'26 LB Justin "JJ" Edwards Flips to Miami from Rutgers

[AtlAtty]

Exception, meet rule. And it isn't just about size. Smaller LBs are fine, when they square up their pads and thump in HS. Smaller LB who want to rugby tackle all day....

I agree with you that his video shows a lot of grabbing and throwing guys down. But look at the plays where he met the RB in the hole. He was sending them backwards.

I also think poor tackling is a statement about technique which can certainly be taught at the college level. I think he has the athleticism to make it work.

 

[BeastMode]

his floor is Jarell or Jermell Weaver..

his ceiling is Darrel McClover...

 

[Cribby]

I’ve been scarred by all these undersized lb’s going back to manny.

 

[JT Money]

Nothing like a weekend commitment to make a bunch of grown men cry

 

[JHallCanes]

I’ve been scarred by all these undersized lb’s going back to manny.

At least his shoulders don’t fit in his 247 profile pic like so many of these dudes we’ve been taking

He got a neck on him we can work with that

 

[cway313]

Can you give an example or two.

What difference does it make? I mean idc about rankings. But a riser is someone who has got better vs peaked early in hs. I’d rather a bunch of players that have gotten better throuhg senior year, especially vs the rest of their class, than not.

But you do you.

Emory Williams after Elite 11 performance.

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

I agree with you that his video shows a lot of grabbing and throwing guys down. But look at the plays where he met the RB in the hole. He was sending them backwards.

I also think poor tackling is a statement about technique which can certainly be taught at the college level. I think he has the athleticism to make it work.

I counted 2 of those in ~4 minutes. It is only going to get harder against P4 comp.

I'm not talking about poor technique. I'm talking about a lack of power behind his pads.

 

[JZCane0825]

We’re not paying Mario 10M a year to flip 3 stars from Rutgers. Where are the blue chippers at WR and LB especially?

Please stick to your uninformed, horrendous basketball takes. Thx

 

[Cribby]

At least his shoulders don’t fit in his 247 profile pic like so many of these dudes we’ve been taking

He got a neck on him we can work with that

He also has two functioning legs

 

[JHallCanes]

I counted 2 of those in ~4 minutes. It is only going to get harder against P4 comp.

I'm not talking about poor technique. I'm talking about a lack of power behind his pads.

Agreed. Take an undersized kid like Cam Pruitt who ******* decleats people when he hits them. Big difference. Not down on this kid specifically I don’t know enough about him

 

[SayWhat]

WOW



On a serious note, congrats the kid. Every recruit who signs anywhere has an opportunity to prove doubters wrong. Do something great with this opportunity on the field or in the classroom.

 

[Reyrey]

Emory Williams after Elite 11 performance.

That’s one….And he went from a, what 38th ranked, to 34th ranked qb. Not sure I would characterize that as a “riser” in this context.

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

Agreed. Take an undersized kid like Cam Pruitt who ******* decleats people when he hits them. Big difference. Not down on this kid specifically I don’t know enough about him

Pruitt is the perfect recent example. Smaller guy, but he was squaring up and knocking bigger dudes back all over his tape.

 

[Gables Canes]

Please stick to your uninformed, horrendous basketball takes. Thx

Please stick to being a miserable little prick who slurps the coaching staff and athletic department no matter the situation.

 

[Reyrey]

We’re not paying Mario 10M a year to flip 3 stars from Rutgers. Where are the blue chippers at WR and LB especially?

2025 all 3 WR were 4 stars. The LB, was 1/2.
2024 all 3 WR were 4 stars. The LB was 2/2 four stars

So we are 6/6 at WR and 3/4 at LB. I’m no mathematician, but that’s 90% blue chip at those positions.

 

[IndayArtHauz]

One thing I love about defensive players is when they need to gain height, weight, and speed before stepping on campus.

 

[Reyrey]

One thing I love about defensive players is when they need to gain height, weight, and speed before stepping on campus.

I’m just being devils advocate here, don’t they all need to gain weight? And get faster.

The top LB in the country is listed at 200. 2 in the top 15 are listed at 220 or more.
This kid also ran a good 40 and shuttle time. Where are you seizing he has a speed limitation?

 

[Rellyrell]

No doubt. Nothing screams trust the evals like 26 wins in 5 seasons for his 2nd Rutgers stint.

He’s confusing that *** whooping they laid on us in The Bronx in 2023 w proper evals.

 

[IndayArtHauz]

I’m just being devils advocate here, don’t they all need to gain weight? And get faster.

The top LB in the country is listed at 200. 2 in the top 15 are listed at 220 or more.
This kid also ran a good 40 and shuttle time. Where are you seizing he has a speed limitation?

I was just making an observation.

 

[Calinative]

Not entirely sure. What does Rhett Lashlee make?

Idk what Lashlee makes. maybe someone like @htownkidd knows or has a good idea?

Though I believe (not entirely sure) his previous deal was around $4M and that was before SMU even joined the ACC, and before just getting a new contract from SMU after this past season ended. Id expect $6M maybe?

But it's good to know you'd prefer to be a what fringe Top 30 program at best when it comes to HC pay? I'll take Mario and the extra NIL commitment that he brings to the table.