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Large committing tonight. Def Wisconsin
From the eye test, DW has significantly more reach than Gilbert. Once he polishes up a bit, he's going to be a matchup nightmare.
just respectfully disagree. Just like being taller than 6'5" doesn't help a QB, it doesn't help a TE either. The best TEs tend to be 6'6" or shorter. Look at the best TEs in the game, they aren't as tall as DW. Gilbert is smooth like butter and Washington runs more like a giraffe. I don't want to knock Washington - he just isn't in the same class as Gilbert - he's just not. I'm really surprised that 247 rankings would have those guys that close - #9 and #10 in country last I saw.
Being taller doesn't help a TE?
Try covering a 6'5" TE with a 6' safety. Trust me - being taller helps.
I go back and forth on Arik. He looked absolutely fantastic in that game last week, but sometimes I wonder if that will translate as a WR. He’s not that fast or quick, but he is technical and polished. I’m just not sure (on him as a WR). He looked awful blocking even as a WR too, which makes me wonder about him as a potential TE too.
Mom just spitballing though...I’d take him in a heartbeat.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1150890381355020289
watch those two videos linked above and tell me the better player - it's not even close.
He's a 3 star that was developed. The kid looks good playing but has drop problems. But I haven't seen a guy as open as him when they are out there on UGA in a long time
It’s clear that Gilbert possesses the best receiving skills, and in the right system, he makes the impact the fastest. Being physical isn’t something you turn off and on, it’s a mindset that these players either have or they don’t. Gilbert will struggle in the SEC with that lack of physicality. And even he personally doesn’t struggle, he’s going to get someone killed if he can’t secure the block.
We know he’s big, we know he’s polished, we know he already possesses the ability to get open at the HS level. The question that can be asked is who’s closest to their ceiling currently? I won’t pretend to know that answer but consider that DW isn’t yet polished, is a better athlete, and isn’t running from what he is. Theo is raw, athletic and willing to learn and be taught the position. Theo is probably the least ready to contribute in the SEC.
Gilbert=immediate impact and most ready to play week 1 2020. DW and Theo probably have the higher upside. All are really good players at the TE position. I wish Gilbert good luck and hopes he chooses the creamsicles since he’s unlikely to choose UGA.
Cam Large to Wisconsin 👍
Agreed. Also watching the highlights it appeared that Gilbert was being covered by a 5'9" DB who also wasn't physical. College is a different game.
Theo Johnson comparison = Travis Kelce
Big smooth athlete
Your getting a bit hung up on the one thing when we are looking for the better TE.
AG is a 5 star talent that we wish we can get.
in 2 years DW is the better TE.
A TE that compares with Travis Kelce?
Yes, please.