Who are the 2009 Freshman that will make the biggest impact?

[Saints 4 Lyfe]

Originally Posted by Ozzy

Craig Loston S LSU- Should be the starting safety on LSU and could really help their defense become great. Tall kid that can run, should make a lot of plays for them.

might not qualify plus will most likely RS because of hand surgery.

Russell Shepard QB LSU- Only question is what about Jefferson, will Shepard get to play much, if he does he will make plays on the field though, simple as that, could potentially be a major X factor for them and be a nightmare matchup.

Will be only a QB and will be the Perrilloux type player. Should make a significant impact.

I'd say Dominique Allen will have maybe the most impact at FB.

Dude is physically ready for the NFL right now. He's on the left.



Also, word is Morris Claiborne is impressing the **** out of everyone and just as good as Reuben Randle right now...

[JT Jag]

For Alabama:

RB Trent Richardson - Will be part of a deep runningback rotation to start the season, but might end up garnering as many carries as returning starter Mark Ingram by the end of the year.

CB: Dre Kirkpatrick - Someone has to be groomed to take over Javier Arenas' starting spot after he graduates. Kirkpatrick is stunningly talented and compares favorably to Antonio Cromartie, in terms of his size/speed combo. Wouldn't be surprised to see him playing wide corner in nickel situations with Arenas kicking inside by the halfpoint of the season.

WR: Kendall Kelly - Was hindered by injuries late in his high school career. If he is healthy, he has size/strength/speed/ability comparable to Julio Jones himself. And the receiving spot across from Julio is open. In theory, imagine two Julios on the field at the same time! How do you stop that?!

[Ozzy]

The addition of an undersized freshman WR who was not even the best player on his HS team will make the loss of the (without a doubt) best player on UF's roster barely noticeable? That is just dumb.

Well that is your opinion, however I say that because it makes their receiving core a lot more threatening and exciting than when they have the likes of, oh let us say Deonte Thompson. I would not fear any of the receivers on the roster really if Debouse did not go to Florida. I am saying Debouse has speed and is a major threat potentially, sure he could be a bust like anyone could, or he could be an absolute monster on the field.

Also it is debatable that Harvin was the best player on the roster, that defense has some extremely talented lineman, linebackers and defensive backs.

Will be only a QB and will be the Perrilloux type player. Should make a significant impact.

I'd say Dominique Allen will have maybe the most impact at FB.

Dude is physically ready for the NFL right now. He's on the left.

Then what are they going to do with Jefferson then? Just not play him and play Shepard?

As for the fullback, yeah kid sure does look like a beast, LSU always seems to have a good fullback recently. Had Hester for the longest time, then last year Johnson was pretty damn good as well. I will watch out for Allen.

[Saints 4 Lyfe]

Originally Posted by JT Jag

For Alabama:

RB Trent Richardson - Will be part of a deep runningback rotation to start the season, but might end up garnering as many carries as returning starter Mark Ingram by the end of the year.

heard Eddie Lacy looks better than Richardson at this point.

[Saints 4 Lyfe]

Originally Posted by Ozzy

Then what are they going to do with Jefferson then? Just not play him and play Shepard?

As for the fullback, yeah kid sure does look like a beast, LSU always seems to have a good fullback recently. Had Hester for the longest time, then last year Johnson was pretty damn good as well. I will watch out for Allen.

Miles named Jefferson the starter for game 1.

[JT Jag]

Originally Posted by Saints 4 Lyfe

heard Eddie Lacy looks better than Richardson at this point.

They've both looked good. One way or another, a super-talented runningback will get major playing time.

[murdamal86]

Originally Posted by Sniper

That's Patrick Peterson. Patrick Patterson is a WR.

oh shoot lol

[YAYareaRB]

BYU -

Craig Bills - If he doesn't go on his mission, he could possibly challenge for a starting spot.

Kyle Van Noy - Probably the most athletic person on the BYU defense and he's gonna fill in a LB. He could be scary in BYU's 3-4 defense.

Adam Hine - Very athletic kid and will be the lightning part 2(Diluigi is part 1) to Unga's thunder. Very good things happen when he has the ball in his hands.

[yourfavestoner]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

The addition of an undersized freshman WR who was not even the best player on his HS team will make the loss of the (without a doubt) best player on UF's roster barely noticeable? That is just dumb.

No, but a healthy dose of Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey at RB is certainly going to help.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by yourfavestoner

No, but a healthy dose of Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey at RB is certainly going to help.

Certainly not Moody.

[Marino13]

Originally Posted by Sniper

You already mentioned him. I don't know how much he's going to play, though. Apparently, he's rail-thin and could really benefit from a RS year. It depends on what guys like Greg Banks, Marell Evans, Steve Watson and Brandon Herron do.

well Marell Evans is leaving the team. Roh is probably the 2nd best pass rusher on the team in terms of ability, but he is too thin to play DE every down. So playing the Quick is a good option (where it's Herron or Watson neither of who are experienced pass rushers, and Greg Banks is probably moving to DT since Vince Helmuth is leaving the team too)

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by Ozzy

Well that is your opinion, however I say that because it makes their receiving core a lot more threatening and exciting than when they have the likes of, oh let us say Deonte Thompson. I would not fear any of the receivers on the roster really if Debouse did not go to Florida. I am saying Debouse has speed and is a major threat potentially, sure he could be a bust like anyone could, or he could be an absolute monster on the field.

Deonte Thompson was just as highly ranked as Debose from an area that produces more stars than Debose's (at least spell his name right, btw) area. People just don't understand how truly great Percy Harvin was, he made that team. An undersized true freshman is going to make up for his loss.

Originally Posted by yourfavestoner

No, but a healthy dose of Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey at RB is certainly going to help.

ok?

[djp]

Originally Posted by JFLO

I'll list the ones who I think will, they go in order from the Rivals 100, so they aren't in any particular order...

Rueben Randle WR LSU

Sheldon Richardson DT Mizzou

Russell Shepherd QB LSU (one way or the other, whether it's at QB or he spots some plays at wideout)

Vontaze Burfict LB Arizona State

Jaccobi McDaniel DT Florida State

Craig Loston S LSU

Andre DeBose WR Florida

Branden Smith DB Georgia

David Wilson RB Va Tech

Patrick Patterson WR Ole Miss (big time stud)

Nu'Keese Richardson WR/RB Tennessee

If I were to pick the freshman with the biggest impact this year, I would pick either Rueben Randle or Jaccobi McDaniel.

lol, Sheldon Richardson didn't even make into Mizzou

[TigerBait45]

Loston will qualify most likely but he won't play this year because he's having wrist surgery.

Shepherd will play all over the field, I don't believe what Miles is saying now. He's the king of coach-speak and keeping it close to the vest. The dude has not looked like a threat throwing the ball so far but he's a freakish runner. They'll get the ball in his hands one way or the other.

Jefferson will start (Jarrett Lee has been looking way better too apparently but JJ will start) and Shep will be a change of pace/wildcat QB and will likely spend time playing in the slot and lined up at running back when they go to a shotgun look.

He's going to be LSU's Percy Harvin this year and probably for the foreseeable future because Chris Garrett is the better of the two at the QB position.

[bamatitan81]

Good things are being said about Dre Kirkpatrick. Possibly being our number 3 DB, and we play a lot of Nickel. So, hopefully he'll shine.