Kansas Cane said:

Still kind of in awe Francis is a Cane. He's going to be instant impact and is zero worry in terms of character. Same with Pancake.

Future is bright!

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He’s unbelievable! I don’t think people truly understand how good Francis is

COCane4Life said:

He’s unbelievable! I don’t think people truly understand how good Francis is

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Not just as an OL or an athlete, but as a high character guy and as a leader. He'll make everybody around him better.

I’ve been on the “start him inside early on in his career” train but after these highlights I’m in on tackle. I wanted a portal OT but it looks like they’re prepared to give the youngsters a legit shot to win at least one of the Tackle spots.

Cribby said:

I’ve been on the “start him inside early on in his career” train but after these highlights I’m in on tackle. I wanted a portal OT but it looks like they’re prepared to give the youngsters a legit shot to win at least one of the Tackle spots.

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Yeah I'm typically not a fan of Freshmen starting at the OT spots but Francis and Okunlola are different. They're built to pay the OT spots right away.

skillydoo said:

Holy smokes he’s a beast. I see a surprise goal line package for him.

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Mario joked in his ESD presser that Francis was always promoting himself as perfect for tackle-eligible passes near the goal line.

Would love to see that.

Cribby said:

I’ve been on the “start him inside early on in his career” train but after these highlights I’m in on tackle. I wanted a portal OT but it looks like they’re prepared to give the youngsters a legit shot to win at least one of the Tackle spots.

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Those two are very impressive even for 5 stars. Size, length, feet, little bad weight indicating good work ethic and discipline.

One of these guys will start and be **** good out the gates, even with the usual learning curve when bullets fly in games.

Wouldn't be shocked to see both start, one at tackle and one and guard either.

They check all the boxes, just have to see how they adjust to competition level.

Cribby said:

I’ve been on the “start him inside early on in his career” train but after these highlights I’m in on tackle. I wanted a portal OT but it looks like they’re prepared to give the youngsters a legit shot to win at least one of the Tackle spots.

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Won’t be shocked if he’s our starting RT after fall camp

jmccomber5 said:

Won’t be shocked if he’s our starting RT after fall camp

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Depending on who’s available for spring, I don’t even think it’ll take that long. I don’t think Mario and Mirabal are going to hold back here.

Okunlola is an EE so wondering if that gives him an edge to start. But Mauigoa looks ready as well, even if he enrolls in summer.

I expect Samson and Mauigoa to both be starting by years end

COCane4Life said:

He played LT. Got beat by speed and gave up some pressures. He’s definitely a guard imo. His size stands out and he’s got fight. Technique isn’t there yet and that’s to be expected. Put him in the hyperbolic chamber for a couple years and let’s see what we got in 2026

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Really big dude.. 3:05..

AllAboutTheU13 said:

Okunlola is an EE so wondering if that gives him an edge to start. But Mauigoa looks ready as well, even if he enrolls in summer.

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Mauigoa is already enrolled also.

AllAboutTheU13 said:

Okunlola is an EE so wondering if that gives him an edge to start. But Mauigoa looks ready as well, even if he enrolls in summer.

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Mauigoa is an EE as well. He arrives Monday

UnitedCanedom said:

Mauigoa is an EE as well. He arrives Monday

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Hopefully, someone went to class last week for him and picked up a Syllabus for each class...

I joke, I keed...

Tano said:

I remember watching the play at 30 seconds and thinking Donaldson would be a stud.

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**** RJ with an amazing move on the first play… I forget how special him and Norton were side by side that year…

Walton looking like a stud back as well…

Man o man looking back you just see all these talented kids

TheOriginalCane said:

Hopefully, someone went to class last week for him and picked up a Syllabus for each class...

I joke, I keed...

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I know you're joking, but for those actually curious, they mentioned on the Poly Bowl gm that he was attending classes virtually while at the Poly gm all week. So he's enrolled and already started participating in classes.

Cribby said:

I’ve been on the “start him inside early on in his career” train but after these highlights I’m in on tackle. I wanted a portal OT but it looks like they’re prepared to give the youngsters a legit shot to win at least one of the Tackle spots.

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Could you see a line of

LT: Nelson
LG: Cohen
C: Lee
RG: Rivers
RT: Mauigoa/Okunlola?

I think that would be a major upgrade from last year if everyone is healthy all year

BeastMode said:

I remember Donaldson as a freshmen could move. He would be downfield running. What could have been for that kid if he could’ve stayed in shape.

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Waist benders are doomed.

chris2183l said:

Could you see a line of

LT: Nelson
LG: Cohen
C: Lee
RG: Rivers
RT: Mauigoa/Okunlola?

I think that would be a major upgrade from last year if everyone is healthy all year

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Possible. Rivers has been discussed at RT in the past Maybe both FR start outside. Then there’s Cooper.

Your line prediction is realistic though but it’s just too early. A lot can still happen.

chris2183l said:

Could you see a line of

LT: Nelson
LG: Cohen
C: Lee
RG: Rivers
RT: Mauigoa/Okunlola?

I think that would be a major upgrade from last year if everyone is healthy all year

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This is my highest ceiling line as well.

Assuming all are 100% full health, obviously. But to me, when A&M comes to town, this would be our best OL. Long time to go though, obviously. Someone like Cooper could blow people away and start. But I think, assuming full health and if we had a game tomorrow, this is probably the best 5 (or 6) you’ve got right now.

And that’s a big, big upgrade from what we saw the last half of last year.