If we dont win a championship of some kind or at least come very close to making the playoffs in the near future, I just wont get it.
I believe this years team will break a team record for putting the most players in the NFL, eventually. I know this is a little premature and we still have many young players. But from what I have seen, heard, how they have competed in camps, and just being a College Football Freak, I truly believe this will happen. This is the most talent on offense and defense I could remember on a Penn State team. I'm not saying they will all be big time high draft picks, but many will be drafted in middle and later rounds.
On Offense I see these players having a shot: My list is in no order just random
Saquan Barkley - no Brainer
Chris Godwin - obvious
Saeed Blacknall - Has the ability (speed) for the NFL and will probably break out this year
Deasean Hamilton - Very solid posession WR, that could be a late round pick
Juwan Johnson - May have the best ability and raw skills of all WR's. Been called Mini Mega Tron. 6ft4in runs a 4.5 and has many years to showcase his talents.
Irv Charles - OK guessing on this one. But heard really good things so far. Like Johnson 6ft4in and a 4.5 forty is very attractive to the NFL. And also has years to showcase his talents. When Godwin and Blacknall are gone its going to be the Johnson and Charles show.
Gesciki - With his size and speed just has to catch the ball and start producing, like the gurus are predicting will happen this year. Has the ability to be similar to Jesse James.
Bates - I see Wisnewski all over again. Probably the best Olineman on the team right now. And is only going to get better and dominate over the next three years or so.
Miles Sanders - If good as advertised, and so far we here he is the real deal.
Menet - Not the number one or two OL in the nation for nothing. Proved how good he was in camps and all-star games. Solid powerful sound OL that is going to grow and get better.
These are who I think have the best chance on O, and there could possibly be more, if some of these players do not pan out
DEFENSE:
Cabinda, Bell, Nyeem WW - All three are very solid LB's with NFL ability just need to stay healthy.
Shane Simmons - How ever PSU ends up using him, just to good of an athlete.
Torrence Brown & Garret Sickels - Both very good solid DE's that could end up being middle or late round picks
John Reid - Started and was great as a Freshman, and will only get better.
Marcus Allen - Also started as a Freshman and has been very good in the pass and run. Could be late round pick.
Garret Taylor - Very highly ranked and has lived up to it, now that he is healthy. Just another player that is going to get better and better. Heard reports he may be the best cover corner on the team.
Christian Campbell & Grant Haley - I'm sure one if not both will end up on a NFL roster. Campbell is just a really solid Corner and Haley has the potential and great speed.
Kevin Givens - He's a toss up because he does not have NFL size. But if he produces at a high rate, similar to Zettel he will have a shot.
Besides these guys you got guys like Buchholz, Daniel Joseph, and Tyrell Chavis who I'm sure at least one will end up in the NFL.
I believe this years team will break a team record for putting the most players in the NFL, eventually. I know this is a little premature and we still have many young players. But from what I have seen, heard, how they have competed in camps, and just being a College Football Freak, I truly believe this will happen. This is the most talent on offense and defense I could remember on a Penn State team. I'm not saying they will all be big time high draft picks, but many will be drafted in middle and later rounds.
On Offense I see these players having a shot: My list is in no order just random
Saquan Barkley - no Brainer
Chris Godwin - obvious
Saeed Blacknall - Has the ability (speed) for the NFL and will probably break out this year
Deasean Hamilton - Very solid posession WR, that could be a late round pick
Juwan Johnson - May have the best ability and raw skills of all WR's. Been called Mini Mega Tron. 6ft4in runs a 4.5 and has many years to showcase his talents.
Irv Charles - OK guessing on this one. But heard really good things so far. Like Johnson 6ft4in and a 4.5 forty is very attractive to the NFL. And also has years to showcase his talents. When Godwin and Blacknall are gone its going to be the Johnson and Charles show.
Gesciki - With his size and speed just has to catch the ball and start producing, like the gurus are predicting will happen this year. Has the ability to be similar to Jesse James.
Bates - I see Wisnewski all over again. Probably the best Olineman on the team right now. And is only going to get better and dominate over the next three years or so.
Miles Sanders - If good as advertised, and so far we here he is the real deal.
Menet - Not the number one or two OL in the nation for nothing. Proved how good he was in camps and all-star games. Solid powerful sound OL that is going to grow and get better.
These are who I think have the best chance on O, and there could possibly be more, if some of these players do not pan out
DEFENSE:
Cabinda, Bell, Nyeem WW - All three are very solid LB's with NFL ability just need to stay healthy.
Shane Simmons - How ever PSU ends up using him, just to good of an athlete.
Torrence Brown & Garret Sickels - Both very good solid DE's that could end up being middle or late round picks
John Reid - Started and was great as a Freshman, and will only get better.
Marcus Allen - Also started as a Freshman and has been very good in the pass and run. Could be late round pick.
Garret Taylor - Very highly ranked and has lived up to it, now that he is healthy. Just another player that is going to get better and better. Heard reports he may be the best cover corner on the team.
Christian Campbell & Grant Haley - I'm sure one if not both will end up on a NFL roster. Campbell is just a really solid Corner and Haley has the potential and great speed.
Kevin Givens - He's a toss up because he does not have NFL size. But if he produces at a high rate, similar to Zettel he will have a shot.
Besides these guys you got guys like Buchholz, Daniel Joseph, and Tyrell Chavis who I'm sure at least one will end up in the NFL.
