[Merged] Saints Select Clemson DT Bryan Bresee

TenTwo said

Marcus Davenport/Payton Turner had a sister die from cancer, got strep that turned into a kidney infection?? That's fluky stuff. The ACL happened, but he has already recovered. That can happen to anyone. The upside is off the charts, and he knows how to play. You don't get that at #29 without the "life" stuff. Is is not like he fell down the board for character issues. He just had bad luck the year before eligibly. Which was good luck for us.

This is an A++ to me. A+ for the player potential, skill and size... and the other + because we need help at that position.

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For me, it's all about where Bresee is in his development as a player. He's one of those rare prospects with the elite physical profile to go along with his developed skill set and ability to contribute immediately who was there for the taking late in the round. He's is ready to play in the league from day 1. Whereas Davenport and Turner are basically projects with elite physical profiles who are trying to develop their skills to be effective players. Those guys can't afford injuries as it derails their development and reps on the field to improve.

Yes there's some risks involved but I feel a lot more confident in his ability to be an impact player from day 1 vs guys like Turner/Davenport. If you keep him healthy, he's going anchor the defense for the years to come.