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Big 300 lbs experienced DT

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Land Gusta and I'll be happy with our DL additions.
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TexAgs23
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What about Tre Williams (DT from Clemson) - any whispers on him?
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Many believe Thomas not coming back as he's not shopping money, but something irked him in the program (heard some spec, but who really knows). Several sites hinting he's prob tu bound, but we'll see.
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They can have him
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Terrible post. Hope we get him back. Every talk about Shanahan, Dewberry, Dindy, etc. But none of those guys were even fought after by our staff. Noah is the first guy we are trying to get back. And still ongoing.
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True but if he wants to leave us because he doesn't have the chance and the belief in himself to start and then wants to go to our rival then he isn't a true ag
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Jelly Kelly said:

True but if he wants to leave us because he doesn't have the chance and the belief in himself to start and then wants to go to our rival then he isn't a true ag


You have no clue why he's leaving
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TexAgs23 said:

What about Tre Williams (DT from Clemson) - any whispers on him?


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Jelly Kelly said:

True but if he wants to leave us because he doesn't have the chance and the belief in himself to start and then wants to go to our rival then he isn't a true ag

Here's a big secret...

None of them are "True Ags". Neither are the coaches.
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Gusta fong'd to Kentucky
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Kind of sucks but let's see how it ends
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Anybody got the PFF on this Elijah Pritchett?

He was the number 4 OT behind Kelvin Banks in the 2022 class and started every game with Bama this year.

We done with OL?


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I'm a bit surprised that TJ Shanahan hasn't been picked up yet. Gives me some hope that he will be back to provide depth at Center/Guard. Similar to Bisontis last year reversal out of the portal. Could see him being a full time starter after Reed-Adams leaves in a year.
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His goodbye letter made it sound like there's no chance he's back.
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He allowed 31 pressures, 5 sacks, and was called for 4 penalties this season. According to PFF, his overall grade was 46.9. He had a pass blocking grade of 44.8 and run blocking grade of 51.8.
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vander54 said:

His goodbye letter made it sound like there's no chance he's back.


Maybe a few extra Twisted Teas could change his mind
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I think we will get 1 more WR 1 OT and 1-2 more DL
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Jelly Kelly said:

I think we will get 1 more WR 1 OT and 1-2 more DL


1 WR and 1 or 2 DT. No mention of any OT
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Just a WAG but is probably playing the bidding game between 2-3 teams
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Jelly Kelly said:

I think we will get 1 more WR 1 OT and 1-2 more DL
We really need an OT with some game reps imo.

Then 2 DT's. Get Noah back or someone equivalent. And a Safety.
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So do we have any idea who the remaining receivers and lineman we're going after are or is it all speculation right now?
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It isn't about anyone not wanting an OT, so I'm not sure who you would say I told you so, too. There's no one who wouldn't be excited with another OT. Heck, I want 3 OL, 3 more DL, 2-3 more WRs, 3 more DBs, 2 LBers, a big bruising RB, a receiving TE, and a QB to push Reed. But It's all about NIL balance along with spots (we are at 87/88 right now, FWIW. We will probably enter spring with 88-90, weed a couple out, maybe add a spring transfer or 2, and be at 85 by fall camp).

The only two OTs we thought were worth bringing in each would have likely cost more than our 4 DL we have committed combined. With no guarantee they actually upgrade the room/depth over Bourdon / Rogers, who most teams would KILL to have as their 4th and 5th options since no one actually has 3 OTs with extensive playing time like we do, let alone 4-5.

Some positions we were always just going to have to take the calculated risk and develop. Maybe after the spring we re-evaluate, but as of now, we aren't even considering a QB, RB, OL, LB, DE, etc. The only positions we are currently after are DT, WR (Noah would end this), and S.

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This x1000
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90ags
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Although not over and maybe they are waiting for entries from the last 4 teams in CFP (once they exit), but have had many DT misses or not even getting some guys to visit has been a bit disappointing/concerning. Missing on Gusta to KY is very big, but KY seems to selling more 'play today' as they lost Silver (to USC) and several other players.

Have missed on many top guys early and didn't get the UNC DT to visit (he'll go to tu) nor will get Clemson DT. I get the staff 'evaluates' on their own and character stuff, but they need to win too to have a longer lifeline to evaluate
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Elko didn't meet with Gusta. Take that how you will.
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Interesting. Wonder if it was NIL or we decided he wasn't a good fit.
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Yeah that I'm not sure about. If it was our decision, his decision, mutual, NIL related, or we just wanted to size him up in person and our position coaches thought right away he's not the body style we want/need. Not sure.

A lot of these visits are set up by agents and not necessarily our top choices. Gusta was 8th in PFF in DT rankings, so he seems like a guy that does his job. For that reason, I wanted him. But maybe we just don't think it translates to the SEC.
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possible they see Rink as a rotation piece this upcoming season based on his performance at recent all star games
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If he is he should be 3rd on the depth chart until he proves he deserves more time.
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OL and DL are the most important position groups imo. I would prefer we put more focus and NIL there and limited our risk factor at these position groups, especially considering OL is sure to see attrition and we have a lot of young guys as backups.

On another note, if Elko can land the '26 #1 OT Lamar Brown then all will be forgiven, he visited this past weekend.
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247 composite has OT Jackson Cantwell as the #1 player in the country and Lamar Brown #6 but #1 IOL


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Bill Superman
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vander54 said:

247 composite has OT Jackson Cantwell as the #1 player in the country and Lamar Brown #6 but #1 IOL



I think it's Rivals that has Brown #1. Nonetheless, I'd be more than happy with either.
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They are listed at different positions too so both are #1 at their position. Just think #1 OT and #1 IOL.
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