And fit, perfect fit. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All Philly Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The Philadelphia Eagles offense has been completely stripped bare. [9], "How fast is UCF running back Adrian Killins Jr.? Powered by. The content you need this Sunday AM. “And here at the Philadelphia Eagles, I feel like I’m the fastest player on the team as well.”. Now he wants to show his new NFL teammates why. Despite going undrafted, Killins said he did receive phone calls from a “bunch of teams” but “solely” picked the Eagles based on reputation. Getty Eagles rookie Adrian Killins believes he's the fastest player on the roster but second-year WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside had something to say about that. [2] As a senior, Killins rushed for 629 yards and seven touchdowns and caught eight passes for 120 yards and one touchdown and was again named second team All-AAC. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Adrian Killins Photo: Derek Warden This is the first of our NFL Draft Scouting Reports, where we give you a quick rundown of each of the most likely UCF Knights alumni to be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, or signed by an NFL team afterwards. The 5-foot-7, 165-pounder could be a valuable asset on special teams in the return game, another area where he’s been flashing at camp. The Philadelphia Eagles offense has been completely stripped … Killins, 22, wound up going undrafted out of UCF back in April. The Eagles called running back Adrian Killins from the practice squad to get through last night’s game, and apparently they no longer require his services on the active roster. His dynamic speed makes him a weapon regardless of what position he lines up at, and the Philadelphia Eagles are in desperate need of someone with “big play potential”. #Eagles WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside fires back at Adrian Killins’ claim as fastest player on team. Getty Adrian Killins surprisingly went undrafted out of Central Florida. He said Killins needed to race the entire wide receivers room before moving on to the rest of the team, including himself. The super intriguing part about Killins’ training camp this summer was the fact that the Eagles worked him out at WR quite a bit. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. “He gotta race the whole WRs room first … I’ll put myself in there.” #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/lvoCRLnS9R, “I’d say he’d have to race everybody in the receiver room first before he races everybody else,” Arcega-Whiteside said. [1], Killins was a member of the UCF Knights for four seasons. 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[3] Killins finished his collegiate career with 2,459 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns. A four year running back at the University of Central Florida, Killins was known for his blistering fast speed. “Just knowing when to use it and when not to use it. The Eagles are getting closer and although Sunday's 30-28 loss to the Baltimore Ravens dropped their record to 1-4-1 on the year, Carson Wentz played better and the Birds are a healthy offensive line away from being in the thick of things in the stacked NFC. The Philadelphia Eagles offense has been completely stripped … “He’s got really good speed and quickness that is definitely, for a guy his size, beneficial.”, BEEN SOCIAL DISTANCING FOR YEARS‼️ HOPE Y’ALL ARE DOING THE SAME pic.twitter.com/JGE7QL6uqV. Maybe fastest guy in college football. “He’s one of the players that I think has kind of caught our eye a little bit,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said early in camp. Killins was born and grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida and attended Mainland High School, where he played football and ran track. He played college football at UCF. Earlier this month, fifth-round pick John Hightower came out and proposed a race to crown the winner, then sixth-rounder Quez Watkins boasted “most likely me” when asked who might win that competition. It didn't take long after the NFL's draft conclusion for a franchise to snatch up Mainland grad Adrian Killins Jr., one of college football's fastest players. Roster Moves: #Eagles have signed RB Adrian Killins to the practice squad.#Eagles have activated a 21-day practice window for DE Vinny Curry and CB Craig James. Follow the Heavy on Eagles Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! [5] He was waived on September 3, 2020 during final roster cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day. Powered by. It’s a delicate balance on the football field where it’s not always effective to go full throttle, at 100 miles per hour, on every single rep. No, it’s more about gauging it and knowing when to turn on the after-burners. "I have tremendous confidence in my speed. “I’ll tell you, I’ve been impressed from the standpoint of his knowledge and understanding. Remember, this is the explosive playmaker who openly challenged his track-star teammates to a race during training camp. The Eagles called up undrafted rookie burner Adrian Killins from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday. Please check your email for a confirmation. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. #Eagles rookie Adrian Killins just declared he’s the FASTEST player on the roster. There is certainly an opportunity for Killins, though. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. Veterans DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery are both out due to injury, offseason acquisition Marquise Goodwin opted out before the season began, first-round draft pick Jalen Reagor is on IR with a thumb injury, Dallas Goedert has a broken ankle, and late-round additions John Hightower and Quez Watkins are both injured as well. Sign up for the Eagles Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Adrian Killins is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). You must be logged in to leave a comment. Whether it be in the kick return game, the running game, or even the receiving game, Killins has that wild card factor to him which could potentially flip the switch for a slow and lethargic Philadelphia offense. We’ve made him a running back. “We had him at receiver, then running back, or vice versa, running back, receiver, now back to running back. Adrian Killins once joked that he invented social distancing with his speed. Adrian Killins once joked that he invented social distancing with his speed. I covered this guy in Hs. The Panthers waived Miller after he was inactive for each of the first three games this season to clear roster space for Eli Apple's (ankle/foot) return to the lineup. Meanwhile, Greg Ward is the primary punt returner and averaging a dismal 3.33 yards-per-return. He scanned the depth chart before signing in Philly, knowing what the organization valued and sensing an opportunity there. On Wednesday, second-year receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside got in on the fun by telling reporters not to count him out. Killins, who ranks fourth all-time at UCF with 4,361 all-purpose yards, was the lightning bolt for that undefeated team. Adrian Killins once joked that he invented social distancing with his speed. Killins … The Eagles re-signed Killins to their practice squad before calling him up on Saturday. I see a challenge with the whole team.”, Arcega-Whiteside curbed his comment by complimenting Killins. DeSean Jackson Ruled Out For 49ers Game, So Who’s Going To Catch Passes For Eagles? Aug 29, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; UCF Knights running back Adrian Killins Jr. (9) ties his laces prior to the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Spectrum Stadium. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! He wasn’t joking, although Killins admitted that with great speed comes great responsibility. Whether or not he gets to play this week is anyone’s guess. Browns Top Pick Jedrick Wills Reveals New Jersey Number. Boston Scott ranks 23rd in the NFL in kick-return yardage: three returns for 61 yards. It’s a bit presumptuous for a rookie to come in and declare himself the fastest guy on the team, right? When reminded about the team’s stable of speed demons and track stars — Jalen Reagor, John Hightower, Quez Watkins, DeSean Jackson, Miles Sanders — he didn’t back down from the bold claim.
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