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How important is DL height?
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:29 pm
So just how important is heighth on the D line ?
We have a kid in Aledo 3 year starter on 5A state championship team. He is 5'9 280 and just takes over games.
He is playing next to a TCU commit and looks just as good even better at times. He is a junior with zero offers. No I'm not his father or family member
James Williams Aledo High School seems like a stud NT in the 3-4
We have a kid in Aledo 3 year starter on 5A state championship team. He is 5'9 280 and just takes over games.
He is playing next to a TCU commit and looks just as good even better at times. He is a junior with zero offers. No I'm not his father or family member
James Williams Aledo High School seems like a stud NT in the 3-4
This post was edited on 12/17/16 at 12:11 am
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Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:32 pm to dustoff
Links to film?
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:34 pm to SpanishFortTiger
Damn cypress stump
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:35 pm to dustoff
Damn. Must be a little bowling bowl. I played with a guy that was about that height that played on the dline and he absolutely dominated. 6'5" offensive lineman would have a hard time getting a hold of that little booger.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:36 pm to BayouRat15
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:51 pm to dustoff
Just have him do what all recruits do. Add an inch or 2 to his recruiting profile. If he's 5'9 or 5'10 then he can pass for 5'11 or 6ft on tape.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 9:53 pm to dustoff
Problem is typically arm length and ability to see the game. Arm length especially. These massive linemen will envelop him.
Posted on 12/16/16 at 10:19 pm to mgdtiger
Height doesn't always mean arm length and some people at 5'10 have the same arm length as someone that's 6'3 never know but I agree you need to have arm length, to keep them away. Height does give you leverage and can make you seem stronger then you are. You just have a better shot at the 6'3 and up DLman having all the tools needed to be great and develop. That's not to say there isn't shorter guys that can play but it's not likely then you have frame and weight issues as well. A guy 6'3 can put on weight and carry it not so much for the shorter ones. You can get great DEs and Linebackers out of 5'10 5'11 though. It can happen so I say go to camps and prove ya self in front of the coaches if you think you can dominate as a shorter player. Never know
Posted on 12/16/16 at 10:22 pm to BayouBengal99
Big James is good but he's generously 5'9. While he is incredibly strong I wouldn't call him quick at the p5 level which you have to be at 5'9. He will have a list of offers don't worry. They just might not be to teams that play in front of 100k
This post was edited on 12/16/16 at 10:53 pm
Posted on 12/16/16 at 10:26 pm to BatonrougeCajun
Watching him win the 5A state championship right now. I enjoy seeing him at fullback in the goal line set
Posted on 12/16/16 at 11:08 pm to dustoff
Posted on 12/16/16 at 11:12 pm to dustoff
I just watched The State Title game and you are 100% right, and he is lightning quick!!
Posted on 12/16/16 at 11:36 pm to East Texas Tiger 99
Need to ask Ed "Too Tall" Jones!
Posted on 12/16/16 at 11:58 pm to dustoff
He was impressive. Seems like it would be easier to penetrate with the low center of gravity. Linemen would have a hard time with leverage on him.
Posted on 12/17/16 at 12:02 am to DeBerryJacket
Ask Aaron Donald
Posted on 12/17/16 at 12:34 am to dustoff
being from the area i have seen this kid, north texas had a nose guard back in the early 2000's that was very similar to him (Anthony Kennedy if i remember correctly). Due to his height i would think he'll be a late offer and probably 1aa or d2, but maybe a utsa or north texas will give him chance. like you say, he is a stud
Posted on 12/17/16 at 12:44 am to East Texas Tiger 99
he changed that game, calallen had no answer for him
Posted on 12/17/16 at 12:46 am to yimbeaux
Defensive player of the game.
Man that Calallen QB was salty, heck of a game.
Man that Calallen QB was salty, heck of a game.
Posted on 12/17/16 at 8:13 am to dustoff
kid was a competitor, he kept them in it
Posted on 12/17/16 at 9:57 am to dustoff
Most important thing is pad level. Some DL play "too high". I actually like a shorter DT for leverage. Think a 6'1" guy like Booger was. This is where coaching comes in also. Remember how much better Godchaux and co were after O arrived? Techniques.
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