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Chad Thomas is still getting bigger

Look forward to see him this year and see if he retained some of that lateral movement that made him special last year. The guy hasn't even started his senior year of HS. He can easily grow himself out of the DE position.
 
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Starting to look like the Chris Jones of this class.

Likely won't get that level of hype however, because...

1) He's committed early
2) He's committed to us
 
Dude is just scratching the surface. Doubt he out grows the DE position tho. He is 240 right now, standing about 6'6. Look at guys like Mario Williams, Julius Peppers, etc. those guys are all in 280-290 range. He will probably be 250-255 when he steps on campus. Perfect weight to build up correctly. Best part if you look at him, seems he hasnt even hit his stride in the weight room yet.
 
skyman said:
Dude is just scratching the surface. Doubt he out grows the DE position tho. He is 240 right now, standing about 6'6. Look at guys like Mario Williams, Julius Peppers, etc. those guys are all in 280-290 range. He will probably be 250-255 when he steps on campus. Perfect weight to build up correctly. Best part if you look at him, seems he hasnt even hit his stride in the weight room yet.
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The UM coaching staff does not think that he will outgrow the position.
 
can't wait to check out the game against Norcross. I live in Norcross so def gonna wear my orange n green. Will be interesting to see if any interaction between Miami commits Chris Herndon and Bethel/Thomas.
 
PharmCane305 said:
can't wait to check out the game against Norcross. I live in Norcross so def gonna where my orange n green. Will be interesting to see if any interaction between Miami commits Chris Herndon and Bethel/Thomas.
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Miami is also interested in 2014 Norcross WR Lamarcus Hardnett. He told me the 'Canes are waiting to see him in a real game before they offer or make any sort of move.

Here are his highlights: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VJK_I2...top_uri=/watch?v=VJK_I2UVEj0&feature=youtu.be
 
Nash Williams said:
PharmCane305 said:
can't wait to check out the game against Norcross. I live in Norcross so def gonna where my orange n green. Will be interesting to see if any interaction between Miami commits Chris Herndon and Bethel/Thomas.
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Miami is also interested in 2014 Norcross WR Lamarcus Hardnett. He told me the 'Canes are waiting to see him in a real game before they offer or make any sort of move.

Here are his highlights: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VJK_I2...top_uri=/watch?v=VJK_I2UVEj0&feature=youtu.be
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nice nice! Def. gonna have a good time watching these kids play eating hotdog after hotdog
 
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skyman said:
Dude is just scratching the surface. Doubt he out grows the DE position tho. He is 240 right now, standing about 6'6. Look at guys like Mario Williams, Julius Peppers, etc. those guys are all in 280-290 range. He will probably be 250-255 when he steps on campus. Perfect weight to build up correctly. Best part if you look at him, seems he hasnt even hit his stride in the weight room yet.
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Not just the strength program but the nutrition program and the ability to eat as much food as possible. We all tend to forget that, unfortunately, a lot of these kids don't come from affluent backgrounds. In fact, most of them have gone hungry for more than a few days in their lives. An all u can eat training table for a lot of these kids will initially be the greatest revelation of college life.
 
SFbayCane said:
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By the time he enrolls here, this dude is going to have everyone salivating. He is going to be an unreal player here. He's one of those guys who has the uncanny knack of setting up OL and getting them off balance.

You can have all the speed in the world, but that doesn't necessarily make you a great pass rusher. This guy has the ability to be one step ahead of the OL at full speed. If you watch him destroy those giant OL on tape, he sets them up with an ever-so-slight move while still going full speed. They get slightly off balance, and that's when he ragdolls them with his natural country strength. It's a thing of beauty.

When he's here at 6'7 and 260 or 270 pounds with the benefit of UM's strength, nutrition and conditioning program people will be talking about him like they're talking about Clowney now.
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Are you thinking that he'll be a year one contributor or a year one redshirt??
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They won't RS this dude. He'll come in here like Clowney went into SC. This is a grown man by the time he gets here.
 
Can't wait to see our Booker kids play out in Vegas! Thanks Nash.



Nash Williams said:
Today Chad Thomas tweeted out that he is now measured in at 6'6". For those of you who care it was without shoes on.

Also this off-season Chad has added lots of muscle and with that added about 15-20 LBS He now stands in between 240-245 LBS.

We know how deadly he is around the edge with his 4.8 40 speed but his inside pass rush has been inconsistent. The added muscle should hopefully make him a beast when facing opposing interior lineman.

We will get to see Chad in pads in real competition though on August 24 as he and Booker T. Washington face nationally ranked Norcross (GA) at 7:00 PM on ESPN.
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AQM and Chad Thomas on the outside with Valentine inside. Total domination.
 
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he was already one of the top 5 prospects in the state and he'll continue to elevate his game. his frame and athleticism is just unreal. someone mentione jason pierre paul as a comparison earlier and that's exactly what i see when i look at him. his junior season was already unreal now imagine what he'll do going forward.
 
killa1storm said:
he was already one of the top 5 prospects in the state and he'll continue to elevate his game. his frame and athleticism is just unreal. someone mentione jason pierre paul as a comparison earlier and that's exactly what i see when i look at him. his junior season was already unreal now imagine what he'll do going forward.
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Seeing his highlights, his film from the opening and his physical development, it's hard to believe there is a better defensive prospect in the country. If he played in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana or South Carolina he'd probably be one of the top 10 rated national prospects. I firmly believe that because there is so much talent in Florida our prospects are downgraded by services or the rivals 150 would be the Florida 75/USA 75.
 
rudebuddha said:
killa1storm said:
he was already one of the top 5 prospects in the state and he'll continue to elevate his game. his frame and athleticism is just unreal. someone mentione jason pierre paul as a comparison earlier and that's exactly what i see when i look at him. his junior season was already unreal now imagine what he'll do going forward.
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Seeing his highlights, his film from the opening and his physical development, it's hard to believe there is a better defensive prospect in the country. If he played in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana or South Carolina he'd probably be one of the top 10 rated national prospects. I firmly believe that because there is so much talent in Florida our prospects are downgraded by services or the rivals 150 would be the Florida 75/USA 75.
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maybe so, but those other states produce a **** ton of talent as well, they are in the top 5 i believe for most nfl players. either way ***** the ranking, just enjoy the fact that you got a stud at a critical position of need. he should contribute instantly.
 
rudebuddha said:
killa1storm said:
he was already one of the top 5 prospects in the state and he'll continue to elevate his game. his frame and athleticism is just unreal. someone mentione jason pierre paul as a comparison earlier and that's exactly what i see when i look at him. his junior season was already unreal now imagine what he'll do going forward.
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Seeing his highlights, his film from the opening and his physical development, it's hard to believe there is a better defensive prospect in the country. If he played in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana or South Carolina he'd probably be one of the top 10 rated national prospects. I firmly believe that because there is so much talent in Florida our prospects are downgraded by services or the rivals 150 would be the Florida 75/USA 75.
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I think he sees a big jump in the next batch of rankings. A rivals guy says he is campaigning for him to receive his 5th star.
 
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