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Silently behind a door, it waits.
CLEO
It’s been real, Cleo.
— Austin Bat Refuge (@AustinBatRefuge) April 11, 2021
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Look at that motor. Just nonstop. That bat’s hungry. Active eyes, sees the whole field. But also understands the game, isn’t just playing along. Good reach. Might be a little undersized, but plays bigger than she is. Had coaches raving at every stop of the combine.
BENGER
Happy #Baturday. Benger is spending his weekend supervising staff, eating mealworms, and just being an all around cool little dude. How you spendin yours? pic.twitter.com/XaRt8ASvf3
— Bat World Sanctuary (@batworld) April 10, 2021
Tendency to take plays off. Focused when he wants to be, can make that play, but needs to then get up and make the next play. Development may be an issue; he’s not showing us a lot. High-risk but potentially high-ceiling, too.
HENRY
A ha some #silverhairedbat reporting for flight training today. It has been an exceptionally busy summer, and the time frame for releasing bats is closing fast. Soon many species will begin migrating to warmer climates of returning to their winter roosts. pic.twitter.com/70uzEuaBiA
— PA Bat Rescue (@pabatrescue) September 8, 2020
Obviously all the physical gifts you want, as talented as they come ... and yet, questions linger. Is it possible to be too lustrous? Question is, frankly, can he move, and does he have the desire to be a pro? Look at him. Potential prima donna. Concerns about regarding his ability to absorb a complex scheme in a limited timeframe.
BUD
The Congress bats came back last night! You might see one or two in odd locations the next week or so. Meanwhile, we’re still taking in freeze bats!
— Austin Bat Refuge (@AustinBatRefuge) March 15, 2021
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What a scrapper. Overlooked due to his size, but a total gym rat with the ability to grow into this frame, and lots of room to develop. He’s gonna be raw, and teams should be aware of that, but you will not find a bigger heart. Given all that, it’s hard to even point out that his injury history will be an issue here, but you can’t gut your way through a torn ACL.
STATLER
As requested- more Statler. https://t.co/UiM3NHkgp6 pic.twitter.com/gXkRRfS8FY
— Bat World Sanctuary (@batworld) April 5, 2021
A real thinker, and faster than he looks due to reach and length. He may look like he’s loafing, but at the end of the play there’s a tackle for loss to his name. Not likely to wow in interviews; very introspective. Don’t often see a lanky guy like this at his position, but don’t let him fool you. Strong like an ox. An ox made of bats.
TERRY
Thanks for calling about this bat y’all. He’s a good dude.
— Austin Bat Refuge (@AustinBatRefuge) January 28, 2021
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Every defense needs a madman. Somebody who’s just a little out of control. You can’t make a whole team out of ‘em, but you can’t make a team without one. Literally have to peel him off the ceiling sometimes. Surround him with senior leadership to keep him calm when the moment calls for it, but when it’s time to go, he’s gonna be the tip of the spear.
COCONUT
Nail trim day for Coconut, the African fruit bat. Some of the old guys who are less active need nail maintenance here and there, while the younger bats file their nails down naturally in the flight cage. An apple juice reward at the end makes for a very happy old boy. pic.twitter.com/5R8oiXJsqy
— Bat World Sanctuary (@batworld) April 8, 2021
Has the advantage of a few years in juco, and unlike other bats who might be more talented on paper, is immensely coachable. Reach, power, eyes for days. First-rounder. Coco’s an energy guy, a glue guy. People just like being around him, and it shows. Might not know the playbook; frankly, with this talent, it might not matter.
FREDDY
Ready Freddy? ‘cause another friend is on the way!.
— Austin Bat Refuge (@AustinBatRefuge) February 1, 2021
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A real show-me type. Not saying he’s a first rounder, or even a second rounder, but if you want a real diamond in the rough who’ll do anything to make the roster? You can teach cover 2, you can teach bump-and-run. You can’t teach fearlessness. I call him Freddy fearless, on account of the fearlessness.
The 2021 NFL draft begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 29. We’re pretty sure.