re: Wiltfong: McKinley could still sign Wednesday …

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There's nearly always a leap that has to be made for most athletes that "move up". HS to College is big because a lot of players never faced the type of competition they'll see in the SEC.

That said, you should expect that a kid with a 5-star rating shouldn't have to make that big of a jump. In this case, McKinley probably got that rating because of his physical potential (that's my assumption, anyway).

My only point: Maybe he rates a 5*, maybe he doesn't. Either way, he's worth pursuing if he's interested (and that's the rub, isn't it?).

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GeauxLSUGeaux wrote

"McKinley is in great shape. And even though he is in good shape he’s slow off the ball and can’t shed blocks. He can be a good DL in college, I just don’t think his heart is there. And add to the fact that he will be getting paid so there will be less incentive… I just don’t see him fulfilling that potential."
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I agree with both posters here. Until someone pointed it out to me, I had NO IDEA that services HS prospects ratings are based on PRO potential. IMO, that is INSANE since no one on the planet Earth can project 4 years out. Don't believe me...watch all the busts from NFL 1st round in the year they are eligible...not 4 years in advance!

I just watched his highlights. What was funny were his first 2 were INTs at the LOS where he got blocked well but the ball literally fell into his hands. I like him fine but no way is he a 5* by MY standard which is out of HS would he be a significant contributor his 1st year in college...absolutely NOT! Comparing him and Reliford. Reliford is more of a 5* IMO than McKinley and I haven't decided whether Reliford is a 5* or high 4*. The services should be indicted (other than On3 that has him 59th) for rating Reliford a low 4*. What a COMPLETE JOKE!