Very few DTs have gone so far, so we really had our pick. Hope we picked right, obviously he's the guy they liked and he should do a good job of plugging a Hank sized hole. We've done well in the 2nd with Dts.
Summary: Fifth year senior. Tore one ACL in 2011 and the other in 2013. One year of starting experience for the Tide, but has been a steady rotational contributor since 2014. Tomlinson is not your average kid off the field. He’s been through more adversity than most, losing both parents before he turned 18. He is very accomplished in the classroom and actually had an opportunity to go to Harvard, but chose Alabama instead. The former three-time state champion wrestler has the ideal size and power to play inside in any scheme. While he may be limited, his ability to control inside gaps will be there right away.
*One of the more interesting and impressive kids in the class when it comes to the off the field story. Tomlinson doesn’t have standout physical traits but you know you are getting a guy that will get the job done. While he is a different sized player than Linval Joseph, I feel he will have a similar impact early in his career. Just a reliable presence inside that makes guys around him better with the potential to blossom in to more. Really watch some Alabama tape and you’ll see him do things you didn’t think he could do. 2nd round is where I strongly consider him.
Incredibly high character guy, too
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Two ACL surgeries or two ACLs? :)
Feels so good when your team drafts who you actually love
Perfect draft so far
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I was surprised we'd take someone with two ACLs, but he's a player.
Two ACL surgeries or two ACLs? :)
Now he's got like four ACLs.
Don't see it as that big of an issue at all
Stop it..
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I was surprised we'd take someone with two ACLs, but he's a player.
Two ACL surgeries or two ACLs? :)
Now he's got like four ACLs.
was that him with the beard and the cane announcing the Browns' pick?
Summary: Fifth year senior. Tore one ACL in 2011 and the other in 2013. One year of starting experience for the Tide, but has been a steady rotational contributor since 2014. Tomlinson is not your average kid off the field. He’s been through more adversity than most, losing both parents before he turned 18. He is very accomplished in the classroom and actually had an opportunity to go to Harvard, but chose Alabama instead. The former three-time state champion wrestler has the ideal size and power to play inside in any scheme. While he may be limited, his ability to control inside gaps will be there right away.
*One of the more interesting and impressive kids in the class when it comes to the off the field story. Tomlinson doesn’t have standout physical traits but you know you are getting a guy that will get the job done. While he is a different sized player than Linval Joseph, I feel he will have a similar impact early in his career. Just a reliable presence inside that makes guys around him better with the potential to blossom in to more. Really watch some Alabama tape and you’ll see him do things you didn’t think he could do. 2nd round is where I strongly consider him.
Upside Pro Comparison: Ahtyba Rubin – SEA
Not a 3 tech. Run stopper.
Yup. He and I both got into Harvard and were offered at 'Bama. Except Saban wanted nothing to do with me.
Solid kid. Great pick.
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Does not appear so from the limited writeups I have seen so far. Seems like a strong run stopper?
Not a 3 tech. Run stopper.
that is a disappointment. wanted 3 tech.
What a terrible GM..
JR is predictable in that way.
You did drop the mic, yes?
That's how I feel.
Limited guy but not a reach by any means...he wouldn't have been there in round 3.
Wormleys a good player, but for a DT, Tomlinson is the better option, especially against a team like Dallas.