LJ what are your thoughts on the DTs this year?
That's a tough one, I see some good players but I'm not sure how high their ceilings are. Watched a lot of Tuitt and Nix, Nix really played well last year but injury did him in this season. Really took a step forward from 2011 to 2012, dominated at times, wish he could've finished the year
Think Tuitt was a man without a position this year, especially on that defense, he's way too big to play DE, he's massive now. Probably a 3 tech at the next level, have to get him inside. Like him though, especially in a 3-4.
Easley was a guy to keep an eye on but he went down with an injury so he never really lived up to expectations, thought he played well last year, but Floyd was the guy who really stood out last season. He's a bit smaller than your average DT, but he's quick off the ball and can get underneath Guards due to his size. Probably more of a pass rusher.
FSU DT, Jernigan is hot and cold, watched a lot of FSU, but I was never really impressed with him, never thought he took a game over.
Will Sutton is an interest guy, only watched a couple of times this year, but focused in on him. He's a bowling ball, really round and short, but this helps with leverage. Hard to get under and turn a guy when he's so low to the ground. Doesn't give you much to block. Not sure how quick he is off the ball though, need to watch more. You could see him give guards trouble in the run game.
Last years class was very very good, hard to match.
Ogletree is getting better vs the run. Never going to be a thumper but he is improving against the run. When he can run and hit he can be devastating. Guards get to him and he's done. Hopefully he stays out of jail in the offseason
I do like this draft. Last year just sucked. Even the OL prospects weren't all that great. The only two I really liked were Cooper and Fluker. Seems like everyone had Warford as a sleeper haha
I thought it was a good one at certain positions, namely TE/WR/DT. G position was pretty weak outside the top two guys. Know nothing about the guards in this class.
Bowl season is definitely fun. As for the NC game, FSU is the most talented team in the country, should win easily but Malzahn's beaten teams with just as much talent. Should be a good one.