I think Colt Lyerla is going to have a breakout season. I believe he'll be a starter in the NFL some day if he stays on track.
I don't know about that. Right now he'd probably be a return specialist in the NFL. I'm sure he wants to stay an try to elevate his stock a bit. I don't know if I've ever seen an NFL RB, even a 3rd down back, with such a slight build. It works in college ball, not so sure about NFL.
Oregon has a nutritionist on the staff that helps guys optimize their diets. Remember the articles at the beginning of the season on player weight gains? I expect DAT will be at least 190 by his Jr. season http://www2.registerguard.com/cms/i...s/notable-weight-changes-from-spring-to-fall/ STOMP
Why should DAT gain weight? He's already doing an awesome job at his current weight. Why slow him down? It doesn't work to their advantage to make him a better NFL prospect.....but I guess it might help with recruting...
LaMichael gained 10 pounds since last season and 15 since HS. His total yards gained improved each season including this one where he missed 2 full games to injury. The extra weight didn't seem to slow him down any. As long as he does it right with training and nutrition, DAT can put on 20 good pounds and still be as blazing fast. The extra weight could also help him deal with the collisions. STOMP
Muscle doesn't necessarily make a guy slower. You just need to look at some world-class sprinters to see that. Ed O.
DAT has a much bigger lower body than people give him credit for having. He needs to put on some size in his torso, but he he's already bigger than DeSean Jackson, at least in the lower body.
After Sproles' record-breaking season this year, I wouldn't be surprised if teams are looking for more players in that mold. 2,183 APY as a true freshman playing behind a heisman candidate? DAT has the potential to be better than Sproles.
