Four-star EDGE Booker Pickett Jr commits to Miami

[Dwinstitles]

Hopefully not the next Cyrus Moss.

I didn’t like Moss I thought that was an optic grab

 

[Damiencane86]

Oh he not ready that’s way too small pause

Luckily we don't need him day 1 and he's an EE anyways so not too worried about him adding the size & strength

 

[Cane4life18]

My only thing is can he do that with added weight that’s always the question with these edge guys

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You're right but he looks like he could carry 235lbs with ease so we'll see.

 

[Gru]

Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

 

[Hstokes1447]

Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

He should make a big jump in the final rankings

 

[88]

Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

First step and some bend huh? Really want to see this kid get to 240 range and play a pass rushing roll instead of LB

 

[robinthehood]

He should make a big jump in the final rankings

Just over 100 spots into the top 150 per 247

 

[edge]

We have never had any success moving a HS EDGE rusher to LB. We also only play 2 LB’s at a time. Far bigger need at DE. Hope he can grow.

 

[NC_Canes_11]

Luckily we don't need him day 1 and he's an EE anyways so not too worried about him adding the size & strength

Nah you put the kid on the field on 3rd down and let him work. If he’s not wreaking havoc, then you reevaluate. I think he can have a similar impact Garvin did his freshman year.

 

[Hufftwoseven]

We have never had any success moving a HS EDGE rusher to LB. We also only play 2 LB’s at a time. Far bigger need at DE. Hope he can grow.

Preach. I’ve seen it all too many times from smaller HS edge to buried at UM depth chart at LB

 

[Dwinstitles]

Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

The only thing he looks tiny asf pause

 

[Dwinstitles]

We have never had any success moving a HS EDGE rusher to LB. We also only play 2 LB’s at a time. Far bigger need at DE. Hope he can grow.

Just saw this after my post. Spot on

Idk man he looks really thin and I don’t know if he can add for LB. Someone said DE ain’t no way he would lose that speed for sure

 

[htownkidd]

Kid needs to rush the passer, period. That ability and production translates. He did it in Tampa and he did it in the all star circuit. Make it your job to get this kid to 230+. Even as a situational guy, he can make some money. Placing him on the 2nd level and not having him getting after the QB consistently is a waste of his talents IMO. I just want him rushing the passer, even if he is a LB.

 

[Cylo]

I didn’t like Moss I thought that was an optic grab

Good call on Moss, I did like him but I thought he would be bigger by this point. Mario was trying his best to salvage that 2022 class. He was hired Dec. 6th and NSD was Dec 22nd.

 

[Dwinstitles]

Good call on Moss, I did like him but I thought he would be bigger by this point. Mario was trying his best to salvage that 2022 class. He was hired Dec. 6th and NSD was Dec 22nd.

Yea I never count that transition class. Basically coaches get hired to salvage. Elite recruiters when they get the job flip a few names late, Skinner, Citizen, etc they make splash gets that move the needle. Last years class for me was the year 1 class

 

[Damiencane86]

Nah you put the kid on the field on 3rd down and let him work. If he’s not wreaking havoc, then you reevaluate. I think he can have a similar impact Garvin did his freshman year.

Garvin was 240 by the time the games were played his freshman year so let's see how Booker responds from the S&C/nutrition program first

 

[Cylo]

Yea I never count that transition class. Basically coaches get hired to salvage. Elite recruiters when they get the job flip a few names late, Skinner, Citizen, etc they make splash gets that move the needle. Last years class for me was the year 1 class

2023 for sure is Mario's first class. So far Anez Cooper is the gem from that 2022 class. Out of the 15 kids that came to Miami, 5 of them have already transferred out

 

[NC_Canes_11]

Garvin was 240 by the time the games were played his freshman year so let's see how Booker responds from the S&C/nutrition program first

Idc what his weight is. Put him on the field and let him work. I think he can beat tackles right now. Not consistently for 3 downs, or stopping the run, but in pass rushing situations.

 

[Damiencane86]

2023 for sure is Mario's first class. So far Anez Cooper is the gem from that 2022 class. Out of the 15 kids that came to Miami, 5 of them have already transferred out

That transition class showcased the eye for OL talent with Coop & McCoy being both solid 3 * pickups. Citizen, Kelly, and Wes are the big remaining X factors who with big years can all make that 2022 class look a whole lot better.

 

[Damiencane86]

Idc what his weight is. Put him on the field and let him work. I think he can beat tackles right now. Not consistently for 3 downs, or stopping the run, but in pass rushing situations.

Even on 3rd downs a good OC will targets runs against him by overloading blockers on his side if he's significantly smaller or weaker. But in theory yes, 3rd & long situations cut him loose if he proves throughout offseason he's too good to keep off the field.