Updated Roster Heights and Weights

[Aclone]

Not sure I’m buying that Chambers shrunk from 6’3” to 5’10”.

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[theshadow]

Not sure I’m buying that Chambers shrunk from 6’3” to 5’10”.

Oklahoma listed Marvin Mims at 5'11". Chambers is next to him here:

 

[cyclone1209]

Not sure I’m buying that Chambers shrunk from 6’3” to 5’10”.

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The 3 safeties will probably be: Freyler, Anthony Johnson, and either Chambers or Malik Verdon. My read here is that Verdon would be better in pass coverage and Chambers better in run support. Will be a good battle this August. How good are the juco's McGee and Blake Thompson? Will be interesting.

I'm also looking at the second DE spot. We have an all American at one. Who takes the other one, is it Blake Peterson the veteran (would be my pick), but how good is Johnny Wilson? Who had a ton of offers out of HS. Do Joey Peterson or Jayden Grey surprise and push for time? This to me is a critical camp battle. I think Joey Peterson was a hidden gem who really got better as a senior in HS, and played some special teams early. Jayden Grey has great size but is an unknown..

Also on the DL I'm curious here. Hunter Deyo is still listed as a DL, I thought he was maybe getting prepped for OL, but maybe they like him better as a Nick Leaders nose type? Isiah Lee will be an anchor type player for us he's a stud. I think JR Singleton plays a ton as well. I wish we would go 4 DL sometimes a bit more often this year.

Overall I feel good about this defense, we are about to see some guys breakout as recruiting has been very strong. Myles Purchase is my pick for breakout player on D, I think he's fully capable of snagging some int's this year. He looked awesome last year as a freshman in spot duty.

 

[t-noah]

Not sure I’m buying that Chambers shrunk from 6’3” to 5’10”.

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I think out Shadow Sherlock solved the mystery in the pic below. He doesn't look 6'3". That's a pretty strong roster error to let stand for 2 years, if he is 5'10"

Someone needs to be fired!

Oklahoma listed Marvin Mims at 5'11". Chambers is next to him here:

 

[BigM]

I think out Shadow Sherlock solved the mystery in the pic below. He doesn't look 6'3". That's a pretty strong roster error to let stand for 2 years, if he is 5'10"

Someone needs to be fired!

I mean Mims there is in mid-air and still nearly the same height as Chambers, I think 6'3" is a stretch but it's not like the guy is a muchkin or anything

 

[cayin]

Vance at 260? Man if that is right, that is one huge linebacker.
Deckers down to 206 on a 6'3 frame. Not sure if I like that. Hopefully he is durable are rugged enough to run the ball some.

 

[demoncore1031]

McDonald listed at 6'3" 236 lbs. Last year I think it said 6'4" 245.

 

[bozclone]

Anyone know the story about Gabe Greenlee? I’m assuming his heart led him from wrestling to football. Or something like that. It would be cool story if he developed into a stud DE.

 

[clonedude]

Vance at 260? Man if that is right, that is one huge linebacker.
Deckers down to 206 on a 6'3 frame. Not sure if I like that. Hopefully he is durable are rugged enough to run the ball some.

Those were the two biggest things that stood out to me too. Love seeing Dekkers trim down some, but 206 almost seems a little light?

And 260 seems too heavy to me for Vance. Hopefully he hasn’t lost some speed and agility.

 

[clonedude]

McDonald listed at 6'3" 236 lbs. Last year I think it said 6'4" 245.

Poor guy just cannot gain good weight. He’s going to have to play LB in the NFL at that weight.

 

[clonedude]

The 3 safeties will probably be: Freyler, Anthony Johnson, and either Chambers or Malik Verdon. My read here is that Verdon would be better in pass coverage and Chambers better in run support. Will be a good battle this August. How good are the juco's McGee and Blake Thompson? Will be interesting.

