Class of 2019 Projections
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Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited. -
Are you impressed by their stars?bananasnblondes said:
That would be finishing with 9 4-stars and 2 3-stars. Not baddnc said:So I know I did one of these back in like February but I can't find it so we'll start from scratch. I really don't know how many schollies we're going to have available so I'm just going to use last year's 21 as a starting place. Obviously more or less kids could make a big impact on the accuracy of this projection. Kids in bold are kids I'm projecting to be added to the class.
QB
Current Commits: Morris
Projected signee total: 1
What's left: DONE
RB
Current Commits: Cameron Davis
Projected signee total: 1
What's left: No idea who we end up with here, I just can't imagine us only signing one given the makeup of the roster and the depth of the RB class. I could see us settling for Taron Madison maybe? You know what, let's say we're just getting one.
WR
Current Commits: Taj Davis
Projected signee total: 2
What's left: Joe Ngata. Probably just signing one if we don't get him. Coin flip between us and Clemson at this point. I believe in Lubick. The rare out of state recruit where I think the longer he waits to commit the better that bodes for us.
OL
Current Commits: Kalepo the GOAT, Corey Luciano (JUCO)
Projected signee total: 4
What's left: Julius Buelow, Troy Fautanu, Bailey Elder (not offered)
Analysis: Fautanu is underrated and might be easier to close than he should be. Buelow's not but I like our chances anyway. Ultimately I'm guessing we cap the class there though I'd love to see them go 5 and add Elder. There are a few other guys out there we could pull if need be (Barrett Miller) but I think this will be it.
TE
Current Commits: none
Projected signee total: 1
What's left: Isaiah Foskey, Jude Wolfe, some lesser rated WTEs that we'll end up signing one of and sending to the NFL. Foskey would be chincredible.
DL
Current Commits: Sama Paama, Noa Ngalu
Projected signee total: 4
What's left: Faatui Tutele, Jacob Bandes, Apu Ika, Stephon Wright
Analysis: Could see us taking any two of the above four and would be thrilled with any combo. Tutele is the big prize and I think we have a real shot but until we start signing out of state 5 stars I'm going to expect us to miss on them. But man I want that kid.
OLB
Current Commits: Alphonzo Tuputala
Projected signee total: 2
What's left: Bralen Trice, Treven Ma'ae, Colt Ellison (lol), Drake Jackson
Analysis: Trice is the guy we seem to want the least, so yeah.
ILB
Current Commits: Miki Ah You
Projected signee total: 2
What's left: Daniel Heimuli, Maninoa Tufono
Analysis: Love to get them both, don't see how they all fit.
DB
Current Commits: Kamren Fabiculanan
Projected signee total: 4
What's left: Darien Chase, Cameron Williams, Spam Chancellor, Trent McDuffie
Analysis: I'd gladly take any 3 of the above 4, McDuffie seems least likely.
Specialists
Current Commits: 0
Projected signee total: 1
What's left: Timothy Horn (K)
This puts us at 22, and doesn't include Jordan Lolohea who I'd like to still add. Scholarship limitations are a bitch. -
Kikaha is very limited. He has short arms and runs a 4.9 40. He's a good pass rusher because he has good technique and a quick first step, plus he sells out to make plays in the backfield. Sound like anyone?dnc said:
Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited.
I never said Kikaha wasn't good, but he had to overcome a lot of limitations to be good, and he still had some weaknesses to his game. Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior. -
He's never going to be KikahaNorwegianHusky said:
Kikaha is very limited. He has short arms and runs a 4.9 40. He's a good pass rusher because he has good technique and a quick first step, plus he sells out to make plays in the backfield. Sound like anyone?dnc said:
Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited.
I never said Kikaha wasn't good, but he had to overcome a lot of limitations to be good, and he still had some weaknesses to his game. Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior. -
At least not against anybody good. He could do very well against half the dreck in our schedule.dnc said:
He's never going to be KikahaNorwegianHusky said:
Kikaha is very limited. He has short arms and runs a 4.9 40. He's a good pass rusher because he has good technique and a quick first step, plus he sells out to make plays in the backfield. Sound like anyone?dnc said:
Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited.
I never said Kikaha wasn't good, but he had to overcome a lot of limitations to be good, and he still had some weaknesses to his game. Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior. -
So your saying bowman could lead the nation in sacks and be an all American as his ceiling?
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Never said he would be.dnc said:
He's never going to be KikahaNorwegianHusky said:
Kikaha is very limited. He has short arms and runs a 4.9 40. He's a good pass rusher because he has good technique and a quick first step, plus he sells out to make plays in the backfield. Sound like anyone?dnc said:
Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited.
I never said Kikaha wasn't good, but he had to overcome a lot of limitations to be good, and he still had some weaknesses to his game. Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior. -
"Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior."NorwegianHusky said:
Never said he would be.dnc said:
He's never going to be KikahaNorwegianHusky said:
Kikaha is very limited. He has short arms and runs a 4.9 40. He's a good pass rusher because he has good technique and a quick first step, plus he sells out to make plays in the backfield. Sound like anyone?dnc said:
Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited.
I never said Kikaha wasn't good, but he had to overcome a lot of limitations to be good, and he still had some weaknesses to his game. Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior.
But it's not.
Kikaha was insanely good as a senior. I like Bowman. He can contribute, maybe even make an HM All Pac team before he leaves if all goes well. He's not going to be an All American. -
Did I say best case or did I say definitely? All I'm saying is that they have similar traits. Don't read into it any more than that...dnc said:
"Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior."NorwegianHusky said:
Never said he would be.dnc said:
He's never going to be KikahaNorwegianHusky said:
Kikaha is very limited. He has short arms and runs a 4.9 40. He's a good pass rusher because he has good technique and a quick first step, plus he sells out to make plays in the backfield. Sound like anyone?dnc said:
Kikaha was a 2nd round pick, he wasn't especially limited. Bowman always will be.NorwegianHusky said:
He compared him to Kikaha because they're both undersized and athletically limited, and both sell out to get sacks and TFLs.Edwin_Bambino said:Also I forgot Dennis said Ryan Bowman was gonna be Hau’oli Kikaha so we gucci on pass rushers for the next three years.
On a slightly more serious note if he actually does turn out to be that good and Tyron busts out this year like I’m hoping he can praise be to allah.
Which means he can be quite good if he becomes as technically proficient as Kikaha, but will always be somewhat limited.
I never said Kikaha wasn't good, but he had to overcome a lot of limitations to be good, and he still had some weaknesses to his game. Kikaha as a senior is Bowman's best case scenario as a senior.
But it's not.
Kikaha was insanely good as a senior. I like Bowman. He can contribute, maybe even make an HM All Pac team before he leaves if all goes well. He's not going to be an All American. -
Lotta twisters out here.
