2007 impact freshmen

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Eric Berry (CB)
Kenny O'Neal (WR)(JUCO JR, but new player)
Gerald Jones (ATH)
Brent Vinson (ATH)
Nevin McKenzie (S) (JUCO)
DeAngelo Willingham (CB) (JUCO)
Lennon Creer (RB)
Ben Martin (DE)
Rolando Melancon (DT)
Donald Langley (DT)
 
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There ya go.

Also, this class is the deepest I've ever seen. It's literally 26-28 players deep in terms of actually maturing into something. Art Evans, who I had pegged as nothing, has already made waves with some respectable fans on this site and the coaches.
 
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volmanjr said:
How good is Willinghame?
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4* JUCO kid - looks good on film, but you can never know with the transition to SEC football. Fulmer said when they sign JUCO kids, they do it expecting him to start or significantly play his 1st year.
 
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I think of all the players I listed, Willingham, McKenzie, and O'Neal will be 3 big time guys. All 3 are at need positions, and all 3 have more than just high school experience.
 
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VolinArizona said:
I think of all the players I listed, Willingham, McKenzie, and O'Neal will be 3 big time guys. All 3 are at need positions, and all 3 have more than just high school experience.
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Well you certainly do not recruit a JUCO if you don't expect him to start or contribute greatly....
 
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O'Neal (WR) has already played at FSU, so coming in he has experience playing at a good football school. Expect him to play right away.

Donald Langley, an early enrollee, should get a chance to play some because of lack of depth at DT.

McKenzie at SS should start right away.

Willingham at FS should play alot, especially if Hefney goes back to CB.

Berry at CB will be his best chance. He'll see immediate playing time.

Vinson and Gerald Jones returning kicks and playing WR should see alot of time

Art Evans, another early enrollment, has impressed coaches with his speed so look for him on special teams and spot duty on D

Todd Campbell at WR, another early enrollment, should see time if he knows the plays better than the other freshmen.

Cooper at FB, depending on what the O runs. He's talented enough to be a viable receiver option out of the backfield and could see some carries.

Lennon Creer, depending on if Coker stays in the doghouse of CPF could play early or get redshirted.

Donald at LB should be a force on special teams and get spot duty at LB, he's the future and will take over Karl's spot after he is gone.
 
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VolinArizona said:
4* JUCO kid - looks good on film, but you can never know with the transition to SEC football. Fulmer said when they sign JUCO kids, they do it expecting him to start or significantly play his 1st year.
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If he's half as good as JUCO transfer Gibril Wilson was, we are getting a star.
 
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justingroves said:
Donald at LB should be a force on special teams and get spot duty at LB, he's the future and will take over Karl's spot after he is gone.
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Any thought that he takes Karl's spot this season? I really like Karl out there because he seems like a smart fball player. However, Donald sounds like he has all the skills to make a quick impact.
 
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utvolpj said:
Any thought that he takes Karl's spot this season? I really like Karl out there because he seems like a smart fball player. However, Donald sounds like he has all the skills to make a quick impact.
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I don't think so. He may be physically capable, but with Marvin Mitchell leaving, I think the linebacking core would benefit from having an older leader on the field. Besides, we've got loads of guys that are ready to play. Chris Donald wasn't really a need, he was just too good to pass on. I don't think it'll hurt us if he redshirts this season.
 
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Probably in the second half of the season u might see them use Donald a lot more and a lot less of Karl. Initially though Karl will be the key to set everyone in the right position + making the calls etc...
 
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VolinArizona said:
I do know one thing - Karl will absolutely start against Cal.
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100% correct, no way a true freshman can step in and start in the SEC at that position and be effective. It will take some time to get used to the speed alone, not to mention the physical aspects
 
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Karl, with an extra step would be tremendous. As it is, he generally knows where to go but can't do it in time to avoid taking the angle.
 
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