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gatordude15 · 06-14-2012, 12:37 AM

That would definitely be a good DL haul, and a realistic one at that. The question for me is, which of last year's stud DL class plays at what position. It seems like quite a few of them could play along the inside allowing us to rack up on mostly outside end type players like the haul ya'll think we are going to get along with Brantley being our only DT. Should be interesting and downright filthy how well our defensive class is this year.

slmdLS1 · 06-14-2012, 08:16 AM

That's where a 270lb(as of now) Walker can help, he can play inside or outside by the time he would get to campus, IMO. the coaches aren't afraid to play a 300lb DE (Floyd).

(DT/DE)guys from last year's class:

Damien Jacobs (JUCO = no redshirt)
Dante Phillips
Jafar Mann
Jon Bullard
Quinteze Williams
A McCallister

then there is Fowler @ 265lb, Buck...

that's some BEEF compared to previous years!

StrangeGator · 06-14-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by slmdLS1

That's where a 270lb(as of now) Walker can help, he can play inside or outside by the time he would get to campus, IMO. the coaches aren't afraid to play a 300lb DE (Floyd).

(DT/DE)guys from last year's class:

Damien Jacobs (JUCO = no redshirt)
Dante Phillips
Jafar Mann
Jon Bullard
Quinteze Williams
A McCallister

then there is Fowler @ 265lb, Buck...

that's some BEEF compared to previous years!

Wouldn't expect to see Williams playing for while. He's not real athletic and will need to put on some weight to move inside. Had a very disappointing senior season. McCallister will likely need some time to grow into a DE, but could be athletic enough to help out at LB or Buck in the short run. I don't know if we have a natural Buck in this class.

Don't forget Bryan Cox. He could be one of the surprises of this class.

slmdLS1 · 06-14-2012, 12:23 PM

I wasn't saying they will play, that's just the pool of DT/DE we have from '12's cycle that we have to choose from. Bullard, Jacobs and Fowler should/could all start at some point this season. Obviously Q and McCallister(prob Mann too) are projects not suited for immediate playing time, like Westbrook from the previous year.

these were just DT/DE which is why Cox isn't listed. Fowler is big enough to play DE which is why he is mentioned, not saying Cox couldn't play Buck, b/c he apparently can(not over Fowler though), but its the beef that was being referenced.

StrangeGator · 06-15-2012, 12:51 PM

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I wasn't saying they will play, that's just the pool of DT/DE we have from '12's cycle that we have to choose from. Bullard, Jacobs and Fowler should/could all start at some point this season. Obviously Q and McCallister(prob Mann too) are projects not suited for immediate playing time, like Westbrook from the previous year.

these were just DT/DE which is why Cox isn't listed. Fowler is big enough to play DE which is why he is mentioned, not saying Cox couldn't play Buck, b/c he apparently can(not over Fowler though), but its the beef that was being referenced.

Not sure where Cox is supposed to play. He's listed around 245-250. That's bigger than Jaye Howard was when he signed with UF.

For this coming season, I would expect Bullard, Fowler and possibly Cox to help at one of the DE spots, then Jacobs and Phillips to be ready at DT. Heard that Phillips is well over 300 pounds now. Was afraid he would get slotted for OT, but he dominated at DT in the all star game I saw. Moved like a DE on one play, then would crush the pocket on the next.

Do we know if Bullard has qualified?

slmdLS1 · 06-15-2012, 12:56 PM

Cox probably wont play over Bullard at Buck or Bullard at DE, but there's the "other" Buck(Larantee McCray) that's referred to as "Jack" or "Joker" in some other similar defenses, that he could see some time at. Although I guess he could spell Fowler/Bullard or whoever in certain down and distances @ DE/Buck.

Phillips issues were that he plays too high as a DL. Being 6'6" is a little tall for an interior DL but he can probably pull it off. Hopefully he's corrected it and can contribute early.

Bullard is officially Qualified.

**Gator_84_88** · 07-07-2012, 03:34 PM

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6'4" 279 is fine for a 3-4 DE.

It's actually PERFECT size for a DE in almost ANY set

DieAGator · 07-07-2012, 10:41 PM

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Wouldn't expect to see Williams playing for while. He's not real athletic and will need to put on some weight to move inside. Had a very disappointing senior season.

Darn.

**lurkingator1** · 07-10-2012, 04:06 PM

Jafar Mann = Project RS
Quinteze Williams = project RS
A McCallister = project RS
Dante Phillips = N\A

so this year add
Damien Jacobs
Jon Bullard
Fowler
cox to the depth chart and ask yourself did we get better this year ?

StrangeGator · 07-11-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lurkingator1

Jafar Mann = Project RS
Quinteze Williams = project RS
A McCallister = project RS
Dante Phillips = N\A

so this year add
Damien Jacobs
Jon Bullard
Fowler
cox to the depth chart and ask yourself did we get better this year ?

Probably so. Jacobs had a promising spring. Bullard and Fowler are getting in late, but are physically well developed. I read somewhere that Cox is up in the 260 range. I wouldn't rule out McCallister being in the mix at Buck. He's very athletic.

UFcody · 07-11-2012, 02:53 PM

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
I can't wait till we get to.... uh.. @VHargreaves24 @NickWashingtonn @AhmadFull5

Hopefully that "uh" is Gainsville!

**15gator05** · 07-11-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by UFcody

Jordan Sherit &rlm;@JSherit17
I can't wait till we get to.... uh.. @VHargreaves24 @NickWashingtonn @AhmadFull5

Hopefully that "uh" is Gainsville!

Thatd only make sense since it was at nick and ahmad as well

UFcody · 07-11-2012, 03:03 PM

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Thatd only make sense since it was at nick and ahmad as well

My thoughts exactly.. Sherit and VH3 would push this class over the top!

**15gator05** · 07-11-2012, 03:16 PM

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My thoughts exactly.. Sherit and VH3 would push this class over the top!

Thatd be a hell of a class! Wed still have a good chance to pull in a couple more studs too!

GATORAZ · 07-11-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UFcody

Jordan Sherit ‏@JSherit17
I can't wait till we get to.... uh.. @VHargreaves24 @NickWashingtonn @AhmadFull5

Hopefully that "uh" is Gainsville!

was this before or after the opening? They will all probably be at FNL if Sheirt & Vernon dont have a 7's game

UFcody · 07-11-2012, 03:24 PM

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was this before or after the opening? They will all probably be at FNL if Sheirt & Vernon dont have a 7's game

After, This was yesterday.

GATORAZ · 07-11-2012, 03:55 PM

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After, This was yesterday.

I see it now I would not take anything on twitter too serious they know everybody is watching

gatorbait5 · 07-28-2012, 06:35 PM

I just saw that he made it official and finally committed. Great pick up!!

MadduxFanII · 07-28-2012, 06:41 PM

For reals this time?

**chicogator1** · 07-28-2012, 06:43 PM

Is this a drill?