re: Donovan Kaufman Sr Highlights

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You cannot teach those instincts.

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That was the same thing with Mathieu, too - as good as Peterson is, if we could put Mathieu's football processor into Peterson's body, they would have to change the rules of football.

I've never seen a defensive player/return specialist who could be counted on for so many disruptive plays/scores in half a century of watching football at all levels. He was as disruptive - or more - (in college, at least) as Lawrence Taylor. That's the highest compliment I can make in this area.

He's definitely a playmaker. shite, he looked like he was playing every position on the field and making plays lol. Imagine if he could just focus on one specific position and improving his game, he would be really damn good. You know he has played tough competition too coming from the catholic league in Nola. He does look like he would be a good player. I would for sure be down with signing him at LSU. frick star rankings, they're a joke sometimes anyway. He seems to have been overlooked due to his height and that's bullshite. If the guy can play like that, I don't care if he's only 5'9"...he's a playmaker. I like him and that lb Cooper from covington...he also looks like a stud on his film. Would be glad with both of them honestly. Geaux tigers!

Looks like one of those guys who's measurables don't scream "elite athlete" but who's elite with the pads on.

His film looks good. What's his combine numbers? He doesn't look that fast and his offer list isn't that impressive. I'm guessing he doesn't have good combine numbers is why bigger programs are not on him.

Dude is solid.

Difference with Honey Badger though is he had really good athleticism that showed in combine. His only knock was his size. This guy probably doesn't have good athleticism timed well in the combine and he obviously lacks size. Good football player but I don't think this is the type of player LSU wants. They need guys who have his instincts but have athleticism that jumps out at you considering the elite athletes they have to match up with.

If they're seriously going to approach a DB it should probably be Williams who didn't sign yesterday and is extremely athletic.

4.49 40 yard dash . That's pretty damn fast
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Here are some more interesting facts about Kaufman:

National Honors Society

3.8 GPA

Former teammate of Jamar Chase

Very Strong player
High school wrestler. Finished 4th in 195lb weight class (probably one of the reasons he strips the ball so easily)

10 takeaways & 8 forced fumbles
Yes I said EIGHT (not a typo) forced fumbles including 112 tackles.

Almost single handedly beat Catholic High School (Baton Rouge) in State Championship Game . Final Score was 14-10 Kaufman scored BOTH touchdowns. Plays he made include: a stripped fumble & recovery (unbelievable play), kickoff return for a touchdown, rushing touchdown & game sealing interception.

Rummel vs Catholic Highlights
(From Field level)

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Should read 4.49, that’s what the article says

I finally got around to watching this kid's film. Sometimes you don't worry about rankings and measurables. This looks like one of those times. That kid is a baller.

I'd also add that these are the players that ignite your team, make everyone else play harder/better. Absolutely give this kid a shot.

Why you say that?