OG Valen Erickson [Missouri - Signed LOI]

[NoLongerN]

Huskers have averaged about one reach on OL every year for a while.  Unfortunately this probably isn’t the class to continue the tradition with such limited numbers 

Others here in the forum with more insight into OL talent and development speak highly of him.  And obviously, the coaches say the same thing.  Yet, as you have stated, this has been found to be true [at least from my facts and the eye ball test.

 

[pubes]

His offer list is shocking considering his woefully unimpressive physique. Sometimes I believe a player’s exposure in camps can lead to offers even when the talent just isn’t there. Reminds me of marcel Jones 

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

Yep, here we are again in a "hopefully".  May there a day where there is a bedrock and foundation where is there is a bit more certainty.

that is literally all we have had over the last several years. We "hope" we are better this year. 

 

[Mavric]

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[swmohusker]

Big frame, good feet. Does a good job of fitting up on the second level. Big boy trying to skip pull and keep his hips squared up.  If this kid didn’t need the weight room we wouldn’t get him. We are young and experienced up front with 4 of the 5 spots. Get a kid that needs to get stronger and can develop. 

 

[RichardHangslow]

Yeah by the time he is a true junior he will be a monster. But definitely needs the weight room

 

[Mavric]

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[Caliborn72]

Flipped to Missouri

 

[Husker984]

Not much on the board for OL now. With the youth there I figured there'd be only one or two, but the pickings are very slim right now. Transfer portal after the season?

 

[NoLongerN]

I'm elated by this news!

 

[Wistrom Disciple]

Will probably get a better shot at playing time there so can't blame him. I don't consider this a big loss for the class, shouldn't be a heavy position of need given all the youth and size already in the program.

 

[Decked]

Greg Austin should be on the chopping block. Horrid crootin’ and terrible on field results 

 

[macroboy]

Greg Austin should be on the chopping block. Horrid crootin’ and terrible on field results 

The crootin rankings have been pretty good haven't they?

Although I cannot dispute your comment about the results.

 

[Decked]

The crootin rankings have been pretty good haven't they?

Although I cannot dispute your comment about the results.

They’ve been inflated by getting one decent guy and 2 projects a year. This year is putrid. someone else said above…minimal prospects. Plus a terrible on field product 

 

[Mavric]

They’ve been inflated by getting one decent guy and 2 projects a year. This year is putrid. someone else said above…minimal prospects. Plus a terrible on field product 

If by "one decent guy" you mean "a Top 100 OT" then yes.