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Which true freshmen will get significant playing time for your team this year?
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:55 pm
With LSU being closed to the media, it is hard to say for sure. Pretty much all we have to go by is the spring game and what Coach O tells us... We have alot of true freshmen that will likely be forced to play due to depth (especially at OL and LB), but in an effort to keep it a little more concise, I have only listed guys that I know we will rely on and will play in every game (barring injury of course).
Starters:
CB Kary Vincent Jr. (5'10" 182lbs from Port Arthur, TX)
Coach O has named him the starting Nickel Back. According to the 247 composite he was the #95 overall player, #13 CB. Have not gotten to see him yet, but from what I have gathered he has the attributes necessary to be a great Nickel with his quick acceleration and ability to change direction. He will be replacing Dwayne Thomas who was a consistently good player for us.
S Grant Delpit (6'3" 201lbs from Houston, TX)
Coach O has named him as co-starters with Ed Paris at Safety. According to the 247 composite he was the #66 overall player, #9 S. He may not start out as the full time starter at the beginning of the year, but I have no doubt he will take over by the time we reach the bulk of the SEC schedule. As an early enrollee, he started in the spring game for us while one of our starters was injured. I don't like to get too excited over spring game performances, but you can tell he has so much talent. He was coming up to make great stops against the run, and he also showed range covering deep balls. We will be replacing both starting safeties from a year ago, Jamal Adams and Rickey Jefferson. Obviously, he won't be Jamal Adams this year, but he can be as good as Jefferson IMO. I am convinced this kid will be special. I would not be shocked to see him on freshmen AA lists at the end of the year.
In the rotation:
Buck OLB K'Lavon Chaisson - I expect him to play a ton in obvious passing situations, especially while Key is out. Coach O has said he might be the best natural pass rusher he has ever recruited. I am excited to see him get after the QB, but I wouldn't call him a starter yet.
RB Clyde-Edwards Helaire - Only 5'8", but what he lacks in size he makes up for in speed and elusiveness. He could potentially be our starting KR and PR in the opener. I don't expect him to line up as a primary RB because we have Guice and Williams, but it seems like we are going to try to find ways to get him the ball in space all season.
Starters:
CB Kary Vincent Jr. (5'10" 182lbs from Port Arthur, TX)
Coach O has named him the starting Nickel Back. According to the 247 composite he was the #95 overall player, #13 CB. Have not gotten to see him yet, but from what I have gathered he has the attributes necessary to be a great Nickel with his quick acceleration and ability to change direction. He will be replacing Dwayne Thomas who was a consistently good player for us.
S Grant Delpit (6'3" 201lbs from Houston, TX)
Coach O has named him as co-starters with Ed Paris at Safety. According to the 247 composite he was the #66 overall player, #9 S. He may not start out as the full time starter at the beginning of the year, but I have no doubt he will take over by the time we reach the bulk of the SEC schedule. As an early enrollee, he started in the spring game for us while one of our starters was injured. I don't like to get too excited over spring game performances, but you can tell he has so much talent. He was coming up to make great stops against the run, and he also showed range covering deep balls. We will be replacing both starting safeties from a year ago, Jamal Adams and Rickey Jefferson. Obviously, he won't be Jamal Adams this year, but he can be as good as Jefferson IMO. I am convinced this kid will be special. I would not be shocked to see him on freshmen AA lists at the end of the year.
In the rotation:
Buck OLB K'Lavon Chaisson - I expect him to play a ton in obvious passing situations, especially while Key is out. Coach O has said he might be the best natural pass rusher he has ever recruited. I am excited to see him get after the QB, but I wouldn't call him a starter yet.
RB Clyde-Edwards Helaire - Only 5'8", but what he lacks in size he makes up for in speed and elusiveness. He could potentially be our starting KR and PR in the opener. I don't expect him to line up as a primary RB because we have Guice and Williams, but it seems like we are going to try to find ways to get him the ball in space all season.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:57 pm to GeauxPack81
No freshmen ever play at Bama. They have to sit on the bench for three years and wait their turn. Morons.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:57 pm to GeauxPack81
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Obviously, he won't be Jamal Adams this year,
Delpit could match Adams' freshman 2014 performance I think. The guy is just a natural.
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No freshmen ever play at Bama.
Nope. Never.
