re: do we have any emergency LB"s in waiting?

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43 Ray Thornton LB 6-3 222 Fr. HS Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker HS) [4-star WDE]

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I think he will play Buck Linebacker - behind Key if Chaisson goes to Texas. Didn't have gaudy stats, but is a solid potential pass rusher - could be special, depending on how he develops. He is not a Day 1 threat to start like Key was or Chaisson is.

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53 Ben Nola LB 6-4 195 Fr. HS Monroe, La. (Neville HS) [Walk-on?]

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Doubt he does anything except scout team and, maybe, special teams.

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50 Layton Garnett LB 6-3 250 Fr. HS West Monroe, La. (West Monroe HS) [3-star]

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With his frame - he could be in a pickle - if he gets to 265 - I'm not sure if he would be stout enough to play DE in a 3-man line. He's not a real threat to play a stand up, pass rush position and isn't really a cover guy either - might be an option at Mack or Rover - but I suspect it will be reserve duty - depending on who else we get.