Jae in the NFL?

[swoopem]

So after reading the sporting news week review of MU where they mention how Jae could be a linebacker in the NFL it got me thinking. I fully expect Jae to have a huge year and end up making the NBA, but I wonder if he could also be a Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jimmy Ghrame type of player in the NFL.

I recall when he first commited that he had some past football experience (might have even been QB) and clearly his build is Tight End capable which is why when I read that comment I thought of him playing in the NFL.

This is just a crazy thought that has a very small chance of reality, mostly because I expect Jae in the NBA, but what do you all think. That would be so sweet to see.

[4everwarriors]

What NBA?

[tower912]

From the wayback machine, IIRC, Tom Copa had the Dallas Cowboys sniffing around him during his senior year.    Again, IIRC, he was an all-state tight end in Minnesota and with his size (6'9, 254) there was at least a token interest. 

[Hards Alumni]

From the wayback machine, IIRC, Tom Copa had the Dallas Cowboys sniffing around him during his senior year.    Again, IIRC, he was an all-state tight end in Minnesota and with his size (6'9, 254) there was at least a token interest. 

If Jae is 6'9" I am 6'3"

Really, I'm 5'11"

[Chili]

but I wonder if he could also be a Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jimmy Ghrame type of player in the NFL.

Dont forget Jermicheal Finley was offered a hoops scholarship to Zona by Lute....most of the big time TE's now days were all hoops players.

[tower912]

Copa is/was 6'9, not Jae.   Sorry if I left my participle dangling.   

[T-Bone]

Rickey Dudley.
6-6, 255 - though I think less while at Ohio State.

[muzzwilliams]

Jae would make a great TE. Hes got the built and athleticism. He would just need the proper coaching and direction in football, the way he recieves it in basketball from Buzz. 

[APieperFan3]

Fun Fact:

In 1969, George Thompson was drafted by the Colts.

http://www.mynfldraft.com/1969/round15/

[BrewCity83]

Fun Fact:

In 1969, George Thompson was drafted by the Colts.

http://www.mynfldraft.com/1969/round15/

Was GT the last Marquette athlete drafted by the NFL?

[rocky_warrior]

Was GT the last Marquette athlete drafted by the NFL?

If our wiki is correct, yes.  If it's not, then someone should fix it!

http://wiki.muscoop.com/doku.php/men_s_football/players_drafted_by_professional_teams

[77ncaachamps]

Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates...

Jae could play but his body would take a smacking...