Class of 2021 OL Da'Metrius Weatherspoon (PA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (1/3/24)

[RF2044]

Yep, nice problem to have. It will be interesting to see how he performs against our DL in the spring.

To your point -- having him HERE for spring practice will go a long way toward accelerating his readiness for fall, and getting him acclimated to the P5 level.

Level of comp is of concern [as you've pointed out], but it isn't the sole determinant of ability. Every year, the NFL drafts dozens of FCS / lower division players. If you can play, you can play.

Hope this kid's size / experience translate. Would be nice to have an OL that is a net positive for once instead of a liability. Miller / Weatherspoon will go a long way toward helping us get there.

 

[PAcuse]

Bring on all the beef, much needed.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Noice!

 

[bigmike]

Here come the road graders

 

[Franz69]

 

[ezbeezy214]

 

[gocraz4dasu]

Let’s go!!!

We need as many talented offensive linemen as possible and have the cream rise to the top. I’m betting we see Da’Metrius play a lot this next year. Big rise in competition level but all he could do is play better than those he was up against, and he did so consistently.

 

[jr4750]

big guy already.

 

[Cusefan69]

big guy already. View attachment 236099

Yeah big dude. Looks like he can definitely move a pile. Good stuff! Keep these big uglies coming!

 

[qdawgg]

 

[kingtidge]

DA'METRIUS WEATHERSPOON PORTAL FROM HOWARD/ CLAIRTON HS, CLAIRTON, PA
# 57/ 6' 7" 335/ OT/OG
…Reality show to be a part of is Stranger Things.

Stanger Things is not a reality show.

Get rid.

 

[orange79]

 

[CuseBlock]

Will love having guys that look the part. Seeing the size difference when the Clemson and FSU’s come to town always bothers me..

 

[DoctorBombay]

 

[RandomGuy]

Gimme that Franax! Woot!

 

[PhatOrange]

Sorry to be that guy but it's Howard. We'll have to wait and see how spring ball goes. I love just adding more competition to the room though and he's a big human. His arms are cut. You don't see too many 335lb dudes who's arms look like that. Hopefully he can move and play at this level.

I have nightmare of the kid from south alabama.

 

[MSOrange]

Sorry to be that guy but it's Howard. We'll have to wait and see how spring ball goes. I love just adding more competition to the room though and he's a big human. His arms are cut. You don't see too many 335 dudes who's arms look like that. Hopefully he can move and play at this level.

I have nightmare of the kid from south alabama.

Agree. Part of me is having Ryan Alexander flashbacks with the step up to another level. But I have more confidence in this staff's ability to identify talent and as you said, at least it's legitimate competition with the size to play at this level.

 

[CIL]

Sorry to be that guy but it's Howard. We'll have to wait and see how spring ball goes. I love just adding more competition to the room though and he's a big human. His arms are cut. You don't see too many 335 dudes who's arms look like that. Hopefully he can move and play at this level.

I have nightmare of the kid from south alabama.

I think we all share the same concerns about the level of competition he faced at Howard.

If anything, he is quality depth for the program. We know the story all too well of what happens when starters go down.

Syracuse hasn’t had quality depth across the roster since the mid 90’s.

 

[Atlcuse44]

Will love having guys that look the part. Seeing the size difference when the Clemson and FSU’s come to town always bothers me..

You know you will miss this:

 

[David321]

Wonder if the athleticism translates to RT [his main position at Howard], or if he projects to shift inside to RG.

Either way, much needed reinforcement to the OL.

I read that he played a bit at LT as well.

 

[CuseMan4]

Not gonna lie. This roster is filling out quite nicely. Give me the OL from Princeton, Barnes at CB, then one more CB and then one more DT (looking at you Raikes). Then we are full throttle. Might be the most talented and deepest roster we’ve had in 20 years. Not really close either

 

[kingtidge]

Sorry to be that guy but it's Howard. We'll have to wait and see how spring ball goes. I love just adding more competition to the room though and he's a big human. His arms are cut. You don't see too many 335lb dudes who's arms look like that. Hopefully he can move and play at this level.

I have nightmare of the kid from south alabama.

...and he's not wearing knee braces either.

 

[tep624]

Sorry to be that guy but it's Howard. We'll have to wait and see how spring ball goes. I love just adding more competition to the room though and he's a big human. His arms are cut. You don't see too many 335lb dudes who's arms look like that. Hopefully he can move and play at this level.

I have nightmare of the kid from south alabama.

Level of comp is definitely a concern. Hear you there.

But you look at this kid at 335 LB and you look at Ellis when he was even down around 340-350 - this kid clearly has a ton of upper body strength at that weight and isn't carrying a ton of bad weight. He certainly passes the look test and he was a HBC All American, so at least he did excel at the lower comp level he was at.

 

[RF2044]

I read that he played a bit at LT as well.

There was an article listed above that indicated [round numbers] that he played something like 775 snaps last year. About 775 total snaps, 665 at RT, 110 at LT.

 

[orangencpolice]

To your point -- having him HERE for spring practice will go a long way toward accelerating his readiness for fall, and getting him acclimated to the P5 level.

Level of comp is of concern [as you've pointed out], but it isn't the sole determinant of ability. Every year, the NFL drafts dozens of FCS / lower division players. If you can play, you can play.

Hope this kid's size / experience translate. Would be nice to have an OL that is a net positive for once instead of a liability. Miller / Weatherspoon will go a long way toward helping us get there.

Great point. If you can play the NFL will find you. Hopefully this kid continues progressing and works hard. The opportunity is his for the taking.