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NFL.com ranks Fournette #6 Junior Prospect in College Football
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:34 pm
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#3 in the SEC and #2 at RB. I was honestly surprised he was so low considering most mock drafts I've seen have him in the top 5. Also do you agree that he still needs to prove himself as a blocker and pass-catcher?
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Fournette is a force of nature with a chiseled physique. He runs with intimidating power, and understands when to challenge tackles with brute force and when to show some shake in the open field. Fournette needs to prove he can be used on third downs as a blocker or pass-catcher to solidify his stock.
#3 in the SEC and #2 at RB. I was honestly surprised he was so low considering most mock drafts I've seen have him in the top 5. Also do you agree that he still needs to prove himself as a blocker and pass-catcher?
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Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:35 pm to PhillyFan1994
Jalen Tabor at #3???? ok
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Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:36 pm to PhillyFan1994
I think the problem is that he's not asked to do those things much, so there isn't a large sample size for it.
But Fournette is a great receiver. He has that ability for sure. And blocking is mostly effort anyway.
Once scouts work him out catching the ball, he'll be fine.
But Fournette is a great receiver. He has that ability for sure. And blocking is mostly effort anyway.
Once scouts work him out catching the ball, he'll be fine.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:39 pm to PhillyFan1994
List is shite if Fournette is not in the top 3 in any ranking.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:42 pm to chadr07
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blocker
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Fournette
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:42 pm to PhillyFan1994
A lot of last season we used Darrell Williams and Guice on third downs- It's a good way to reduce wear and tear on Leonard, and they're both really good at pass blocking and receiving, respectively.
Leonard is a complete back and will show more of it this year, I'm sure.
BTW, it speaks to the caliber of player when we're upset he was ranked only the 6th best prospect in his class
Leonard is a complete back and will show more of it this year, I'm sure.
BTW, it speaks to the caliber of player when we're upset he was ranked only the 6th best prospect in his class
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:46 pm to DallasTiger45
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BTW, it speaks to the caliber of player when we're upset he was ranked only the 6th best prospect in his class
True but I'm sure most people here believe Fournette is the best player in all of college football. So to see him be rated 6th in his own class is kind of shocking.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 1:46 pm to PhillyFan1994
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Fournette needs to prove he can be used on third downs as a blocker or pass-catcher to solidify his stock.
Tell me about AP's blocking and pass catching skills?
When you run like those two do, NFL teams could give two shits about their blocking and pass catching skills.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 2:16 pm to PhillyFan1994
Posted on 7/28/16 at 2:20 pm to trooploop
When he shows out at the combine , he stock will rise 
Posted on 7/28/16 at 2:26 pm to PhillyFan1994
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but I'm sure most people here believe Fournette is the best player in all of college football. So to see him be rated 6th in his own class is kind of shocking.
Best player in CFB does not always = best NFL prospect.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 2:31 pm to trooploop
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I see a mix of Todd Gurley and a young Frank Gore. After Fournette rushed for 212 yards and scored five touchdowns in LSU's 56-27 Texas Bowl victory over Texas Tech, one veteran personnel man gave me a different comparison: LeBron James
Posted on 7/28/16 at 2:36 pm to higgsBoson
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I think the problem is that he's not asked to do those things much, so there isn't a large sample size for it.
But Fournette is a great receiver.
The LSU offense, and Fournette himself, would be much more productive overall if they did throw him the ball in space more.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:06 pm to PhillyFan1994
I can only remember Fournette dropping one catchable ball in two years, and he's had some nice gains on most of what he has caught.
Harris just isn't great at checking down to his safety valve. If he can improve upon that then Fournette's receiving numbers will naturally go up.
Harris just isn't great at checking down to his safety valve. If he can improve upon that then Fournette's receiving numbers will naturally go up.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:06 pm to PhillyFan1994
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#3 in the SEC and #2 at RB
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Fournette needs to prove he can be used on third downs as a blocker or pass-catcher to solidify his stock.
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His ability to play all three downs and score touchdowns in the red zone have scouts pegging him as one of the most complete prospects at running back.
There isn't 1 team that would take Cook over LF7.
You can find a list of the few people who have possessed LF7's combo of size, strength, and speed. Most are in the hall of fame
This post was edited on 7/28/16 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:07 pm to pellietigersaint
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Jalen Tabor at #3
Stopped reading here
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:09 pm to PhillyFan1994
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True but I'm sure most people here believe Fournette is the best player in all of college football. So to see him be rated 6th in his own class is kind of shocking.
They're rating prospects, not players. Part of a prospect ranking is factoring in what position they play. QBs and DEs get a boost due to positional scarcity.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:09 pm to Jwho77
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The LSU offense, and Fournette himself, would be much more productive overall if they did throw him the ball in space more
If they split him wide and he was matched with a LB or run stopping S then it would be big trouble for the defense (assuming we have a QB who could get him the ball).
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:15 pm to PhillyFan1994
Fournette:
19 receptions
253 yards
13.3 ypc
1 TD
Cook:
24 receptions
244 yards
10.2 ypc
1 TD
LF7 became involved in the passing game down the stretch, averaging ~50 ypg in the last 4. Cooks had a good 3 game stretch in the middle of the season, but broke the 20 yard mark just once (26 yards in the bowl game) in thier last 5
19 receptions
253 yards
13.3 ypc
1 TD
Cook:
24 receptions
244 yards
10.2 ypc
1 TD
LF7 became involved in the passing game down the stretch, averaging ~50 ypg in the last 4. Cooks had a good 3 game stretch in the middle of the season, but broke the 20 yard mark just once (26 yards in the bowl game) in thier last 5
This post was edited on 7/28/16 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 7/28/16 at 3:17 pm to PhillyFan1994
This is just odd.
He isn't asked to do it much, but I've seen LF make some friggin excellent catches and while he doesn't do it a bunch, there appears to be no indication that his hands are remotely an issue.
And, the dude is large. Blocking just really isn't going to be a problem for him.
He isn't asked to do it much, but I've seen LF make some friggin excellent catches and while he doesn't do it a bunch, there appears to be no indication that his hands are remotely an issue.
And, the dude is large. Blocking just really isn't going to be a problem for him.
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