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Looking back at 2016 recruiting, a bunch of 3 stars with NFL

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    • 07/28/2019 at 8:02 AM #97626
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      gUrthBrooks
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      Potential.
      Moss, Huntley, Anae, Fotu, Blackmon, and more.

      This is why I’m optimistic about the future. The recruiting is getting better but the formula is the same, you have to find guys with potential and develop these guys for the next level.
      2016 Rivals

    • 07/28/2019 at 11:39 AM #97631
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      Charlie
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      Goodness, Mitch was a 2 star on the way to an all-American. Samson, Devontae and Fotu were other 2 stars. Along with a bunch of 3 stars that will play in the NFL. Garett was easy to see but so many others have developed beyond what others thought. A very good class.

      • 07/29/2019 at 1:52 PM #97674
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        UtMtBiker
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        Good group but I don’t see a “bunch” of NFL players. Moss and Anae are locks to be drafted. Fotu and Blackmon are fringe, will probably get camp invites. Blackmon could play his way into getting drafted if he had a big year at Safety. Huntley is a long shot but probably not going to happen.

        Still a pretty good year though.

        • 07/29/2019 at 2:02 PM #97679
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          TheJuggernaut
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          Athlon thinks pretty highly of both Blackmon and Fotu, in their top 25 PAC12 2020 draft prospects they rate Johnson #3 (behind Herbert and Shenault), Fotu #6, Moss #15, Blackmon #18, Anae #19.

          https://athlonsports.com/college-football/top-25-pac-12-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-watch

          • 07/29/2019 at 2:33 PM #97689
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            UtMtBiker
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            They also have Khalil Tate at #10. The GM that drafts Tate gets fired.

            • 07/29/2019 at 3:48 PM #97694
              TheJuggernaut
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              Yeah that one’s a headscratcher, he’s not getting drafted.

        • 07/29/2019 at 2:16 PM #97682
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          Central Coast Ute
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          Fotu is a lock to be sure. A DT that size and can move like that will be drafted guaranteed. I’m not so sure on Blackmon, but he will get camp invites.

          • 07/29/2019 at 2:27 PM #97686
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            UtMtBiker
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            Blackmon had a rough year last year. Got beat a bunch but he’s a great tackler. I think the move to safety will be the right move for him. Hope he kills it and becomes Utahs next great DB in the League.

        • 07/29/2019 at 8:36 PM #97715
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          gUrthBrooks
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          Lol. Fotu is like top 5 DT in the country

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