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[QUOTE="ImperialOrange, post: 1266984, member: 362"]
I don't envy the talent evaluators of they are trying to be objective. I checked out film on the second rated dt Trenton Thompson (UGA) commit since he is similar size to our own commit Mr Clark then followed it with Stevens film for a fouth time. Thompson is damn impressive looking on film, and I'm sure will be very good, but only ever moved by his blocker or bull rushed him into the backfield. You don't she him engage and chuck a lineman while reading the play since he's going off size and strength. His production last season was 84 tackles and 4 sacks. Now Stevens film, while not as jump off the page impressive, actually shows a lot more fundementals. Now I'd venture to guess he coule bull rush guys into the backfield when he wants BUT he actually engages and dismisses one and often two defenders while reading and making the play. Steven got doubled and chipped quite a bit but he also plays a style that will keep his linebackers clean vs Thompson whom will no doubt get too deep and get run by when everyone else gets faster. Also, the OL he's running by will be pancaking his lbs at the next level. Oh by the way, Steven also had 84 tackles but had 10 sacks. That's even more impressive given the constant double teams.

So if you're only watching a minute of film, Thompson would jump off the page more until you pay attention to technique, form, and production and realize Steven could rely on strength (obviously has more than most) but instead plays better team ball while still getting his.
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