Dezmen Southward

[Colts rock]

I saw we signed this guy to the PS. Who is he and is he any good?? Does anyone think he can contribute this year?

[12isthenew18]

I remember liking him as a late round prospect at a time

[krunk]

Falcons 3rd round pick from 2013. Went to Wisconsin.  6'2" 210  4.38 forty.  Has run as high as 4.31.  Nice measurables and speed, can play corner or safety(mainly plays safety).  He was drafted by the previous Falcons regime.  Dan Quinn drafted a couple cornerbacks this year and went with his guys.  I'm not calling the kid a star or anything, but I'm interested to see how he pans out here in Indy.  Could be a nice piece with some coaching and more playing time if given the chance.

[Colts rock]

Falcons 3rd round pick from 2013. Went to Wisconsin. 6'2" 210 4.38 forty. Has run as high as 4.31. Nice measurables and speed, can play corner or safety(mainly plays safety). He was drafted by the previous Falcons regime. Dan Quinn drafted a couple cornerbacks this year and went with his guys. I'm not calling the kid a star or anything, but I'm interested to see how he pans out here in Indy. Could be a nice piece with some coaching and more playing time if given the chance.

Hmmm interesting. Pags does have a way with dbs. Maybe he will turn out.( fingers crossed)

[ColtRider]

Falcons 3rd round pick from 2013. Went to Wisconsin.  6'2" 210  4.38 forty.  Has run as high as 4.31.  Nice measurables and speed, can play corner or safety(mainly plays safety).  He was drafted by the previous Falcons regime.  Dan Quinn drafted a couple cornerbacks this year and went with his guys.  I'm not calling the kid a star or anything, but I'm interested to see how he pans out here in Indy.  Could be a nice piece with some coaching and more playing time if given the chance.

Toler sidekick/poor play insertion? Or, eventual replacement?

[OffensivelyPC]

He's JAG.  Ther'es nothing intriguing about him other than his speed. If I recall correctly, he went a little higher than he should have because he was more of a project player.  Needed at least a couple years because he was pretty raw.  He never really got a shot in Atlanta (or perhaps he just never played well enough to warrant time, didn't follow ATL that closely).  Don't expect much, but I suppose the possibility is always there that he could at least be a decent rotational guy.

[The Lucky Neck Beard]

Adams(34) and Lowery (29) Insurance most likely. Got to get younger at the safety position. if he pans out could allow us to make different choices at draft time.

 

Also spent some time on the falcons with Lowery...  maybe he had some insight into the character of southward.    

[Chucklez]

I saw we signed this guy to the PS. Who is he and is he any good?? Does anyone think he can contribute this year?

Well, he was waived and signed to a PS... doesnt give me the impression that he is "good"....

[NewColtsFan]

A late bloomer in college.

 

Great measureables.     He's got more than just speed,  he's got size as well.

 

If I remember correctly,  he's a good kid too.

 

Feels like he was drafted a little high based on his raw physical talent.

 

But Pagano might be the type of guy to get the most out of him.       We appear to like him at Safety.      Costs us nothing to take a look.

 

I very much like the signing.

[COLTS449]

I like this signing too. He was like a 2nd or 3rd round pick 2 years ago. Like NCF said he was raw, but the kid's got a ton of potential IMO. Hopefully he can reach his full potential with us.

[ColtRider]

A late bloomer in college.

 

Great measureables.     He's got more than just speed,  he's got size as well.

 

If I remember correctly,  he's a good kid too.

 

Feels like he was drafted a little high based on his raw physical talent.

 

But Pagano might be the type of guy to get the most out of him.       We appear to like him at Safety.      Costs us nothing to take a look.

 

I very much like the signing.

Thanks. Had no idea who this kid was. Hope he works out.

[twfish]

Hmmm might have to dig a little more into this kid, sounds very interesting. I wonder if his hands are any good, we need another ball hawker

[Rhane19]

Hmmm might have to dig a little more into this kid, sounds very interesting. I wonder if his hands are any good, we need another ball hawker

 

I watched every game he played in college, and he gets beat deep alot while playing safety.  His hands aren't horrible but he didn't have many college INTs (2)

 

a lot of Badger fans cursed at him due to him getting beat deep consistently, but he was typically around the ball a good amount.  he does have the physical attributes you want in the NFL.  Was a seldomly hurt (don't believe he missed a start) leader on the defense

[rockywoj]

Dezmen Southward draft profiles:

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/dezmen-southward?id=2543775

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1682185/dezmen-southward

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96633&draftyear=2014&genpos=SS

http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2014/5/19/5729364/2014-falcons-draft-profiles-dezmen-southward

 

[Jdubu]

I like this signing too. He was like a 2nd or 3rd round pick 2 years ago. Like NCF said he was raw, but the kid's got a ton of potential IMO. Hopefully he can reach his full potential with us.

