Quote Originally Posted by Hawkeyegoofball View Post
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!
Abram's first spring in our public scrimmage, he knocked out our own RB and got sent to the locker room early. It wasn't a dirty hit, he just knocked the shit out of him when it is a glorified scrimmage for the fans. Abram only knows one way to practice and play which is 100% full intensity. He would fit in back in the day with guys like Ronnie Lott. He absolutely loves football and loves to hit.