Class of 2020 OL Cedrice Paillant (NY) Grad Transfer from Rutgers/Offered

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[CuseLegacy]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Did they not want him anymore?

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[RF2044]

Did they not want him anymore?

He started 13 games, which is an unlucky number, so they have no use for him.

Plus, Schiano isn't going to take an OL with OL speed in the 40 yard dash.

Wait...

 

[CousCuse]

All NY playa's come home and play for the Cuse!!!

 

[CuseLegacy]

Offers from Marshall, Kent St, Tulsa, Illinois St, Syracuse

 

[RF2044]

Looks like Rutgers has already deleted his bio, so here's a 24----7 bio:

Cedrice Paillant, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Offensive Tackle

Cedrice Paillant is an Offensive Tackle from New Rochelle, NY.

247sports.com

Looks like he's 6-4, somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 pounds.

 

[CuseLegacy]

MSN

 

[CuseLegacy]

Cedrice Paillant​

Position: OL
Height: 6-4 Weight: 310
College: Rutgers
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
High School: New Rochelle HS
Previous College(s): Monroe JC (NY)

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[sutomcat]

Did they not want him anymore?

The Rutgers offensive line was historically bad last year. To address that, embattled Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano brought in seven OL recruits and 4 transfers (we wanted at least a couple of those guys too).

He is desperate to shed weight to fit under NCAA guidelines for scholarship limits and basically kicking a bunch of veterans off the team.

This guy played LG. I think we are good there. Could understand this if he played center, where we really could use another veteran. But as far as I can tell, he never played center.

This is strange.

 

[orangenauburn]

The Rutgers offensive line was historically bad last year. To address that, embattled Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano brought in seven OL recruits and 4 transfers (we wanted at least a couple of those guys too).

He is desperate to shed weight to fit under NCAA guidelines for scholarship limits and basically kicking a bunch of veterans off the team.

This guy played LG. I think we are good there. Could understand this if he played center, where we really could use another veteran. But as far as I can tell, he never played center.

This is strange.

Maybe it's just a courtesy call and look? Or they are worried about depth? Or they are going to see if he can or wanted to switch positions?

I agree it's strange. Only thing I can think of is Bleich is worse for wear moreso than we know or kid is being asked about nose tackle role - or - some OL are entering portal?

 

[RutgersAl]

Big, physical Left Guard who has decent highlights but must work to eliminate penchant for incurring penalties. Started first six games but then replaced.

Cedrice Paillant - Football - Rutgers University Athletics

Cedrice Paillant (54) OL - 2021 Academic All-Big Ten 2021 (Junior): Played in 11 games with starts at left guard in each of the first six games ... earned Academic

scarletknights.com

 

[RICuse44]

Maybe it's just a courtesy call and look? Or they are worried about depth? Or they are going to see if he can or wanted to switch positions?

I agree it's strange. Only thing I can think of is Bleich is worse for wear moreso than we know or kid is being asked about nose tackle role - or - some OL are entering portal?

I agree- this makes me wonder if bleich is going to play.

 

[crales44]

Or, after all the injuries last year, Babers figures it never hurts to have one more veteran with FBS starting experience.

 

[CuseLegacy]

I'm not worrying about Bleich playing. I think this is more about extra depth on the line because injuries/transfers happen.

 

[Pharm73]

Big, physical Left Guard who has decent highlights but must work to eliminate penchant for incurring penalties. Started first six games but then replaced.

Cedrice Paillant - Football - Rutgers University Athletics

Cedrice Paillant (54) OL - 2021 Academic All-Big Ten 2021 (Junior): Played in 11 games with starts at left guard in each of the first six games ... earned Academic

scarletknights.com

He lost playing time as the season wore on.... I think his place in the first, second string got worse with the addition of the 4 transfers

 

[sutomcat]

Or, after all the injuries last year, Babers figures it never hurts to have one more veteran with FBS starting experience.

Could be. Bottom line is, we have three guards who are clearly better than him.

I could see moving one of the guards to center, or one of the guards to tackle. But that still wouldn’t open a spot for this guy to start.

I have to think he’s looking for a starting job for his final season. At best, I think he would be a second string guard for us. Would be surprised if he took that.

 

[money3189]

Or, after all the injuries last year, Babers figures it never hurts to have one more veteran with FBS starting experience.

Basically how I look at this

 

[GoSU96]

The Rutgers offensive line was historically bad last year. To address that, embattled Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano brought in seven OL recruits and 4 transfers (we wanted at least a couple of those guys too).

He is desperate to shed weight to fit under NCAA guidelines for scholarship limits and basically kicking a bunch of veterans off the team.

This guy played LG. I think we are good there. Could understand this if he played center, where we really could use another veteran. But as far as I can tell, he never played center.

This is strange.

One year rental to hedge injuries? Bleich and Davis have injury history. The guys after them are mostly first and second year players.

 

[sutomcat]

One year rental to hedge injuries? Bleich and Davis have injury history. The guys after them are mostly first and second year players.

That’s the only thing that makes sense. I just don’t understand why he would want to come here and hope for a couple of Injuries so that he could get some playing time.

 

[money3189]

That’s the only thing that makes sense. I just don’t understand why he would want to come here and hope for a couple of Injuries so that he could get some playing time.

Agree. Maybe they can sell him on a chance to start. You lock him in and now we have a kid with Big 10 experience as a back up.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

The Rutgers offensive line was historically bad last year. To address that, embattled Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano brought in seven OL recruits and 4 transfers (we wanted at least a couple of those guys too).

He is desperate to shed weight to fit under NCAA guidelines for scholarship limits and basically kicking a bunch of veterans off the team.

This guy played LG. I think we are good there. Could understand this if he played center, where we really could use another veteran. But as far as I can tell, he never played center.

This is strange.

Hard to see a starting position materializing at guard with Bleich, Ellis and Davis in front of him. Center is a position of need but I can't find any evidence he's played C at either New Rochelle or Monroe College. However, Rutgers recruited him as a tackle (first link) and he moves pretty well (second link). So maybe RT is where he (or the staff) sees daylight if they want to move Vet to center and they think this guy is more ready than Cruz or Tisdale.

Early Signing Period: Cedrice Paillant Signs With Rutgers Football

JUCO lineman expected to push for immediate playing time

www.onthebanks.com

https://n./content/prospects/2020/cedrice-paillant-257037

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

That’s the only thing that makes sense. I just don’t understand why he would want to come here and hope for a couple of Injuries so that he could get some playing time.

Don't think you have to hope for injuries with SU's O- line