I think he’ll start getting some more love in preseason stuff for next year when they look at the numbers. Bailey sucked a lot of the air out of the room.
Will McDonald deserves more recognition.
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I think he has a lot better shot at being an OLB in the NFL and needs to keep his speed and edge rush ability.
Not here to pump up an Iowa guy, but Epenesa has great speed for a big guy. I remember a couple years ago in the ISU vs Iowa game Epenesa only had one tackle, but that one tackle was on a running back 20 yards down field. Now I think it was Kene, and he did get slowed down by a couple other guys, but Epenesa was the last guy and he came from behind to get him.
Could be. I don't think he has been playing football that long if I remember his back story. Should have a high ceiling. Hell with the kind of progression you see in Campbell's program I can't wait to see what he can do next year.
He has really good hands, very good all around player.
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Yes I mean, we are talking about professional athletes here. But compared to Will? No contest.
I would play Epenesa as a five tech. Not really sure what he has played for the Bills.
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Will McDonald had a double digit sack season.
E-I-E-I-O.
E-I-E-I-O.
For what its worth, Benjamin Solak at The Draft Network has brought up Will as a potential top 5 edge in the 2021 draft cycle.
Will was a difference maker this year. His sack total was even more impressive since he gets held almost every single play.
Worst thing for Will is that officials don’t like to call holding twice, especially on the same match up. He’s so quick that the OT’s go to move is the arm bar around his neck as he is running past them. Creed Humphrey got flagged for it in the CCG and came right back and did the exact same thing a play or two later. No flag.
Same thing happened last night a play or two after the obvious hold that got the Oregon TD called back. Will reminds me of Reggie Hayward in college and the legendary Jason Taylor from the Dolphins. Lean and pretty light for a DE but can hold the edge due to long arms and tensile strength. Then the light frame gives him a huge quickness advantage.
Same thing happened last night a play or two after the obvious hold that got the Oregon TD called back. Will reminds me of Reggie Hayward in college and the legendary Jason Taylor from the Dolphins. Lean and pretty light for a DE but can hold the edge due to long arms and tensile strength. Then the light frame gives him a huge quickness advantage.
He reminds me a lot of Brian Burns. Since he's firmly at DE he needs to have a good offseason and gain 10 pounds. If he proves himself as a run defender next year he's going to make some money.
You are 100% correct. He gets held on 9 of 10 plays and still gets to the quarterback.
I wish they tracked a stat like forced holds or something - will would have to be near top of big 12
McDonald is the most talented edge rusher I've seen at ISU. He has a unique build, which makes him difficult to project. He won't have the advantage of having Bailey on the other side next season, but I don't think it will matter much. He's a stud and could be one of our highest draft picks ever.
