Reese's Senior Bowl Prospect Report - Creed Humphrey

By: Hussam Patel

Creed Humphrey became a starter as a redshirt freshman at Oklahoma in 2018 and had an impressive debut. He anchored the middle of the Sooners' line and was a steady producer at the point of attack.

Creed Humphrey is a bad dude. Locates the fifth rusher and just stonewalls him. Mirror, anchor, hand placement, mean streak... all display here. pic.twitter.com/XIlg5oG1zo

— Travis Wingfield (@WingfieldNFL) October 12, 2019

Humphrey is rock solid at the Center position, and would upgrade any team's Offensive Line. He's had 36 straight starts since 2018, and has not allowed a sack in 1,600 snaps. There are some concerns with his body type physically, but he does have a wrestling background from high school, which has certainly helped mask his physical limitations and helped him hold his ground in blocking. 

Creed Humphrey blocked two men — at the same time — with one friggin arm. pic.twitter.com/Nxio13CymY

— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) September 14, 2020

He's a leader among men who routinely figures out what defenses are doing on the line, as well as pointing out the MIKE linebacker. Being a Center, his communication skills are already a plus. He anchors his lower body very well, and does not let interior defensive lineman get around him. 

Pretty sure the only tape any NFL team needs to see on OK C Creed Humphrey is the team’s CFP game vs Alabama. 56 vs Q Williams (and everyone else) is fun to watch. pic.twitter.com/ij5e43p2Pa

— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) August 20, 2019

The Sooner Prodigy is a left-handed Center, which is very rare as most Centers and QB's are right-handed. Having a left-handed Center and right-handed QB can certainly affect the snap of the football a little, although did not show up much at Oklahoma. Remember, Tua is left-handed as well.

Oklahoma C Creed Humphrey is giving up 25-30 lbs to Florida DT Tedarrell Slaton (56) and makes it look easy. Stonewalls Slaton on counter play that picks up big gain to the left side. Should be in play for Gang Green. pic.twitter.com/rHnTbQ1Ckc

— Glenn Naughton (@AceFan23) January 25, 2021

His arms and length are a concern, as defenders will try to swipe his arms and swim past him in the NFL, and his ability to reach the second level with proper technique needs to be taught. He's a need for Miami and a mid-level 1st rounder.

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