05-17-2019, 11:23 AM
(05-17-2019, 09:01 AM)bengaloo Wrote: London Fletcher was 5' 10" and went undrafted. Went through camp, made the team and they still didnt realize what they had. Showed flashes on special teams and for that he earned a little playing time as a LB during a game, and they 'still didnt realize everything they had in him.... until he played a whole game at LB. Now he's being talked about as a potential HOF guy by some sportswriters.
Mike Singletary was one of the best defenders ever in college, and yet he still slid into the 2nd round I think didnt he? His size, lack of speed, etc. We all know how that turned out.
Scouting reports only tell part of the story imo. I love reading them but they are based on the players playing within a system and a team and doing what they were asked to do then. With new teams, new players around them, potentially more confidence, harder work, different schemes, etc....all that combined could also make or break a player. My hope is that our picks make and not break lol.
Good call. London Fletcher is who I thought about when watching DD's highlights. I was pretty underwhelmed by the pick (admittedly based upon predraft player rankings) until watching his tape. I think a lot of his value and attributes are intangibles. He seems to play with a ton of heart and passion, which can be very motivating for fellow teammates on the field around him. My favorite attribute I saw though was his reaction time and angles he takes when scoping out the play as it unfolds. I think guys that have that mental part down can make up for lack of measurable speed. A LB's speed can be negated pretty easily by poor reaction time and/or bad angles, which are two things that jumped out to me when watching him. He is also beloved to the Auburn fan base and his teammates. I expect him to at least contribute on special teams, and wouldn't be surprised to see him eventually make his way onto the field with the defense, considering the type of intangibles he brings as a player/person.
