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Kimo being recruited as an OT?
Posted on 12/29/20 at 12:41 am
Posted on 12/29/20 at 12:41 am
According to this Rivals article (link below), Makaneole is being recruited to play guard or tackle.
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Dude is 6'5" and 285 lbs, which is slightly bigger than Garrett Dellinger (6'5" and 280 lbs.) and Tristan Leigh (6'5" and 270 lbs.). At this height, I would think he's probably a bit tall for playing center. In the article, Makaneole mentions that his uncles are 6'6" and 6'7" so who knows if the kid has even finished growing as a 17-year-old.
By no means can I evaluate OL talent, but I've heard numerous folks point out that Kimo has impressive footwork for a HS tackle. Not sure about the kids arm-length, but I've learned that is an important attribute of a collegiate OT.
Anyway, I just found it interesting that Kimo is being considered for playing tackle and guard. Would be nice if he ends up being a versatile piece that could give you snaps at guard and/or Right-Tackle.
LINK
Dude is 6'5" and 285 lbs, which is slightly bigger than Garrett Dellinger (6'5" and 280 lbs.) and Tristan Leigh (6'5" and 270 lbs.). At this height, I would think he's probably a bit tall for playing center. In the article, Makaneole mentions that his uncles are 6'6" and 6'7" so who knows if the kid has even finished growing as a 17-year-old.
By no means can I evaluate OL talent, but I've heard numerous folks point out that Kimo has impressive footwork for a HS tackle. Not sure about the kids arm-length, but I've learned that is an important attribute of a collegiate OT.
Anyway, I just found it interesting that Kimo is being considered for playing tackle and guard. Would be nice if he ends up being a versatile piece that could give you snaps at guard and/or Right-Tackle.
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Posted on 12/29/20 at 1:16 am to dwright369
Looks like a tackle to Me. He is lean and can move.
It begs the question, when are they going to sign a center?
It begs the question, when are they going to sign a center?
Posted on 12/29/20 at 1:54 am to dwright369
Ethan Pocic plays center. 6’7”
Posted on 12/29/20 at 2:40 am to TigerCrude
Jesus, I completely overlooked this. It's even more surprising considering Russell Wilson is barely 6'
Thanks for sharing, Crude.
Thanks for sharing, Crude.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 2:50 am to Chalkywhite84
Great question, Chalky. Wish I knew the answer, but I got no clue. I don't mean to be negative, but I can't help feeling that our staff almost seems content to simply piecemeal/patchwork an OL together every year.
I realize building/developing an OL is not an easy proposition, but I certainly don't believe it gets as much attention as O's defensive lines.
Or how about this question - when (& who) was the last true Center signed by LSU??
Ben Wilkerson possibly (back in the early 2000s)???
I realize building/developing an OL is not an easy proposition, but I certainly don't believe it gets as much attention as O's defensive lines.
Or how about this question - when (& who) was the last true Center signed by LSU??
Ben Wilkerson possibly (back in the early 2000s)???
Posted on 12/29/20 at 6:35 am to dwright369
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Or how about this question - when (& who) was the last true Center signed by LSU??
Ben Wilkerson possibly (back in the early 2000s)???
Lloyd Cushenberry back in the late 20 teens.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 6:57 am to Penrod
Cole Smith, wish he would have stayed
Posted on 12/29/20 at 9:58 am to Chalkywhite84
I think they see Martinez as the center of the future.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:12 am to Bjorn Cyborg
Good point cyborg, I believe you are correct about Martinez being groomed as next offense of center
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:20 am to Penrod
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Lloyd Cushenberry back in the late 20 teens
Technically Cush was recruited as a Guard at least that’s what he was listed at on 247 but the transition from guard to center isn’t a tough one.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:22 am to dwright369
As long as you know that he’s 6-5 in high school.
He’s going to be 6-4 in college.
Will be 6-3 and 13/16s by the combine.
He’s going to be 6-4 in college.
Will be 6-3 and 13/16s by the combine.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:23 am to dwright369
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when (& who) was the last true Center signed by LSU??
Charles Turner in 2019
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:25 am to dwright369
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true Center
Not sure such a thing exists.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:29 am to dwright369
I think the right strategy is to grab at least four OL a cycle. Two true OTs, one true center (or one that is projected as OC) and lastly someone who’s versatile enough to play OG or OT.
Remember when Les Miles would do the opposite and recruit inside out...
Remember when Les Miles would do the opposite and recruit inside out...
Posted on 12/29/20 at 10:58 am to Chalkywhite84
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It begs the question, when are they going to sign a center?
We really missed on that kid out of Nola that went to UGA. I am drawing a blank on his name but he was a legit center and might have started for us this past year. (no disrespect to Liam, he busted his arse this year)
Posted on 12/29/20 at 11:00 am to Bjorn Cyborg
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I think they see Martinez as the center of the future.
Really? He has an Andrus Peat body which is built to be a road grader at guard. I have no comment on Peat's ability, just talking about body style and position fit.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 11:15 am to Bert Macklin FBI
Didn’t Peat play tackle at Stanford?
Posted on 12/29/20 at 11:32 am to JBREAUX4LSU
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Two true OTs,
These are hard to find. There are only a handful of true no doubt about it will play tackle at the next level Nationally period and barely any in LSU’s recruiting footprint. I would be happy with getting just one true OT as long as you get one project OT that if it doesn’t work out can play guard. Then at least 2 more of whatever is the best o line available you can get no matter the position they will play in college. To me guards and centers in high school are interchangeable and you won’t know exactly what position they play in college until you get them on campus.
I am of the strong belief you need at least 4 a year. Personally I believe you should have 10 spots in every recruiting class designated for 4 O line, 4 D line, 1 QB, and 1 MLB or an extra edge rusher because you can never have enough of those. The other 15 I am ok with whatever you do with them fo the most part.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 11:52 am to Bert Macklin FBI
Sedrick Van Pran
Posted on 12/29/20 at 12:26 pm to dwright369
He’s leaner than you think... probably around 265-270. His coaches had him trim down in the off-season and basically he will build from the ground up. Way better than the Kardell Thomas method of being 30+ pounds overweight coming in. He has the frame for OT but someone said the arm length might be lacking. If that’s the case he could be a OG or OC.
This post was edited on 12/29/20 at 2:59 pm
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