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2013 Signees Offseason Prediction Thread
Posted on 7/8/13 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 7/8/13 at 10:44 pm
I put this here instead of the rant because the LSURB is both more knowledgeable and passionate about the subject.
Just an offseason prediction thread revisiting our signees from last year. I am in no way claiming to be a scout or an expert, just trying to spark some speculative predictions that will be interesting to revisit a couple years down the line to grade ourselves. All of this is IMO. Please feel free to include your thoughts and related reasoning. *Disclaimer, I support all Tigers past and present, and wish only the highest level of success both on and off the field for every Tiger student athlete*
On the Rise:
Andy Dodd- really high on this guy. Extremely quick for a guy his size, loves contact, and plays with a great mean streak. This steal from Bama was not celebrated nearly enough. Will be a huge asset down the line. I feel like he could play many positions on the OL and would even plug in well at fullback. Great utility guy, but will find his true home at guard.
Lewis Neal – guy was underrated because he lacks measurables. Other schools didn’t take Mathieu because of his size. You cant measure heart and instincts, but if you could this guy would tip the scales. I expect him to play the gunner role and produce.
Frank Herron – I don’t think he will play often as early as most people do, but its not a slight on him. We will want to bulk him up to play DT and that will take a while. Guy is a future stud with his first step. I expect him to play in packages sorta the way Rasco was worked in at first, and once he gains weight, could be similar to what happened with Brockers.
Christian LaCouture – Cheating a bit here based on his EE footage with the team. Out of all the DL, I can see him contributing first. Not because he has the highest ceiling, but he is the most college ready IMO and the summer workouts only helped the cause.
Ethan Pocic – guy is good enough that we are placing him at Center temporarily just to get him started on reps and chemistry. Will be an excellent tackle. Huge guy with well-proportioned weight and extremely quick feet. Will make a lot of money in the NFL one day.
Josh Boutte – Very physical player. Will make a great combo with Dodd. Very underrated when we took him, and a great find by the staff. Will be a future Cornerstone OG along with Dodd.
Just an offseason prediction thread revisiting our signees from last year. I am in no way claiming to be a scout or an expert, just trying to spark some speculative predictions that will be interesting to revisit a couple years down the line to grade ourselves. All of this is IMO. Please feel free to include your thoughts and related reasoning. *Disclaimer, I support all Tigers past and present, and wish only the highest level of success both on and off the field for every Tiger student athlete*
On the Rise:
Andy Dodd- really high on this guy. Extremely quick for a guy his size, loves contact, and plays with a great mean streak. This steal from Bama was not celebrated nearly enough. Will be a huge asset down the line. I feel like he could play many positions on the OL and would even plug in well at fullback. Great utility guy, but will find his true home at guard.
Lewis Neal – guy was underrated because he lacks measurables. Other schools didn’t take Mathieu because of his size. You cant measure heart and instincts, but if you could this guy would tip the scales. I expect him to play the gunner role and produce.
Frank Herron – I don’t think he will play often as early as most people do, but its not a slight on him. We will want to bulk him up to play DT and that will take a while. Guy is a future stud with his first step. I expect him to play in packages sorta the way Rasco was worked in at first, and once he gains weight, could be similar to what happened with Brockers.
Christian LaCouture – Cheating a bit here based on his EE footage with the team. Out of all the DL, I can see him contributing first. Not because he has the highest ceiling, but he is the most college ready IMO and the summer workouts only helped the cause.
Ethan Pocic – guy is good enough that we are placing him at Center temporarily just to get him started on reps and chemistry. Will be an excellent tackle. Huge guy with well-proportioned weight and extremely quick feet. Will make a lot of money in the NFL one day.
Josh Boutte – Very physical player. Will make a great combo with Dodd. Very underrated when we took him, and a great find by the staff. Will be a future Cornerstone OG along with Dodd.
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Posted on 7/8/13 at 10:45 pm to BillyBobBlitzkrieg
Kendall Beckwith – Guy is built for football. Has all the tools in the world, and with Chief at his disposal, he will thrive. I really want this guy at LB, as I think we will be extremely stacked at DE, and could really use someone of his size to anchor the LB position. He seems to have the lateral quickness to pull it off, and if he does, it will be a spectacle.
DeSean Smith – Soft hands. His style reminds me of Reuben Randle(very effortless looking in both stride and catch), and will absolutely thrive in Camerons offense. Look for TE play the likes of which we hadn’t seen since Richard Dickson in 07, and maybe even before that. Perfect timing to add a guy with his skillset to the new offense. A very smart decision by Smith to come to LSU.
