As we all know there are very limited options concerning bona fide NT prospects. Branch could be good, but he will be long gone when we come to pick. And he does not have true NT size. When I say bona fide NT size I mean 350+ like Wilfork and T. Washington. There is one guy however that would fit our bill. He is raw and he is a JUCO product but he is the only guy in the draft with bona fide NT size. His name is Walter Thomas he is 6"4' 370. He is raw and he is a project, but if he is around later I can't see passing on a guy this size. Here is some more about him: REPORTS & PHOTOS FROM TEXAS VERSUS THE NATION http://www.draftdaddy.com/prospects/TexasNation.cfm Walter Thomas (DT - NW Mississippi CC) also had his daily share of astounding plays, absolutely destroying Jonathan Palmer (OL-Auburn) on one confrontation - Palmer has been one of the most outstanding OL all week. Walter Thomas (NW Mississippi JC) still stood out when he did everything right. I interviewed Walter - he's a very shy kid who probably has no idea how much buzz he is creating. Walter Thomas, DT, NW Mississippi CC - Unstoppable when he got a good push, showed a good spin move (!) and was astoundingly nimble for a guy his size (think Gabe Watson at his best during Senior Bowl practices last year - dancing bear). Seemed to tire, and then get second wind. Didn't excel on every play but was dominant when he did. Got lots of individual coaching and encouragement. Talk of the scouts in the stands. Jags practically drooling on him
This guy makes DeWayne look skinny. And if we take this guy, DRob isn't going to like this one single bit... too much competition over the fried chicken and mashed potatoes smothered in gravy over at The Netherlands. Hell, if he gets there before DRob, there won't be any left!
I've seen him listed anywhere from 330-370, sure doesn't look that big in that picture. I'd pick Soliai before this project who barely played any football in his life....
Not sure, I'll see if I can find it. He also only played in like 1 or 2 games last year against lame competition. He seems like a guy who will need a lot of coaching. I'd sign him after the draft but seems like bit of a reach to waste a pick on. But what do I know....
This site has him listed at 335 http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=jm-seniorbowl012707&prov=yhoo&type=lgns Several junior college prospects were added last minute to the list of underclassmen. They included Northwest Mississippi Community College defensive tackle Walter Thomas, a one-time highly recruited interior defender from Galveston-Ball High School in Texas. He spent one year at Oklahoma State before heading to the J.C. ranks, but measuring at roughly 6-foot-3 and 335 pounds and having been timed in the 4.9-second range in his prep days, he may raise some eyebrows. I know I've seen him listed as 330 somewhere, maybe it was one of the draft rags. I'll keep looking. But one look at that picture above and there is no way he is 370. By the way, check out some of that competition NWCC plays, plus this is showing that he didn't even play last year. But I'm pretty sure he played in at least one game, worth more investigation I guess. http://www.njcaa.org/schmain.cfm?si...eamid=51234&athleteid=148539&seasonselect=336 ---edit--- this forum site also lists him as 335, but I'm not sure where that info is coming from 38 DT Walter Thomas Northwest Mississippi CC Jr. 6037 335 5.12/5.44 7th-PFA http://football.victorysportsnetwork.com/messageboardFB/viewtopic.php?p=107283 As I looked around I see how some people are high on him based on the Texas vs. the Nation game. I just don't see it, but I am in no way a professional scout, so maybe there is something there. I'd still prefer to hinge my bets on Soliai....
Yep, I know he as not played much. Like I said, he is definately a project. 40 pounds is a pretty huge swing in his listed weight. If it is a misprint and he is really only 335, than he is not nealy as exiciting. His lack of playing could cut both ways. If he didn't play much and he is dominating the best OL at his work outs then you could say with a little coaching maybe he could be amazing. Then again you could also say that he has not played enough football to endure the rigors of the NFL. Likely a feast or famine pick. If he really is 370 and he plays like the scout report described I may burn a 5th or higher on him. If he is really only 335, then mabye a 6th or 7th or none if we fill the need before that. But in my mind him or Soliai are the only 2 guys that we would have a chance at with near prototypical size we need.
Yeah, not sure if you saw my edit's up top, but there surely was a lot of buzz about him after the Texas vs. the Nation game. Who knows, maybe there is something there worth taking a flyer on, but I don't think you could expect a lot out of such a raw product until after a couple of years of coaching. We shall see....
i would take this guy late. and develop him for a few years. this seems like he has alot untapped potential. similer to when leroi glover came into league.
If he's the solution for our running D woes, then I would be pleasantly surprised. I say sign him as an undrafted free agent or use our 7th if we're really high on him.
why are you so high on him? we dont need a dumb, out of shape nose tackle who cant play football. he will not even get drafted, like most college players with "good size" (if thats what you call an out of shape player) and no talent.
