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Originally Posted by Coogs
Understand. But starting from the mid 250's... that's pretty light for a 3-4 DE, no? And I was assuming that is where most of our posters were penciling him in... to be JJ Watt in our 3-4.
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Look at how big he is, though. His frame could take on another 20 lbs pretty easily just through maturity. Through an NFL strength and conditioning program, I think he could add another 10 without batting an eye. Justin Smith plays at 285 and he's plenty strong.
I also think that Watt is on some serious horse steroids. He's a huge guy, for sure, but look at the bloated, bubbly, 'water-balloon' shape he has. He looks juiced to the gills to me.
And Clowney's going to be more explosive than Watt, even if he doesn't end up as heavy.
I think assuming he'll get to 290-300 is a reach, but I don't think he'd have to in order to be the best DE in the league within 2 seasons.