Dl Suggs supposed to be visiting soon looks like some big schools are after him. 5 sacks last year two years of eligibility left. Visited Arkansas and has a visit lined up with Florida State also.
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At 6-3 280 has had two solid years. Wisconsin, MI St, Purdue are a few others that have offered. Has two years left to play.
According to public information, Suggs plans to take a number of other visits after UK. He is about the same size as Jerod Smith. We have three open scholarships on our 2024 roster and we need multiple WRs. I just can't see Suggs ending up here.
Watch his film, explosive first step, runs well, really like the way he uses his hands.
But I'm lost on why the questions about DL depth.... Don't we still have
NG - Silver
DT - Deonne Walker/Ox
DE - Rybka/Saunders
So the only major hole I see is backup NG to Silver....but Gadsen and Zeismer were always going to play DE or DT...never NG.
I am lost on what the DL depth is coming from. That is a solid and proven unit that is ready for 2024.
Need 8-10 man DL rotation even if it's just for a handful of plays by some. Keeps big bodies rested for crunch time.
DE- /Saunders/Rybka/Robinson
DT- Walker/Oxendine/DHY/Jerod
NT- Hayes/Silver/Gilbert
We don't have a DL depth problem in 2024. Some still insist we do, but we don't. There were a couple of spring injuries to players down the depth chart. At some point, they will be back. In the meantime, all our DL starters and most of our key backups are back, plus true freshman Brian Robinson is arguably the highest upside defensive recruit of the Stoops era. Plus Jerod Smith who also has star potential. DHY missed spring practice to rehab, but I haven't seen any public information to make me think he won't be ready for the season.
However, the following will be gone by our 2025 season-
Josaih Hayes
Octavious Oxendine
TreVonn Rybka
Deone Walker (NFL draft)
DHY
That means new DL starters for 2025. Brian Robinson should be one. Coach White and Coach Stewart will have to rebuild quality DL depth in 2025.
Suggs has two years of eligibility left. That is an attraction. I think I understand why he was invited to visit. The roster math changes by the week at this time of year. All other things being equal, you can always use another experienced interior defensive lineman, especially with the above list using up their eligibility next fall. But 82 scholarships are full now that Crease is here. The spring transfer window closes today, which might mean no more outbound transfers. We really need multiple WR additions. Ideally WRs should use two of the three available scholarships. Other needs can be said to include RB, QB, OT, CB, although none of those needs are as acute as WR.
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OK that makes sense as our DL will take a hit with departures after this season.....but I was stuck on if 2024 depth and again, don't see it in 2024 but 2025 is a whole different ball game.
Need multiple WR? No we don't. Good luck convincing a portal WR to come.... Now next year if dane and Barion leave should be pretty easy to find replacements in the portal but this year? lol needed DL last I checked.
Might just eclipse Josh Allen’s 6th ranking in the ‘19 Class.
Could he be our first number one since Tim Couch?
Very unlikely, as NFL teams focus on the QB position, but . . . .
It’s hard to teach a player to be 6’ 6” 350 lbs. and agile!!!!!
Also, they love high character guys. A well rounded individual.
I hope you’re right but I don’t think it’s a position that most teams spend a top 5 pick on.
Deion’s biggest flaw is he takes plays off. When he is motivated and rested he can be a wrecking machine.
Won't happen. Late 1st round or 2nd.
No. And that isn't a knock.
Those are very nice tools. But not unique. Walker is an excellent player but hasn't approached the kind of player he can become. There wasn't enough improvement between 2022 and 2023. His performance in 2024 will determine how wealthy he will be in 2025.
So much is effort. Allen was in the kind of shape he could go 100% every play. If Walker wants to be a billionaire down the road all he has to do is dedicate himself to get in that kind of shape and take 0 plays off the rest of his career. He has the body, athleticism and size. Just a mental thing of how hard he wants to work and how dedicated he can become.
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Maybe maturity level. Maybe temperament. We will see. By all accounts, he is a good kid. He is certainly a good football player. But everyone's motor is different.
Josh Allen is not the only 6'5" 260# rush linebacker in the NFL. He is special because of his work ethic and motor. Over time, Deone will show us what he's made of.
'25 mock I saw recently had Deone Walker to Rams with 19th pick. Of course, there's a long way to go but a good starting point.
I think Deone is gone for sure, probably 1st round. Beyond that, to get more specific, it just depends on how much improvement he shows next fall.
Suggs has a long list of people wanting him. Fl St and USC are two that has offered. Had 26 tackles last season.
Seen his film? Explosive first step, really uses his hands well. Hope UK can get him.
No, I wondered why he is a hot get right now. Two years left just adds to his value.
If UK did indeed lose Zeismer/Gadson to injuries that may require them missing all or part of '24, a DL pickup is a must. Don't forget DH-Y is recovering from surgery too. Most really good D college teams have 8-10 man DL rotation. Gotta keep the big guys fresh!
Suggs had it with recruiting. Said he has cut it off and only has four schools left. It is UK, LSU and I think it was WI and MI? LSU is new one added. Has already visited us once.
Allen stayed for his RS Sr year too, didn't he? Not that I expect Walker too, but I sure would appreciate if he stayed for his Sr year!
lol. Was about to ask the same. I think we’re very close to having as good of an overall roster as we’ve had here. A couple big time players would absolutely do that in my opinion.
No idea. He just dropped a couple of big schools like FL St even though he was praising them a lot.
I think Michigan was one? If so, would think it would be hard to match that. Agree, chances may not be real good. At least we pulled ahead of some programs for some good reason.
Definitely need some depth and guys who can replace Walker and OX once they leave. Barring injury, I have to think Walker is bound for the NFL after this year, he's likely a first round pick. Not sure if Ox has any eligibility left after this year. He enrolled in Jan. 2020, so he may actually have a covid year left if he wants it.
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