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'16 CA OLB Akil Jones (Signed to COLORADO)

BehindEnemyLines said:
Regarding the gap-plugged comment, the ilb's in a 3/4 are typically bigger since they tend to have to take on a guard or tackle more frequently than a traditional 4/3 inside backer. I'm not sure he'd last long if he could only get to 225lbs or thereabouts.

But I do agree that the ilb position does need someone who can really jet.
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This 3-4 (really a 5-2) is designed to keep the ILBs clean so they can run around and make plays.
 
Buffnik said:
For sure, but I'm pretty sure he's being recruited for the inside.Football has changed. ILBs aren't gap pluggers. They have to chase sideline-to-sideline and they have to play in space, often in man coverage against an over-sized WR we call a TE these days or an all-purpose RB. They also have to be able to spy a running QB and be able to chase down a Mariota or Hundley or Solomon in the Pac-12.In the 3-4, it's our OLBs who are more likely to be less capable in space since those are our primary pass rushers for their most important skill set.
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IOW, the anti-Kent Baer recruit, which is a great thing.
 
MFing yes!!!! Reminds me of Falo. This is a big get. Would rather have guys that want to be Buffs than be begged. Looks like the Flatirons are finally paying off when your facilities are on par or better rather than bottom of league. Congrats Akil. Welcome.


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**** Yes! With Jones we have a pretty solid class so far, they may not be eye-popping in terms of recruiting rankings, but thats irrelevant. We need kids that want to play here and see and believe in where Colorado football is going. This kid has an incredible motor and pursuit that we so desperately need. Its kids like this that will get us out of the cellar in the pac-12 in terms of run defense. Great get and sko buffs.
 
Big recruiting win that makes me feel very good after the JoJo defection to the red side. Looking forward to the upgrades in team speed.


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Great get for the Buffs. So glad we got a DC who is able to pull up his sleeves an contribute to recruiting in a meaningful way. I like this kid's attitude and seems to have plenty of upside potential.
 
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