The Kancey hype was no joke
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Kancey is a classic example of someone who had talent but was 100% bought into the process of becoming a professional. Donald, Tywman, and Kancey completey transformed their bodies while at PITT. A lot of schools bypassed them because they didn't pass the eye test at 17 years old. 3-4 years later they were different athletes.
Okunlola should've stuck around. Smh
hopefully, it works out for him but right now it seems like a dumb decision.
Kancey and AD are maybe the 2 best Pitt DT’s I’ve seen, going back a LONG time. Very strong and lightning quick.
Probably, but Twyman's 2019 season is way overlooked. Dude had 10.5 sacks (Kancey's high was 7.5). Obviously that's just one component. I think Kancey has more quick twitch and would have passed him eventually, but I do wonder what would have became of Twyman without Covid.
Yep, he was on the Jones/Weaver path, in my opinion. Have zero doubts he would have been a 3rd - 5th round pick or better had he stuck with this staff/system.
But you know what they say...
Twyman really could’ve used more time in college. His biggest detriment was stamina and endurance. He’d tap out after 3 or 4 plays. Needed more college experience and conditioning.
But I understand the family pressure he was under.
Another Pitt DT who would have been a stud was Tyre Young. Woodland Hills guy. Same mold as the others mentioned. Not huge. But really quick, fast and strong for a DT. Could penetrate and create inside pressure on the QB and run and make plays sideline to sideline. Then TX A&M cheap shotted him. Illegally chop blocked him and broke his leg. Ended his career.
I guess Sean Gilbert is another one, but that's starting to pre-date my fanhood. And Mick Williams, I suppose.
But I think Twyman lost a good bit of weight between 2017 and 2019. Still seemed as strong as an ox. Really a shame what happened. He actually would have been better off if he declared for the draft after 2019, in hindsight. Might have been a 2nd round pick. That year off killed him... he put all that weight back on, etc.
More recently, I wish Soto could have had another season inside. And then Camp seemed to really get derailed by injuries.
I’ve heard Aaron Donald trains with Pitt during the offseason. To be able to see how Donald trains, conducts himself, pick his brain…quite an asset.
