'12 TX LB Dalton Santos (Texas Commit)

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MikeDVol said:
This kid is a freak.
last game he had 14 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble. Not to mention he played both sides of the ball scoring 3 tds on offense.
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But he's too fat to score touchdowns according to Perroni. He's going to grow into an offensive lineman if he's not careful.
 
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The key is A & M is not going to come into the SEC and dominate. They will be in the middle of the pack and it will be that way for a while. I know UT is in the middle right now but it will not be that for long.
 
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volzfan1998 said:
The key is A & M is not going to come into the SEC and dominate. They will be in the middle of the pack and it will be that way for a while. I know UT is in the middle right now but it will not be that for long.
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In the West they are middle of the pack.

In the East they would do just fine and maybe make it to the SECCG.
 
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Santos, a linebacker from Van, Texas, is currently a three-star recruit and the No. 15 inside linebacker prospect. After pledging to Tennessee this summer, there has been a lot of talk about him being underrated.

From what I have seen so far, I stand by the three-star ranking. He has a Rivals Rating of 5.7, meaning I still think very highly of him as a player. It is no easy task to achieve a ranking even that high. Santos plays downhill very well against the run and does not let too much get past him.

I do have my concerns, though. When I last saw him in person, he measured in at 6-foot-2, 245 pounds. That is more weight than he played at as a junior so we have yet to see how it affects him in pads. He was a step slow at the Next Level event in February, though, and had a lot of trouble in coverage against running backs and tight ends. He also struggled a bit changing directions.

From all reports I've received as of late, Santos' weight is still a concern. Because of that, he was not under consideration for four stars the last time we met. I will see Van play this season and I will keep a close eye on Santos because I am not afraid to admit that I am wrong. If he is a step faster than when I last saw him, he has a very good shot of moving up. Right now, though, I think there is a chance he could grow into a productive defensive end in college.
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- Brian Perroni

Guy is clueless imo.
 
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UTCVol said:
- Brian Perroni

Guy is clueless imo.
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sounds like this guys personal opinon... I understand his concern. However, I put my trust in Dooley and Sirmon in that they have evaluated him thoroughly and his weight gain is not a concern.
 
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Even if he moves to end, his speed and skill warrants a 4 star rating at that position as well. This is something else. I still find it ridiculous that he expects a mike to be excellent in coverage.
 
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ATP, I could care less about his rating as long as he signs with UT. I'm pretty sure he's going to be damn good.
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Some of the best DT's were recruited as LB's. Guys who can gain weight and only lose a little of their speed/quickness are worth their weight in gold.
 
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Seems like a pretty rational explanation to me. Maybe he can improve it, but still, it makes sense if you take off the orange colored shades.
 
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