Let's assess that list:
Moses - checks all the boxes
McMillon - certainly knows the D inside and out, assertive making calls and won't let us be in the wrong D, but lacks top end mobility, fluidity and speed.
Harris - very high ceiling, but candidly does not know how to play LB yet. Just as likely to take the wrong assignment as the right one. Will have to make massive improvements in his understanding of the position
Lee - For a TF, he was mostly sound on assignments although there were some busts and he had a tendency to try to dodge blocks versus take them on with his hands, even late in year, but he lacks fluidity and mobility required and has very stiff hips. He'll need a major physical remake to slim down get more agile.
Kaho - honestly we haven't seen enough to know. Seemed to play ok in relief, but I think we have to assume that for Harris and Lee to start over him there is a reason.
Benton - This one is confusing. Played awesome in spring game, then was barely in contention for a starting role when Moses and Mcmillon went down, then passed by two TF. Then played pretty well against LSU and vanished again. Not sure what is it, but something is amiss.
Moody (wasn't listed) - likely a special teamer.
so, really capable, complete players, we have 1, and we don't know if we will have him back yet. Kennedy would be the highest rated (247) player out of that entire list other than Moses, so chances are better that once he adds a few pounds he'll be good to go. Bratton, even though a 4 star, has a lower rating (.9276), although not by much, than all but McMillon and Moody, and while the ratings aren't perfect, they do kinda set a trend in our history. Other than SDH, all our starters from 2014-2018 were 247 rated as .98+ This year both were in the .95-.96 range. Bratton could defy the odds and become the next SDH, but it would be really, really nice to have another highly rated guy in the class who is slotted to play ILB given that history.
