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Ball was considered a possible draft pick by scouts prior to the injury, so I'm sure they would push for him to come back and try and prove himself next season. He was definitely going to have to play himself into a more solid draft pick, so in my mind, since nothing was guaranteed, I think he will return to prove himself again. But we shall see. Some kids go forward as Pros so as not to risk another injury, but with the projected roster next season at 110, IU will be in good shape at the position regardless of what Ball decides to do.Will he choose to come back?
If he wants to take a swing at the pros he'll certainly play NCAA next year. He was a draft prospect based on measureables before, so he'll need to prove he's able to come back. Even without the injury, he was going to have to have a performance jump this season to really solidify his prospects.Ball was considered a possible draft pick by scouts prior to the injury, so I'm sure they would push for him to come back and try and prove himself next season. He was definitely going to have to play himself into a more solid draft pick, so in my mind, since nothing was guaranteed, I think he will return to prove himself again. But we shall see. Some kids go forward as Pros so as not to risk another injury, but with the projected roster next season at 110, IU will be in good shape at the position regardless of what Ball decides to do.
Maybe he comes back to be a part of a LB rotation? 6'/219#s ain't all that big, but some NFL teams have been focused on speed at LB. If he adds 11#s or so maybe he makes it as an LB in college, and projects to be a cover LB in the pros.If he wants to take a swing at the pros he'll certainly play NCAA next year. He was a draft prospect based on measureables before, so he'll need to prove he's able to come back. Even without the injury, he was going to have to have a performance jump this season to really solidify his prospects.
Whether he plays at IU or transfers will largely be a reflection of how Fitzgerald (or anyone else) plays at Husky this year. Like I said, he's going to NEED the game reps to showcase that he's back and able to play at a high level. If Fitz gets a lock on the position, he'll be gone. Actually somewhat similar to the Cronk/Bedford situation now that I think about it.
I can get behind that 100% as a possibility too.Maybe he comes back to be a part of a LB rotation? 6'/219#s ain't all that big, but some NFL teams have been focused on speed at LB. If he adds 11#s or so maybe he makes it as an LB in college, and projects to be a cover LB in the pros.
How's our LB stable and recruiting looking for 2021?I can get behind that 100% as a possibility too.
Pretty deep & with some ballers. So it'd be competitive.How's our LB stable and recruiting looking for 2021?
Uhhhhh . . . umm . . . I don't know. 🤷♂️Pretty deep & with some ballers. So it'd be competitive.
Assuming NCAA keeps up with the "free year" gimmick & that everyone stays, our LBs include older guys like Cam Jones, James Miller, Thomas Allen (although I'm curious how he'll do coming off the shoulder injury), & Micah McFadden.
And some young guys with high expectations like Cam Williams, D.K. Bonhomme (I think I read he's going to cross-train at Husky now though) & Ty Wise.
I don't think they're really going after LBs this year since they only play the two at a time and they've got a lot clustered up in that RS-So to Jr. range.
I know he's already pretty much jacked to the gills, but while we're just spit balling ideas, could Ball put on enough weight to play rush end in college & maybe convert to a 3-4 OLB in the NFL?
I feel awful for him. But he has never turned into the player I thought he would be.
I have always thought any pro future for him would be at linebacker. I don't see the coverage skills to be a safety full time. The problem would be adding more size since the young man is already an incredible physical specimen.Maybe he comes back to be a part of a LB rotation? 6'/219#s ain't all that big, but some NFL teams have been focused on speed at LB. If he adds 11#s or so maybe he makes it as an LB in college, and projects to be a cover LB in the pros.