possible new DT for 2003

airmoss18 · 02-22-2003, 01:52 AM

i'm new here, the bro-in-law of john schlecht, a player who may soon sign with the saints.
here's his background:
stud high school player in minnesota - all-state (mvp of MN all-star game in '96). somewhat of a late bloomer, he only weighed 225 as a senior and didn't get any interest from any div. 1 schools. went to div. 2 st. cloud state and started every game as an 18-year old freshman. did well, but decided to walk-on to minnesota. set out next season, got huge and strong (hang-cleaned 475 lbs.), then started every game soph. - senior seasons. ended up as minnesota's all-time tackles-for-loss leader. had monster games against top opponents. his best year was his junior, got a little heavy his senior year (302), but was still a disruptive force. twice 2nd team all-big ten (robbed his junior year).

did well at 2001 combine, but is still considered short (6'1/2"). was expected to go in the 4th to 6th round, but ended up going undrafted. immediately signed with the 49ers.

made the squad as a rookie, beating out a 2nd year player who started a few games as a rookie, cedric killings (now with vikings). was on 49ers 53-man roster for the entire '01 season, suting up for 9 or 10 games. played behind bryant young and dana stubblefield, so didn't get to play much, but played well when in. had good performances in both games against the saints, forcing a key fumble by ricky williams in game at SF in november.

he herniated a disc in his back during a spring '02 mini-camp. it required surgery in september and he missed the entire '02 season.

his back is now 100% and he has met with the saints recently.

his style of play is similar to the vikings' chris hovan - quick, disruptive interior 1-gap DT who is considered more of a pass-rusher than a run stuffer. has the non-stop motor required for a player lacking the phyical gifts of size. tireless worker and student of the game. technically sound, uses leverage wisely to move back lineman.

he's in great shape and has a legitimate shot to earn a spot on the roster.

just wanted to let you all know, i'll be curious as to if this possible acquisition excites anybody here (i doubt it) - but you heard it here first - schlecht could be a saints sleeper in 2003.

02-22-2003, 01:52 AM	#1
airmoss18 Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1	possible new DT for 2003 i'm new here, the bro-in-law of john schlecht, a player who may soon sign with the saints. here's his background: stud high school player in minnesota - all-state (mvp of MN all-star game in '96). somewhat of a late bloomer, he only weighed 225 as a senior and didn't get any interest from any div. 1 schools. went to div. 2 st. cloud state and started every game as an 18-year old freshman. did well, but decided to walk-on to minnesota. set out next season, got huge and strong (hang-cleaned 475 lbs.), then started every game soph. - senior seasons. ended up as minnesota's all-time tackles-for-loss leader. had monster games against top opponents. his best year was his junior, got a little heavy his senior year (302), but was still a disruptive force. twice 2nd team all-big ten (robbed his junior year). did well at 2001 combine, but is still considered short (6'1/2"). was expected to go in the 4th to 6th round, but ended up going undrafted. immediately signed with the 49ers. made the squad as a rookie, beating out a 2nd year player who started a few games as a rookie, cedric killings (now with vikings). was on 49ers 53-man roster for the entire '01 season, suting up for 9 or 10 games. played behind bryant young and dana stubblefield, so didn't get to play much, but played well when in. had good performances in both games against the saints, forcing a key fumble by ricky williams in game at SF in november. he herniated a disc in his back during a spring '02 mini-camp. it required surgery in september and he missed the entire '02 season. his back is now 100% and he has met with the saints recently. his style of play is similar to the vikings' chris hovan - quick, disruptive interior 1-gap DT who is considered more of a pass-rusher than a run stuffer. has the non-stop motor required for a player lacking the phyical gifts of size. tireless worker and student of the game. technically sound, uses leverage wisely to move back lineman. he's in great shape and has a legitimate shot to earn a spot on the roster. just wanted to let you all know, i'll be curious as to if this possible acquisition excites anybody here (i doubt it) - but you heard it here first - schlecht could be a saints sleeper in 2003.
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