'14 KY DT Matt Elam

[SigNu_VolFan]

Supposedly committed to Bama.

If so, Kentucky dropped the ball here.

Edit: I don't think it's official. Just a rumor.

 

[StoVol]

So Elam is faster than Cherry?

 

[jman9865]

This genius put his UA AA gear up for sale on eBay. I'm pretty sure that's a violation.

Matt Elam 2014 Army All American Authentic Adidas Practice Game Jersey Pants | eBay

I hope somebody here wins this bid...make it a little harder to get it back and get forgiveness from the NCAA. Of course if he goes to Bama it won't matter. The NCAA will just turn a blind eye.

 

[HialeahGator]

Bama DL class is nasty.
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[wU-Tang Vol]

Bama DL class is nasty.
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I still think Elam is vastly overrated

 

[HialeahGator]

I still think Elam is vastly overrated

As a 5* I tend to agree. But with his size, Bo Davis coaching him and playing NT in a 3-4, he'll be solid for Bama. imo.

 

[UT_Tix79]

As a 5* I tend to agree. But with his size, Bo Davis coaching him and playing NT in a 3-4, he'll be solid for Bama. imo.

He needs a lot of coaching, he was getting manhandled by 260 lb OL

 

[BruinVol]

As a 5* I tend to agree. But with his size, Bo Davis coaching him and playing NT in a 3-4, he'll be solid for Bama. imo.

Bo davis left didn't he?

 

[HialeahGator]

Bo davis left didn't he?

For Texas a few years back. Once Strong was hire he took a job at SC for a week until Bama came calling, after Rump took a job on CSS staff at Texas.

 

[BruinVol]

For Texas a few years back. Once Strong was hire he took a job at SC for a week until Bama came calling, after Rump took a job on CSS staff at Texas.

Ok. Lots of switching and I got lost.

Thanks

 

[OldVol49vfl]

ahahaha... and the listing says he runs a 4.9


i highly doubt that

I'll bet he does. If he commits to Bammer it'll be down to a 4.3 40 with a 1260 lb. bench press and will be raised to a 7*. He'll probably still go to KY.

 

[Coach Punk]

Bama DL class is nasty.
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But your avatar has improved. Greatly.

 

[VolSinceIwasborn]

If this kid goes to kentucky he'll be a flop. To be successful he needs to play in a 3-4. He'd be dumb to go to kentucky.

 

[Vol8188]

If this kid goes to kentucky he'll be a flop. To be successful he needs to play in a 3-4. He'd be dumb to go to kentucky.

Odd. Vince Wilfork played in a 4-3 at Miami, Kris Jenkins played in a 4-3 at Carolina, Ted Washington and another 340+ Dt I can't think of played in a 4-3 in Chicago. Sam Adams and Tony Siraguso played inside in Baltimore's 4-3.

Scheme is overrated, and if this kid is as good as they claim he will be fine. If he's not, he will be a bust.

 

[RM20]

Odd. Vince Wilfork played in a 4-3 at Miami, Kris Jenkins played in a 4-3 at Carolina, Ted Washington and another 340+ Dt I can't think of played in a 4-3 in Chicago. Sam Adams and Tony Siraguso played inside in Baltimore's 4-3.

Scheme is overrated, and if this kid is as good as they claim he will be fine. If he's not, he will be a bust.

Scheme fit matters a lot, just ask a few coaches. Some players are the exception to the rule because they can move a lot better than the average 340+ pounder. Terrance Cody is a perfect example of a kid that wouldn't fit a 4-3 but was a perfect fit for a 3-4. 3 star kid that look like a 5 star at Bama because he was put in a position that was perfect for his skillset.

After watching Elam's film I think he will be fine though because he is quicker off the ball than I thought. He plays too high right now but that will change with good coaching.

 

[OddFuture]

Officially committed to UK

 

[UTvol1fn]

saw that....good get for them

 

[KYVOL77]

Committed to UK

 

[Catbone]

Watch out. Kentucky is getting better. Quietly having a good recruiting class.

 

[423Volfan]

Better than Bama IMO. I think it's a moot point though cause dude is over-rated and will most likely be a bust.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

5.6 on rivals and 5 star on 247.worst DL at USAA. i dont get the hype with this kid. never did.

 

[RiseToTheTop]

Watch out. Kentucky is getting better. Quietly having a good recruiting class.

they have dooley type 4 star players with an exception to a couple kids.

 

[eazyTD]

Better than Bama IMO. I think it's a moot point though cause dude is over-rated and will most likely be a bust.

I agree. This kid needs to lose a ****load of weight to contribute. He's fat as hell. I really don't know what 247 sees in him.

 

[VolFromNashville]

Bama offer was actually non-commitable. Didn't want him anyway.

-Bama fans

 

[volunteerlane]

I took this last year of Elam at D1 Nashville.