August 16, 2016 · 7:42 AM

“Rashad just got there.”

Mo Smith moves into the secondary, so Roundtree switches to ILB.  At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, I’d say he’s got a little bulking up to do before he can be counted on as a contributor at his new position.

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12 responses to ““Rashad just got there.””

  1. Visionary
    August 16, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    Third down pass coverage only at that size. Basically a safety covering the short middle zone.

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  2. sUGArdaddy
    August 16, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    I have visions of the other Tree. He once grew out of a safety’s body and became pretty good at LB as I recall.

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  3. drewh07
    August 16, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    I think this is a good move long term. Hopefully he can get some meat on those bones.

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  4. TXBaller
    August 16, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Once Sanders & Mauger are gone, Roun will be back at safety. He is Greg Blue II. Has the size & pop. The move to OLB a compliment to his abilities and desire by staff to get him on the field.

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  5. Lrgk9
    August 16, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Ya, Thomas Davis / Greg Blue kind of move. He will know both positions and if he buys in – be a Holy Terror before he’s done.

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  6. JCDAWG83
    August 16, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    I saw Roundtree play in high school, not impressive. Maybe the other teams schemed away from him but I never saw anything that looked 5 star about him. I’m guessing his physical traits drove his ranking. He mostly appeared to watch the game from the safety position.

    Unless he can put on 25-30 lbs of muscle, which is tough to do on a 6′ 1″ frame without losing speed, his best chance to play is moving back to safety some day. He’s athletic but it appears he might be a player without a position right now.

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    • Greg
      August 16, 2016 at 10:55 AM

      Add 15 pounds or so…and who knows, he could be successful. I guess you would have to see him play. It is all about attitude, especially at that position. Speed, athleticism and attitude can make up for a lot of things. A linebacker is basically a cross between a lineman & defensive back. Some of the greatest to ever play the game were undersized, but I understand where you are coming from. It is not always the “size of the dawg”……

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  7. doofusdawg
    August 16, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    He will be 215- 220 in the next 45 days. Good move imo.
    Would like to redshirt him but we need him on special teams. Think he cracks the four man rotation sooner than later. Probably second team with Patrick. Don’t think we can keep #3 off the field.

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  8. bccmeblog
    August 16, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    There is no way he’s 205 right now. If he’s not 215 or 220 already, there is something wrong wrong with our strength staff.

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  9. 92 grad
    August 16, 2016 at 7:40 PM

    Is he taking the spot ganus played last year? That guy wasn’t “blueprint” but he dang sure won us a game or two.

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