Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

High school stars

WinnieWonka

By WinnieWonka,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

WinnieWonka Newbie

WinnieWonka

Posted
Posted

Just thought that it was intresting that we have quite a few highly touted high school stars on our roster that didn't live up to expectations in college. I am including Matt Moore, David Gettis, Derek Landri, and Charles Johnson(didn't exactly light it up at UGA). If I am not mistaken were all top 10 at their postion coming out of HS, with Landri being rated as high as the #2 DT in the nation by some.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
WinnieWonka Newbie

WinnieWonka

Posted
  • Author
Posted

making the transition from high school to college is almost as abrupt as adjusting from college to the nfl.

Exactly, a lot of these top guys fall off the map forever, for whatever reason. Most five star guys think they are entitled and therefore some do not have the work ethic to make it. But then again there are guys like Harvin and Spiller who are highly touted that play well in college and get drafted first round. I just hope that our guys will be able to show that flash that had them on the national scene as 18 year old kids and play big for us this year.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
IRONMAN Collaborator

IRONMAN

Posted
Posted

Toney Baker is an example of this. Ranked #5 in running backs in 2005 (Jonathan Stewart was #1) Local high school star, #1 all time in high school rushing yards. Goes to college, blows out his knees multiple times, can't stay healthy, goes undrafted this year and gets picked up by Denver, already cut.

For what its worth Jimmy Clausen was #1 overall in 2007 coming out of HS.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • frankw
      Surprise! Kon looks really bad!

      By frankw · Posted

    • HeelsPanthersCanes
      Surprise! Kon looks really bad!

      By HeelsPanthersCanes · Posted

      It’s summer league, so take it with a grain of salt. But have to admit the team has played really well and been fun to watch. Agreed, take what we can get. 
    • frankw
      give some props to Andy Dalton

      By frankw · Posted

      There are a very few number of legitimate NFL level QB's on this planet. I'm not saying he is not capable of being a backup still given that very limited number. All I'm saying is some people can choose to look at the reality glass half full or glass half empty. I'm relatively trying to remain near the middle. I do appreciate that he has experience with which he can pass on to Bryce. But I think his resume is being put on a level that does not line up. It's interesting you mentioned Flacco. I'd take him mentoring the Panthers starting QB in a heartbeat. At least Joe has won in the playoffs. And won a Super Bowl to boot. He might have only had success largely in that season but man what a run he led that offense on. I can respect that. I'm not saying I don't like or respect Andy. I do like him. And he's a ginger. But as a local fan who has seen losing losing losing mediocrity and a few very short lived seasons of potential greatness. Give me any ounce of greatness every time. Then we can hang our hat on mentoring at some level. That's my position and all I'm trying to convey. Thanks for the chat.
×
×
  • Create New...