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didn't LSU have someone "pull out" a few years ago and was drafted anyway later in the draft?

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Paul Gervase announced his return after day one and then was drafted early day 2 and deleted his tweet and signed. ETA: Day 3 - thanks for clarification Project.

Cam Johnson announced his intention to come to school and then was drafted in the late rounds (right around DJ Uiagalelei IIRC).

Jake Brown tweeted a tiger emoji and then was drafted by the rangers in the 15th or 16th and deleted the tweet.

I'm sure there have been others.

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Dominic Pellegrin from holy cross New Orleans drafted
Where was he committed?

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Tulane. Doesn't look like we were ever on him.

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He hit Milazzo 2nd that day.

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Prior to March 28, 2021, Will Safford had no starts and was 1-11 at the plate. Paul then:

Started him and hit him 5th @ Tennessee in G3.

Started him and hit him 2nd against Kumar Rocker.

Started him and hit him 2nd against Jack Leiter.

Started him and hit him 2nd against Thomas Schultz.

Safford went a combined 2/15 and never started again.

Latest Kiley McDaniel mock seems just far too favorable: LINK

Curiel at 11, Schmidt at 38, Santarelli at 41, and Jake Brown at 65.

Specifically mentioned Hirschkorn as someone who may be tough to sign.

No mention of any other signees, and this is for the first 2 rounds plus comp round A and B. I know the 3rd and 4th could kill us, but it could be worse.

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All that said, I am officially over internet rumors for the rest of 2026. I dont even believe what poster said to begin with.

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Where's the fun in that?

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Not that I’m aware of. This is almost universally being panned on Twitter, which I know isn’t necessarily indicative of the true consensus, but it’s hard to find anyone that agrees with the change.

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Yeah this is a major problem.

I was in high school when they made the major bat changes in 2010-2011. Pre season we were allowed to use certain bats and then while warming up prior to our opener, the umpires banned about half our bats.

The current iteration felt like just good enough without being dangerous.

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People will be upset with this statement, but when was the last time a highly rated DT prospect lived up to the recruting hype?

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A little misleading.

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McKinley - For 2 years he's been just an average/rotational player

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He's been good when on the field.

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Wiggins - Did nothing at LSU and transferred

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Was always a project at EDGE because of measurables, not production.

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M. Smith - MAYBE was on his way to being great in year 2 until an early injury. Never did much of note at LSU before or after that season

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He looked good when on the field as a freshman, was by all reports dominating in camp and before the injury, then was meh in '23 while recovering.

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Roy - Solid player, but not consistently outstanding.

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Was very good but also wasn't a 5 star. He played on some putrid teams.

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Guillory - Same as Roy.

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Another 4 star who dealt with injuries. He never had great technique, was just really strong.

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Shelvin - OK, but not dominant.

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Shelvin was a very, very good NT. You can't compare him to most of the guys on this list. His stats will never jump off the page. Same with Ika.

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E. Alexander - average, at best.

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Injuries and weight problems that everyone knew about. Similar to Shelvin.

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Lawrence - solid.

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Another 3-4 DE who was just never going to be great. He was a good player.

Brown is the highest rated out of all of these guys. Anderson second behind McKinley (not counting Smith for obvious reasons). Geralds looks like a freak. None of these freshman have the demonstrated injury/weight concerns a lot of the guys on this list had.

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At best, you had a few average players in that group, but no real game changers. The NFL draft reflects that. LSU has had ONE "homegrown (i.e. non-transfer) DT (Mason Smith) taken higher than the 4th round over the last 12 years

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To be fair, the draft has changed a lot in the last 12 years. There have been 2 taken in the first round on average since 2020. Run stuffers and great technique DT don't have the same shine they had in the mid-late 2000s.

Having said ALL of that, it can be tough for a freshman to be physically ready to play on the interior in the SEC. I think Geralds and Anderson have the bodies for it. I think Brown will take a little longer given he played at a lower classification and was a two way guy.

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if they get here and if they stay

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They're all already on the roster and two of them have already completed a semester of school at LSU.

I think that would either be Cam Johnson or Schmidt, but I’m not sure where Griffin is ranked.

If they're not currently in the game, it's because they didn't sign their NIL paperwork with EA in time.

In the past, they've updated the rosters and likeness a ton before the season starts.

Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if you don't see a major update on July 9 when the game actually releases. We're still in early access.

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I dont see this as some big issue. 4th outfielders and 5th infielders usually get plenty of playing time due to injuries and slumps and days off

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Oh I don't see it as an issue. It was moreso that Ruckert seems like a high potential LHH that Jay was high on, showed flashes, and wanted to get on the field. So, out of neccessity for both he and the program, he would get COF reps.

Now I think, like you said, We see him play in 35+ games between off days, late inning subs, pinch hits, and pinch running situations.

I just also think that any pathway he had to the OF is now gone. Like with Laya + Davis out there, you have less of a need for Ruckert to get OF reps in practice. If that makes sense. Long day so it's kind of just a ramble :lol: