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Post by tigercpa on Jan 11, 2018 12:55:17 GMT
Post your updates on those declaring or the draft and/or saying in school here.
Clemson Declaring:
Deon Cain, WR - I'm ok with this one, Higgins and Rogers were already pushing him this year for playing time, combine speedster will attract some attention Hearn, RG - he's not ready, probably 5th round or UFA...has family needs, as I understand the situation Ray Ray McCloud, WR - also getting pushed y younger players for playing tme at the 2 position, probably not a 3rd round or T10 WR pick.
Clemson Staying:
Mitch Hyatt, LT - go0d news here, and with Carman coming, will be 2 huge bookends, or could move Carman to RG
Clemson undecided:
Christian Wilkins, DT Clelin Ferrell, DE Austin Bryant, DE
If Dabo can re-recruit these juniors back for a senior season (this is where Saban doesn't get a lot of credit he deserves), 12 OCs next year will be cussing a blue streak |
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 11, 2018 12:56:15 GMT
Others I saw yesterday:
Damien Harris ALA RB - returning
Ridley - ALA WR declaring
Guice LSU RB declaring
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Post by doc on Jan 11, 2018 14:09:05 GMT
For TOSU...
Jerome Baker LB, declared. He had a better sophomore season than junior year but he was all over the place in the Michigan and Wisconsin games. Would have liked for him to stay, I don't think he's a first or second rounder, but he's following his dream.
Denzel Ward, CB, declared. Ward didn't play in the the Cotton Bowl and his replacement, Jeffrey Okudah, held his own. Bucks will be fine in the defensive backfield and Ward will be a first round draft pick - that's a win/win. Even without Ward, OSU should have shut out USC and Sam Darnold. A turnover deep in Buckeye territory gave the Trojans their TD and it was on the ground.
Mike Weber, RB, returning. Speculation was that Weber would leave. He's a redshirt sophomore and after an injury in training camp he found himself behind true Freshman JK Dobbins on the depth chart. His return, if healthy, gives Ohio State one of the best backfield combinations in the country which will help ease thre new QB into a comfort zone. I can see both backs going for over 1,000 yards in 2018.
Sam Hubbard, DE, declared. Hubbard is a big loss but he's already graduated and coming off a huge game against USC so why not move on. He is probably a round 2 or 3 pick but he has a great motor and should do well in the NFL. This also allows for more reps for freshman Chase Young who showed All American potential when he got the opportunity to play. Young with Nick Bosa on the other side will be a handful for opposing teams.
There are a few more who could go; WR Parris Campbell who would bid a mid-round pick - I think he should return but who knows what his family needs are. Dremont Jones, DL, if he stays he could move outside to set up a pretty solid DE rotation with Bosa, Young, Jonathan Cooper and Jones. I think Jones could go in round 2 or 3.
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Post by doc on Jan 11, 2018 20:30:17 GMT
A quick update from today - Parris Campbell announced he's returning for 2018 - he was our most productive WR last year and probably the fastest on the team. I actually think there's a great chance that all the 2017 receivers will be back for 2018. Terry McLauren, Austin Mack, Parris Campbell, Binjimin Victor and KJ Hill are pretty much in the fold - I think Johnnie Dixon is the only one who's iffy. We will need to replace our TE - perhaps Roshod Berry will step in there. The offense is looking scary - Dwayne Haskins (should he get the QB nod) will have plenty of weapons!
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Post by Hero on Jan 12, 2018 2:25:29 GMT
Minkah Fitzpatrick
Bo Scarbrough
Ronnie Harrison
Calvin Ridley
Da’Ron Payne
I'm pretty sure Harrison and Fitzpatrick combined with senior losses means
Alabama's top six DBs will be gone.
Have mercy
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Post by doc on Jan 12, 2018 14:38:57 GMT
Wow - Johnnie Dixon and Dremont Jones both announced they're coming back to school. So we're losing 3 guys but retaining the other 5 or 6 who were thinking about leaving. That's like getting 5 or 6 more 4 and 5 star players. Wish the season was starting tomorrow, damnit!!!
