‘21 AL QB Riley Leonard (Duke Transfer - Notre Dame Verbal)

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I agree with this. I watched a fair amount of Nix at Auburn and he didn’t flash. Figured he was a legacy that got a little more hype due to his pop but it’s obvious now that he was being held back at Auburn. Maybe wrong system. Definitely facing weaker defenses.
Dj terrible at Clemson but solid in pac 12

Nix average in sec but elite vs pac 12

Penix average in big ten but elite vs pac 12


My point, winner of big 12 that probably gets into cfp will get a rude awakening on offense if they play Georgia bama or Michigan
 

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he's quite a bit faster than ridder. ridder had good running ability, but not real speed. kind of a poor man's jalen hurts. Leonard is legit 4.5 fast.

ETA - my bad, ridder is about the same speed as Leonard. better feet, but not as powerful.
Ridder ran 4.5 at the combine, im guessing Leonard runs in the 4.54-4.57 range but he's probably a lil slower than Ridder.
 

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He's the ideal qb to run a ton of RPO with. Imagine him triggering a backfield with Price and Love, with the option to hand it to one, or pull it.
Imo, he'll hit some wide open receivers with defenses keying the run.
Him staying healthy is the biggest worry
 

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maybe based off of your evaluation. Almost every news source would have him top 2
Ward once he announces officially is #1 and then Howard/Pratt could essily go #2. Pratt has definitely been a better and more accomplished player so far.
 

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I'm just hoping we can land 1 impact transfer at WR and another depth guy. If it wasn't for Faison becoming a really good WR we would be in a world of hurt.
 

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I agree, Merriweather’s production will be tough to replace
Watch Merriweather go for over 800 yards at Washington next year a lot of guys who do film said he was wide open all the time just after his few drops they stopped going to him. Not sure what the issue was.
 

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Cam Ward is likely headed to Oregon and I wouldn't be surprised if Pratt just goes pro.

Not sure why someone would have Howard over Leonard. Howard has a slow release similar to Angelli, similar stats to Leonard, and is half the runner Leonard is. IMO MF got one right telling Howard no for Leonard.
 

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Dj terrible at Clemson but solid in pac 12

Nix average in sec but elite vs pac 12

Penix average in big ten but elite vs pac 12


My point, winner of big 12 that probably gets into cfp will get a rude awakening on offense if they play Georgia bama or Michigan
Looks like PAC12 defenses are crap.
 

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I’m concerned about the injuries, but I like the attitude he plays with. ND is a great fit for him. If he decides to come to here, I’m willing to give him a shot as a fan. However, I don’t want any of the young guys to transfer, including Steve. I understand why some are down on him, but I’d like to see him get some burn. Minchey as well. You know CJ has big plans too. A transfer is bound to happen.
Not me. I want to give him a shot at QB.
 

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Watch Merriweather go for over 800 yards at Washington next year a lot of guys who do film said he was wide open all the time just after his few drops they stopped going to him. Not sure what the issue was.
The issue was he dropped 2 out of every 3 balls to start the year…
 

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Watch Merriweather go for over 800 yards at Washington next year a lot of guys who do film said he was wide open all the time just after his few drops they stopped going to him. Not sure what the issue was.
That was the issue.
 

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Watch Merriweather go for over 800 yards at Washington next year a lot of guys who do film said he was wide open all the time just after his few drops they stopped going to him. Not sure what the issue was.
Prister alluded to it again this week- said there was a play where Merriweather was wide open and he's pretty sure Hartman saw him but decided not to throw it because he just doesn't trust him at all

He must drop a lot of balls in practice too
 

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Go with me on this one... is it possible the coaches watched his tape from the previous 1.5 years of healthy quarterback play?
Of course, buuuuut.... in his most recent season he only threw 3 touchdowns and had 50% completion or less against every opponent except Northwestern, UCONN, and Lafayette. Of course I hope he is great, but I thought I read that Will Howard also wanted ND and I wonder why we went with Riley over him.
 
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