Cajun RedZone: JC DL Pryer Commits To Cajuns

[CajunT]

_ I don't think we watched the same video, he got pushed around by juco linemen and in that 5 minute video he might have made 3 tackles. Further more, I would be shocked if he runs under a 5.5 forty but his size is impressive. _

Then you will be shocked. The kid will play outside on the DL, and he sat out for over a year. What you are getting is an athlete with unlimited upside with size. That is something we normally don't get and he is still raw. Forget numbers, he will have plenty of time in spring to get stonger and three years to play.

[CajunT]

_ I tried to word it open ended. Probably should have used the word potential rather than ability. I more meant ability as it chance to be than as in physical skills and talent. _

Forget numbers, this kid was highly recruited coming out of high school and he has the physical tools to become a good addition. We have him for three years, so he is far from a finished product. What some don't get on this thread, is he is the type of athlete you need to compete against Troy. We just don't have enough of these type of athletes. He will be here in the spring and have plenty of time to get stronger and work on tecnique.

[Rasta]

Lots of "potential" but there's a reason LSU lost interest. He's a knucklehead.

[ManAboutTown]

_ Forget numbers, this kid was highly recruited coming out of high school and he has the physical tools to become a good addition. We have him for three years, so he is far from a finished product. What some don't get on this thread, is he is the type of athlete you need to compete against Troy. We just don't have enough of these type of athletes. He will be here in the spring and have plenty of time to get stronger and work on tecnique. _

I'm excited about this guy. He, along with the development of Jordan Topp could be an intimidating front line. I'll give Bustle this: We always hear that the correct way to build a successful team is from the inside out. (meaning first focus on the Lines). Bustle has surely done that on offense, and I suppose the focus will be on the D-line this offseason. I do applaud that, fwiw.

[Just1More]

_ Forget numbers, this kid was highly recruited coming out of high school and he has the physical tools to become a good addition. We have him for three years, so he is far from a finished product. What some don't get on this thread, is he is the type of athlete you need to compete against Troy. We just don't have enough of these type of athletes. He will be here in the spring and have plenty of time to get stronger and work on tecnique. _

I believe you. I also think one of the most critical needs we have is adding immediate size, power and speed to our DL. If this guy can come in and contribute... and maybe be a difference maker in the latter stages of our season on defense (where we've not held up well in the past couple of years)... that makes me more optimistic. A single stud on your defensive line can make a HUGE difference.

[CajunT]

_ I believe you. I also think one of the most critical needs we have is adding immediate size, power and speed to our DL. If this guy can come in and contribute... and maybe be a difference maker in the latter stages of our season on defense (where we've not held up well in the past couple of years)... that makes me more optimistic. A single stud on your defensive line can make a HUGE difference. _

People forget, all athletes are recruited on potential. We have recruited many 6-2,215 DE's that take three years to develop and contribute. This kid is physically ready to play now, he just needs some experience and work on technique.

[J-Town Cajun]

I thought I was watching a highlight video of #8 an OLB. This guy was making most of the tackles. Maybe we should be recruiting this guy?

[Parrott]

Just based on size, Pryer will be the most physically imposing defensive lineman on the team from the second he arrives on campus. The measureables and potential are there. The other big-time offers are, too. How big of an immediate impact will he have? How will he adjust to the D1 level? How much of a motor will he have while going against better competition? While recruits are looked at based on potential, his lack of on-field production cannot be overlooked. He's apparently still very raw, but we should get a better feel for his impact in the spring. Plus he has a great name.


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[Civil Cajun]

_ Big, agile, athletic, constant motor. He looks really good. I would advise turning the sound off when watching the highlight video. _

+1 on that.

[Parrott]

FYI: Pryer has one class to finish and probably won't be on campus until May.


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