Thread: Looking ahead at defensive tackles

This could all change and likely will based on what happens this year. But I was just thinking about he defensive tackle position and how this past year was supposed to be a great year for defensive tackles. In looking at it, I kind of see why. I've noticed that two names are consistently projected as 1st round defensive tackles: Crick and Worthy.

I don't think either of them are worth taking in the first round. And the reason I say that is that I don't see a big difference between them and the guys who are projected to go in the 2nd round.

So, bascially, I'm looking at value. I'm not denying that Crick or Worthy might be better at this point...just not so much better to make them worth taking in round 1. When Elway spoke of Von Miller, he talked of you Miller jumped off the screen. I don't really see a similar wow factor with Worthy or Crick relative to guys projected to go later.

Here are the guys I think should be looked at instead of Crick and Worthy:

1. Brandon Thompson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw4gJ7OXlic

2. Kawann Short

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbeZaffHcQ

3. Kheeston Randall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pobv4oEcbBI


Now, look at the following two clips and tell me why there's a big difference between Short and Worthy. The following videos show each player against the same team (Illinois).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFbeZaffHcQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_-ozW25FwM

Now look at Worthy against Wisconsin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ErZO...eature=related

Where is the major impact that you'd want from a first round pick? I'm not seeing first rounder from Worthy.

looking at those and at Crick film on youtube I have admitt that none of them wow you.

Originally Posted by SoCalImport

looking at those and at Crick film on youtube I have admitt that none of them wow you.

Thats what I'm saying, which is why I think we shouldnt take one in the first. DT/NT isnt a flashy position but, still, if one is doing a good job, he should jump off the screen.

Of all of them, I actually think Brandon Thompson jumps off the screen the most. But then it also depends on what they want them to do.

Georgia is pretty excited about JUCO transfer John Jenkins. Scout.com says he's a mammoth 6'4 340 man-child who can make tackles sideline to sideline and in the backfeild. He's only a Jr. but could be someone to keep a eye on.

Just wait till after this season and then we will have some better footage to watch on them

Originally Posted by Skinny

Georgia is pretty excited about JUCO transfer John Jenkins. Scout.com says he's a mammoth 6'4 340 man-child who can make tackles sideline to sideline and in the backfeild. He's only a Jr. but could be someone to keep a eye on.

What's up skinny.....ready for some college football! I haven't heard about this guy thanks for the heads up. Georgia has a big game right out of the gate against Boise St.

ESPN has their ratings for 2012 draft. Luck is a 99, damn.

Originally Posted by Nomad

What's up skinny.....ready for some college football! I haven't heard about this guy thanks for the heads up. Georgia has a big game right out of the gate against Boise St.

Sup old man. 5 more days and we'll get our fix.

Originally Posted by Skinny

Sup old man. 5 more days and we'll get our fix.

I'll always be young at heart when it comes to football esp. college!

I think Billy Winn will be a good 3tech at the next level and should be available in the mid rounds.

This year's DT class sux.