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[Eagle Gator 12]

Didnt see one one him yet and as a UF fan i had to.

His draft stock is soaring up and he's looking more and more like a complete safety every week. Word on the street is he will declare but there are rumors circling that he may not. In the case he does i would love him in the second round if he's still there, or late 1st if we trade back and pick up and extra 1st rounder in some trade.

runs about 5'11" 205 so he has room to bulk up but he is a ball hawk and not afraid to stick his nose in and make tackles, he is the electric player on the UF defense, something Philly needs.

thoughts?

[BDAWK_4EVER]

He's a beast, it's bull**** he isn't an All American

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BDAWK_4EVER, on 29 November 2012 - 11:32 PM, said:

He's a beast, it's bull**** he isn't an All American

another reason he may stay, his brother who is in the NFL already says he wont let him leave unless hes guaranteed first round. i agree hes a stud, i would love to add a veteran presence like a Jairus Byrd or Kenny Phillips and then draft Elam to go with one of them. that would be amazing.

[Dubbed17]

Like this.

Elam in the second arguably best value at safety. No first round safeties.

[Footballman175]

BEAST

[WaitingForSomeday]

Seems like a good draft class for safeties... I wouldn't be surprised if he stays in school and aims for the 1st round next year.

[SilverChaosVII]

This kid is easily the best safety in the draft. Love the aggression... yet he is still controlled enough to put himself in the right position.

That said, this class is actually pretty deep at safety. We can probably get a good guy like Rambo in the second or even third round. So... I'm not sure.

[wrathofkala]

I fing LOVE Elam.....I see baby Dawk in this young man all jokes aside. He was be THAT guy. He would get in players faces and not be pushed around. Dude even hits his own players lol.

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wrathofkala, on 30 November 2012 - 02:20 PM, said:

I fing LOVE Elam.....I see baby Dawk in this young man all jokes aside. He was be THAT guy. He would get in players faces and not be pushed around. Dude even hits his own players lol.

He is the electricity of our defense and could bring it to this defense too. He loves to hit and can cover almost anyone. Plus he's got the football IQ to understand the game.

I'm really interested to see if he declares where he really will go. Could be mid 1st down to mid 2nd. Who knows at this point. All I know if he would be an upgrade.

[SilverChaosVII]

wrathofkala, on 30 November 2012 - 02:20 PM, said:

I fing LOVE Elam.....I see baby Dawk in this young man all jokes aside. He was be THAT guy. He would get in players faces and not be pushed around. Dude even hits his own players lol.

You were the first to say it. The next Dawkins!!!!

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I refuse to say such things. Although it was one of the first things I thought watching him.

[Sean Jerz]

I swear I never saw someone so small throwing himself around with no regards to his own body. I guess the crazier you are at that position the better you'll play.

I like him, he's nuts! Good player..

[philaphan018]

SilverChaosVII, on 30 November 2012 - 02:53 PM, said:

You were the first to say it. The next Dawkins!!!!

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I refuse to say such things. Although it was one of the first things I thought watching him.

That's what people were saying about CJ Gaddis

[SilverChaosVII]

philaphan018, on 01 December 2012 - 06:50 PM, said:

That's what people were saying about CJ Gaddis

I know. That's why I refuse to say such things. There are some similarities in their play style though.

[Footballman175]

Matt Elam is the most underrated safety in college football in my opinion. He gets looked down on only because of his size

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Footballman175, on 01 December 2012 - 08:25 PM, said:

Matt Elam is the most underrated safety in college football in my opinion. He gets looked down on only because of his size

Completely agree. He's a ball hawk. Period. If he gets up to 215 then I think he's be fine

[bsmack]

SilverChaosVII, on 30 November 2012 - 02:53 PM, said:

You were the first to say it. The next Dawkins!!!!

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I refuse to say such things. Although it was one of the first things I thought watching him.

Elam actually reminds me of Bob Sanders when he played for the Colts.

[SilverChaosVII]

bsmack, on 03 December 2012 - 02:29 AM, said:

Elam actually reminds me of Bob Sanders when he played for the Colts.

I think it's his aggression that automatically throws my mind to Dawk. Bob Sanders would be another one.

[AmericanEagle77]

Interesting. I actually have a thread talking about why his DC should be considered as the DC for the new coach of the Eagles. Maybe bring them both. That'd be something.

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bsmack, on 03 December 2012 - 02:29 AM, said:

Elam actually reminds me of Bob Sanders when he played for the Colts.

True both smaller but physical safeties. As long as he doesn't have the injury problems that's a great comparison

[QBhunter58]

i think he is a special player as well he always seemsto be where the ball is...

[Robbieb77]

Him and Vaccaro are my favorite safeties thus far.

[Eagle Gator 12]

this is just a video of almost every play Matt Elam was in vs LSU so some are boring because hes not near the play but watch at 30 seconds and him matching up against a very large back in Spencer Ware.


This is Elam last year against FSU, you can see why he gets the Dawk comparisons. just picks this pour guy up lol


hes a beast!

[SilverChaosVII]

Seriously... early second round pick? If he stays with his stock there, I don't see how we can pass at this point.

[Robbieb77]

Why unpinned?

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Robbieb77, on 04 December 2012 - 06:47 PM, said:

Why unpinned?

Don't know. Sounds like alot of people on this board would love to have the guy.

[Footballman175]

Hes my #1 safety in this year's class, but there is 3 safeties already pinned.

Figures.

[McFive]

I dont think he leaves. There are a lot of Safeties coming out this year. He's going to be a beast though. Big hitter, can play CF, can play the run.

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McFive, on 05 December 2012 - 09:44 PM, said:

I dont think he leaves. There are a lot of Safeties coming out this year. He's going to be a beast though. Big hitter, can play CF, can play the run.

I don't know, he's been named to virtually every 1st team all American teams I have seen..he really has no where left to go but down. Unless he an a few other seniors decide to come back and try for a national championship (which I would love) then I think he leaves. With a excellent combine to show his size isn't an issue he could be first safety off the board.

I think he would be perfect here if we get someone in FA who can start along side him and guide him a little. Allen and Coleman are done here on Philly.

[Footballman175]

My Matt Elam full Freshman-Junior Highlight Tape is looking incredible so far. I really can't believe how much of a player this guy is.

It will be out after Florida's bowl game with Louisville. I have all highlights up to that game done.

[Dubbed17]

Like a lot, and would take him in the second, but he's not the best safety in this year's draft.  Think Eric Reid is the only first round prospect.