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For those of you who were sick of my unheathly mancrush on David DeCastro last year, avert your eyes. This thread will be filled with articles, updates, and thopughts on my number one 2013 draft target, LSU's Eric Reid.
Much like DeCastro, I'm riding this one til the wheels fall off.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...n-eric-reid-headlines-college-defensive-backs
Top underclassmen: Eric Reid headlines college defensive backs
By Chad Reuter Draft analyst
Published: Aug. 26, 2012 at 06:00 p.m. Updated: Aug. 30, 2012 at 05:38 p.m.
LSU has been churning out quality defensive backs of late, and safety Eric Reid boasts an enticing skill set.
Safeties
Eric Reid
College: LSU
Height: 6-2 Weight: 208
It was a no-brainer for Reid, a highly touted national recruit with an excellent academic record, to commit to LSU. His father is in the school's Athletic Hall of Fame as an All-American hurdler, winning the NCAA championship in the 110-meter hurdles as a senior in 1987. Eric Reid Sr. still works on the LSU campus, so his son got to know the facilities and team's coaches quite well growing up.
That familiarity bred early success for Reid, as he played in all 13 games as a freshman in 2010, logged crucial playing time against Alabama (six tackles, one for loss) and started the final three regular season games. And though he didn't start the team's bowl win over Texas A&M, he still came through with seven stops and an interception. As a sophomore, Reid started all 12 games in which he played, leaving the Ole Miss game and missing the Arkansas contest with a thigh injury. His 76 tackles (a team high), two interceptions, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles earned him second-team All-SEC honors from league media. He was also named FWAA/Nagurski National and SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his effort against Alabama (six tackles, forced fumble, fourth-quarter interception) in the Tigers' regular-season win in Tuscaloosa.
Strengths: Tall, long safety with a solid overall build that is still getting stronger. All-around defender who can play the run and pass. Flashes excellent closing speed, pummels receivers after the catch when coming downhill and can sniff out a play after the snap and get into the backfield. Has length and attitude to wrap up ball carriers in the open field. Brings power into cut tackles, lowering his shoulder to stop running backs cold. Also lays the wood over the middle, putting a shoulder into the midsection of receivers. Gets physical with receivers attempting to block him in the run game. Has athleticism to handle tight ends in the passing game. Possesses the height, vertical leap and competitive nature to win jump balls. Good enough hands to take advantage of poor throws, will undercut receivers and can catch the ball away from his frame.
Weaknesses: Gets overaggressive at times; will jump on short crossers, opening up the back half of the field, and overrun stretch plays to allow cutback lanes. Not a consistently powerful tackler, and will lunge and miss in the open field, as he often fails to break down quickly. Recovery speed will be questioned; might be tough for him to catch NFL receivers if he takes a false step or attempts to aid a teammate. Had shoulder surgery after his junior season in high school, though it hasn't hurt him in college.
NFL comparison: Mark Barron
Bottom line: The next SEC safety creating a buzz in the scouting community, Reid brings the size, athleticism, intelligence and toughness to become an impact player in coverage and against the run at the next level.
Much like DeCastro, I'm riding this one til the wheels fall off.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...n-eric-reid-headlines-college-defensive-backs
Top underclassmen: Eric Reid headlines college defensive backs
By Chad Reuter Draft analyst
Published: Aug. 26, 2012 at 06:00 p.m. Updated: Aug. 30, 2012 at 05:38 p.m.
LSU has been churning out quality defensive backs of late, and safety Eric Reid boasts an enticing skill set.
Safeties
Eric Reid
College: LSU
Height: 6-2 Weight: 208
It was a no-brainer for Reid, a highly touted national recruit with an excellent academic record, to commit to LSU. His father is in the school's Athletic Hall of Fame as an All-American hurdler, winning the NCAA championship in the 110-meter hurdles as a senior in 1987. Eric Reid Sr. still works on the LSU campus, so his son got to know the facilities and team's coaches quite well growing up.
That familiarity bred early success for Reid, as he played in all 13 games as a freshman in 2010, logged crucial playing time against Alabama (six tackles, one for loss) and started the final three regular season games. And though he didn't start the team's bowl win over Texas A&M, he still came through with seven stops and an interception. As a sophomore, Reid started all 12 games in which he played, leaving the Ole Miss game and missing the Arkansas contest with a thigh injury. His 76 tackles (a team high), two interceptions, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles earned him second-team All-SEC honors from league media. He was also named FWAA/Nagurski National and SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his effort against Alabama (six tackles, forced fumble, fourth-quarter interception) in the Tigers' regular-season win in Tuscaloosa.
Strengths: Tall, long safety with a solid overall build that is still getting stronger. All-around defender who can play the run and pass. Flashes excellent closing speed, pummels receivers after the catch when coming downhill and can sniff out a play after the snap and get into the backfield. Has length and attitude to wrap up ball carriers in the open field. Brings power into cut tackles, lowering his shoulder to stop running backs cold. Also lays the wood over the middle, putting a shoulder into the midsection of receivers. Gets physical with receivers attempting to block him in the run game. Has athleticism to handle tight ends in the passing game. Possesses the height, vertical leap and competitive nature to win jump balls. Good enough hands to take advantage of poor throws, will undercut receivers and can catch the ball away from his frame.
Weaknesses: Gets overaggressive at times; will jump on short crossers, opening up the back half of the field, and overrun stretch plays to allow cutback lanes. Not a consistently powerful tackler, and will lunge and miss in the open field, as he often fails to break down quickly. Recovery speed will be questioned; might be tough for him to catch NFL receivers if he takes a false step or attempts to aid a teammate. Had shoulder surgery after his junior season in high school, though it hasn't hurt him in college.
NFL comparison: Mark Barron
Bottom line: The next SEC safety creating a buzz in the scouting community, Reid brings the size, athleticism, intelligence and toughness to become an impact player in coverage and against the run at the next level.