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Post by Bevo on Jan 12, 2018 15:27:32 GMT
Texas Defense will be hit pretty hard. Declaring for the NFL are:
- Malik Jefferson, our star MLB and leading playmaker
- DeShon Elliot - S, Good player, but easily replaceable I think
- Holton Hill - CB, He was the guy that made the pick-6 against Maryland in the first game. Was our second leading tackler. But, he's been suspended since early November.
- Connor Williams - T, One of the best players, if not THE best on the team. He missed most of the season after being hurt against USC. Was a BIG boost when he returned.
-Michael Dickson - Punter. LOL. He was the MVP of our Bowl game, the ONLY one of these five who played in the bowl game, and probably the only Junior punter in the draft?
Staying is: 6'7, 280 pound DT Charles Omenihu. He's a beast, and will be GREAT to have him back. I think he would have been drafted. But, will probably go higher if he survives another year.
Hermann is using this as a POSITIVE... showing that Texas is back in the process of preparing NFL players. It's part of his recruiting message.
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 13, 2018 4:04:42 GMT
A quick update from today - Parris Campbell announced he's returning for 2018 - he was our most productive WR last year and probably the fastest on the team. I actually think there's a great chance that all the 2017 receivers will be back for 2018. Terry McLauren, Austin Mack, Parris Campbell, Binjimin Victor and KJ Hill are pretty much in the fold - I think Johnnie Dixon is the only one who's iffy. We will need to replace our TE - perhaps Roshod Berry will step in there. The offense is looking scary - Dwayne Haskins (should he get the QB nod) will have plenty of weapons! I’m Looking forward to seeing Haskins play. |
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 14, 2018 1:07:19 GMT
Dabo just announced at team banquet....
Ferrell DE
Bryant DE
Joseph MLB
Fields CB
All returning for senior year.
No word on Wilkins.
Add in the two best speed rush DE's coming out of high school....
Clemson / Bama IV.
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Post by Hero on Jan 14, 2018 7:36:33 GMT
Dabo just announced at team banquet.... Ferrell DE Bryant DE Joseph MLB Fields CB All returning for senior year. No word on Wilkins. Add in the two best speed rush DE's coming out of high school.... Clemson / Bama IV. I like the sound of that.  |
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 14, 2018 15:33:17 GMT
Dabo just announced at team banquet.... Ferrell DE Bryant DE Joseph MLB Fields CB All returning for senior year. No word on Wilkins. Add in the two best speed rush DE's coming out of high school.... Clemson / Bama IV. I like the sound of that. Clemson could be in a position that it's entire DL goes in the first round of the 2019 draft, assuming Wilkins comes back.
How do you think Jimbo Fisher feels right about now?
"What? You mean I have to play against that defensive line for the third straight year? This is bullshit!"
Venables is going to come up with the opposite of cover 11. He will play Cover 0 with 11 DEs.
The fastest QB release is like .3 seconds. They’ll get to the QB first. 
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Post by Hero on Jan 14, 2018 19:56:14 GMT
I like the sound of that. Clemson could be in a position that it's entire DL goes in the first round of the 2019 draft, assuming Wilkins comes back.
How do you think Jimbo Fisher feels right about now?
"What? You mean I have to play against that defensive line for the third straight year? This is bullshit!"
Venables is going to come up with the opposite of cover 11. He will play Cover 0 with 11 DEs.
The fastest QB release is like .3 seconds. They’ll get to the QB first.
Clemson is stacked with young guns for next year. Crushing A&M is a sweet bonus.  |
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Post by tigercpa on Jan 15, 2018 22:27:09 GMT
Wilkins is coming back!
That gives Clemson 17 returning starters in 2018, including 3 All-Americans and 4 All ACC DL on the DL next year.
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