Michael Patterson – I think he will take about two/three years in the program to develop, which is a great luxury to have because when he does turn the corner, he will be a terror. I peg him to be one that goes unnoticed for a bit only to shock fans on the field his RSSoph year to come seemingly out of nowhere. He is raw, but his ceiling is very high.
Kevin Spears – Though it seems like he was a late target due mainly to missing on other prospects, I really liked this pickup. This kid is the Boom or Bust guy in the class. I for one believe he was worth the risk as he had only been playing football one year, and his highlight reel was extremely impressive. I believe he is one of the true under the radar prospects as his film didn’t even begin to circulate until after his senior year. I look forward to seeing him thrive in an offense that caters to larger receivers and of course, once moffitt famously gets a hold of him.
Tre White – I feel like he was well touted on this board, so I wont elaborate much. Loved his film from get. At the all star game, he proved what many of us had already suspected, he is the next great in line at DBU.
DeSean Smith – Soft hands. His style reminds me of Reuben Randle(very effortless looking in both stride and catch), and will absolutely thrive in Camerons offense. Look for TE play the likes of which we hadn’t seen since Richard Dickson in 07, and maybe even before that. Perfect timing to add a guy with his skillset to the new offense. A very smart decision by Smith to come to LSU.
Michael Patterson – I think he will take about two/three years in the program to develop, which is a great luxury to have because when he does turn the corner, he will be a terror. I peg him to be one that goes unnoticed for a bit only to shock fans on the field his RSSoph year to come seemingly out of nowhere. He is raw, but his ceiling is very high.
Kevin Spears – Though it seems like he was a late target due mainly to missing on other prospects, I really liked this pickup. This kid is the Boom or Bust guy in the class. I for one believe he was worth the risk as he had only been playing football one year, and his highlight reel was extremely impressive. I believe he is one of the true under the radar prospects as his film didn’t even begin to circulate until after his senior year. I look forward to seeing him thrive in an offense that caters to larger receivers and of course, once moffitt famously gets a hold of him.
Tre White – I feel like he was well touted on this board, so I wont elaborate much. Loved his film from get. At the all star game, he proved what many of us had already suspected, he is the next great in line at DBU.
This post was edited on 7/8/13 at 10:46 pm
Posted on 7/9/13 at 12:09 am to BillyBobBlitzkrieg
Brazil will be a good one. Kind of like Trindon Holliday for us. It's hard seeing him fit into the offense, but he has the talent to defeat any competition.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 6:33 am to BillyBobBlitzkrieg
Very, very good read.
It's good to see stuff like this when news is slow.
It's good to see stuff like this when news is slow.
Posted on 7/9/13 at 9:50 am to BillyBobBlitzkrieg
how does bower fit in w/ the dline? evrone seems to forget about him
Posted on 7/9/13 at 12:32 pm to BillyBobBlitzkrieg
I agree 100% that this class was underrated. Time should prove it was.
Brazil will surprise you. He is bigger than Trindon was and plays bigger than he is. He has good hands and will actually turn into and challenge a defender. His speed is well documented.
Dodd-agree. Will be a good one that plays well above his star rating.
Neal-not sure quite yet but looks promising
Herron-will be a beast. Don't be surprised if you see him get a fair amount of reps this year
LaCouture-we have seen enough to know he will play and play well. One of the most play ready at this point for sure
Pocic-Love him. Most people lose sight of how young he is. He will grow and put on good weight, get quicker, and develop the rest of the skill set very quickly. One of the best pulls in this class for sure. I know him and he is a great, mild mannered kid...until he steps foot on the field lol
Boutte-perfect example of our staff seeing talent the recruiting sites don't. Great get and will be a Multi year starter on the OL
Brazil will surprise you. He is bigger than Trindon was and plays bigger than he is. He has good hands and will actually turn into and challenge a defender. His speed is well documented.
Dodd-agree. Will be a good one that plays well above his star rating.
Neal-not sure quite yet but looks promising
Herron-will be a beast. Don't be surprised if you see him get a fair amount of reps this year
LaCouture-we have seen enough to know he will play and play well. One of the most play ready at this point for sure
Pocic-Love him. Most people lose sight of how young he is. He will grow and put on good weight, get quicker, and develop the rest of the skill set very quickly. One of the best pulls in this class for sure. I know him and he is a great, mild mannered kid...until he steps foot on the field lol
Boutte-perfect example of our staff seeing talent the recruiting sites don't. Great get and will be a Multi year starter on the OL
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