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:57 pm to GeauxPack81
WR Jhamon Ausbon (Starter)
WR Roshauud Paul
WR Hezekiah Jones
one of the two tight ends (Keynel McZeal or Camron Horry)
1-2 of the offensive linemen (Dan Moore and Carson Green are both listed in the 2-deep)
DE Tyree Johnson
LB Anthony Hines (likely starter)
LB Santino Marchiol
WR Roshauud Paul
WR Hezekiah Jones
one of the two tight ends (Keynel McZeal or Camron Horry)
1-2 of the offensive linemen (Dan Moore and Carson Green are both listed in the 2-deep)
DE Tyree Johnson
LB Anthony Hines (likely starter)
LB Santino Marchiol
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:58 pm to rmnldr
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Delpit could match Adams' freshman 2014 performance I think. The guy is just a natural.
Agreed. He won't be #6 overall pick Adams, but he can definitely be true freshmen Adams.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:59 pm to GeauxPack81
Najee 12 points a TD...He'll take your ball too.
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 3:59 pm to JuiceTerry
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Is #9 Chaisson?
No that's Delpit
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:00 pm to JuiceTerry
No, that is Delpit. Actually pretty pics of Chaisson in an LSU practice jersey don't exist yet . I was lucky to find Vincent because LSU released it.
ETA: Nevermind, I stand corrected. See post below:
ETA: Nevermind, I stand corrected. See post below:
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:01 pm to JuiceTerry
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Is #9 Chaisson?
#4
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:01 pm to thunderbird1100
Yeah, figured that out. Chaisson was a beast in the under armour game. I thought he was bigger than that.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:02 pm to GeauxPack81
Tee Higgins,Amari Rodgers and Travis etienne
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:02 pm to GeauxPack81
WR Noah Igbinoghene
Hearing many good things and that he could see a lot of playing time.
Hearing many good things and that he could see a lot of playing time.
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:03 pm to JuiceTerry
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Yeah, figured that out. Chaisson was a beast in the under armour game. I thought he was bigger than that.
Yeah Chaisson is 6'4 240, he's going to beast out for a true freshman this year. He's been unblockable in practice. They are going to work him in a great deal the first 2 games Key is out and once Key is back on they are going to have Key and Chaisson on each end at OLB at times in pass rush situations. That pass rushing spot is going to be extremely deep this season once Key comes back especially.
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:05 pm to wareaglepete
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Igbinoghene
This post was edited on 8/21/17 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:07 pm to GeauxPack81
LB Willie Gay... maybe a kicker
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:10 pm to GeauxPack81
T.D. Moultry-Going to play some buck and will definitely be rushing the passer this year wearing #55
There's a lot of buzz about Noah I...which is crazy because he's got tons of guys ahead of him. He was penciled in for a redshirt but he's been described as perhaps the most explosive player on the team...he's a track guy and triple jump state champ
There's a lot of buzz about Noah I...which is crazy because he's got tons of guys ahead of him. He was penciled in for a redshirt but he's been described as perhaps the most explosive player on the team...he's a track guy and triple jump state champ
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:11 pm to GeauxPack81
RB Chase Haydein (5'10" 195, Collierville, TN)
This guy just came in and has impressed with his agility and speed. Not only has he proven it on the field, he also has a great approach to learning the game/playbook since his played at UT and in the NFL. He's electric...Haven't had this type of back in several years.
Nice pose baw!
This guy just came in and has impressed with his agility and speed. Not only has he proven it on the field, he also has a great approach to learning the game/playbook since his played at UT and in the NFL. He's electric...Haven't had this type of back in several years.
Nice pose baw!
Posted on 8/21/17 at 4:13 pm to GeauxPack81
Not gonna look up a bunch of pictures, but as far as true freshmen that will get playing time and contribute this year (not counting redshirt FR), I'd say the following:
Najee Harris
Jerry Jeudy
Henry Ruggs II (maybe more on special teams, but he'll make some plays)
Devonta Smith
Jedrick Willis or Alex Leatherwood (will start at RT within a few weeks)
Dylan Moses
Chris Allen
Kyriq McDonald
Xavier McKinley
Labryan Ray
Tua Tugavailoa
Najee Harris
Jerry Jeudy
Henry Ruggs II (maybe more on special teams, but he'll make some plays)
Devonta Smith
Jedrick Willis or Alex Leatherwood (will start at RT within a few weeks)
Dylan Moses
Chris Allen
Kyriq McDonald
Xavier McKinley
Labryan Ray
Tua Tugavailoa
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