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Panthers interested seeing Little at Guard

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22 hours ago, TheRed said:

Greg Little is 22 years old. Applying the "can't stay healthy" label on him already is a bit premature.

Little can't handle speed rushers either.  Why picking a good young LT is so important when we can get one at 7.  Willis, Becton, and Thomas are all rated higher than what Little was last year when we wasted a 3rd round pick on him.

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14 hours ago, USC/panthers_11 said:

I was specifically referring to the "not well regarded" comment, which I feel is inaccurate based off what I stated earlier. We are going to have to see how it plays out with him in the coming years. 

 

So he was well regarded as a HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER.

I’m sure that took all of the NFL talent evaluator’s breath away.

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On 3/5/2020 at 8:03 PM, USC/panthers_11 said:

Incorrect. Little was well regarded. He was the #3 overall prospect in the country coming out of high school according to 247sports composite rankings, which factors in the rivals, espn, and 247sports ranking. 

He only played 3 years in college, whereas a lot of Olineman play 4 or 5 years after being redshirted. There's no doubt he would've been drafted higher if he stayed in school at least a year longer. Additionally, he was drafted 37 overall (5 picks after the 1st round).

I'm not giving up on him like most jabronis who post on this board. 

"Little put together a decent 2018 season for Ole Miss. In speaking to team sources, they weren't super excited about him because he never played up to his potential consistently. Everybody acknowledges his skill set, but being an underachiever and needing development leaves a sour taste for some evaluators. As a result, multiple team sources have told me they had given Little a late first-round grade. They expect him to go higher though because this is a weak tackle draft and there are a lot of NFL teams that are desperate for offensive line help. Some sources like Little, and he has enough fans that he could be a top-20 selection.

Against Alabama, Little was bull rushed into the pocket and gave up some pressures to the inside. That happened in other games too, as he gave up some pressures to players who won't play in the NFL, and he seemed disinterested at times. As a player, Little should have returned to Ole Miss to get stronger before going pro. However given this weak tackle class, it could turn out to be a good time for him to come out, as he could be the first tackle to come off the board given how many NFL teams are desperate for tackle help."
 

"I'm holding my breath on Little. He could soar or topple but, no question, he has the talent," said one NFC scout. "He's not Laremy Tunsil as a player even though Little is two inches taller and 20 pounds bigger with great length. Little is a typical five-star kid who needs to develop the tenacity that Tunsil had. Little would be a top-five pick if he showed that."
 

I know many here are not Walter Fans but they weren't the only evaluators to say the same thing about Little disinterested at times and we saw what TB and Atlanta did to him with speed rushers.  

https://walterfootball.com/draft2019OT.php

 

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6 hours ago, tiger7_88 said:

So he was well regarded as a HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER.

I’m sure that took all of the NFL talent evaluator’s breath away.

He was drafted 37th overall in the NFL DRAFT (5 picks shy of the first round). I would say this coupled with being the 3rd overall prospect in the country coming out of high school would at least mean he was "well" regarded. 

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On 3/5/2020 at 10:15 AM, stbugs said:

Un-fuging real. We spent pick 47 and 77 on a LT who we now want to try at G. The Saints took a C/G at 48 who was a top 5 ranked C after his first year. So, 6 day two picks in 2018 and 2019 and we have:

Donte Toast/Don’t want to listen Jackson

Greg I’m now a Guard Little

And Grier

How is Hurney still here? This rebuild is going to fall apart and yet Hurney fans will point to how he drafted Simmons or Brown as how great he is. Lol, any of us could make the pick at 7, it’s going to be those great day 2 picks that we waste again. 

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1 hour ago, jfra78 said:

So they get a proven LT in a trade and you guys are up in arms cause they want to put Little at LG.  The idea is to put your best 5 on the field.  Versatility is not a bad thing BTW

We get an proven LT who might hold up a year.  Why picking a LT now in the 7th makes perfect sense to play beside him as LG for a year.  So we don't get Brown and the defense only gives up 4 yards a carry...less than what they gave up this year.  Next year or the year after you can get your stud DT.  Stud DT's come out every year.  Long Term LT's don't

 

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