LSU has put very few impact players into the league from a "dominating" D.

Marcus Spears: Second line player for big d
Chad Lavalais: Out of the league
Travis Daniels: Out of the league
Trev Faulk: Out of the league
Kyle Williams: Impact Starter for Buffalo
Glen Dorsey: Too early to determine
Corey Webster: Average corner
Laron Landry: Impact Starter for Washington

Just a short list, but it goes on. Why is it we say we have the best talent on D year in and year out?

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Posted by futuretiger6

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 10/12/08 at 6:41 pm to xongreg

uh bradie james...

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Posted by SteveLSU35

Shreveport

Member since Mar 2004

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Posted on 10/12/08 at 6:42 pm to xongreg

so basically....the team was greater than the sum of it's part, but collectively they were dominant.

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Posted by Spankum

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Posted on 10/12/08 at 6:42 pm to xongreg

we do have dominant Ds as evidenced by the numbers that get drafted....bottom line is, the transition from college to pro is even greater than that from high school to college....only a few can make it each year from all schools combined....

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Posted by thatguy

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Posted on 10/12/08 at 6:43 pm to SteveLSU35

Actually Travis Daniels is with the Browns. He has 28 tackles and 1 int so far this year

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Posted by swampdonkey

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Posted on 10/12/08 at 7:13 pm to thatguy

Marcus Spears starts for Dallas, as does Bradie James who is not on your list.

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Posted by Ergophobic Tiger

Member since Sep 2003

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Posted on 10/12/08 at 7:24 pm to xongreg

From LSUsport.net...

1. Eric Alexander
New England Patriots

LB
Week 5: DNP

Season: 1 tackle

2. Kenderick Allen ** Minnesota Vikings
DT

3. Ryan Clark
Pittsburgh Steelers

FS
Week 5: Def.: 5 tackles
Season: Def.: 26 tackles, 3 PBUs

4. Travis Daniels
Cleveland Browns

CB

5. Glenn Dorsey Kansas City Chiefs
DT
Week 5: Def.: 2 tackles, 1 FF
Season: Def.: 15 tackles, 1 FF

6. Randall Gay
New Orleans Saints

CB
Week 5: Def.: 2 tackles
Season: Def.: 7 tackles, 1 PBU

7. Howard Green Seattle Seahawks
DT
Week 5: Def.: 2 tackles
Season: Def.: 8 tackles., 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF

8. Jarvis Green
New England Patriots

DL
Week 5: did not record any statistics.
Season: Def.: 6 tackles

9. Ali Highsmith Arizona Cardinals
LB
Week 5: Spec.: 2 tackles
Season: Spec.: 2 tackles

10. Chevis Jackson Atlanta Falcons
CB
Week 5: Def.: 2 tackles, 1 PBU
Season: Def.: 7 tackles, 1 PBU

11. Bradie James
Dallas Cowboys

LB
Week 5: Def.: 4 tackles, 1 TFL
Season: Def.: 25 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 PBU

12. LaRon Landry Washington Redskins
S
Week 5: Def.: 2 tackles
Season: Def.: 18 tackles, .5 sacks, 4 PBU

13. Mark Roman
San Francisco 49ers

S
Week 5: Def.: 4 tackles
Season: Def.: 18 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 PBUs

14. Marcus Spears
Dallas Cowboys

DE
Week 5: Def.: 5 tackles, 1 PBU
Season: Def.: 11 tackles, 2 PBUs

15. Craig Steltz Chicago Bears
S

16. Corey Webster
New York Giants

CB
Week 5: Def.: 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 PBU
Season: Def.: 13 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 PBUs, 1 FF

17. Kyle Williams
Buffalo Bills

DT
Week 5: Def.: 4 tackles
Season: Def.: 16 tackles, 1 sack, 3 TFL

17 total players (not counting those that are free agents) with several players making an impact is not too bad, especially considering that the average NFL career is about 2-4 years.

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