Redshirt Freshman S Kylan Johnson moved to LB

[Gatorphan]

Derrick Brooks made the move as a freshmen at a lighter weight. Obviously he was heralded recruit and this is a best case scenario, but there is hope.

"While Brooks helped redefine the weakside linebacker position in the NFL, he began his college career as a third-string strong safety. The Seminoles used that transition model with several players, and Brooks, just 190 pounds as a freshman, needed to grow."
"Midway through his freshman year, Brooks was moved to linebacker full time."

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/foot...ooks-grew-from-a-kid-into-a-young-man/2190389

 

[GatorJB]

LB is a lot better numbers wise, I think we'll have 9 scholarship LBs in the fall. Talent and experience will be thin though, unless some kids impress.

3 of those 9 are true freshmen, 2 more are redshirt freshmen, one of those guys came here as a walk-on, and two others have been completely unreliable due to injuries. As of right now, Davis is the only reliable LB. Behind him are injury prone guys, freshmen, and a bunch of walk-ons. Even if these freshmen are really good (and we don't know if they are), it's still bad to have to rely on a bunch of underclassmen at the position for the next 2-3 years.

I didn't say this earlier, but I'm really glad Kylan Johnson has changed to LB. We'll need all the help we can get there.

 

[lagator]

I agree, Reese and Anzalone are our only guys in that range, but Reese is a Fr and Anzalone is like Glass Joe

You got that right, and how the hell do you practice as a LB w/o contact?

 

[TLB]

You got that right, and how the hell do you practice as a LB w/o contact?

Maybe it forces the issue - Anzalone can hold up and perform, or he can't and washes out opening another roster spot for the class of '17.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

You got that right, and how the hell do you practice as a LB w/o contact?

Ivy League is doing it; seems to be catching on.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Derrick Brooks made the move as a freshmen at a lighter weight. Obviously he was heralded recruit and this is a best case scenario, but there is hope.

"While Brooks helped redefine the weakside linebacker position in the NFL, he began his college career as a third-string strong safety. The Seminoles used that transition model with several players, and Brooks, just 190 pounds as a freshman, needed to grow."
"Midway through his freshman year, Brooks was moved to linebacker full time."

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/foot...ooks-grew-from-a-kid-into-a-young-man/2190389

I have to bring this up again.
UF recruited Brooks very hard but told him he was a linebacker not a safety. Of course, the liars told him he would be an all American safety so Derrick Einstein Brooks signed with FSU.
Tell them whatever they want to hear.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

You got that right, and how the hell do you practice as a LB w/o contact?

Most of practice for LBs is about making the correct reads, going to the right places, and filling the correct hole.

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

If that is the case our O-Line would be awesome..... He can take up three positions and give us the ability to put Fulwood and Harris on the field at the same time!!! How awesome would that be.

Unfortunately the rules require that you have 5 linemen on the field who are not eligible receivers.

 

[GatorJ]

Most of practice for LBs is about making the correct reads, going to the right places, and filling the correct hole.

That's what she said.

 

[ufgator812]

Derrick Brooks made the move as a freshmen at a lighter weight. Obviously he was heralded recruit and this is a best case scenario, but there is hope.

"While Brooks helped redefine the weakside linebacker position in the NFL, he began his college career as a third-string strong safety. The Seminoles used that transition model with several players, and Brooks, just 190 pounds as a freshman, needed to grow."
"Midway through his freshman year, Brooks was moved to linebacker full time."

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/foot...ooks-grew-from-a-kid-into-a-young-man/2190389

**** Brooks.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I feel like we need a fvkk all noles post, ala your famous fvkk uga post, preferably in the NoleJay loves Kanell thread.

 

[ufgator812]

I feel like we need a fvkk all noles post, ala your famous fvkk uga post, preferably in the NoleJay loves Kanell thread.

Actually, I have it written and ready to go...

 

[Swamp Donkey]

 

[oxking]

In before....he's only a 3*

Maybe he'll be a 5 star linebacker :-}

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

This will be a good move for him because this dude is physical. Once he gets 235-240 (i believe he's up to 228 now) he'll be able to hold his own inside.

 

[BMF]

This will be a good move for him because this dude is physical. Once he gets 235-240 (i believe he's up to 228 now) he'll be able to hold his own inside.

I would think, being a former DB, he'd be better playing OLB vs. ILB.

 

[rockinchair]

Found this article on him.

https://florida.n.rivals.com/news/redshirt-report-kylan-johnson

Seems like he has a high football IQ and has the build and athleticism to become a very good player. Hopefully he's found a home at linebacker.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Found this article on him.

https://florida.n.rivals.com/news/redshirt-report-kylan-johnson

Seems like he has a high football IQ and has the build and athleticism to become a very good player. Hopefully he's found a home at linebacker.

He threw 36 tds and NO ints as a senior! Why didn't we try him at QB? I can't get over 36-0.

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

I would think, being a former DB, he'd be better playing OLB vs. ILB.

Why can't he play OLB at 235-240? He can really run so him being at that won't hurt him.

 

[gatormandan]

I heard Thompson will be playing 2 positions since we are thin at LB.....