re: Kolaj Cobbins… what am I missing here??

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Based on his tape, he looks better than any LB we have on the roster, including Perkins. This kid appears to be able to drop back, read and react, which Perkins sometimes struggles with that part of his game

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I'm a great believer in him, but that seems a bit much IMO. I did say he looks like a more physical player than Perkins. I think Perkins has a little bit more speed however. Keep in mind that HIGHlights are just that...some of Cobbins BEST plays you would hope. The screwups don't make the video. Also, he is playing against HS players, NOT SEC caliber ones with the teams having more sophisticated, better executed offenses.

Having said all that, he has one of the best set of "cherry-picked" HIGHlights I have seen for a defensive player. It displays quickness, speed, physical tackling which Perkins has never had, and enthusiasm for the game. He is WOEFULLY underrated...at least by 247 which apparently is bringing down his composite rating significantly.