Elijah Roberts?? Will he turn into a pass rushing DT?

[filmcane]

His measurable seem to suggest that he could add 20-25 pounds and become a penetrating, single gap DT.

Thoughts?

 

[mirvin88]

Yes

 

[9oh4Cane]

Hope so

 

[Gatorhater]

Our old great DTs were usually 6'3" or less and about 300 lbs with very quick feet. Kid is little short for DE so would be nice if he bulked up to about 290 for the inside. DT and QB are the spots were absolutely have to get back on top of. Miami football always live or die there. Skills positions are important but the difference between NC and everything less for Miami is QB and DT.

 

[Midlo Cane Fan]

His measurable seem to suggest that he could add 20-25 pounds and become a penetrating, single gap DT.

Thoughts?

Imagine Roberts and Rousseau in the middle.....

 

[filmcane]

Imagine Roberts and Rousseau in the middle.....

Well, that's what I'm asking I guess - is Roberts that kind of player?? I sure hope so!

 

[Midlo Cane Fan]

Well, that's what I'm asking I guess - is Roberts that kind of player?? I sure hope so!

He might get too big to play DE. There's been talk of him moving to DT for a while.

 

[DMoney]

100%

 

[Cane passion]

Our old great DTs were usually 6'3" or less and about 300 lbs with very quick feet. Kid is little short for DE so would be nice if he bulked up to about 290 for the inside. DT and QB are the spots were absolutely have to get back on top of. Miami football always live or die there. Skills positions are important but the difference between NC and everything less for Miami is QB and DT.

I don’t think defensive tackle is an issue now and in the past few years. WE NEED OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

 

[jkaz1]

He's a DT here.

 

[LXAcanes]

I've seen him play live in the state semis. He's a future 3 technique all day. Reminded me so much of RJ McIntosh. Gonna be a really good one

 

[A1cane]

I see rj McIntosh as his feature

 

[PSU Cane]

Monster

 

[CFLCane]

Is this your first day? Every defensive recruit we have is a future striker.

 

[Jaxson Villain]

I asked @Elijah's Biggest Fan this question and she said the staff is recruiting him to play off the edge but said they like his versatility and could use him on the inside. I think ultimately he grows in to play a similar role as McIntosh.

 

[dolpterry]

Imagine Roberts and Rousseau in the middle.....

Do not ever want to see the best pass rusher in the ACC in the middle where he would get double teamed. We tried that and failed already.

 

[Bipolarcane]

Our Dline recruiting has been top notch the past few years.

 

[cowboycane]

Is this your first day? Every defensive recruit we have is a future striker.

Been trying to tell 'em...

 

[Gatorhater]

I don’t think defensive tackle is an issue now and in the past few years. WE NEED OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

We certainly do need oline but DT is always an issue

 

[Gocanes78]

Do not ever want to see the best pass rusher in the ACC in the middle where he would get double teamed. We tried that and failed already.

Actually Rousseau got a few sacks playing in the middle on third and longs. That allows the defense to have 3 pass rushers in the game at one time.