Kevin Pierre-Louis KPL played at an all conference level before injuries slowed him down in the middle of the season. Like Kuechly, he's very instintive, very productive and covers a ton of space. He's got good speed. The biggest question is size. KPL will need to add a little more bulk to his frame like Kuechly did. If he has stays healthy and productive over the next two seasons, I think he could be a first-round pick in 2014.
Kaleb Ramsey Kaleb Ramsey has one season to take his game to the next level. He's got the build and has shown flashes of potential, but NFL scouts are likely to questions his heart and desire. He needs to have a big year, stay healthy and prove to teams that he wants to play football.
Dominic Appiah At times it might seem like I am President of the Dominic Appiah fanclub, but I do think he has great game-changing potential. Plus BC has a history of producing solid NFL DTs. Because he's got so much playing time head of him, Appiah has the most upside. We know he is in the right system to display his talents. Now let's hope he develops and gets better every year.
Chase Rettig This might seem like the ultimate BC fan post considering he has a completion percentage in the low 50s, but Rettig has a few things going for him. NFL teams will like his size and arm strength. They will appreciate that he took a beating and kept playing. They will like that he's had to learn new systems and adapt to different coordinators. But if Chase wants to be the next Matt Ryan or even a guy considered for a late first-round pick, he is going to have to have an outstanding final two seasons. It will take a huge jump in productivity (which I will address in an upcoming post) but there is still the possibility that it can happen.
There are a few other players that may develop into something more, but for now this group stands our best chance. Let me know if you think I missed anyone else.
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ALJ will have the measurables and the potential to develop into a shut down corner. In the pass happy NFL, corners are hot in R1.
I have always been a Chase Rettig, California beach bunny, fan. The problem is with whether he was started too early and if he is being given proper coaching from a head coach who was a defensive coordinator.
It will be fun to watch Steele Divitto for the next two years as well.
He was coming on strong last year, and has dedicated himself even more.
I agree JBQ.
Rettig needs to throw the ball before his receiver is open sometimes, rather than waiting for the receiver to break free.
I think that sort of thing separates the great ones from the good ones - you throw to the spot.
A lot of it is coaching and confidence - and a good offensive line.
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