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[M2J]

DJ has all the tools and is a physical specimen and in great shape to be as big as he is. However, him saying he wants to gain 20lbs is crazy to me. At 350 its not like any DEs are going to be overpowering him, in fact I think he needs to lose 10-20lbs so he can be even quicker and he'll still be as strong as an ox.

 

[runtheoption22]

DJ has all the tools and is a physical specimen and in great shape to be as big as he is. However, him saying he wants to gain 20lbs is crazy to me. At 350 its not like any DEs are going to be overpowering him, in fact I think he needs to lose 10-20lbs so he can be even quicker and he'll still be as strong as an ox.

From reports at the AA game, he looked lean at 350. Barry Every was gushing over Fluker's size and athleticism.

 

[Quest413]

DJ stated at the Army All America game that he wanted to be 360-370lbs before he reported.....Is this a good indication that he will be an OT not a DE???

 

[runtheoption22]

DJ stated at the Army All America game that he wanted to be 360-370lbs before he reported.....Is this a good indication that he will be an OT not a DE???

I think it's a foregone conclusion at this point.

 

[GA_Tide]

Yeah you look at this kid and his build just screams Left Tackle. As great as Andre Smith has been, I still think he may end up at guard in the NFL. He is not really tall and rangy like a prototypical LT. They really want height, long arms, strength and quick feet. AS has strength and quick feet. Fluker has it all.

 

[NYBamaFan]

Yeah you look at this kid and his build just screams Left Tackle. As great as Andre Smith has been, I still think he may end up at guard in the NFL. He is not really tall and rangy like a prototypical LT. They really want height, long arms, strength and quick feet. AS has strength and quick feet. Fluker has it all.

He will get LT pay, so he will have to make it at LT, but these very things had him listed as a guard until his great season this year. Until I see Fluker play against SEC speed rushers, I will reserve judgement - but he looked great this past weekend...

 

[runtheoption22]

He will get LT pay, so he will have to make it at LT, but these very things had him listed as a guard until his great season this year. Until I see Fluker play against SEC speed rushers, I will reserve judgement - but he looked great this past weekend...

Just from film observations, he's got a lot longer reach than Andre.

 

[BEATtutorsee]

I think it's a foregone conclusion at this point.

I believe so as well, and I'm very happy about it!

 

[BigEasyTider]

Just from film observations, he's got a lot longer reach than Andre.

There's no doubt about that one. Fluker is several inches taller, and he's got really long arms even for his size.

As great as Andre is, he has pretty "normal" height and reach for a left tackle prospect. Fluker, though, is just a physical beast, and it's an extreme rarity to find someone with his height and reach.

 

[M2J]

From reports at the AA game, he looked lean at 350. Barry Every was gushing over Fluker's size and athleticism.

Yeah, no reports needed he doesn't look like he weights 350, he carries his weight maybe better than anybody I've ever seen. Still, I don't see how weighting 370 is beneficial to his play on the field or his health. Physically he's perfect for his position, he's strong enough and big enough for the NFL right now probably. Losing 10-15 may actually help his quickness a bit. But whether he stays loses a bit or stays where he is, I don't see why he needs to be at 370 and I don't know if coach lets him after he signs his LOI.

For the record, I think at 370 he'd still be able to play the position well, I just don't think it helps him at all.