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Considering how most schools and recruiting pubs inflate size, 40 time, etc - this guy is listed at 5'7"! Is that true? or did Steve just get a commitment from Papa Smurf?

It's not the size of the dog in the fight but size of the fight in the dog. But a 5'7" linebacker please.

If he's got speed then he could be a good back. Small speedy guys have seem to flourish in college lately. See Oregon State, LSU, UF for references.

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Originally posted 10:27 AM ET  12.18 by D. SLIQ

If he's got speed then he could be a good back. Small speedy guys have seem to flourish in college lately. See Oregon State, LSU, UF for references.

but at LB?

You know how scatbacks do well because they can hide behind the offensive line? Perhaps the same is true of a blitzing LB...tiny LB is hidden until he shoots through the gap and hits the QB in the mouth...

But yeah, dude's gonna be a RB...

LB? At his height?

Running back and safety, OK but Line backer?

Apparently all of the schools were really weary of his size in the begining. But after watching him play they couldn't ignore the fact he was always the best one on the field... no matter who his team played. It's hard to turn a blind eye when you know a player's that good... you can always find some place for him on the roster.

There was a LB like this a few years back named Sam Olajubutu... from Georgia too. He was like 5'9" and only two big schools recruited him... Arkansas and Miss State. Everyone was turned off by his height but he ended up leading his team to the state title and was the MVP of the playoffs. He signed with Arkansas and within a year or two he was already starting for them... at MLB. Everyone in the SEC kicked themselves for not giving him a legit look. He ended up earning All SEC honors, was the team's defensive captain, and was eventually signed by the Bucs. He's currently in the CFL I think... so you never know.

But I agree, a 5'7" LB... no matter how good you are will get completely swallowed up by those 6'7" lineman in the SEC. That's too short. He would be better suited at RB or S.

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Originally posted 12:20 PM ET  12.18 by ULM 21 Bama 14

Apparently all of the schools were really weary of his size in the begining. But after watching him play they couldn't ignore the fact he was always the best one on the field... no matter who his team played. It's hard to turn a blind eye when you know a player's that good... you can always find some place for him on the roster. There was a LB like this a few years back named Sam Olajubutu... from Georgia too. He was like 5'9" and only two big schools recruited him... Arkansas and Miss State. Everyone was turned off by his height but he ended up leading his team to the state title and was the MVP of the playoffs. He signed with Arkansas and within a year or two he was already starting for them... at MLB. Everyone in the SEC kicked themselves for not giving him a legit look. He ended up earning All SEC honors, was the team's defensive captain, and was eventually signed by the Bucs. He's currently in the CFL I think... so you never know.But I agree, a 5'7" LB... no matter how good you are will get completely swallowed up by those 6'7" lineman in the SEC. That's too short. He would be better suited at RB or S.

S would be tough also, given that the average WR is now way north of 6'

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Originally posted 11:23 AM ET  12.18 by GatorBaitor

but at LB?

See Buster Davis

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Originally posted 02:01 PM ET  12.18 by C'Mon Timmy

See Buster Davis

Was he that short?

He might be fast, but he's still 5'7. A 205 lb linebacker is also kind of small. He might want to look at those tailback options.

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Originally posted 12:04 PM ET  12.18 by J. HOVA: PRIMETIME

LB? At his height? Running back and safety, OK but Line backer?

I agree with you, Hova. Linebacker??? I don't see it.

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Originally posted 02:01 PM ET  12.18 by C'Mon Timmy

See Buster Davis

Buster Davis is between 5'9" and 5'10", and weighs about 240. Smallish for a LB, but certainly not 5'7", 205.

how tall is Bob Sanders? I know he's not a linebacker but he's short, and can still rock it. Maybe this guy should play safety like Sanders.

Look guys. If you haven't seen this kid play then you need to shut your mouths. I coach for a high school in the same region as Tucker and I promise you this kid can go. Overall, he was the BEST player I saw in all the GA state championship games. I don't think he'll play LB, but he can DEFINITELY, WITHOUT A DOUBT play SS for ANY SEC school. Yeah he's 5'7", but he can run and is always eager to come up and introduce himself. You know that "it" that's always talked about in sports? Well this kid's got that "it", whatever it is. I know lots of schools probably didn't recruit him because of his height, but I promise you South Carolina got a steal.

you better make sure he goes to class first

i dont even think u can pull off safety at 5'7. RB or maybe put him on the field in 4 and 5 wide sets

Andrew Clifford QB Warton HS Tampa Florida would be a great fit with Spurrier at USC and he is still available...Coach Santoni