http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/AlbertElias/home Recent AlbertElias Posts en-us 2012 NFL Draft: Texas A&M University Cornerback Lionel Smith By Scott Bischoff (Contributor for Bleacher Report) March 27, 2012 Lionel Smith played a backup role at cornerback for Texas A&M University.  At his recent pro day, he measured in at 5’11-3/4" and 192 pounds, and he ran a blazing 4.41-second 40-yard dash.  He had an amazing pro day workout.  His numbers should make football people take notice. On top of the 4.41 second 40-yard dash—which is seventh-fastest among cornerbacks at the combine—Smith put up a 10’7” broad jump (fourth-highest among all cornerbacks).  His vertical jump was 38”, also fourth-highest. Smith put up 17 repetitions of 225 pounds and ran a short shuttle time of 4.20 seconds, putting him in the middle of the pack in those categories.  These are great numbers for Smith and a testament to what kind if athlete he is. I got the chance to talk with him after his pro day workout, and we talked about his time at college, the NFL and life. I asked him wha Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:45:16 -0400 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/2012_nfl_draft_texas_a_m_university_cornerback_lionel_smith/10466881 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/2012_nfl_draft_texas_a_m_university_cornerback_lionel_smith/10466881 2012 NFL Draft: Texas A&M University Cornerback Lionel Smith http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/2012_nfl_draft_texas_a_m_university_cornerback_lionel_smith/10466881 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Check out this video from the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk Contest.  Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:40:29 -0400 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/michael_brockers_judges_high_school_slam_dunk_contest/10466842 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/michael_brockers_judges_high_school_slam_dunk_contest/10466842 Michael Brockers judges High School Slam Dunk Contest http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/michael_brockers_judges_high_school_slam_dunk_contest/10466842 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Elias Sports Management client, Kelcie McCray, did an outstanding job at Pro Day. He ran an official 4.54 40-yard dash. Check out his complete interview with Scott Bischoff here. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:15:59 -0400 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/kelcie_mccray_highlight_video/10448441 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/kelcie_mccray_highlight_video/10448441 Kelcie McCray Highlight Video http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/kelcie_mccray_highlight_video/10448441 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Big Time NFL prospect Josh Chapman, DL, Alabama, signs with Albert Elias of Elias Sports Management! Welcome to the family Josh!Chapman stated "I decided to sign with Albert because of his impressive negotiation skills and his reputation for being loyal and devoted to his clients best interests. Now it is time for me to focus on my family and hopeful NFL career." Chapman also said,  "Due to my decision to forego a routine medical procedure weeks ago hoping to help Alabama win the National Championship, I will now have the procedure done sometime next week and will be unable to play in the Senior Bowl which has been a lifelong goal of mine. Playing in the Senior Bowl is a huge honor and I thank Mr. Hale for his consideration."   Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:51:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/josh_chapman_signs_with_elias_sports_management_llc/9249385 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/josh_chapman_signs_with_elias_sports_management_llc/9249385 Josh Chapman Signs with Elias Sports Management, LLC http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/josh_chapman_signs_with_elias_sports_management_llc/9249385 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Elias Sport's Management client, Brian Stewart, makes a big leap with the Houston Cougars defense. Click Here to read more. Houston's Defense Makes Big Leap By CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON -- Houston has become a 3-4 defense kind of town. The Texans have gone from one of the worst defenses in the NFL to the best in one season with new coordinator Wade Phillips installing the scheme. Across town at Houston, one of his proteges, Brian Stewart, has guided a similarly remarkable turnaround, teaching the 3-4 scheme to the seventh-ranked Cougars (12-0, 8-0 Conference USA). Stewart worked as Phillips' defensive coordinator in Dallas from 2007-08, and Stewart says his defense is a mirror image of the one his mentor is employing with the Texans. Houston plays No. 24 Southern Miss (10-2, 6-2) for the Conference USA championship on Saturday. The Cougars have gone from 96th in scoring defense in 2010 (32.2 points per game) to 30th in 2011 (20.9 ppg), the third-best improvement in the country. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:32:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/houstons_defense_makes_big_leap/8753428 http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/houstons_defense_makes_big_leap/8753428 Houston's Defense Makes Big Leap http://www.yardbarker.com/blog/albertelias/article/houstons_defense_makes_big_leap/8753428 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png