CJ Vogel

There has been so much smoke around Juan Davis, I have to imagine he falls into this category – even with Helm and Niblack. I have just heard his name far too much for him to not be in this conversation.

Cam Williams is my pick however. Too big, too patient, too strong. He will be just fine at RT.

The first batch of preseason All Americans has been released by USA Today Monday morning.

Kelvin Banks received first team honors, as the SEC makes up 11 slots on the roster. The full first team selection roster:

QB Carson Beck (UGA)

RB Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State)

RB Ollie Gordon (Oklahoma State)

WR Luther Burden (Missouri)

WR Tetairoa McMillian (Arizona)

TE Colston Loveland (Michigan)

OT Kelvin Banks (Texas)

OT Will Campbell (LSU)

OG Tate Ratledge (Georgia)

OG Donovan Jackson (Ohio State)

C Parker Brailsford (Alabama)

Defense:

EDGE James Pearce (Tennessee)

EDGE Ashton Gillotte (Louisville)

DL Mason Graham (Michigan)

DL Howard Cross III (Notre Dame)

LB Danny Stutsman (Oklahoma)

LB Harold Perkins (LSU)

LB Jay Higgins (Iowa)

CB Will Johnson (Michigan)

CB Denzel Burke (Ohio State)

DB Malaki Starks (Georgia)

DB Caleb Downs (Ohio State)

Interesting stuff. How close is each campus to a Whataburger? Probably the more important question 

Great stuff Blake!

2025 Mansfield Timberview DB Nathan Tilmon will make his decision tomorrow. 

Utah, TCU and Texas are the final three in the decision  

8 minutes ago, Tfrazier12 said:

It’s LSU for me. 
No defensive line. 
Really bad corners that don’t match up well with the man to man coverage scheme the new D coordinator likes to run. 

On offensive they lost all of the playmakers, and didn’t replace them well. 
O-Line is really good and will keep them in most games. 

The one thing they do have is the best OT tandem in the country, but I am with you. I believe I had them seventh in my SEC preseason rankings.

20 minutes ago, Hookem97 said:

That's even better for them also...more maturity in the locker room followed by culture & I heard Bowman will be back for like his 5th year. I can see OSU/Kansas St./Utah fighting for the BIG 12 Title 

Alan Bowman might  be 27 at this point.

4 minutes ago, Hookem97 said:

I agree CJ I'd put Oklahoma St. somewhere in the 12-15th range. Gundy is too good of a coach to be at 18. 

I am pretty sure OK State returns like 20 starters as well.

Just now, AJJ_Sports said:

If you had to make a top 10 right now CJ, what would your ranking be ?

1. Georgia
2. Ohio State
3. Oregon
4. Texas
5. Ole Miss
6. Alabama
7. Utah
8. Missouri
9. Notre Dame
10. Michigan

Banks might be my No. 1 knowing that Texas has a heck of a backup ready in Arch, rather than what know of at LT. 

In the case of Banks going down, I bet we see Conner move to LT and Neto/Hutson move into LG.

I am actually all the way in on Oregon and Ole Miss this year. I have bought all of the Oregon stock

13 minutes ago, Derek Handler said:

Huge Odds on Okie State to make playoff +650.  Rolled on that one big.   

Love that bet

Oklahoma State must underrated. I would even buy some stock on USC.

Overrated? Notre Dame

2025 Bellville DL DJ Sanders has made his decision. The interior defensive lineman has committed to Texas A&M according to Hayes Fawcett.

Sanders was down to Texas, Michigan and Texas A&M and ultimately the Aggies come away with the win.

Did I forget who the defending world series champions are? Worried about the wrong silver trophy.

3 minutes ago, goattalk100 said:

I also think there will inevitably be some transfers out due to the collection of talent & lack of path to the field for some players. But there will be guys who transfer out that end up making the league after that, so that’s also a consideration in having such a large final number.

Pretty remarkable list considering where this conversation was at year one.

Turpin has been electric in the NFL. I bet him every Sunday to score an anytime TD just because of how fun he is in the return game lol

I like Bobby's list of freshmen. I will add Nate Kibble has done nothing but impress since arriving in June.

The issue like for many iOL on the roster currrently, is getting on the field to showcase the talents.

I would have to argue Hayden Conner has as much a chance to make it in the league as anyone not named Kelvin Banks, Jake Majors or DJ Campbell. Three years starting experience has to mean something even if there are more talented players below him.

4 minutes ago, TTown said:

Yet we bust Sydir for being overweight lol

Sydir still has 20-25 pounds on Norton fwiw. 

First team safeties today in the first team period of the day were Jelani McDonald and Michael Taaffe. 

Kobe Black looks so impressive from a body frame perspective.  

Michael Taaffe still in green no-contact jersey. 

I tell ya what, I know it’s warm ups, but seeing a lineup that consists of both Ryan Wingo and Silas Bolden on the field together is exciting. Just so many combinations and possibilities between the two of them.