It sounds like from what I've heard that Jaquan Bailey could see the field this year at the Leo position. This is great news imo because hadn't heard much about him in spring. It would be crazy if he and Joshua see the field as freshman.
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I think he has a very good shot of seeing the field regularly. He had some very solid offers. His brother would be surprising to see play very much this year.
If you have anxiety about a thread on a forum just because a name only I suggest Medicine. Lol
According to your profile post total, you're relatively new here.
Often times the "name only" thread titles go on to explain how an athlete is now in jail; failed a drug test; stole a stop sign; etc.
Pessimism is a conditioned response here.
As some have said, JaQuan was the big prize. Joshua was a solid recruit too, but JaQuan was the steal of last year's class.
Alex Halstead has a good (free) article at 247 about his development. Sounds like he has a really good chance to play the Leo this year.
http://iowastate.247sports.com/Arti...n-Bailey-has-a-strong-chance-to-play-46663471
Alex Halstead has a good (free) article at 247 about his development. Sounds like he has a really good chance to play the Leo this year.
http://iowastate.247sports.com/Arti...n-Bailey-has-a-strong-chance-to-play-46663471
That's because he wasn't here in the spring.
His brother wasn't here in the spring but you can still get updates, such as how much weight Joshua gained since signing.
Eh, neither of them were here. He said in the linked article above he was on the verge of signing with Virginia Tech in February. Would've been kinda hard to be at ISU and sign with Va Tech.
I was hoping that Justin Stewart would allow Bailey a redshirt, but if he's that good, I guess I'll have to suffer through it. A Berryman-esque freshman year wouldn't be too bad.
The fact that Bailey could leapfrog Mitchell Meyers & Gabe Luna who are known quantities is exciting. No need to redshirt if you're Big 12 ready.
I really thought that Mitch Meyers was a little out of place at Leo. I mean, he played a lot of undersized DT a few years ago and this staff had him as a pass rusher who can drop into coverage too? Seems like a natural DE, so I'm glad he's over there competing with Waggoner and Thomas. I'm sure him being a Leo was a depth move with White leaving and Stewart not on campus yet. But, I think that Luna/Stewart/Bailey/Seonbuchner can give us a nice group at Leo that can handle both running and passing downs. Bailey at 260 already is crazy. Definitely the future at that spot.
I really hope Meyers can get back to where he was 2 years ago. i could definitely see him move around playing both DE positions along with DT in passing situations.
