I REALLY hope this young man comes back for his senior year. He`ll be an absolute monster next year IMHO and first round pick. Anybody heard any assessments on him ( McShay, Kiper )?
General Thought on J. Reed?
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I haven't heard any assessments, Flyer, but I couldn't agree more w your sentiment about him returning.
Those guys have been beasts up front this year...
Those guys have been beasts up front this year...
I haven't seen him listed as someone that will be drafted in he comes out early.....CBS doesn't have him listed as being in the first 7 rounds.....
I would like for him to wait another year as well, but he's come on strong towards the end of the season. I wouldn't blame him if he left. Remains to be seen on the biggest of stages what he does. He has though, done a great job this season.
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I try never to second guess a player who comes out. I don't know (and don't want to know) their family situation, academic situation, injury potential, etc. But all other things being equal, I think he should stay. I'd be very surprised if he went before about the 4th or 5th round and might drop all the way to UFA. It's not like the NFL minimum makes you a pauper, but with another year like this one and he might even make late first round. Either way, I wish him the best.
From watching several seasons of Hard Knocks, it seems really risky to come out early as a late round pick or UFA if you have a realistic chance to get into the 3rd round the next year.
Some coaching staffs seem like the give the absolute minimum coaching and opportunity to late round picks and can't wait to replace them with veterans released from other teams.
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Why do so many people assume he would be a first round pick? Most defensive lineman who go in the first round are the great pass rushers. Reed can rush the passer but that isn't his strength. I don't see him as a first rounder this year or next year unless he vastly improves his pass rushing skills. He was one whole sack this year and 19 solo tackles..
Youre forgetting that they rotate players on defense.... So stats don't always tell us everything.Why do so many people assume he would be a first round pick? Most defensive lineman who go in the first round are the great pass rushers. Reed can rush the passer but that isn't his strength. I don't see him as a first rounder this year or next year unless he vastly improves his pass rushing skills. He was one whole sack this year and 19 solo tackles..
Actually I didn't forget that. Reed is a very good player, he just is not a first round pick IMO, this year or next year. Most defensive lineman who go first round are pass rushers. Reed is not an elite pass rusher. He can still be a very good NFL player though..
I think many have overlooked him thus far but NFL scouts haven't IMHO.
To me though, I'd like to see him come back and get drafted higher. If he enters I do think he would be drafted, but just not that high. If he comes back and continues to do what he has been doing he could really be a house hold name. Many announcers still don't mention him when they bring up Pettway, Robinson, Allen and Ivory which is sad. I think he is playing as our best D-Lineman right now (not saying he is the best just playing that way as of now)
To me though, I'd like to see him come back and get drafted higher. If he enters I do think he would be drafted, but just not that high. If he comes back and continues to do what he has been doing he could really be a house hold name. Many announcers still don't mention him when they bring up Pettway, Robinson, Allen and Ivory which is sad. I think he is playing as our best D-Lineman right now (not saying he is the best just playing that way as of now)
TIFWIW, but the guys at Alabama Intel seem to think he'll declare for the draft. They are saying he's leaning toward leaving, but Ragland and Pettway are leaning towards staying. I hope they all do.
He should could. Ivory graduating, he would be a monster.
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Do not think he stays. He goes in the top three rounds, maybe higher than round 3, so he is a go. But would love to have him back.
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