SD_Tom Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Any thoughts on this guy? I've seen a few games, and he's a force. He's only 6'2 about 245lbs. But his stats and film are excellent. He's like a mini Bosa. Is he too small for the NFL? Thoughts? http://www.cfbstats.com/2017/player/754/1066064/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Never saw a 245LB interior lineman in my lifetime succeed at the NFL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wargograw Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, tiamat63 said: Never saw a 245LB interior lineman in my lifetime succeed at the NFL level. Nikita Whitlock had some moments in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, wargograw said: Nikita Whitlock had some moments in New York. ... at fullback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Tom Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Could he be converted to a LB? I guess espn has him at 255...which probably means more like 250 or lighter. He defies his size when you see the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiswhere Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 3 hours ago, tiamat63 said: Never saw a 245LB interior lineman in my lifetime succeed at the NFL level. Might I ask when did you start watching football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 3 hours ago, tiamat63 said: Never saw a 245LB interior lineman in my lifetime succeed at the NFL level. You never saw Alan Page (HOF DT) at 245 lbs? He played all through the 1970s. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Tom Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Apparently he was also a 2x state runner up in wrestling. We'll see what he weighs at the combine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Bottom line is....A football player is a football player and, if he's good enough & driven enough, he'll MAKE a place for himself. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 40 minutes ago, Canton Mike said: Bottom line is....A football player is a football player and, if he's good enough & driven enough, he'll MAKE a place for himself. Mike Tim Tebow. 1 hour ago, Canton Mike said: You never saw Alan Page (HOF DT) at 245 lbs? He played all through the 1970s. Mike Clearly not. Also worth considering the average lineman size in the 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wargograw Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 16 hours ago, tiamat63 said: ... at fullback? No. DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 17 hours ago, wargograw said: Nikita Whitlock had some moments in New York. He is in Canada for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 26 minutes ago, wargograw said: No. DT. Quick wiki search shows they replaced Hynoski with Whit... plus saw a few snaps in obvious pass rushing situations. So when you get that kind of value... sure? But his primary function with the Gmen appears to have been FB seeing as how he had double the offensive snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I always liked his theme song: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsympathetic Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Given that DL is one of our strengths I don't think we spend a pick on him. He had 1/4 of his season tackles in one game. Take away the 8 solo tackles he had against Utah and he's averaging under 2 solo per game.. He's currently slotted below even Tyquan Lewis in DE ratings for the NFL. He's no Bosa.. because Bosa holds point against the run as well as rush the passer. He's at best a pure pass rush/ST player. I don't know how he plays in space -- is he agile enough to stay with backs and slot receivers? Doubtful or else he wouldn't have played college in the trenches.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wargograw Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 12 hours ago, tiamat63 said: Quick wiki search shows they replaced Hynoski with Whit... plus saw a few snaps in obvious pass rushing situations. So when you get that kind of value... sure? But his primary function with the Gmen appears to have been FB seeing as how he had double the offensive snaps. Wasn’t arguing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 15 hours ago, Dutch Oven said: Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018? I think he would be more of a "Middle Guard"....which makes him more of a Middle Linebacker than a DT. If he has plans to play in the NFL at that weight...that is what he would have to be. I think Joe Schobert was listed at like 230 when he was drafted...but is now up to like 245. So that would be the way for this guy to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Tom Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 21 hours ago, Dutch Oven said: Wait, is this serious? A 245lb DTackle in 2018? He's listed at 255. Yes, I'm wondering if any team would take him late based on how good he's looked. He's a beast on the field. They could possibly switch positions with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, SD_Tom said: He's listed at 255. Yes, I'm wondering if any team would take him late based on how good he's looked. He's a beast on the field. They could possibly switch positions with him. If he can play LB, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Mike Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Certainly I know that today, at 245, that's LB size, NOT DL. NFL teams will definitely rule him in or out as a LB or situational rusher. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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