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jaglou53 · 05-02-2024, 03:49 PM

(05-02-2024, 02:53 PM)Caldrac Wrote:
(05-02-2024, 11:31 AM)jaglou53 Wrote: I'd have to say offensive line will be the top priority after only drafting one player and with Robinson and Scherff potentially gone after this season.

Absolutely. Ideally, would love to see Walker Little takeover a full time role this year and get extended at a reasonable price. Whether that's at LT or RG personally. There's a good chance Harrison moves to LT in year three and they draft a new RT. I still think C needs to be prioritized. Morse is entering his 10th NFL season.

EDGE is high up on the list for me still. Especially with DT getting a lot of attention this off season. I think you could make a case for CB and S being a priority again if things fall through with Campbell and Cisco in year four.

1. OL
2. EDGE
3. CB
4. S

That's how I view it right now.

(04-18-2024, 03:39 PM)ClemsonOrangeJaguar Wrote: I saw another thread from last year for this class and got inspired to create a new one. Watching 2024s prospects I've noticed a lot of teammates/studs for next class. As a Clemson fan I know more about those guys so I'll start with them and add more throughout for other colleges.

Demonte Capehart - 6'5 320 - Nose tackle

Differs greatly from Ruke Orhorhoro/Tyler Davis as he's a true NT. Former top recruit in state of SC and 5 star. Despite being a 5 star extremely raw coming out. Dealt with injuries and loaded DT room early in career. Got sick/injured added a bunch of bad of weight and got out of shape with Covid and fell behind peers in development so 5 star shine fell off. Then 2 years ago former NFL Coach and DT Nick Eason got hired at Clemson. Eason said he had to improve flexibility/getting in shape but he's got all the tools to be a high round draft pick and he's made major strides the last two years. So much so he's arguably the best or second best player on the defense now IMO and just dominated Spring game by rag dolling Clemson's OL. He's in for a monster year - potential All American in my view. Likely team captain next year

This guy completely obliterates OL. He will not get moved if he doesn't want to and is every bit as good as Dexter Lawrence/DJ Reader in that sense coming out IMO. He's a complete dawg and strong as hell. Motor always running. Watch for him to be a 2nd/3rd round pick possible late 1st. He's not the athlete that Dexter was but he's the same size/strength and tenacity. He does a great job pushing Centers back into the pocket but outside of that won't bring much as a pass rusher as he's a NT after all. DT is the position Clemson recruits/develops as well as any - 8 different former Clemson DTs started an NFL game last year and 2 more on the way this cycle so I feel like a know I future NFL DT when I see one. I would love to see the Jags add him next year as their true anchor on the DL

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That's just mean. I like this kid. Looks good at the point of attack. I only see him moving forward and getting his leverage inside to the letter. That's how it's done for sure. I'll keep an eye out for #19 this year when Clemson is on TV.

I feel the same about Walker Little. He did well when having to replace Robinson at left tackle. They didn't do him any favors by moving him all over the line. They obviously like Robinson due to his physicality, but if they could re-sign Little at a good price they should move on from Cam and his big cap hit. Foster is the wild card here. If he shows good progress this season, he is a candidate to start at right tackle ( or maybe even guard if he looks better there) with Harrison moving to left tackle.

Edge and corner will also need to be addressed, as you said. While Myles Cole has great size, my expectations for him aren't very high. The best case is that he turns out like another 7th round defensive end they took a chance on. Bobby McCray actually had a pretty productive pro career and actually got 10 sacks in one season with the team. Both players are 6'6" but Cole is 20 pounds heavier at 280 pounds. Trevis Gipson could be a wild-card here. While not a 10 sack type of player, he had a couple fairly productive seasons with the Bears and hopefully a change of scenery will help him. Jarion Jones appears to have great upside as a cornerback. If he proves capable of playing on the outside and not just against the slot receiver, the need for a corner will not be as great. Darby is likely a Jaguar for 2 years at the most due to his age and injuries. Prince could also contend for a starting spot after his rookie season.