Lighter skinned...LOL

LuCane said:

Liberty City El said:

All jokes aside, this kid is going to be a beast for us down the line.

Idk if he'll redshirt or not considering he got in a lil late, but regardless if he does, he will be a big time player for us in the coming years.

Big strong kid, with colossal natural size & great get off on the snap, Coach Kool with help him reach his full potential & develop into a monster.

Reminds me of a Michael Brockers type, big athletic DT that has a good frame & can really move.

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Thing is, he's probably 6' 6+" and 290+ right now. His stature and style remind me of Big John Henderson and he's exactly wtf we need behind Norton and Moten. Hopefully, he can get his bearings, get some snaps this year and be ready to go next year. We really need him.

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That duo of John Henderson & Marcus Stroud was absolutely insane for the Jags.

John Henderson was Big, Bad & mean, with Hulk strength, if Kool can get Jon Ford to play anything like that, then the future is real bright.

Mark Richt said we needed DUDES....

I envision that DJ Johnson - Garvin and Ford was what he meant,,,,

JC

Liberty City El said:

LuCane said:

Liberty City El said:

All jokes aside, this kid is going to be a beast for us down the line.

Idk if he'll redshirt or not considering he got in a lil late, but regardless if he does, he will be a big time player for us in the coming years.

Big strong kid, with colossal natural size & great get off on the snap, Coach Kool with help him reach his full potential & develop into a monster.

Reminds me of a Michael Brockers type, big athletic DT that has a good frame & can really move.

Click to expand...

Thing is, he's probably 6' 6+" and 290+ right now. His stature and style remind me of Big John Henderson and he's exactly wtf we need behind Norton and Moten. Hopefully, he can get his bearings, get some snaps this year and be ready to go next year. We really need him.

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That duo of John Henderson & Marcus Stroud was absolutely insane for the Jags.

John Henderson was Big, Bad & mean, with Hulk strength, if Kool can get him Jon Ford to play anything like that, then the future is real bright.

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There's a particular play from Jon Ford I always remember and it gets me incredibly excited. He's big. He's got all the physical attributes. But, in his HS highlight film, I remember a clip where he's running on Kickoff or Punt Return coverage and absolutely crushes a dude on a crackback block. A dude that size who actively looks to hurt people is such a positive thing to have on your team. I love finding little hints like that. Let's see if Kul can convince him to bring it consistently. My bet is they're made for each other.

Seriously doubt that dude shirts. I expect him to jump some guys by week 3-4.

rokulika said:

Liberty City El said:

But but but but but guys...

We're not going to have any DT's in 2024!!

Only 1 signed in the last 79 months, put Coach Kool on the chopping Block!

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Things were looking pretty bleak at DT before the Willis instagram post and Ford's arrival at camp.

The fate of the program now depends on whether Kool convinces Norton or McIntosh to stick around for one more year.

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I must have missed it. What was the Willis Instagram post?

Liberty City El said:

LuCane said:

Liberty City El said:

All jokes aside, this kid is going to be a beast for us down the line.

Idk if he'll redshirt or not considering he got in a lil late, but regardless if he does, he will be a big time player for us in the coming years.

Big strong kid, with colossal natural size & great get off on the snap, Coach Kool with help him reach his full potential & develop into a monster.

Reminds me of a Michael Brockers type, big athletic DT that has a good frame & can really move.

Click to expand...

Thing is, he's probably 6' 6+" and 290+ right now. His stature and style remind me of Big John Henderson and he's exactly wtf we need behind Norton and Moten. Hopefully, he can get his bearings, get some snaps this year and be ready to go next year. We really need him.

Click to expand...

That duo of John Henderson & Marcus Stroud was absolutely insane for the Jags.

John Henderson was Big, Bad & mean, with Hulk strength, if Kool can get Jon Ford to play anything like that, then the future is real bright.

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I remember with the two of them, it was impossible to run on the Jags in Madden. Back then the Jags had the best "first guys off the bus" team. The whole defense was huge.

Peter Ariz said:

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those are the absolute definition of "tree trunks" for legs. dudes is gonna be a monster if he just puts in the work. I am having a difficult time believing he is only 275 lbs right now. he looks more like a solid 295 or so with the potential to get up to 325 and not be fat at all

Hugeeee. Could definitely play the 1tech for us. Hopefully he develops nicely and we can get him some snaps this year.

