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Rashard Lawrence / Chris Davenport
Posted on 1/23/16 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 1/23/16 at 3:16 pm
If you recall, Davenport was a 2009 consensus 5* DT from Mansfield. He & Rashard are/were similar is size & both highly touted prospects. Living in North LA, I have had the pleasure of seeing both kids play a lot.
That being said, IMO, Rashard is much more explosive than Chris ever was. His first step, ability to wrap-up & pursuit to the ball carrier is second to none. Also, Rashard played against top-tier 4A & 5A competition while Chris played against some rather soft 2A & 3A opponents.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that the hype is real. Davenport is the only other kid that I have ever seen that is in the 5* mold as Rashard, but Rashard is far better. With Coach O's guidance, the sky is the limit for Rashard.
That being said, IMO, Rashard is much more explosive than Chris ever was. His first step, ability to wrap-up & pursuit to the ball carrier is second to none. Also, Rashard played against top-tier 4A & 5A competition while Chris played against some rather soft 2A & 3A opponents.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that the hype is real. Davenport is the only other kid that I have ever seen that is in the 5* mold as Rashard, but Rashard is far better. With Coach O's guidance, the sky is the limit for Rashard.
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Posted on 1/23/16 at 3:16 pm to MONROE
Aren't even comparable IMO.
Whole diff level of talent and competition.
Whole diff level of talent and competition.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 3:18 pm to MONROE
Harder to judge DT at a 2A school
Posted on 1/23/16 at 3:33 pm to tigerskin
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Harder to judge DT at a 2A school
I totally agree. Both attended the various camps & combines & were assessed by the "scouting services", but there is no substitute for head to head competition on a consistent basis. Iron sharpens iron.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 3:43 pm to MONROE
Davenport was 2A, Al Woods was 1A.
If I'm looking to see how one of the talented DTs in this class progresses over the next few years it is Alexander rather than Lawrence.
If I'm looking to see how one of the talented DTs in this class progresses over the next few years it is Alexander rather than Lawrence.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:03 pm to MONROE
I'm not going to knock Davenport - he was a helluva good kid and hard worker. I think he dealt with either some injury issues, scheme issues or whatever. He transferred to Tulane and went back to the DL and played fairly well for them.
However, Lawrence looks to be a hybrid - and in a good way - combines some of the traits of a good (great?) defensive end AND a great DT. We'll see if that translates to the SEC, particularly with Aranda's attacking style.
I'm as stoked about him as any player in the class, to be completely honest about it. We've missed that disruptive style of player inside, and we'll definitely need those types of players if Aranda moves more towards a 3-4 - whether it be a more open 3-4, or a smothering 3-4 like Bama plays - either way, more is put on the DL at the snap, to free up a backer to shed and pursue.
However, Lawrence looks to be a hybrid - and in a good way - combines some of the traits of a good (great?) defensive end AND a great DT. We'll see if that translates to the SEC, particularly with Aranda's attacking style.
I'm as stoked about him as any player in the class, to be completely honest about it. We've missed that disruptive style of player inside, and we'll definitely need those types of players if Aranda moves more towards a 3-4 - whether it be a more open 3-4, or a smothering 3-4 like Bama plays - either way, more is put on the DL at the snap, to free up a backer to shed and pursue.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:06 pm to Ace Midnight
What about Ed Alexander?
What level of competition does he play in?
What level of competition does he play in?
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:07 pm to MONROE
I think the mentalities are different. Rashard wants to get better and be great. Davenport was lazy.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:16 pm to ECOTIGER
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What about Ed Alexander? What level of competition does he play in?
2A school out of Hammond.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:17 pm to MONROE
Imo Lawrence, B.Jones, and R.Gary are the best 3 interior linemen I've seen in a while. A completely loaded DT class in general
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:23 pm to MONROE
i really thought Davenport would become the next Dorsey the way everyone was hyping him up. no offense to him, but i hope Rashard is nothing like Chris
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:32 pm to CajunTiger_225
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I think the mentalities are different. Rashard wants to get better and be great. Davenport was lazy.
I wouldn't go so far as to say Davenport was lazy. But, in looking at the two, you can definitely see that Rashard plays with more intensity (even a bit of a mean streak).
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:35 pm to LuckyTiger
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If I'm looking to see how one of the talented DTs in this class progresses over the next few years it is Alexander rather than Lawrence
This right here is the real concern from a highly ranked in state DT.....I know ED has played weaker competition....and have not heard much about him being very dominate....
Davenport was soft.....RL is not.....we shall is
Posted on 1/23/16 at 4:38 pm to dss
Is Lawrence better than Dorsey coming out of High school?
Posted on 1/23/16 at 5:00 pm to tigerskin
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Harder to judge DT at a 2A school
Al Woods is a good example of that.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 5:04 pm to BOZ4LSU
All we can do is hope they are not comparable players in any way. Dorsey would be ok with me and in fact I would take it now.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 5:27 pm to Hoodatt
Chris was lazy
Posted on 1/23/16 at 6:23 pm to MONROE
In all fairness, I do think Lawrence has a hell of a lot better Dline coach now with O, than Davenport had with Brick Haley.
Posted on 1/23/16 at 6:57 pm to LSUtiger89
Didn't Davenport transfer to Tulane?
Posted on 1/23/16 at 6:58 pm to MONROE
It def could happen Here's to hoping it don't 
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