2013 NFL DRAFT : Updated Big Board (Lewan)
1. Jarvis Jones - Georgia
4. Manti Teo - Notre Dame
11. Johnathan Hankins - Ohio State
15. TAYLOR LEWAN
22. Kawann Short - Purdue
23. Tyler Eifert - Notre Dame
If we lose Lewan this year, we will have an extremely inexperienced line next year. He sure does have a tough decision to make.
October 25th, 2012 at 12:16 PM ^
He was not offered by M and was not "pursued" by MSU. Otherwise you are telling me that Izzo couldn't get an in-state kid that he actually wanted? I spend some time on the MSU boards and they had barely a peep about this kid.
I don't know if it is academics or attitude but it matters a lot less when you don't expext a kid to have to pass more than 1 semester of classes before leaving school.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:04 AM ^
October 25th, 2012 at 10:10 AM ^
Anyone know what the OL situation looks like in this year's draft compared to next year's? Amount of competition could play a role in whether he decideds to stay or go.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:14 AM ^
This is a weak OL class. Another reason why he may try to push the envelope. Also LOL at the potential of starting 4 New Offensive Lineman next year along with a first-year QB.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:11 AM ^
October 25th, 2012 at 10:13 AM ^
He's gone. New QB, has already spent 4 years in college, has his degree, will be a 1st round pick. It's a no-brainer.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:14 AM ^
Didn't Jake take out some insurance or something between his junior and senior year? Can Taylor do the same?
October 25th, 2012 at 10:42 AM ^
The NCAA backs loans to pay disability insurance premiums for football/hockey players graded in the first three rounds, basketball/baseball players graded in the first round (by the actual advisory committee, not ESPN). The NCAA puts a max that they'll broker a loan for at expected compensation for their respective grades (so rookie max in NHL plus expected signing bonus, draft position in football).
http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/public/NCAA/NCAA+Insurance+Programs…
October 25th, 2012 at 10:24 AM ^
Next year will probably be a "growing pains" season for the offense. It might be better to have some guys get playing time during a down offensive year.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:53 AM ^
October 25th, 2012 at 2:34 PM ^
The defense should be a beast. Countess, Taylor, and Avery at corner still after Floyd graduates. Kovacs leaves but Robinson, Furman, Wilson, Thomas are all competing for that spot next to Gordon. Ross, Bolden, and others competing for Demens' spot. Black replaces Roh and Ash/Pipkins/Henry replace BWC. And there are a number of young guys in the starting lineup just scratching the surface.
With what should be a fairly easy schedule (CMU is not Alabama) the offense will probably just have to not screw up for us to have a really good season.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:14 PM ^
October 25th, 2012 at 10:32 AM ^
we'll likely have Toussaint back. Because before the season started I was bracing for a new RB to go along with the new QB and O-line. Hopefully he regains his 2011 form.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:43 AM ^
I'll be really happy for him if he decides to leave and ends up a Top 15 pick.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:48 AM ^
Lewan/Kalis/Miller/Bryant/Schofield looks a lot better than Schofield/Kalis/Miller/Bryant/Gunderson(or Braden).
I know he has to do what's best for him, but we need him back.
October 25th, 2012 at 10:50 AM ^
Jake Long stayed and it worked out for him.. But in the end, I see him going to the draft and I dont blame him..Nxt yrs offense is gonna look weird with all the changes about to come
October 25th, 2012 at 12:36 PM ^
October 25th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
Gallon too right?
October 25th, 2012 at 11:13 AM ^
This is Kiper's list. McShay does not have Lewan in the top 32. So, it is definitely not a given that Lewan will go in the first round.
October 25th, 2012 at 11:51 AM ^
For additional perspective:
CBS Sports has Lewan as the tenth-best player in the 2013 draft and second-best tackle.
Sports Illustrated's Tony Pauline thinks there's "a very good chance Lewan will be the first offensive tackle selected if he enters the 2013 NFL Draft."
NFL Draft Scout projects Lewan as the second-best tackle in 2014.
October 25th, 2012 at 12:05 PM ^
CBS Sports also had Lewan going 9th(!!!!!!) in their mock drafts.
October 25th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
October 25th, 2012 at 1:03 PM ^
No matter what his decision you can't blame him. He leaves now and he is a 1st round draft pick, he stays and he can help Michigan next year and possible be a top 5 pick. It's a win-win for the kid.
October 25th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
It depends what happens this year. If Michigan wins the big ten and he heads to the rose bowl I don't see him coming back. He will have garduated already and I don't see Michigan pushing for a national championship next year.
Could be possible he thinks he has something to work on and stays , guess we'll just have to find out
October 25th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
As much as I'd like to see him in maize and blue next season, I just don't see it. He's been here for four years and put his time into the program. As a potential first round pick, it makes sense for him to go after this season.
October 25th, 2012 at 2:09 PM ^
#25 was a real blast from the past -- Tank Carradine! Sad how many of the defensive guys were players I onced thought might come here (Hankins, Montgomery, Carradine)
October 25th, 2012 at 7:05 PM ^
Where are they projecting Tyrann Mathieu?
October 25th, 2012 at 9:12 PM ^
Lewan.... he gone. He has been a man amongst boys this year.