With this class the new staff did a great job of meeting needs and getting “their guys”.
All told the breakdown of positions is:
DL - Jadarien Boykin (End)
LB - Zach Edwards (DE/OLB)
Dorian Jones(ILB)
Montgomery (2 YR OLB)
Allen Smith (OLB)
DB - Jamel Starks
TE - Pfiefer (Blocking 1YR), Melton (Receiving)
OL - McCoy (1YR C), Williamson (OT), Brown (OG/OT), Black(OG/OT), Gregory (RS candidate C)
QB - Conley
RB - Robbins (Power), Mitchell (Hybrid)
Misses: GT QB, OL that ended up at Auburn??, Fuller a second DL that could have instant impact (FSU kept his spot available so really low chance). Edit: Forgot about Devera, but I like Melton just as much in terms of athleticism. Just lacks experience at the position.
Overall very solid job from the coaching staff in such little time. I like how each position group was filled except the favorite spot of the previous staff (WR).
We filled the holes in the roster with guys that fit the system well. It sounds like the entire group is filled with workhorses who have a decent head and possibly a chip (in the case of Boykin) on their shoulders. We took some developmental guys that may just provide depth down the road, but I think finishing strong with Boykin, Edwards, Starks, and Mitchell was a big confidence builder for the fanbase moving forward.
Looking forward to seeing what the class of 2019 does for U of L football.
All told the breakdown of positions is:
DL - Jadarien Boykin (End)
LB - Zach Edwards (DE/OLB)
Dorian Jones(ILB)
Montgomery (2 YR OLB)
Allen Smith (OLB)
DB - Jamel Starks
TE - Pfiefer (Blocking 1YR), Melton (Receiving)
OL - McCoy (1YR C), Williamson (OT), Brown (OG/OT), Black(OG/OT), Gregory (RS candidate C)
QB - Conley
RB - Robbins (Power), Mitchell (Hybrid)
Misses: GT QB, OL that ended up at Auburn??, Fuller a second DL that could have instant impact (FSU kept his spot available so really low chance). Edit: Forgot about Devera, but I like Melton just as much in terms of athleticism. Just lacks experience at the position.
Overall very solid job from the coaching staff in such little time. I like how each position group was filled except the favorite spot of the previous staff (WR).
We filled the holes in the roster with guys that fit the system well. It sounds like the entire group is filled with workhorses who have a decent head and possibly a chip (in the case of Boykin) on their shoulders. We took some developmental guys that may just provide depth down the road, but I think finishing strong with Boykin, Edwards, Starks, and Mitchell was a big confidence builder for the fanbase moving forward.
Looking forward to seeing what the class of 2019 does for U of L football.
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