re: Peoples and Baker turned a 3 star DE into a 1st RD draft pick

From 247 recruiting profile. Looks like they got it spot on. He was a project, not a 5 star. Good for him that he got great coaching and had a great attitude to learn.

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Tall, lean frame with long arms. Looks even leaner than his listed weight and has the potential to add much more bulk at the next level. Only picked up football as a junior in high school. Has natural athleticism, having played basketball as well. Shows the ability to close and chase down plays. Willing to play physically and gives good effort. As he has learned the game, he became more dedicated to the weight room and was voted team captain as a senior after only one year. Still very raw technically. Has to learn to use his hands more violently to shed blockers and as a taller defensive linemen, but consistently lower on his pad level. Physical size and tools make him a Power 5 prospect. Could project to strongside end or potentially move inside to tackle depending on scheme. Some schools liked him as a tight end or future offensive lineman but right now defense is the more likely projection. Relatively inexperienced so early playing time is far from a guarantee but progression from junior to senior year has him headed in the right direction. Has the potential to develop into an NFL prospect.

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