re: 7th ranked class

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I would say we missed on 2/4 highest need areas: WR, OL, DT and Corner.

We did not address needs at DT and Corner.

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Did not address needs at DT? If Jefferson is indeed in as had been intimated by several posters, you have to realize that the DT pull from the Portal is 2 Power 5 starting DTs (one from the PAC10 and one from the BIG12). The kids were starting DTs that are being brought in to shore up the DT position. That in and of itself is impressive. Now let's mention a depth piece in Lee.

A DT room of Smith, Wingo, Shand, Jefferson, Guillory, Lee and Langston is a solid group of players.

[img]One thing to consider is the amount of oline and TE’s we bring in affect the overall score. We were desperately low on quality oline and loaded at WR. Once we are more consistent with depth the number should rise a little, based on the skill players we have to recruit.[/img]

No, the offensive line last year was decent especially at tackle. Center was good at snapping but got hid s*** pushed in in the rush up the middle and run game. At guard we were service able on the pass and weak at running. We signed 4 good tackles. With a year under the O lines belt they should all improve and with the quality coming in we’re sure to improve at guard. Center is still an issue. Grabbing Renfro from the portal would be huge.

We should improve our run game and have a cleaner passing pocket. But none of this matters if JD5 can’t get his average yards down field markedly up. The better O line should help dramatically in third down conversion rate to extend more drives. Let us also hope this help JD5 not have as many sacks. But it’s up to him to find folks down field.

I stand corrected. I was wrong.

Good info sir