Liberty City El said:

LuCane said:

Liberty City El said:

All jokes aside, this kid is going to be a beast for us down the line.

Idk if he'll redshirt or not considering he got in a lil late, but regardless if he does, he will be a big time player for us in the coming years.

Big strong kid, with colossal natural size & great get off on the snap, Coach Kool with help him reach his full potential & develop into a monster.

Reminds me of a Michael Brockers type, big athletic DT that has a good frame & can really move.

Click to expand...

Thing is, he's probably 6' 6+" and 290+ right now. His stature and style remind me of Big John Henderson and he's exactly wtf we need behind Norton and Moten. Hopefully, he can get his bearings, get some snaps this year and be ready to go next year. We really need him.

Click to expand...

That duo of John Henderson & Marcus Stroud was absolutely insane for the Jags.

John Henderson was Big, Bad & mean, with Hulk strength, if Kool can get Jon Ford to play anything like that, then the future is real bright.

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[video=youtube;M4cXZGkRMCY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4cXZGkRMCY[/video]

tdub85 said:

Peter Ariz said:

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those are the absolute definition of "tree trunks" for legs. dudes is gonna be a monster if he just puts in the work. I am having a difficult time believing he is only 275 lbs right now. he looks more like a solid 295 or so with the potential to get up to 325 and not be fat at all

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Dude might end up like Daryl Gardner...absolute monster for the Dolphins in the late 90s (when he was healthy)

simplycanes said:

Liberty City El said:

LuCane said:

Liberty City El said:

All jokes aside, this kid is going to be a beast for us down the line.

Idk if he'll redshirt or not considering he got in a lil late, but regardless if he does, he will be a big time player for us in the coming years.

Big strong kid, with colossal natural size & great get off on the snap, Coach Kool with help him reach his full potential & develop into a monster.

Reminds me of a Michael Brockers type, big athletic DT that has a good frame & can really move.

Click to expand...

Thing is, he's probably 6' 6+" and 290+ right now. His stature and style remind me of Big John Henderson and he's exactly wtf we need behind Norton and Moten. Hopefully, he can get his bearings, get some snaps this year and be ready to go next year. We really need him.

Click to expand...

That duo of John Henderson & Marcus Stroud was absolutely insane for the Jags.

John Henderson was Big, Bad & mean, with Hulk strength, if Kool can get Jon Ford to play anything like that, then the future is real bright.

Click to expand...

[video=youtube;M4cXZGkRMCY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4cXZGkRMCY[/video]

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Just for reference, fswho starting Tackles are just over 300# Nnandi (Ht 6-1 Wt 312) and Christmas (Ht 6-4
Wt 308).
Love that our O-Line is going to be used to size and speed (hasn't been the case since the early 2000's). Practice against the biggest and fastest. Eat all else.

Ford v Donaldson battles in practice may cause the first South Florida Earthquake.

Nnadi and Xmas dominated Linda and McDermott last year.

rokulika said:

Nnadi and Xmas dominated Linda and McDermott last year.

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I hear you, Rok. Our 1's vs 2's have been a sizeable drop-off competition wise. I think it's only going to get better though with future pickups like this (that was all I was trying to say).

JG13 said:

tdub85 said:

Peter Ariz said:

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those are the absolute definition of "tree trunks" for legs. dudes is gonna be a monster if he just puts in the work. I am having a difficult time believing he is only 275 lbs right now. he looks more like a solid 295 or so with the potential to get up to 325 and not be fat at all

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Dude might end up like Daryl Gardner...absolute monster for the Dolphins in the late 90s (when he was healthy)

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Precisely the name that came to my mind.

Is it true that Ford warms up by pushing opposing teams' buses over on their side?

the GOAT DT tandem right here

JSmoot said:

rokulika said:

Nnadi and Xmas dominated Linda and McDermott last year.

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I hear you, Rok. Our 1's vs 2's have been a sizeable drop-off competition wise. I think it's only going to get better though with future pickups like this (that was all I was trying to say).

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Darling, Gauthier, Donaldson should be a big upgrade. And McDermott's a much better run blocker at tackle.

Gaynor and Herbert take over for McDermott and Darling in 2018. It's definitely looking much better.