Not trying to down the kid because I've never heard his name but with that size and speed and raw ability, doesn't it sound exactly like Price? That was a tall speedy kid we drafted/udfa player we picked up a few drafts back and he just couldn't seem to thrive under the Pags Magic tutelage.

At 6-2 and a reported 4.31-40 that's nice numbers but how was he in his college program in regards to coverage? Was he man or zone or did he play mainly CB or a lot of safety? Would love to see a replacement for Toler, that guy is just not worth his salary or spot any longer.

[Superman]

His measurables made him popular, but he was overdrafted and never did anything. Not a bad PS pickup, and maybe he'll get coached up and be able to contribute, but I'm not holding my breath. At best, he's a gunner.

[twfish]

I watched every game he played in college, and he gets beat deep alot while playing safety. His hands aren't horrible but he didn't have many college INTs (2)

a lot of Badger fans cursed at him due to him getting beat deep consistently, but he was typically around the ball a good amount. he does have the physical attributes you want in the NFL. Was a seldomly hurt (don't believe he missed a start) leader on the defense

how'd he look at cb?

[SOMDColtsfan]

Dezmen Southward draft profiles:

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/dezmen-southward?id=2543775

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1682185/dezmen-southward

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96633&draftyear=2014&genpos=SS

http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2014/5/19/5729364/2014-falcons-draft-profiles-dezmen-southward

The more I read these "draft expert analysis" the more I think its all a crap shoot! The NFL.com article lists one "weakness" as "short arms". Then the CBS article lists a "strength" as "long arms"? Ok? So which is it? Long arms that turn into alligator arms in traffic? 

[Superman]

The more I read these "draft expert analysis" the more I think its all a crap shoot! The NFL.com article lists one "weakness" as "short arms". Then the CBS article lists a "strength" as "long arms"? Ok? So which is it? Long arms that turn into alligator arms in traffic? 

 

The answer is to look for yourself and draw your own conclusions. He does have shorter arms, but the question is whether it affects his play. 

[COLTS449]

His measurables made him popular, but he was overdrafted and never did anything. Not a bad PS pickup, and maybe he'll get coached up and be able to contribute, but I'm not holding my breath. At best, he's a gunner.

 

So you don't think he could develop into a good starting safety? I knew he was drafted a bit early, but I thought eventually he would end up being a pretty good starter.

[Superman]

So you don't think he could develop into a good starting safety? I knew he was drafted a bit early, but I thought eventually he would end up being a pretty good starter.

 

Anything's possible. Just saying I'm not getting my hopes up about our latest practice squad addition. Most of these guys are in and out within a matter of weeks anyways.

[krunk]

I've been looking a little closer at the PS additions as of late with some of the injuries we've been having.

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Hmmm interesting. Pags does have a way with dbs. Maybe he will turn out.( fingers crossed)

Agreed but pagano maybe gone after this year so this signing is more of a question mark if that happens. Not saying pagano will work a maracle but he's good

[SOMDColtsfan]

The answer is to look for yourself and draw your own conclusions. He does have shorter arms, but the question is whether it affects his play. 

My point was 2 reputable sources, NFL.com and CBS sports having 2 total different views of strengths and weaknesses..some is opinion but in this case length of arms isn`t? Its like calling a 5`8" guy "tall"  

[ColtJax]

Why not have him put 20 pounds on and try him at LB? If he gets beat deep he's not a safety, but a speed rusher that could cover the TE??

[krunk]

Or you could continue grooming him as a corner or safety.

[HarryTheCat]

I'm not going too get excited about this. It's just Grigson, doing what he always does -- skinny dipping in the shallow end of the talent pool. 

[Dark Superman]

Never heard of the guy.

[Cynjin]

I'm not going too get excited about this. It's just Grigson, doing what he always does -- skinny dipping in the shallow end of the talent pool.

Because there are so many deep end talented players available at this point of the season?

[Superman]

My point was 2 reputable sources, NFL.com and CBS sports having 2 total different views of strengths and weaknesses..some is opinion but in this case length of arms isn`t? Its like calling a 5`8" guy "tall"  

 

I guess I came across snarky. Didn't mean to. My point was that you're probably better off drawing your own conclusions, because sometimes these online 'reports' feature made-up information. This is a good example. It's hard to understand why anyone would ever say that he has long arms, or that his arm length is a strength. 

[UKColt13]

Got overdrafted because of his combine numbers and didn't live up to the hype, wasn't the first, wont be the last. He was raw and didn't get the chance to develop.

 

I like the signing.

[chrisfarley]

He's very good, but so are every team in the leagues' safeties.