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Ifeatu Melifonwu entering 2021 NFL Draft

Well, Dino’s putting our name back in the NFL draft. That’s going to help recruiting big time. No doubts at least one of the three will pan out well, wouldnt be surprised if they each do

Yeah and when you look at all of their offer lists you'd prolly be a little surprised that they would all have a shot to get drafted. I think at least with the DB and DL groups we'll continue to bring in NFL talent. Ironically the question is how much future NFL talent can we bring in on offense.
 
I think he’s a mid round pick based on his measurables alone.
I think his size will be a factor. But I think his draftability will ultimately depend on how well he performs at the combine. He is going to have to prove that he has the hips and ball tracking skills in those drills, and the straight-line speed in the 40. At a minimum, he will get a shot as a FA.
 
Losing those three players is equivalent to a couple extra losses next year. They are the best SU can get and you don’t replace them in one year. SU has few strengths and losing your best strength puts you behind the eight ball before the season even starts. It could be the difference to making a bowl game.
Pound the portal
 
He was a damn near lockdown corner. When teams threw at him, he more often than not made a play. He's going to be severly missed.
To think what could have been in our secondary. I don't recall a stronger secondary at SU in the last 30 years.

I selfishly wish we had him for 1 more year. Garrett is a heck of a player, but we need another CB or safety to really make a leap next season. I'm more worried about that group than I thought I would be.
 
who steps in?

Nunn
Cole
Atkinson?

i don’t see Hanna or Coley moving to CB
 
Same exact talent level as Shafer’s recruits. Wish Dino could upgrade our talent
 
Same exact talent level as Shafer’s recruits. Wish Dino could upgrade our talent

Yeah - FHCSMFS definitely had TWO All-Americans (as Freshmen) during his tenure. :rolleyes:

And remember those great upset wins over Top 25 programs??

Yeah - me neither.
 
Gotta believe we are in a good position to get a transfer here. They can definitely pitch there is an opening in the secondary that is open and oh by the way we likely have 3 guys getting drafted. We will get you draft ready. The sales pitch for that position group is in a good place.
Thats a good pitch
 
Thats a good pitch
And let's the staff give Chestnut and Folk rotation snaps if earned from the 2 deep as without putting to much on their plate year 1.
 
To me this hurts less than losing Trill. At least we got to enjoy watching him play as a multi-year starter.

Does he have the ability to move to safety if he doesn't have the flat out speed to play CB? If he's fast enough, with his height, I would think he would be an interesting prospect for a lot of teams at CB.
 
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Wish him the best of luck but with the constant losing seasons on the hill under Dino...change is good! Hope the Cuse staff hits the portal hard and soon.
 
Wish him the best of luck but with the constant losing seasons on the hill under Dino...change is good! Hope the Cuse staff hits the portal hard and soon.
The second part of your comment is weird. Losing your best corner is a good change when you're trying to get away from constant (2 in a row) losing seasons?
 
Does anyone know the preferred style of corner for Whites defense. Is one guy bigger and the other more of a cover guy?
 
Does anyone know the preferred style of corner for Whites defense. Is one guy bigger and the other more of a cover guy?
I don't know, but it seemed like ours were on islands a lot. I think he wants guys that can cover so he can utilize the blitzing and confusion to create chaos at the LOS.
 
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