Top 50 players in college football
Michigan with 4 of the top 50. I never realized Bush was rated so highly by Kiper. I tried to embed but am still on the struggle bus with the new board. Let the debate begin
August 6th, 2018 at 11:19 AM ^
So you're saying that we should, "Pump the Brakes!"?
Funny how some Michigan fans seem intent upon removing ANY positivity associated with their own team.
August 6th, 2018 at 11:42 AM ^
Trace at 9 is hysterical.
August 6th, 2018 at 11:59 AM ^
Why, because you don't like Penn St. or because there is something of an issue with his performance? Seems like a fairly good spot for him given what he's done the past couple of years.
August 6th, 2018 at 12:20 PM ^
Because he is simply above average. He had Barkley and that 29' tight end to bail him out last year. If Trace does really well this season, then I will give him props.
Trace is overrated. He’s still solid but he’s nowhere near elite, not a game changer. He benefitted from having Barkley line up next to him virtually every snap and having an OC that knew what he was doing. Him and lewerke are pretty comparable. Below average arm strength and accuracy, average athleticism, most of their “big plays” were on scrambles and 50/50 balls. Guys like Denard or Braxton could run on predictable running plays. I put less stock into qbs who get their yards exclusively from scrambles. Also consider that penn state had a bunch of weapons on offense last year and they were all upperclassmen. That takes a lot of attention off of mcsorely beating you with his legs.
AGREED
Lets see what Trace can do without the #1 RB and #1 TE
August 6th, 2018 at 11:45 AM ^
It was apparent Bush was real when he chased down Saquon last year, but until the NFL combine I didn't fully understand what that meant. As to Kiper, be aware that about 10 years ago he had Obi Ezeh high up on his draft board, at a time when people here at Mgoblog (can't remember who) wondered if someone else could be tried at that position.
August 6th, 2018 at 12:30 PM ^
Had some fun with the data... Clemson, Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, and Wisconsin are the only teams with 3 or more stars listed.
Top spot (number 1) is worth 50 pts, last spot (50th) is worth 1 pt:
Simple to follow and visually pleasing. Nice work.
and because actual football is still weeks away...
This year could be special. I wonder how many players in 2016 were on this list. Peppers, Butt, and maybe Taco and Lewis
August 6th, 2018 at 12:31 PM ^
Would love to see AJ Dillon wearing the maize and blue. Prototypical Harbaugh running back, too bad our depth chart was too full to lure him in.
Why is Khaleke never considered for these lists? Both him and Peppers proved that they play the most valuable, high profile position on the team and he had a better statistical year than Peppers. Yes Peppers did more than play defense, he was a GREAT kick returner / fair catcher, and I’m not suggesting Khaleke is as athletic, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t equally as good on defense, his stats clearly suggest otherwise.
I think there's a fair chance that Khaleke is on the nation's collective radar by about 10pm on Sep 1st.
#BEATND
No need to make up excuses as to why Dillon flipped. It wasn't our depth chart that made him flip. Michigan wanted to use him as a LB when clearly he is a stud RB. Also he decommitted amid PEAK Najee Harris hype. Michigan fans were showing him no love and focusing 10000% on getting Najee
I'm as encouraged by our omissions as I am by those that made the list. There is still very little recognition for Khaleke Hudson or the best CB combo in the country (outside of PFF).
I can't wait for them to shut down Notre Dames tree tall receivers. They're 6'5 and 6'4 lets see how they do when they're pressed and not given 2 seconds to streak down the field
What really made me laugh is seeing Trace at 9 and Chase in the 40s. I'd take Chase over Trace any day.
Yeah but I mean its not like ESPN could put 7 Michigan players in the Top 50.
Hill and Long will need to prove themselves this year. Our run defense is amazing but our secondary did get burned more than a few times last year
Im elated with 4/50. I think if they did a Top 100 then David Long and Lavert Hill would've surely made it along with Khaleke Hudson. Hill and Long are the top CB duo in the country
This list only heightens expectations. Im not going to say Big Ten Title and CFP appearance or bust but if we aren't AT LEAST 2nd place in the Big Ten East then Harbaugh will be under fire. Penn State wont be that good this year. MSU is not nearly as talented as OSU and Michigan. Wisconsin will coast again in their easy as Division.
Clemsons defense is going to be fucking insane. They have 3 NFL quality D Lineman that could've been drafted last year
Bama, Clemson, Georgia, OSU, Michigan. That seems like a realistic Top 5.