The forgotten DT Ahmad Moten

[Hstokes1447]

With all of the talk about not having a big body DT on this roster, why isn’t anyone talking about Ahmad Moten? He is 6-3 325 going into his second season. I do believe Miami needs to add an upperclassmen NT from the portal, but Moten should be able to be in the rotation and contribute this season. Remember Jackson was only a second year player last season, same as Moten will be this season.

 

[Highline17]

With all of the talk about not having a big body DT on this roster, why isn’t anyone talking about Ahmad Moten? He is 6-3 325 going into his second season. I do believe Miami needs to add an upperclassmen NT from the portal, but Moten should be able to be in the rotation and contribute this season. Remember Jackson was only a second year player last season, same as Moten will be this season.

He hasn’t played that’s why, maybe he can fill the #2 NT/ Big DT role. But maybe he doesn’t, no matter if he can fill the #2 NT role, we are still in dire need of a true 300+ DT that can take doubles.

 

[WeBallinBoyz]

I expect some sort of impact, but certainly not an answer for 2023.

Spring Portal needs to bring 1 more guy at least.

 

[Pixelated bukake]

Frankly, I had forgotten about the young man. Truth of the matter, most OL and DL aren't going to offer much production until year 2 or 3. Curious to see how he looks and plays after a year of S&C.

 

[CaneSinceForEver]

Is He kin to the Moten that committed to Golden?

 

[cocanes]

Is He kin to the Moten that committed to Golden?

Little bro

 

[rok]

Molten and Horton should both be allowed to play in 2023 so they do not get upset and decide to transfer like Allen Haye. Not that I think Haye is a significant loss, but it's clear through two cycles that this staff covets mature transfer DTs.

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

Moten is a player to be excited about in the future. And hopefully he is ready when his number is called this year. But I believe it is a big ask to expect a first or second year player to contribute at NT. It's generally not a position where youth gets rewarded.

 

[BS85]

Big Joe should be moved off field, he can focus on the Polynesian pipeline. He doesn't seem to be a good recruiter otherwise.

 

[CANEMC]

Venables wanted his services at Clemson and then OU. This year he could be an important asset for us with the low DL numbers.

 

[CANEMC]

 

[Cryptical Envelopment]

Venables wanted his services at Clemson and then OU. This year he could be an important asset for us with the low DL numbers.

Don't think Joe would accept that, nor would we want to pay him his current salary as an analyst.

 

[CANEMC]

Don't think Joe would accept that, nor would we want to pay him his current salary as an analyst.

No, Venables recruited Moten to Clemson and OU.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Excited to see this kid grow and improve. He didn’t look out of place in his limited snaps at the end of the year.

 

[grover]

Molten and Horton should both be allowed to play in 2023 so they do not get upset and decide to transfer like Allen Haye. Not that I think Haye is a significant loss, but it's clear through two cycles that this staff covets mature transfer DTs.

This makes zero sense. We started both Taylor and Jackson as second years. Why wouldn't we start Moten as a second year if he is good enough?

Moten is a player to be excited about in the future. And hopefully he is ready when his number is called this year. But I believe it is a big ask to expect a first or second year player to contribute at NT. It's generally not a position where youth gets rewarded.

That's why I was so excited about Jackson. The kid held up incredibly well despite being a young second year player. I expect him to take a big step forward this year. So ****ed it's with the Semenholes. ... Moten has real potential. But I agree I don't want to rush him. We rushed his brother and he topped out. We need a portal NG who can contribute at a high level.

 

[DC3]

Would love if he could contribute 10-15 snaps a game this year on defense coming off the redshirt

 

[bobbydigius]

Would love if he could contribute 10-15 snaps a game this year on defense coming off the redshirt

He needs to be able to contribute that, I would love if he contributed more.

 

[BoxingRobes]

If he's the real deal, now is the year to show us what he's got. Should have ample opportunity at snaps and more if he produces. Nobody around to keep him off the field but himself.

 

[NorthEastCane]

If he's the real deal, now is the year to show us what he's got. Should have ample opportunity at snaps and more if he produces. Nobody around to keep him off the field but himself.

Are you saying this out of desperation or do you really believe it? He’ll be a redshirt freshman, it’s still early for a significant contribution at what’s a “grown man’s” position.

 

[Ispyin]

With all of the talk about not having a big body DT on this roster, why isn’t anyone talking about Ahmad Moten? He is 6-3 325 going into his second season. I do believe Miami needs to add an upperclassmen NT from the portal, but Moten should be able to be in the rotation and contribute this season. Remember Jackson was only a second year player last season, same as Moten will be this season.

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