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Dont understand why Tomlinson is not getting more draft love
Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:05 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:05 pm
ive not seen a mock draft with him higher than 4th round, severa with him undrafted. Hes been better this year for us than either Reed or Robinson were last year. He gets overshadowed by Allen, but check out his stats through 13 games. 54 tackles, 4.5 tfl, 3 sacks, 7 qb hurries, 4 passes defended, 1 forced fumble. Last year Reed had 57 tackles, 4.5 tfl, 1 sack,8 qb hurries, 2 passes defended in 15 games. Robinson had 46 tackels, 7.5 tfl, 3.5 sacks, 10 qb hurries, and 2 passes defended in 15 games. Tomlinson has 2 more games to play and is comparing favorably to both at this point. Hes 310 pounds and moves like a guy 30 pounds lighter. he has very advanced technique/hand placement and superior physical attributes for an interior lineman. hes a smart guy, no character issues whatsoever, and i think hes really going to show out at the combine. I think its insanity if he goes past the 3rd round, should be 2nd based on what ive seen from him this year.
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 10:14 pm
Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:10 pm to narddogg81
Jonathan Allen said that Tomlinson has the best technique on the team. Plus he beat A'Shawn's arse last year so you know he's a freak.
I have a feeling he'll get some love.
I have a feeling he'll get some love.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:11 pm to narddogg81
he'll be a second rounder, those mock drafts are notoriously shite at this point
Posted on 12/7/16 at 10:13 pm to narddogg81
I hope he gets invited the Senior Bowl, that and the combine should help him in the draft.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 3:36 am to narddogg81
Mocks now can't figure out the 1st round. The 4th?
He'll have a chance to show what he has. I think he'll be a mid 3rd round pick.
He'll have a chance to show what he has. I think he'll be a mid 3rd round pick.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 5:10 am to Fells
DT wrestled his entire life in school, not only did our guys say he is unblockedable but several OL folks from teams we played spoke up about him. He has the goods.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 8:29 am to narddogg81
I think he slips and will be a steal for someone
Posted on 12/8/16 at 8:39 am to CrimsonBoz
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wrestled his entire life in school
I wish my high school had wrestling when I was playing. It pays huge dividends for trenchmen regarding technique and also for any other position for continued conditioning.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 9:14 am to narddogg81
Two ACL tears in his first two years doesn't help.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 9:19 am to narddogg81
Tomlinson is held in high regard by some analyst. Dude is unblockable. He commands the double team like no one we've had before. With is speed, strength and size, he will flourish in the league and may end up being the best Alabama has produced. Dude is seriously underrated. That is why I started the thread on tRant.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 10:52 am to MontyFranklyn
He was off my radar the year he committed. I knew we had offered and he was a 4 star with a great wrestling background, and was happy he came to Bama.
If his knees hold up he will be a good player for a long time IMHO. His technique is what separates him along with his overall athleticism.
Need more 5 year players like him, just without any injuries. Gonna miss him.
If his knees hold up he will be a good player for a long time IMHO. His technique is what separates him along with his overall athleticism.
Need more 5 year players like him, just without any injuries. Gonna miss him.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:47 am to Bosley
quote:probably half the players in the nfl have had an acl in the past. Not a big deal anymore
Two ACL tears in his first two years doesn't help.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 12:11 pm to 1loyalbamafan
Yeah if we could sign one guy like Tomlinson every year it would be fantastic. He didn't come in and play right away, but he worked his arse off and got better and better.
Heck I was hoping we would sign the Coe kid that went to Auburn last year as a DE just because he was a prolific wrestler like Tomlinson was.
Heck I was hoping we would sign the Coe kid that went to Auburn last year as a DE just because he was a prolific wrestler like Tomlinson was.
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