re: Lewis Neal visit/Frank Herron decision and top 5

Agree with everyone about Herron. I'd take him in a minute but the coaches have to have an idea about how it would affect Williams and Prevot or if they feel those 2 are guys they'll land. I think Williams and Prevot are on a different level but also different types of DEs. They are both weakside guys in a perfect world. Patterson and Herron are strongside. Also can sell Herron as a DT recruit to Williams and Prevot. The question the staff has to ask themselves, is Herron a talent you feel is on that top end level and worth the risk of it affecting Williams/Prevot? Also is his talent too good to pass on and regret missing on if Williams/Prevot goe elsewhere? To me yes but my opinion doesn't count.

With Neal I'm not convinced he's a take. In a 4 man DE class, sure and I think we're going in that direction but is he worth taking early? I'm not sure. Also how does he affect Beckwith's status? Is Beckwith truly a LB recruit or is he being sold as a DE? Neal is dicey unless the staff is absolutely convinced he's a guy they want. All in all, a very nice situation to be in for our staff. These types of decisions are why they make the big bucks.