Quick Notes from Bama vs TAMU

[SP_21]

With so much NFL talent on display in this game I decided to take notes on anything that stood out. I'm by no means a scout and this is not a scouting report, just my observations. 

 

Alabama

 

Ryan Anderson-OLB: a guy I've had my eye on. He looked very explosive in this game. Seemed like he was in on every play and often disrupted the offense allowing his teammates to make big plays. ( Allens fumble recovery for a TD). 

 

Jonathan Allen-DE/DT: Allen is a monster. There's really nothing he can't do. He plays with great technique and effort. Allen was constantly in the back field causing havoc. (TA&M was able to pick up a lot of yards even when Allen shot into the backfield but that's more luck than anything)

 

Tim Williams-OLB: Lightning quick and had 2 sacks on the day. Those sacks are misleading though. He did not flash the ability to get "instant win sacks", he mostly shoots out of his stance and gets pushed past the QB. Honestly I was not impressed by him in this game. 

 

Reuben Foster-ILB: didn't have his best game. Seemed slow to react and didn't make many plays. The Bama defense allowed too many running plays to get outside. With a fast LBer like Foster I would have expected him to shut those runs down. 

 

Texas A&M

 

Myles Garrett-DE: wasn't his best game. He was able to show off his speed and effort though by chasing down plays from the other side of the field. He was gassed the entire game it seemed like. 

 

Justin Evans-SS: made one bad play that reminded me of a certain roided up safety that used to play for the Colts. Instead of wrapping up the ball carrier for a minimal gain he ducked his head and completely whiffed on the tackle. 

 

Conclusion 

 

Ryan Anderson continues to improve his draft stock with great play and effort. Jonathan Allen looks like a top ten pick and continued his high level play. Garrett didn't have his best day.  Tim Williams looked one dimensional. 

[BProland85]

If the Colts don't have a chance in drafting Garrett, Jonathan Allen is a very popular #2 choice for me for their 1st rounder. He would make this DL beastly. 

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1 hour ago, BProland85 said:

If the Colts don't have a chance in drafting Garrett, Jonathan Allen is a very popular #2 choice for me for their 1st rounder. He would make this DL beastly. 

Allen is a true difference maker. The D-lineman we have now are all complementary pieces and Allen could be the guy to solidify the whole group.