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People are saying Mekhi Wingo doesn’t have the size to play well in the NFL
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:22 am
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:22 am
However, he’s not that much different from Aaron Donald size-wise. Donald’s body is obviously much more shredded and he’s quicker. However, if Mingo got in the weight room and somehow improved his quickness, I think it’s possible that he could be a good DT in the NFL. He definitely showed flashes of greatness while at LSU.
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 9:23 am
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Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:23 am to cbree88
Donald may be a one off or outlier.
Hard to compare him against the field.
However I don’t mind having some 6-1 guys that can get under the pad level and do their thing.
Hard to compare him against the field.
However I don’t mind having some 6-1 guys that can get under the pad level and do their thing.
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 11:48 am
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:25 am to cbree88
okay bro... Aaron donald is almost a one off with that size.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:25 am to cbree88
No one should be compared to Aaron Donald. Its just a fact, his size and frame usually does not pan out in the league. Wingo seemed upset on X that he wasnt not drafted. Probably got some bad info, should have stayed at LSU
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:28 am to cbree88
Apparently it wasn't just the size but he's coming off some significant injuries as well.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:33 am to cbree88
Are you really comparing wingo to Aaron Donald?
Wingo’s Size is about the only thing that is comparable to Donald
Wingo’s Size is about the only thing that is comparable to Donald
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:37 am to cbree88
They might as well allow undrafted players return to play college if they have remaining eligibility. I understand why they didn't before, but it's kind of an outdated rule in the NIL era.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:39 am to cbree88
He is similar size-wise & it’s possible he could be a good DT in the NFL.
However, Aaron Donald won just about every award possible his last year in college & was the 13th pick & 1st DT in the draft for a reason. Wingo was 189th & the 14th DT.
However, Aaron Donald won just about every award possible his last year in college & was the 13th pick & 1st DT in the draft for a reason. Wingo was 189th & the 14th DT.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:58 am to cbree88
quote:"He's the same size as a guy who is shredded and a lot quicker, so if he gets shredded and a lot quicker, he'll be as good as him".
However, if Mingo got in the weight room and somehow improved his quickness
You really are a retard.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:59 am to cbree88
If one of the best defensive players in nfl history can do it, anyone can
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:08 am to cbree88
That is why Smith got drafted first. Measurables and potential.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:13 am to cbree88
People saying same thing about Daniels. If defense can catch him he’s gonna get hurt.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:18 am to cbree88
More LaRoi Glover than Aaron Donald.
He will do just fine with Dan Cambell in Detroit.
He will do just fine with Dan Cambell in Detroit.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 10:38 am to cbree88
The amount of times I’ve seen on here “he can play in the NFL at that size because Aaron Donald did”…
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 10:38 am
Posted on 4/29/24 at 12:30 pm to cbree88
quote:
However, he’s not that much different from Aaron Donald size-wise
I’m about the same size and build as Drew Brees
Why wasn’t I drafted??
Posted on 4/29/24 at 4:14 pm to cbree88
The quickness is close enough to be comparable. It's the strength, speed, and explosiveness where Donald was on different levels.
Donald - 6-0 3/4, 285, 4.68 40-yard, 1.63 10-yard, 32 vertical, 9-8 broad, 35 reps
Wingo - 6-0 1/4, 284, 4.85 40-yard, 1.64 10-yard, 31.5 vertical, 9-1 broad, 28 reps
They're real close on arm length. The 10-yard is close. Donald was ahead on the 40-yard. That translates to Wingo not being able to finish as many plays as Donald, although, he may be able to win initially with quickness, and get penetration. If he's able to do that, and disrupt plays, and get pressures, I think the Lions will be happy with the pick.
Wingo consistently showed good play strength. Not near as many tfls and sacks as Donald had in college, but obviously levels of competition were different, and Wingo was hurt this past season. I'm not sure how much the injury affected him in the draft.
John Randle was another all-timer that played at a similar size. Henry Thomas too. Just getting to some fraction of the production of guys like Donald, Randle, and Thomas is a good NFL career for a 6th round pick.
Edit: #75 Kutas was the player Wingo flatbacked against Arkansas.
Donald - 6-0 3/4, 285, 4.68 40-yard, 1.63 10-yard, 32 vertical, 9-8 broad, 35 reps
Wingo - 6-0 1/4, 284, 4.85 40-yard, 1.64 10-yard, 31.5 vertical, 9-1 broad, 28 reps
They're real close on arm length. The 10-yard is close. Donald was ahead on the 40-yard. That translates to Wingo not being able to finish as many plays as Donald, although, he may be able to win initially with quickness, and get penetration. If he's able to do that, and disrupt plays, and get pressures, I think the Lions will be happy with the pick.
Wingo consistently showed good play strength. Not near as many tfls and sacks as Donald had in college, but obviously levels of competition were different, and Wingo was hurt this past season. I'm not sure how much the injury affected him in the draft.
John Randle was another all-timer that played at a similar size. Henry Thomas too. Just getting to some fraction of the production of guys like Donald, Randle, and Thomas is a good NFL career for a 6th round pick.
Edit: #75 Kutas was the player Wingo flatbacked against Arkansas.
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 7:15 pm
Posted on 4/29/24 at 4:25 pm to cbree88
you've watched the draft over the years and heard all the buzz words, right?
+ Undersized
+ short arms
+ small hands
Still, based on his effort and durability I expected him to be picked a lot sooner. Not sure why he fell so low
+ Undersized
+ short arms
+ small hands
Still, based on his effort and durability I expected him to be picked a lot sooner. Not sure why he fell so low
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