Cowboys rookie DT, Tommy Akingbesote, 2 Elite Traits that make him a sneaky run stopper

[America's Cowboy]

 

[America's Cowboy]

 

[Aven8]

You just never know what lights are gonna come on with any of these dudes. We’ve seen 1st round bust and 7th rounders turn into studs.

 

[big dog cowboy]

He is a PS guy that probably needs a year. With luck he will be ready to start making some plays next summer.

 

[Creeper]

Highlight videos can be very convincing but they generally do not give an accurate picture of what a player is. A DT taken late in the 7th round is probably a project at best. It's possible he turns out to be Leon Lett or Jay Ratliff, but more likely he is a Colston Weatherington or John NIx.

Having said that, the traits they claim Akingbesote has are the traits that can turn a 7th round pick into a good player in the NFL. It starts with strength but eye are also important. Sometimes when you watch Mazi you can see he gets caught up in the battle with the offensive line and forgets to locate the ball. Maybe NFL coaching can turn Akingbesote into a Jay Ratliff, but I still see him as a dark horse in the DT battle.

 

[DasTex]

This was the one pick I knew absolutely nothing about.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I like Akingbesote as a prospect better than I do Toia or Rogers. I'm rooting for him to make the roster as he is probably a guy that gets swiped by another team very quick.

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[Mr_437]

Preface: I didn't watch the videos.

When I watched Tommy I saw adequate play strength, which, is huge in the trenches. I like that TA can play 3T, 1T, and even played a little DE...to me that means this guy can learn different techniques and responsibilities quickly.

I believe TA will be a PS guy, however, I like his tools and ability. The 3T or 1T versatility is what's intriguing about him.

 

[shabazz]

Every year there are guys picked in the later rounds that turn out to be great pros....we're overdue and if it can just be once a decade, please let it be a DT

 

[shabazz]

He is a PS guy that probably needs a year. With luck he will be ready to start making some plays next summer.

Be easy on Mazi

 

[Pass2Run]

Akingbesote is going to be a baller.

 

[Jarntt]

Start measuring him for the gold jacket

 

[Kolemmitt]

This was the one pick I knew absolutely nothing about.

I have a feeling he is going to be one of those late-round gems that we occasionally find.

 

[davey999]

Here we go

 

[Rayman70]

Let's just wait and see how he progresses through camp before we get too overly excited. Like the upside, but upside is what tends to get players on the chopping block or practice squad. It also gets coaches fired. Upside needs to be realized sooner rather than later to have team success.

 

[Pass2Run]

Let's just wait and see how he progresses through camp before we get too overly excited. Like the upside, but upside is what tends to get players on the chopping block or practice squad. It also gets coaches fired. Upside needs to be realized sooner rather than later to have team success.

His upside is versatility and he has some pass rush quickness that may translate to other areas of Eberflus scheme.

 

[Praxit]

..remember its all good on college tape. NFL whole other animal.

OF course, Im rooting for the guy. Lets go>>>

 

[jazzcat22]

He is a PS guy that probably needs a year. With luck he will be ready to start making some plays next summer.

This is the way I see it. But will still be interesting to see him in PS games.
Then if / when he looks great against the 3rd and 4th team guys. Let the hype begin.

 

[conner01]

You just never know what lights are gonna come on with any of these dudes. We’ve seen 1st round bust and 7th rounders turn into studs.

It’s certainly not an exact science. The league is full of guys who didn’t get drafted but became solid if not really good players

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

So who is going to poach him off our practice squad?

Place your bets now!