And Dan, let me clarify-- he is not an ideal LT. That is the glamour OL position, and will be ranked higher generally speaking.

Does this mean Collins is not going to come in and make a difference?

I think he will be starting on the interior of the OL by the middle of his Freshman season.

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Posted by lsufanva

sandston virginia

Member since Aug 2009

12514 posts

Posted on 2/10/10 at 12:33 am to Trojan Ace

Every ranking that has come out other than Scout(who has him #17)has Collins in the top 10.Most have him as the top OL.Scout has him #3 at OT.If that's not a top 3 OT then there are a lot of people wrong.Just because Henderson is 6'8(and overrated)doesn't mean that all OTs are that tall.That's not a knock on Henderson,he's very good and the top OL in the country for his class but he's not top 3 in the country overall.Powell,Allen,Hicks,Woods and Jeffcoat are all better players imo not that means a whole lot.Collins is very athletic and has a great frame for a Tackle.He will transition to LT or RT very well in college.Height is not the key for a left tackle.Arm length and quick feet are the top criteria for a LT.Collins has both,as does Henderson.

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Posted by TigerSinceBirth4Life

Member since Sep 2007

1590 posts

Posted on 2/10/10 at 3:39 pm to Trojan Ace

quote:
let me clarify-- he is not an ideal LT

From your previous posts, you seem well informed and a generally good poster. This has me scratching my head, though. Could you please clarify.

2010 Pro Bowl
5 Tackles
3 6'6
1 6'5
1 6'4

He will obviously put on weight, and even if he doesn't grow another inch, he has the height and wingspan of a Pro Bowl OT.

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