Replacing OLB and Buck, Littleton and Feeney.

Passion

The more I hear about Camilo Eifler and Brandon Wellington (and watch their film), the more confident I am that one of them will challenge for one of these two positions next year.

Both have fantastic closing speed, can play in space, and hit with anger.

Just hope that Justiss Warren, Potoa'e and others don't force Keiatkowski to rely on Wellington and Eifler so early.

steelheader2

Bartlett should replace Littleton. BBK would be good at olb but I'm fine with him staying at mlb if it happens. Benning P at BUCK is my hope. Mathis is not great out in space. Sterk at 6'4" 240 and can run may happen as well. He's raw still though.

TommySQC

Love me some Tevis. That kid has a damn wingspan of an orangutan

LoneStarDawg

Is Rapp Culture for sure a safety?

steelheader2

Yes on Rapp. Thumper safety, good speed. I would like to see Joyner moved to safety. 10.6 100 and great hitter. He will be great at corner to though.

Passion

steelheader2 said:

Bartlett should replace Littleton. BBK would be good at olb but I'm fine with him staying at mlb if it happens. Benning P at BUCK is my hope. Mathis is not great out in space. Sterk at 6'4" 240 and can run may happen as well. He's raw still though.

How is Bartlett's explosiveness and closing speed? I haven't really seen him make a play in space.

whatshouldicareabout

Passion said:

steelheader2 said:

Bartlett should replace Littleton. BBK would be good at olb but I'm fine with him staying at mlb if it happens. Benning P at BUCK is my hope. Mathis is not great out in space. Sterk at 6'4" 240 and can run may happen as well. He's raw still though.

How is Bartlett's explosiveness and closing speed? I haven't really seen him make a play in space.

He has looked good in space on special teams, such as getting a key block on Pettis' PR for TD against BSU.

ExtraChrisB

steelheader2 said:

Yes on Rapp. Thumper safety, good speed. I would like to see Joyner moved to safety. 10.6 100 and great hitter. He will be great at corner to though.

Is Joyner getting a medical redshirt?

H_D

You aren't talking about a certain award winner. He's tanned, rested, and ready to rumble.

bananasnblondes

ExtraChrisB said:

steelheader2 said:

Yes on Rapp. Thumper safety, good speed. I would like to see Joyner moved to safety. 10.6 100 and great hitter. He will be great at corner to though.

Is Joyner getting a medical redshirt?

Yes

whatshouldicareabout

Just like we saw this year, I think the BUCK will be filled by a starter from another position, much like we saw Feeney take over the position after Kikaha left.

I think Victor or Bierria could transition over to the BUCK position next season given how well they excelled at LB this year and with the progress shown by BBK.

The BUCK position requires the most athletic and talented player on the defense since it is required to do everything. And since the BUCK is involved in everything, many of these defensive schemes are designed around it. So like Kawasaki did in his first year and in his second, I can see one of our LBs transitioning over to BUCK rather than handing it over to a freshman or non-starter.