Originally Posted by
Hawkeyegoofball
He's the best safety CFB I've seen in the past 3 or 4 years - admittedly, I can't watch game film on all CFB teams.
I know that Hooker from Iowa nabbed 2nd team and Abram landed on 3rd - but Hooker was really pushed into the OLB role in a 4-2-5 defensive realignment the second half of the season, so wasn't playing a true safety spot.
And yes, Sweat and Simmons are very good as well and will be tough assignments.
But, having a dude like Abram in that safety position is key - guys like that in the back 7 are typically the straw that stirs the drink, so to speak, and keep team intensity up at the highest level throughout the game.
I'm not up to date on the defensive staff at this point (but you can tell overall that the D is really talented, well coached and coordinated). The addition of Tony Hughes to the staff - whatever role is playing now and will play in the future - is big time. Great coach!