re: Kwon Alexander draft stock?

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Comparing him to Mosley at this point is foolish at best

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I'm fine with the comparison if it means he skips the draft and comes back like CJ did.

I've said it a few times, but Kwon is a bubble guy. With the current structure of draft payouts, guys in his position (middle round grade) are the only ones with a real decision to make. It actually helps LSU that he's graded there a lot. If he were projected 6-UDFA he would just go and knock a year off his first contract, likewise if he were 1-2 he would be dumb not to take the money.

LSU fans and LSU players overrate the players/themselves. Kwon is a solid, solid player but is not a top NFL LB prospect in this draft. He just isn't. Coming out early is stupid. Stay in college, get a little bigger, be the leader of a nasty defense, compete for a shot at the SEC championship/national championship and finish your degree. That way you get drafted higher, you have a lifetime experience and you have a college degree. All make you a better person.

The only ones who have any business coming out are Vadal and Danielle Hunter. The latter is a borderline top 10 DE. He likely goes in the 2nd round. However, if he comes back he is positioned to be a first rounder the next year. Alexander is tougher because some say he is the best guard (others have him third or fourth). He too could benefit from pulling s La'El. But it might be too tempting.

Someone earlier said Hawkins. See that is just dumb. Hawkins is not a top 20 OT prospect. Come back, play LT and position yourself to be a second rounder or higher depending on your play. Hawkins isn't ready at all and the fact that he is being discussed is troubling

He plays like a 2nd rounder in games, but his size will likely make him a 3-4th rounder. If he comes back and puts on 20 lbs and keeps his game speed, he could help his stock. I think he is likely gone though. Gonna miss him flying around the field.

I think he could see is draft stock significantly increase if he stays for his senior year.

Just assume he's gone.

He reminds me a lot of Lavonte David. League will love that.

If he is 4th round this year he should stay. His stock should improve next year... Although he will not be a first or second rounder in any event so there is a lot of risk with little financial reward.

But a year to get stronger and become a more complete player may help his transition.

He does not want to turn out like some of the other linebackers who left LSU early and did not stick in the NFL. I am thinking of Trev Faulk, there may be a couple of others.

He has already had 2 significant injuries hasn't he? Why risk a 3rd and potentially career ending one at that before he gets paid? Wouldn't blame the guy for going pro.

Looks like this could be a Trev Faulk situation...

Dont do it Kwon.

I hope somebody on the site knows a little about his financial situation and his tiger loyalty !

I think if he does he's going to impress a lot of people at the combine and up his draft stock