Maybe Beni got a better draft grade than we thought

[Irondawg]

TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline reports Mississippi State junior ILB Ben Brown will enter the draft.

Brown, who is following Mississippi State DL Chris Jones out the door, requested an NFL evaluation in December. Whether he liked what he heard or not we haven't been apprised. Regardless, Brown is taking his talents to the pros. Mississippi State's defensive anchor is a top-five ILB prospect, offering a "great combination of toughness, instincts and discipline," per Pauline. The analyst gave Brown a fourth-round grade in the preseason, though we'd assume Pauline now sees Brown as a Day 2 talent.
Source: TFY Draft Insider


If he can go in the 3-5 round it's not a bad choice at all for him. I hadn't seen him ranked this high anywhere else but maybe his evaluation was pretty promising.

[615]

He is gonna get drafted in the mid rounds. Does anyone know if Fred Brown declared or is he staying?

[Political Hack]

This is the one that left early that I actually understand. He won't significantly improve his stock and can get another paid year before his body wears out. I've thought he'd be drafted in the 4-6 range at worst. He's too talented for all the teams to pass on him.

[Political Hack]

He is gonna get drafted in the mid rounds. Does anyone know if Fred Brown declared or is he staying?

Last people heard he's staying but these things spread like a disease. We'll see.

[Coach34]

He is gonna get drafted in the mid rounds. Does anyone know if Fred Brown declared or is he staying?

Fred Brown absolutely needs to stay. He improved alot this year- but with Bear gone- he will get alot more looks and a chance to raise his stock. He would absolutely be making a mistake.

[Homedawg]

TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline reports Mississippi State junior ILB Ben Brown will enter the draft.

Brown, who is following Mississippi State DL Chris Jones out the door, requested an NFL evaluation in December. Whether he liked what he heard or not we haven't been apprised. Regardless, Brown is taking his talents to the pros. Mississippi State's defensive anchor is a top-five ILB prospect, offering a "great combination of toughness, instincts and discipline," per Pauline. The analyst gave Brown a fourth-round grade in the preseason, though we'd assume Pauline now sees Brown as a Day 2 talent.
Source: TFY Draft Insider


If he can go in the 3-5 round it's not a bad choice at all for him. I hadn't seen him ranked this high anywhere else but maybe his evaluation was pretty promising.

The way the grades work are you get a 1st or a second or a go back to school grade, he didn't get either of the former....he made this decision on personal interest, wise or unwise. Good luck to him.

[Coach34]

This is the one that left early that I actually understand. He won't significantly improve his stock and can get another paid year before his body wears out. I've thought he'd be drafted in the 4-6 range at worst. He's too talented for all the teams to pass on him.

Bennie's football IQ is top 10%. There is no doubt he will be on a roster.

[615]

Thanks

[yjnkdawg]

He is gonna get drafted in the mid rounds. Does anyone know if Fred Brown declared or is he staying?

Do you mean Fred Ross? Last info I heard was that he was leaning more toward staying for his senior year, but as mentioned earlier things can change.

[HancockCountyDog]

Do you mean Fred Ross? Last info I heard was that he was leaning more toward staying for his senior year, but as mentioned earlier things can change.

Fred will be hard pressed to have a better year than this past year. He had a monster season. With us breaking in a new QB and him losing Bear on the outside that blocked great for him on those quick screens, it would make sense.

I hope he comes back selfishly, but I don't see his stock improving much from this year. He had such a monster season.

[Political Hack]

Lol. I just assumed he was talking about Ross.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Fred has never thought about coming out early. Unless something changes in the next week his plan has always been to come back.

[maroonmania]

Do you mean Fred Ross? Last info I heard was that he was leaning more toward staying for his senior year, but as mentioned earlier things can change.

Was about to post the same thing, I assume the discussion was on Ross. It would really be a reach for Fred Brown to be considering declaring.

[615]

Fred Ross yes I apologize, was on the topic of Beniquez, brain fart

[yjnkdawg]

Fred Ross yes I apologize, was on the topic of Beniquez, brain fart

No problem. I wasn't trying to be smart acting or anything, but just not heard any word on Fred Brown leaving early for the NFL draft. Also welcome aboard.

[HancockCountyDog]

Fred has never thought about coming out early. Unless something changes in the next week his plan has always been to come back.

Thats great to hear, but have to admit it's surprising. He will be hard pressed to have a better year statistically. I think we will get back to running the ball more with the QB and I just think it will be hard to duplicate those numbers.

He reminds me so much of Jordan Matthews from Vandy. I think he is a 3rd or 4th round pick right now, and honestly I don't see that improving much, but that is good for us. Fred, AJ and Donald will be damn good next year.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Thats great to hear, but have to admit it's surprising. He will be hard pressed to have a better year statistically. I think we will get back to running the ball more with the QB and I just think it will be hard to duplicate those numbers.

He reminds me so much of Jordan Matthews from Vandy. I think he is a 3rd or 4th round pick right now, and honestly I don't see that improving much, but that is good for us. Fred, AJ and Donald will be damn good next year.

Yes it's very good news for us. I just don't think he thought he was ready physically or mentally to be a professional. He had a great year but this was his 1st year being a full time starter. Putting another good year on film will help him out even if he doesn't match the #'s the scouts know he'll be working with a new QB. He also wasn't a guy who was going to go to the combine & boost his stock up with eye popping #'s.

[tcdog70]

all this means is Lewis and Jung and Green will get more playing time. It could be a good thing. We should improve the position with more talent--but might lose some football smarts.

[maroonmania]

TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline reports Mississippi State junior ILB Ben Brown will enter the draft.

Brown, who is following Mississippi State DL Chris Jones out the door, requested an NFL evaluation in December. Whether he liked what he heard or not we haven't been apprised. Regardless, Brown is taking his talents to the pros. Mississippi State's defensive anchor is a top-five ILB prospect, offering a "great combination of toughness, instincts and discipline," per Pauline. The analyst gave Brown a fourth-round grade in the preseason, though we'd assume Pauline now sees Brown as a Day 2 talent.
Source: TFY Draft Insider


If he can go in the 3-5 round it's not a bad choice at all for him. I hadn't seen him ranked this high anywhere else but maybe his evaluation was pretty promising.

As I stated yesterday, not keen on the decision but now that he's made it I hope it works out well for him and he gets drafted as high as he can.

[HancockCountyDog]

all this means is Lewis and Jung and Green will get more playing time. It could be a good thing. We should improve the position with more talent--but might lose some football smarts.

Losing Beni doesn't help the defense. Does it help Lewis, Jung and Green? Sure. It doesn't help the defense. Beni has been a stud for 3 years. Lets not diminish what he did at MSU by saying the next guy will have more talent. Beni was a four star player that started close to 30 games at MSU. He was second on the team in tackles for two straight years. You don't get much more talented than that.