyagent17 said:

4.38!! Can't teach that 

Not just speed... but playmaker! Just what everyone was crying for. 

 

He and Mack will take several to the house this season. 

[Case]

Just now, Freenyfan102 said:

Crappy pick guys has durability issues

AKA hes not one of the big name backs so I dont know him so he must suck!

[colts52761]

rather had walton

[BlueCollarColts]

Will probably be mostly used as a receiving back in year 1, as others have said you could split him out wide in the slot a bit too.

[Trueman]

1 minute ago, Freenyfan102 said:

Crappy pick guys has durability issues

 

Wow, I was mildly excited until your brilliant input.

[RealityIsLuck]

I’m fine with this pick. Very talented, decent fit but I think Ballege would pair better with Mack 

[Freenyfan102]

1 minute ago, MightyLucks said:

AKA hes not one of the big name backs so I dont know him so he must suck!

Weaknesses

Smaller than ideal as a running back

Needs to do better job of sidestepping big hits or face durability concerns

Better athlete than running back and better runner than receiver

Lacks feel for blocking in front of him

Hasn't learned to hug the lane and flow away from traffic just yet

Can be slow to see run lane development allowing defenders a chance to close

Needs to run with more consistent tempo and rhythm in outside zone

Vision stalls when attempting to find cutback lanes

Not a natural pass catcher and has dealt with drops throughout his career

Needs to improve sink into routes and quickness into his breaks

[Boiler_Colt]

I imagine Reich would like to use this guy like Philly used Sproles.

[HectorRoberts]

This kid can play as a slot receiver too! Love this pick!

[NorthernBlue]

Fastest guy at the combine. We have Mack. Looks like we added more speed.

 

Interesting that they didn’t go for a bigger back. Either they WANT speed, or they’re very confident in Matt Jones to be the big back.

 

He can catch too. Another weapon for Reich to utilize.

[oldunclemark]

4 minutes ago, Valpo2004 said:

Sounds like he replicates Mack's skill set.  Would have thought we would go towards a between the tackles guy.

Very much so........Good pass catcher it looks like

 

I kinda wanted the LB Jewell from Iowa

[k9copinmd]

1 minute ago, ColtStrong2013 said:

4.38 40 in the combine. Best return back in the draft... Can catch out of the backfield and split out if you need him to. Ran a 4.31 in highschool... 

 

What are "huh"ing about? 

I'm "huh"ing because he seems a lot like Mack and there were better guys available at other positions that fit our needs. But that's my opinion.  

[CardiacColts]

1 minute ago, stitches said:

WOW! This is... a very interesting pick. I kind of didn't expect it because we already have Mack playing similar role, but... very very intriguing! He's more of a... wide-ranging weapon than a simple RB. He used to be a receiver... he can be moved anywhere on the LOS and he can run WR routes... he catches the ball real well. 

At 198 he isn’t overly diminutive, but his speed may have gotten him typecast in a way. I am already salivating thinking about him on screen plays behind a wall of mauler O-linemen! Not to mention the deception with him and Mack on the field!

[oldunclemark]

Just now, HectorRoberts said:

This kid can play as a slot receiver too! Love this pick!

You may have something there..we may have drafted him to change his position

[MTC]

 

 

[oldunclemark]

4 minutes ago, krunk said:

Pass catching back with 4.3 speeds, great moves and can run the rock too. I like

You can do a lot with 4.3

Just now, MTC said:

 

 

and he's humble!

[shasta519]

I actually like Hines better than Mack for their respective roles. Still wish the Colts had a better RB1....but the goal seems to be to have a committee.

[NorthernBlue]

Just now, MTC said:

 

 

He’s not wrong

[krunk]

Hopefully 5th rd is CB and Wr

[HOF19]

You Tube video >>>> (note the title )>>>>>|| Nyheim Hines || Fastest Player In College Football || 2017 Highlights ||    video link >>>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taKEoX7tXQM

[Freenyfan102]

He can play Wr Wr Wr he can play slot he been known for drops coming out of the back field

[richard pallo]

Just now, shastamasta said:

I actually like Hines better than Mack for their respective roles. Still wish the Colts had a better RB1....but the goal seems to be to have a committee.

I'm still hoping we sign CJ Anderson.