I'm also looking at the second DE spot. We have an all American at one. Who takes the other one, is it Blake Peterson the veteran (would be my pick), but how good is Johnny Wilson? Who had a ton of offers out of HS. Do Joey Peterson or Jayden Grey surprise and push for time? This to me is a critical camp battle. I think Joey Peterson was a hidden gem who really got better as a senior in HS, and played some special teams early. Jayden Grey has great size but is an unknown..

Also on the DL I'm curious here. Hunter Deyo is still listed as a DL, I thought he was maybe getting prepped for OL, but maybe they like him better as a Nick Leaders nose type? Isiah Lee will be an anchor type player for us he's a stud. I think JR Singleton plays a ton as well. I wish we would go 4 DL sometimes a bit more often this year.

Overall I feel good about this defense, we are about to see some guys breakout as recruiting has been very strong. Myles Purchase is my pick for breakout player on D, I think he's fully capable of snagging some int's this year. He looked awesome last year as a freshman in spot duty.

Don’t forget about MJ Anderson at DE.

 

[ClonesFTW]

Poor guy just cannot gain good weight. He’s going to have to play LB in the NFL at that weight.

Reminds me of when Randy Gregory weighed in at 218 when he started his NFL combine and the scouts were like, wait what?

 

[CoachHines3]

Ashton Cook shrunk from 6'5 to 6'3.

 

[Clonedogg]

We've heard the rumors Domonique Orange 6-4 350#, big fella. He probably dropped weight since on campus..?

 

[Clonedogg]

I wonder if 350# is the most weight they will publish?

 

[CloneAlta]

Levi Hummel now at RB? That has to be another error, doesn’t it?

 

[TheCaptain]

Levi Hummel now at RB? That has to be another error, doesn’t it?

His Dad tells me that Levi would rather be listed as a LB, but too many people would confuse him for his brother.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

Don’t forget about MJ Anderson at DE.

I’m also intrigued at the DE spot. I feel like the middle with Lee/Singleton is rock solid, then you also have Will who is an All-American at DE.

Other DE’s are

MJ Anderson 6’3 275
Johnny Wilson 6’2 247
Joey Peterson 6’4 238
Blake Petersen 6’4 260
Jayden Gray 6’3 254

There are also a pair of true freshman, and I think I am most intrigued by Tyler Onyedim. Hoping he can play a role like Enyi did where he can bounce inside and out. He’s got great size at 6’4 292.

 

[t-noah]

Anyone know the story about Gabe Greenlee? I’m assuming his heart led him from wrestling to football. Or something like that. It would be cool story if he developed into a stud DE.

I too, would be interested in his story. He's a big boy. Is he done with wrestling. What are his chances of playing in the future as a DE?

"High School
Prepped at Ames High School where he was a standout wrestler … finished runner up in the state wrestling tournament twice … spent his first year at Iowa State as a member of the Cyclone wrestling team but did not compete.

Personal
Born May 17, 2003 … son of Justin and Heather Greenlee … majoring in kinesiology."

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Gabe Greenlee (71) Defensive End - High School Prepped at Ames High School where he was a standout wrestler … finished runner up in the state wrestling tournament

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[stuclone]

I too, would be interested in his story. He's a big boy. Is he done with wrestling. What are his chances of playing in the future as a DE?

"High School
Prepped at Ames High School where he was a standout wrestler … finished runner up in the state wrestling tournament twice … spent his first year at Iowa State as a member of the Cyclone wrestling team but did not compete.

Personal
Born May 17, 2003 … son of Justin and Heather Greenlee … majoring in kinesiology."

Gabe Greenlee - Football - Iowa State University Athletics

Gabe Greenlee (71) Defensive End - High School Prepped at Ames High School where he was a standout wrestler … finished runner up in the state wrestling tournament

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He is done with wrestling. He greyshirted last year on the wrestling team, but think he realized he might not see the mat due to being behind a couple guys that are better than he was (including a kid from Pennsylvania that also greyshirted last year). He is an athletic kid that has a good build to be a productive DE, but he will be very inexperienced since I do not believe he played football in high school.