re: Jimmy Smith's prediction on the final 10

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Yeah, that seems to be the angle we are pursuing that has him very interested again. From what I understand, the choice is his. He will likely lean that way because of familiarity.

Honestly, I would love him on either side.

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I think he may end up the DL too, and honestly, it's a big advantage for us. We are thin at OT and DT, so Tillery can work at both positions in the Spring and Summer and settle on a position where he can contribute immediately. I think the coaches really like this kid as a player and student-athlete, so he'll probably have a lot of opportunities to figure out what position is best for him. I wonder if Les references Joe Barksdale when speaking with Tillery. Barksdale was a highly recruited DT that ended up playing OL, but he had the talent and opportunity to play both. Now he's a premier RT in the NFL.

Barksdale was also close to choosing a Midwest school before choosing LSU