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Is Tony Jefferson the top Safety prospect in this year's draft?

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4 months ago

If not, who is and explain why that player is better.
Jefferson: 5-10, 212 pounds, runs a 4.43 40.
In his 3-year Oklahoma career: 258 tackles (181 solo tackles; 18 for loss), 7 sacks, 8 interceptions, 21 passes defended, 1 forced fumble.
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(All rights go to Florida, Gatorzone.com, the NCAA & its broadcasters. I do not own the music and the footage used in this video. No copyright infringement intended. I do not gain any profit from my videos. For entertainment purposes only) Florida Safety Matt Elam Career Highlights. *2012 1st Team All-American *2009 Florida High School Player Of The Year *Junior Declared for 2013 NFL Draft *William T. Dwyer High School - Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 2012 (JR.) - 76 Tackles (11 Tackles For Loss), 4 INT, 2 Sacks, FF, 5 Pass Deflections 2011 (SO.) - 78 Tackles (11 Tackles For Loss), 2 INT, 2 Sacks, 2 FF, 7 Pass Deflections 2010 (FR.) - 22 Tackles (1.5 Tackles For Loss), Sack, Pass Deflection
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How did E. Reid do this season?
John Wilkes McDonald fared just like his elder John Wilkes Mays.
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4 months ago

Yeah, Elam is legit too. How many years was he a starter? Jefferson started all three years (so he may have the benefit of more playing time?), and I know stats aren't everything, but here's how they compare:
Jefferson: 258 tackles (181 solo; 18 for loss), 7 sacks, 8 interceptions, 21 PD, 1 forced fumble
Elam: 176 tackles (124 solo; 23.5 for loss), 5 sacks, 6 interceptions, 19 PD, 3 forced fumbles
Reid: 199 tackles (109 solo; 4.5 for loss), 0 sacks, 6 interceptions, 17 PD, 2 forced fumbles
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4 months ago

I'd take Elam, Reid, and Vaccaro before Jefferson, just off the top of my head. It's not that Jefferson is bad, it's just that I feel the aforementioned three would provide a greater impact (literally, in Elam's case). Elam isn't just looking to tackle you when he makes his move, he's looking to end you on every play, and I love that about a safety. A true headhunter that strikes fear in opposing receivers. Reid balled out at LSU - was a stalwart in the secondary of one of the more consistent defenses in the country. Vaccaro seemed to be one of the sole playmakers in what was a generally porous defense, but then again, I didn't watch more than a few of Texas' games plus some change here and there. I've seen Jefferson play twice as an FSU student (much to my dismay), and I wouldn't mind him as a 4th or 5th round pick.
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RabidWolverine said...
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Alonzo Harris said...
How did E. Reid do this season?
John Wilkes McDonald fared just like his elder John Wilkes Mays.

McDonald stats for comparison (over 4 years - 3 as a starter)*: 275 tackles (151 solo; 12 for loss; 152 missed tackles (jk)), 2 sacks, 8 interceptions, 17 PD, 0 forced fumbles
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I like Elam. Dude's a beast.
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Adamson651 said...
If not, who is and explain why that player is better.
Jefferson: 5-10, 212 pounds, runs a 4.43 40.
In his 3-year Oklahoma career: 258 tackles (181 solo tackles; 18 for loss), 7 sacks, 8 interceptions, 21 passes defended, 1 forced fumble.

Meh, he was abused in the Cotton Bowl, Elam is definitely better.
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4 months ago

Eric Reid all day. Dude is a playmaker, and is equally dominant verse the run and pass.
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4 months ago

I look forward to bumping this thread when Kenny Vaccaro is the first safety picked.
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