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Pick 3 Defensive Linemen (2022 vs 2023)

Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:37 am
Posted by Scotcho Libre
Member since Jan 2016
761 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:37 am
Are we better this year than we were last year?



If you’re drafting these guys, would you rather have the 3 players from 2022 or the three from 2023? Tell us your reasoning, so we can have a good discussion.

There will be four “Pick 3” posts, including the following position groups:
Cornerbacks
Linebackers
Defensive Linemen
Wide Receivers

Notes:
• Mekhi Wingo is the only returning starter included in the Pick 3, but I list him because he played the same DT position as Maason Smith last season.
• Players were chosen because they correspond in some way (from left to right) to the other guys. Maybe they play the same position; maybe they both transferred from a small school; maybe they were/are true freshmen; or maybe they were both considered to be the #1 option.
• Some players were not listed (i.e., Harold Perkins) because they will have been starters for both seasons. Some positions are not considered because they are either too similar to last year (QB, HB, OL, TE) or they are too obvious for a vote (Jack).
This post was edited on 3/16/23 at 8:19 am
Posted by specchaser
lafayette
Member since Feb 2008
2587 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:41 am to
too early to say. Are Smith and Jefferson(transfer) 100%? can the Zona transfer contribute? too many questions at this point but if the answer is "yes" to all 3, then this year should be better.
Posted by ipodking
#StopTalkingAboutWomensSports
Member since Jun 2008
56301 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:42 am to
Ehhh I’ll take 2023

Jones is an upgrade over Gaye
Guillory is a downgrade from Roy
Smith‘s potential makes him an upgrade over Wingo
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278418 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:48 am to
Smith is the team’s best DL and Wingo is 2nd. Over both years. So this year, because Smith is healthy
Posted by SD Tigerz
Member since Oct 2019
68 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 9:52 am to
We are obviously going to be better on the Dline this year compared to last year. My question is why is Wingo not carried over to this year? Not only are we returning our best D-lineman, but you are adding what would have been our best D-lineman last year if he played. Plus there will be better depth this year.

PS- not trying to belittle what Ojulari and Gaye accomplished last year, but if we are talking about "drafting" there is a reason why they are questionable Day 2 picks.
Posted by fOrEvErLsU1987
Member since May 2019
1022 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 10:16 am to
Saivion Jones is a huge upgrade over Ali Gaye. We saw him slowly start taking reps from Gaye last year and started seeing him blossom. I expect big things from Jones this year
Posted by bigtig
Member since Aug 2005
833 posts
Posted on 3/15/23 at 10:40 am to

A+ on Jones he will be really good.
Posted by NSUKSIG
Colfax
Member since Sep 2008
792 posts
Posted on 3/16/23 at 8:27 am to
2023 but with wingo back this year. Solid
Posted by IM_4_LSU
Augusta, GA
Member since Mar 2014
8998 posts
Posted on 3/16/23 at 8:39 am to
2023 just for the fact that Maason Smith is going to be healthy and playing. Difference maker.
Posted by A Menace to Sobriety
Member since Jun 2018
29094 posts
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:10 am to
Give me 2023 if Smith is healthy.
Posted by Tammany Tom
Mandeville
Member since Jun 2004
3184 posts
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:19 am to
You get an A in effort, but an F in execution.

Come on man! Wingo is going to be a starter in 2023 just like he was in 2022. With Smith back, it's a no brainer that 2023 is significantly better than in 2022.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
42619 posts
Posted on 3/16/23 at 9:23 am to
23
Jones was playing better than Gaye last year
Posted by Lsudave89
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Member since Jun 2021
3527 posts
Posted on 3/16/23 at 11:55 am to
'23 with a healthy Mason and improved Saivion
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