'19 GA ATH Owen Pappoe (Auburn signee)

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AppStVol said:
It's been discussed in several places. I'm sure @secking can shed some more light on it...

Again, I really hope we get OP so I am not trying to rain on the position we are in.
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Georgia and Alabama seem to like their LB size to be a bit bigger 6’2-6’4 240 lb range. An exception here or there I’m sure. I’d think Pruitt might follow that same thought but depends on how much you are in base defense. Everyone knows the base is 3-4 for Ga/AL the last few years but honestly if you watch both, they seldom are in the 3-4, they are multifunctional. I’ve seen more of that from Tn this year which means you need players of all sizes, 3-4 LB is different than 4-3 LB as far as what you want.

The one thing you can’t replace either way is speed, speed, speed. Any criticisms of Pappoe will never he lacks speed. He’s not 6’1 unless he grew since Saturday. He’s the same size since freshman/sophomore year, Honestly had his frame grew like most thought it would, I think he would be the #1 player in the class. Like Geaux said, he’s a FREAK athlete. Is there some things to improve on? Yes, he can’t get swallowed up like he does sometimes but I can nitpick Nolan Smith’s game if I looked hard enough. Up to coaches to free him up.

It is true that Ga has approached playing star which is basically the nickel back which Ga is in most of the time. LB/DB combo, wouldn’t surprise me if Pruitt used him exactly as Star at Tn. And....my opinion on that hasn’t changed. I still think he ends up at Tn like I mentioned weeks ago. The only thing that has changed is awhile back I said there was plenty of smoke here, it’s now a bonfire.
 
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secking said:
Georgia and Alabama seem to like their LB size to be a bit bigger 6’2-6’4 240 lb range. An exception here or there I’m sure. I’d think Pruitt might follow that same thought but depends on how much you are in base defense. Everyone knows the base is 3-4 for Ga/AL the last few years but honestly if you watch both, they seldom are in the 3-4, they are multifunctional. I’ve seen more of that from Tn this year which means you need players of all sizes, 3-4 LB is different than 4-3 LB as far as what you want.

The one thing you can’t replace either way is speed, speed, speed. Any criticisms of Pappoe will never he lacks speed. He’s not 6’1 unless he grew since Saturday. He’s the same size since freshman/sophomore year, Honestly had his frame grew like most thought it would, I think he would be the #1 player in the class. Like Geaux said, he’s a FREAK athlete. Is there some things to improve on? Yes, he can’t get swallowed up like he does sometimes but I can nitpick Nolan Smith’s game if I looked hard enough. Up to coaches to free him up.

It is true that Ga has approached playing star which is basically the nickel back which Ga is in most of the time. LB/DB combo, wouldn’t surprise me if Pruitt used him exactly as Star at Tn. And....my opinion on that hasn’t changed. I still think he ends up at Tn like I mentioned weeks ago. The only thing that has changed is awhile back I said there was plenty of smoke here, it’s now a bonfire.
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As the resident UGA fan, how does OP compare to Roquan Smith? That seems to be the common comparison due to the similarities in height and weight, but you may have a better idea after watching both. Thanks in advance.
 
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Ron Swanson said:
Almost correct. EE's that don't sign early don't sign at all, they just enroll and go to class in January.
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They sign grant-in aid and don’t tell Butchna I said he was correct(his head is big enough) that once you go to the first class, you are bound to the school. Amazing Kiffin and Ed O called those kids like JuWaun and told them not to go to class. Karma bit both.
 
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secking said:
Georgia and Alabama seem to like their LB size to be a bit bigger 6’2-6’4 240 lb range. An exception here or there I’m sure.
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Gonna have to disagree with your Alabama take here. The last 5 years you’ve seen Bama move more towards that speedy ILB in the 225-240 range top. I think Ragland is the lone exception there.

These are their ILB that have been/will be drafted the last 5 years:

Shaun Dion Hamilton: 6’ 235
Reuben Foster: 6’1 228
Rashaan Evans: 6’2 232
Mack Wilson: 6’2 236
Reggie Ragland: 6’2 252
 
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Since he’s an EE, we’ll know whether we have him or not in December. Either by him publicly signing, or his name showing up in the (conveniently searchable) online student directory once he enrolls :)
 
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With the increased predictions of Pappoe to Tennessee by the recruiting services I’m starting to think it’s a lock.

I know ATL said basically he was a silent but it’s nice to see it from the recruiting services as well. Would be awesome to get a Marker driveby.
 
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cHiZzLeVOL said:
With the increased predictions of Pappoe to Tennessee by the recruiting services I’m starting to think it’s a lock.

I know ATL said basically he was a silent but it’s nice to see it from the recruiting services as well. Would be awesome to get a Marker driveby.
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Secking is really in the know for Georgia players. And he’s a Georgia fan, if Secking says there’s tons of smoke things are looking REALLY good
 
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RockyTop411 said:
As the resident UGA fan, how does OP compare to Roquan Smith? That seems to be the common comparison due to the similarities in height and weight, but you may have a better idea after watching both. Thanks in advance.
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imo if you want to find who OP compares to it is Derrick Brooks from Tampa
 
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secking said;

“It is true that Ga has approached playing star which is basically the nickel back which Ga is in most of the time. LB/DB combo, wouldn’t surprise me if Pruitt used him exactly as Star at Tn. And....my opinion on that hasn’t changed. I still think he ends up at Tn like I mentioned weeks ago. The only thing that has changed is awhile back I said there was plenty of smoke here, it’s now a bonfire.”


Based on what I’ve read, he’s about 6’0” 205. I haven’t watched his film yet, but I do know that he has the highest SPARQ score ever recorded at “The Opening.” (SPARQ - drills focused on football agility, athleticism, speed and explosiveness) Based on all this, I totally agree with you on his potential position. The hybrid role would be perfect!
 
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