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Who are the top 4 Dt's and their weight?

Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:01 am
Posted by Tiger79
Zachary
Member since Apr 2009
7806 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:01 am
So I'm guessing Nevis, Downs, Davenport and I don't know the 4th guy. I heard brockers had bulked up and was moving inside but I might be mistaken
Can one of you tell me the top 4 and their weight?
Posted by RANDY44
Member since Aug 2005
9572 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:19 am to
Nevis-290
Davenport-320
Brockers-290
Levingston-275
Downs-280
Copeland-290
Johnson-280
**Brockers, Downs and Copeland will likely get much bigger before they're done.

Not a humongous group but the references to small seem a bit retarded.
Posted by jacksimmons2000
Savannah, GA
Member since Nov 2006
778 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:23 am to
In the modern college game, anything below 285 makes you wonder a little, but only one guy on the list was 275, which is probably too small unless he is as fast as a rabbit and strong as an ox.

So I would say that worries about size might be a bit over-stated.

The real question is, can they TACKLE?
Posted by tigereye58
Member since Jan 2007
2839 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:29 am to
what is the status of davenport? Is he fully healthy and competing for the rotation?
Posted by RANDY44
Member since Aug 2005
9572 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:29 am to
quote:

The real question is, can they TACKLE?

Indeed. By the first game Brockers may be pushing a lean-looking 300 fwiw.
Posted by Tiger_n_ATL
Ft. Lauderdale
Member since Jul 2005
33337 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:46 am to
quote:


The real question is, can they TACKLE?
I think a better questions is, can they get a push and put pressure on the QB?
Posted by Dallasgrowl
Allen, Texas
Member since Oct 2003
7086 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:54 am to
quote:

I think a better questions is, can they get a push and put pressure on the QB?


Both Chad Lavalais and Glenn Dorsey played at less than 300 and they were able to get a bit of a push toward the QB.
Posted by RANDY44
Member since Aug 2005
9572 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 11:58 am to
quote:


The real question is, can they TACKLE?
I think a better questions is, can they get a push and put pressure on the QB?

Two good questions waiting to be answered. However in the SEC stopping the run is of paramount importance. With the Tigers' defensive backfield, even a moderate pass rush will be successful. If the middle holds their on, the new and improved defensive ends hold the keys to sacks and pressure. I firmly believe the defense will be better than last year, which will make them awful good if it happens. Will the offense be helping the defense out, may be the most important question of all.
Posted by tiger chaser
Birmingham Ala
Member since Feb 2008
7721 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:01 pm to
They might not be small,..lighter would be a better term...going against 325 or more will be a challenge....just saying,..hope they are stronger....
Posted by LSUBUD06
Cartersville,GA
Member since Dec 2006
17 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:15 pm to
Bump regarding the question of Davenport’s health, any word on this??
Posted by TexasTigah
Houston, TX
Member since Mar 2006
12183 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:33 pm to
quote:

what is the status of davenport? Is he fully healthy and competing for the rotation?
He played in the Spring Game.
Posted by KingofthePoint
Member since Feb 2009
10891 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

Both Chad Lavalais and Glenn Dorsey played at less than 300 and they were able to get a bit of a push toward the QB.

Both above 290 though. As long as Downs and Pep get there, I'm okay with that. Brockers, at his height probably needs to be >300 if he isn't there already.
Posted by TexTgrTed
Parker County, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
6352 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:44 pm to
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Brockers, at his height probably needs to be >300 if he isn't there already.


True, but Marquise Hill played at ~295 @ 6'7".
Posted by KingofthePoint
Member since Feb 2009
10891 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:47 pm to
Hill was a DE though.
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
33341 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 12:53 pm to
Suh played at 290-300....particularly later in the season when he hit his stride. And, he is 6-5. The issue is being overdone IMHO.

Brockers at a lean/athletic 275-280 will do fine. Quickness and power are the key, not additional bulk at that point.
This post was edited on 7/20/10 at 12:55 pm
Posted by dos crystal
Georgia
Member since Aug 2008
4891 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 1:00 pm to
The most important thing on the line is who can or will command a double team? It doesn't matter which one of the four does, as long as someone does.

this free's up the rest for one on one match ups. if the other three can't beat a one on one, then you are in trouble. If they can, you are in business.

Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
21070 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 1:24 pm to
I think we all know what Nevis can do when he's healthy, I'm definitely not worried about him. For some reason I believe Brockers becomes that guy that steps up and takes the other starting position.
Posted by Cash
Vail
Member since Feb 2005
37617 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 1:26 pm to
Downs isn't 280 and I hope Levingston has put on a few lbs since the Spring.
Posted by Tiger79
Zachary
Member since Apr 2009
7806 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 3:33 pm to
wow I walked away and got several replies sweeet. I hope Davenport is totally healthy.
I believe they'll be able to tackle, just wondering about getting penetration and hoping miles asked Chavis to blitz a little more :)
Posted by TexasSinger
Front Row
Member since Feb 2006
4534 posts
Posted on 7/20/10 at 4:01 pm to
quote:

Nevis-290
Davenport-320
Brockers-290
Levingston-275
Downs-280
Copeland-290
Johnson-280


You just got to believe 4 of these guys will step up and offer a damn good rotation. One trait the DTs need to bring this season is attitude....one helluva mean streak.
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