Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion

Rugby Saint II · 03-09-2024, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

JC Latham - Alabama

OT

2 year starter, 13 starts at RT. Big, imposing guy who is extremely powerful. Held his own against the best DE's in the mighty SEC.

Projected Day 1 draft pick.

IMO, we need more help at tackle. 3 years in we still don't know what Trevor Penning will become, Peat could play elsewhere in 2024 and Ramz knee will not get better with time.

Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros.

K Major · 03-09-2024, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros.

Coach him up boss.

Mr.Riaton · 03-09-2024, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros.

I read a good bit on this guy and I don’t remember that ever being mentioned about him. I went back and found this….

“Displays a stout anchor and lateral mobility in pass protection, effectively neutralizing speed-to-power transitions and reacting to defensive counters.
In the zone run scheme, his athleticism shines through, achieving reach-blocks and backside seals with high efficiency and fluidity”

And then this…

Built like a big NFL guard but protects like an NFL tackle.
Quick into pass sets, maintaining posture and balance through the rep.
Syncs feet with active, independent hands for effective mirroring.
Firm inside hand and consistent arm extension help negate rush momentum.
Possesses true knock-back pop with heavy hands and explosive hips.
Turns early advantages into quick knockouts with his furious finishes.
Upper-body power to catch, turn and seal play-side edge setters.
Grip strength allows him to save blocks that start to slip away.

Doesn’t seem slow footed to me at all. He also has stated he wants to play LT.

Kubiak system apparently uses a zone scheme, and that just so happens to be what Alabama used if I’m not mistaken. I would not be upset at all with this pick.

03-09-2024, 11:32 AM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,149	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by K Major JC Latham - Alabama OT 2 year starter, 13 starts at RT. Big, imposing guy who is extremely powerful. Held his own against the best DE's in the mighty SEC. Projected Day 1 draft pick. IMO, we need more help at tackle. 3 years in we still don't know what Trevor Penning will become, Peat could play elsewhere in 2024 and Ramz knee will not get better with time. Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros. Danno likes this.

03-09-2024, 11:45 AM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,827 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros. Coach him up boss.

03-09-2024, 12:11 PM	#3
Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Official 2024 Saints Draft Discussion Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Isn't he a little slow footed? My dentist is an Alabama booster/fanatic and we just talked about the Alabama prospects in this years draft. He thinks he'll move inside to guard in the pros. I read a good bit on this guy and I don’t remember that ever being mentioned about him. I went back and found this…. “Displays a stout anchor and lateral mobility in pass protection, effectively neutralizing speed-to-power transitions and reacting to defensive counters. In the zone run scheme, his athleticism shines through, achieving reach-blocks and backside seals with high efficiency and fluidity” And then this… Built like a big NFL guard but protects like an NFL tackle. Quick into pass sets, maintaining posture and balance through the rep. Syncs feet with active, independent hands for effective mirroring. Firm inside hand and consistent arm extension help negate rush momentum. Possesses true knock-back pop with heavy hands and explosive hips. Turns early advantages into quick knockouts with his furious finishes. Upper-body power to catch, turn and seal play-side edge setters. Grip strength allows him to save blocks that start to slip away. Doesn’t seem slow footed to me at all. He also has stated he wants to play LT. Kubiak system apparently uses a zone scheme, and that just so happens to be what Alabama used if I’m not mistaken. I would not be upset at all with this pick. Rugby Saint II likes this.