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KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 8:13 AM
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Just watching the DL I could see how far we have to grow. We have a long way, but I see the potential. That said, I realized wtaching Henry how far he has to go. Sometimes people like me expect these 5 star lanky guys to just dominate right of way. He will grow into a great one, but like most DE's, it takes time. It will be fun watching them all grow and approve. He has a long way to go. I believe he will get there and be great one day though.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:07 AM
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Yes, but wadr, 5 stars are supposed to be game changers and projected to go in the first round or two. They only grant 25-30 5 stars a year.
I have some thoughts on KJ based upon a few interviews I read. The main one is he admitted that in High School he was just an edge rusher and didn't even do much else. Edge rushers are the rage so all the ratings folks jumped on his bandwagon. I'm NOT not saying he is a bust, just using him as an example of perhaps the ratings folks looking through rose colored glasses for edge rushers, like they do QB's and OT's, or the most critical positions.
Bottom line is that we got spoiled and might not EVER see a better DL "end-to-end" that we had the past two years!
Yea, I said EVER!!
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:10 AM
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I think he will be a game changer and a 1st rounder before he leaves. He just has a long way to go. There have been others like him at Clemson.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:14 AM
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I tend to agree but am just a little concerned if he has the frame to put on enough weight with power behind it to defend against the run.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:22 AM
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I definitely think he has the frame to add 30 more lbs. Glad he redshirted. I think he will be a freak by the time he is a rwdshirt jr. He better step it up though and grind because he has some competition on the way.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:11 AM
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It’s possible that we may never see one as good as the last 2 years, but the one we are bringing in next year definitely has the potential. Especially if we land Burch. None of them are under sized, so if they pick up the playbook they could really dominate.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:18 AM
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Clelin didn’t start to show out (his redshirt sophomore year) until the last few games of 2016. KJ will likely get better and better with each game.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:22 AM
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Exactly what I was thinking. He is just like.many others. Look at Gaines Adams too.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:35 AM
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Perfect post to save and review at year end. 5 star lineman take more time. They are fighting off guys 20% older. By November this will be a different group. Not fair to compare last year. That was the best d line in college football history. Let's maintain perspective.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:48 AM
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I thik we have perspective. He needs time. Our DL needs to mature and grow like always.
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 9:46 AM
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I think Dabo knew KJ might not be an instant game changer but he knew his character and that he was hungry to learn and grow. That's how the renfrows and turners grow and eventually turn into 5* talent. Thanks Dabo for seeing what others don't!
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Re: KJ Henry and the DL
Sep 8, 2019, 10:09 AM
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Exactly.
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