Being the off season, spring practice doesn't start until Saturday, and all, I just wanted to offer the names of a few new players I think will have a huge impact on the team in 2013.
1. Landon Collins -- saw glimpses of an outstanding player in his play on Special Teams last year. Speed, excellent tackling, and instinct for the ball. I think we will get two special years from Landon before he heads to the NFL as a top 10 pick like Mark Barron did.
2. Reggie Ragland -- Was so impressed with him in the Under Armor game and again saw glimpses of a very special player to be. I see him him dominating the inside LB role for the next couple of years before heading to the NFL as a junior.
3. Chris Black -- Again impressed with him in the Under Armor game. Apparently he was on a par with Coop prior to his injury. I was really pleased the Tide was not forced to use him and lose his redshirt which has given him extra time to really heal up.
I hope there will be other surprise players who excel and, of course, my selections' success is predicated on no serious injury.
Who else do you think should be included on this list?
1. Landon Collins -- saw glimpses of an outstanding player in his play on Special Teams last year. Speed, excellent tackling, and instinct for the ball. I think we will get two special years from Landon before he heads to the NFL as a top 10 pick like Mark Barron did.
2. Reggie Ragland -- Was so impressed with him in the Under Armor game and again saw glimpses of a very special player to be. I see him him dominating the inside LB role for the next couple of years before heading to the NFL as a junior.
3. Chris Black -- Again impressed with him in the Under Armor game. Apparently he was on a par with Coop prior to his injury. I was really pleased the Tide was not forced to use him and lose his redshirt which has given him extra time to really heal up.
I hope there will be other surprise players who excel and, of course, my selections' success is predicated on no serious injury.
Who else do you think should be included on this list?