He’s a wildcard - but 65th now and was 5 star and top 40

He’s a wildcard - but 65th now and was 5 star and top 40
by BTD (2021-01-02 19:07:22)

In reply to: He ain't Joe Burrow. posted by NDMike2001

Before he changed his throwing motion and spooked people. He is between 6’1” and 6’2” - so he lacks elite size. But - at this same point in time Joe B was considered a permanent bench warmer at OSU with zero hope of ever playing. He was 280th ranked with zero p5 offers other than OSU and was clearly recruited to be a low ranked guy that would stick around and maybe be used due to injuries.

His size, arm strength and then coaching changed what happened with him - but let’s not act like coming in he was viewed as anything worth a shit. By comparison, Pyne was much more highly recruited and was 55 spots higher ranked and then this new kid is off the charts more highly regarded coming in.

That is why i mentioned Burrow.

They other guys I mentioned were elite recruits (I think) that all proved to be difference makers at a championship level.

Burrow was overlooked but he always had size. Buchner looks about two inches shorter. Maybe has an inch on Book. He very well might have an amazing career at ND. I’d be surprised if he turned out to be elite.