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phison
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| Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:05 am)
It seems like we'll take around 5 DLineman this cycle. We have offers out to a bunch of DEs and two DTs. There are also a number of instate lineman to keep an eye on.
In state prospects:
Gerald Willis, DL, offered
Davon Godchaux, DE
Gerrald McDowell, DT
Joyan Williams, DT
Tay Thibodeaux, DL
Deldrick Canty, DT
Jalen Graves, DT
OJ Smith, DT
Godchaux seems destined for an offer as long as he gets his academics in order. McDowell is also a good candidate to fill one of the tackle spots. Who else do y'all see as some of the top DL prospects in the state and could fight for an offer this summer of later in the cycle?
OOS DE:
Deondre Clark
Myles Garrett
Lorenzo Clark
Deshawn Hand
Derick Roberson
Rashawn Shaw
Sharieff Rhaheed
Solomon Thomas
Andrew Williams
Chad Thomas
Rashaan Evans
Justin Tornton
Blake McClain
Some OOS DE targets without offers include:
Jarrett Johnson
Duncan Douglas
And the two DT with offers are both from OOS. Theres also the possibility a DE commit could bulk up and slide inside.
Travonte Valentine
Khairi Clark
Who do y'all see filling out the class? Gerald Willis seems to be the cornerstone to the DL, hes a top prospect and right in our own backyard, hopefully we can lock him up. What OOS targets have legit interest and are realistic options?
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higgsBoson 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Democratic Party
Member since Jan 2012
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:11 am to phison)
Gerard Willis
Deondre Clark
Davon Godchaux
Surprise
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redfieldk717 
UTEP Fan
Monroe
Member since Oct 2011
13827 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:13 am to phison)
willis, godchaux (if he qualifies), deondre clark, mcdowell
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HK53 
LSU Fan
Oneonta, Al.
Member since Feb 2010
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:16 am to redfieldk717)
McDowell too small for DT.
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Ooh Wee Ooh
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Member since Nov 2008
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:23 am to redfieldk717)
I think Joyan Williams gets an offer.
Hopefully Brick can make a push for Elisha Shaw / Khairi Clark / Dontavius Russell, etc.
Would love to haul in a big time DT in this class.
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redfieldk717
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:39 am to HK53)
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McDowell too small for DT.
fb 
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phison
Member since Dec 2011
280 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:40 am to Ooh Wee Ooh)
Things are looking good for the tigers and Deondre clark. I'd love to snag Myles garrett as well from texas.
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brewhan davey 
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 9:43 am to HK53)
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McDowell too small for DT.
Good thing he's only a junior in HS.
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RollTigers
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Member since Dec 2010
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 10:41 am to higgsBoson)
quote:
Gerard Willis
Deondre Clark
Davon Godchaux
Surprise
Yeah. I don't think we get a surprise the same way we did signing day this year, though - I think we'll eventually go after a 4th/5th guy and have them in the fold by bowl season, like usual.
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504 SOULJA
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Member since Apr 2012
715 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 11:17 am to phison)
Gerald Willis III is being recruited as a Def End
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Cincinnati Bowtie
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Kenner, LA
Member since May 2008
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 11:20 am to redfieldk717)
With Godchaux, we need to make sure if doesn't qualify here, he doesn't magically qualify at Gumpaloosa or Oxford.
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504 SOULJA
New Orleans
Member since Apr 2012
715 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 11:20 am to Ooh Wee Ooh)
Im around EK alot and Joyan Williams is not SEC material and really not LSU ready.
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phison
Member since Dec 2011
280 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 12:18 pm to 504 SOULJA)
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Im around EK alot and Joyan Williams is not SEC material and really not LSU ready.
Thanks 504.
Makes sense that his okie state commitment wasnt really accepted by their staff
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geauxGreeks
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Member since Sep 2012
135 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 12:28 pm to phison)
Willis, Godchaux, Deondre Clark, and McDowell are the must have D line players for LSU.
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oldschoolgreats
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Member since Nov 2012
453 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 12:45 pm to geauxGreeks)
willis, clark are no brainers.
goudchaux (if his grades improve QUICKLY, don't
see us saving a spot for him.
oos stud, think gilmore, herron.
I don't think we take 5 and thus McDowell not in.
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Jim Rockford
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 1:13 pm to phison)
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Citizen Kane
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| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 3:13 pm to higgsBoson)
quote:
Gerard Willis
Deondre Clark
Davon Godchaux
good god
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phison
Member since Dec 2011
280 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 4:14 pm to Citizen Kane)
Jarrett Johnson and Duncan Douglas are two Texas guys, neither have offers.
Do y'all know anything about them?
They have shown some interest IIRC, but havent been offered yet. A couple players to keep an eye on...seem like possibly more realistic options than some of the other offered OOS talent.
Getting Willis and Clark would be huge gets for this class...they could both play anywhere on the line if needed.
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lsufanva
LSU Fan
sandston virginia
Member since Aug 2009
6032 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 5:08 pm to phison)
DE and DT are positions where the board is a little cluttered with a lot of unknowns. Lots of guys to potentially get excited about but few that can for sure be seen as sure takes. I see 5-6 total with DT being the major priority.
Early prediction
Willis-DE with DT possible down the road.
Clark-DE
Godchaux-DE imo but he could grow to play inside
McDowell-DT think he puts on enough weight for our staff to jump on him.
After that I really have no clue. Think we shoot for the moon with the DT spots and 1 DE spot then if needed come back to the instate kids unless someone blows the staff away at camp.
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GOP_Tiger
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
2426 posts
| re: Defensive Line Class of 2014 (Posted on 3/4/13 at 7:48 pm to lsufanva)
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Godchaux-DE imo but he could grow to play inside
I think he ultimately ends up inside.
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