Milliner Fluker and Lacy all declare

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TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama juniors Eddie Lacy, D.J. Fluker and Dee Milliner will enter the NFL draft early.

Lacy and Milliner attended Alabama's press conference for the announcement, although Fluker was unable to attend and UA coach Nick Saban announced Fluker would enter the draft as well. Tidesports.com reported Fluker would turn pro early on Jan. 9.

Saban said he is supportive of each decision.

Milliner projects as a top 10 draft choice, by far the highest of the three, by nfldraftscout.com. Fluker is projected as late-first or early-second round pick, while Lacy said he has been projected as a second- or third-round draft choice. Lacy helped his draft standing with a 140-yard performance in the BCS National Championship Game against Notre Dame Monday, according to ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

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[CATCH17]

I'd love to have Fluker. I think he's going to be a good Right Tackle.

[tm1119]

So why is no one talking about Fluker as a guard option? I mean the guy is a freaking giant at 6'6 335. He has struggled with speed rushers in college and that will surely continue in the NFL. Not that I think he will be a bad RT, but a big strong guy on the inside could be a road grader in the running game and an immovable force in the inside pocket. Reminds me of Brandon Brooks from last year a little bit to be honest.

[respectdatstar]

Originally Posted by tm1119

So why is no one talking about Fluker as a guard option? I mean the guy is a freaking giant at 6'6 335. He has struggled with speed rushers in college and that will surely continue in the NFL. Not that I think he will be a bad RT, but a big strong guy on the inside could be a road grader in the running game and an immovable force in the inside pocket. Reminds me of Brandon Brooks from last year a little bit to be honest.

Like Leonard Davis?

[tm1119]

Originally Posted by respectdatstar

Like Leonard Davis?

Kelechi Osemele has made the switch nicely for the Ravens this year as well. I just think a giant man like Fluker will always fair better on the interior of the line. He may be an above average RT in the NFL, but I think he could a very good guard in the NFL.

[TheCount]

Originally Posted by CATCH17

I'd love to have Fluker. I think he's going to be a good Right Tackle.

He's got awful feet but the dude is huge. 6'6" is pretty tall for a guard in my opinion. Especially one that isn't a natural bender.

[KDM256]

I've seen Fluker during his college career and can say he would be a great RT inthe NFL... Emotional Leader on that Alabama Offensive Line, which stands out as a positive to me..

I would love to have Fluker to go long with Smith for our "Bookend tackles"

[ninja]

I would not mind at all if the Cowboys drafted all three:

1st round Milliner
2nd round Fluker
3rd round Lacy

Even if the Cowboys had to use their 4th, 5th, and 6th round picks to move up to get the above three.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by tm1119

Kelechi Osemele has made the switch nicely for the Ravens this year as well. I just think a giant man like Fluker will always fair better on the interior of the line. He may be an above average RT in the NFL, but I think he could a very good guard in the NFL.

Osemele is playing RT for the Ravens.

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by tm1119

So why is no one talking about Fluker as a guard option? I mean the guy is a freaking giant at 6'6 335. He has struggled with speed rushers in college and that will surely continue in the NFL. Not that I think he will be a bad RT, but a big strong guy on the inside could be a road grader in the running game and an immovable force in the inside pocket. Reminds me of Brandon Brooks from last year a little bit to be honest.

I don't think Fluker can play OT in the NFL. He will have to lose a significant amount of weight for it to be a consideration. His quickness is sub-par at OT in the NFL.

[tm1119]

Originally Posted by xwalker

Osemele is playing RT for the Ravens.

Well he was more forced there due to injuries/Bryant McKinnie having an eating problem. He played OG in camp, preseason, and this past week in the playoffs when everybody was healthy