re: Feeling about Beckwith

Some of yall smokin too much of the drugs, Beckwith is a tremendous big athlete that will be an impact player in the SEC. He may not start his first year due to the position transition but he's gonna be a stud once he adapts.

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but these kids can't be naive enough to think that they all are going to be Saban's next superstar,

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They are 17, they most certainly can and do think they are the next big thing

I like Beckwith, as a DE. He's not a LB at LSU. How many of you want a a LB that runs a 4.8? We have DTs that can run that. I want him because the coaches want him and because he's from LA but I will not give it second thought if he chooses Bama or anyone else. I just think he fits better at Bama even moreso than Devall. He's under 6''2 230 and runs 4.7 on his best day. Good enough at DE with his short area skills but ideal for a 3-4 LB. Devall is a better LB prospect and has better size for DE though not by much. I also think that if he waits until an all star game his choices are going to be less than they are now. I doubt Bama has room at that point for another LB and wouldn't be suprised if we didn't. We'd probably take him at that point but that doesn't mean we will not have filled his spot as it stands currently by then. Basically that means that LSU might not look as good to him depth wise as it does now.

Just for info's sake Devall was not recruited as a Jack. His projected position most of the cycle was inside but he's likely to be one of the guys they crosstrain at 2-3 LB spots with Jack being the most unlikely one. The pitch to him was purely as a LB with no exact spot taking precedence. Just a promise to compete.

I prefer melvin Jones Jr.over any LB in the class...its just the coaches wonder if he will grow out of the position

I agree. Though I think Claiborne is a better pure LB, Jones is the better athlete and more versatile. My fix to the problem is to take them both and Beckwith. The more ther merrier(is that right?). I actually prefer Jones to Beckwith at any position.

I agree lsufanva...but if there was one I feel t is a must get its Jones.....also I lived in VA beach for while...u still stay in VA

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I prefer melvin Jones Jr.over any LB in the class...its just the coaches wonder if he will grow out of the position

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I agree with you. Jones is very athletic for his size. Just not sure if he outgrows MLB size but I think he is a take.

Out with it, tigerbru. What are these devall rumors?

Still in VA. Sandston, right down the street from the Richmond airport. What part of Va Beach were you in? I've got some friends in that area I go watch hs games with.