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Not at all. You'll see guys smaller than that going first or second round in the NFL draft no doubt. Instinct, knowledge, and quickness is much more important.sbloombe wrote: Sat Jan 17, 2026 6:25 pmIs 6’4” 250lbs small for an edge rusher? I’m not sure it is.UMass1991 wrote: Sat Jan 17, 2026 5:34 pm Adding another small DL
https://x.com/umasscommand/status/20126 ... YWZI6001IA
Edge Rusher is a LB who can put their hand in the dirt. Not a traditional DE. Big difference. They line up vs TE, not OT often. Speed is what matters.InnervisionsUMASS wrote: Sat Jan 17, 2026 10:52 pm Simple Google search for "average size college edge rusher" results in this:
"The average college edge rusher is around 6'3" tall and weighs between 240-260 pounds,"...
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Devin Matthews had nice numbers at East Texas A&M.. and with TY Harding coming back, I think Pop Watson will have effective WRs to throw the ball toJack wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 11:48 am Umass had a very productive Saturday signing some potentially impactful transfers:
Devin Matthews WR - East Texas A&M
Greg Klingensmith OL - William & Mary
Justin Krueger DL - William & Mary
Jordan Washington RB - Murray State
Joe Griffin WR - BC
Griffin will be a day 1 starter who should greatly improve the UMass passing attack. Klingesmith should be in the mix for a starting position on the OL. Krueger seems like he will be a regular part of the DL rotation. Jordan Washington and Devin Matthews are both intriguing and I'm looking forward to seeing them in person.
None of these skill position improvements matter if the trenches aren't shored up. I'm not taking the bait this year.inthescoop wrote: Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:25 pmDevin Matthews had nice numbers at East Texas A&M.. and with TY Harding coming back, I think Pop Watson will have effective WRs to throw the ball toJack wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 11:48 am Umass had a very productive Saturday signing some potentially impactful transfers:
Devin Matthews WR - East Texas A&M
Greg Klingensmith OL - William & Mary
Justin Krueger DL - William & Mary
Jordan Washington RB - Murray State
Joe Griffin WR - BC
Griffin will be a day 1 starter who should greatly improve the UMass passing attack. Klingesmith should be in the mix for a starting position on the OL. Krueger seems like he will be a regular part of the DL rotation. Jordan Washington and Devin Matthews are both intriguing and I'm looking forward to seeing them in person.
Building the trenches is most important, that is fair. The dude that we just got, Greg Klingensmith, started 17 games. That's a number you want to see, we need starting experience on that lineminutefanjsf wrote: Mon Jan 19, 2026 3:16 pmNone of these skill position improvements matter if the trenches aren't shored up. I'm not taking the bait this year.inthescoop wrote: Mon Jan 19, 2026 2:25 pmDevin Matthews had nice numbers at East Texas A&M.. and with TY Harding coming back, I think Pop Watson will have effective WRs to throw the ball toJack wrote: Sun Jan 18, 2026 11:48 am Umass had a very productive Saturday signing some potentially impactful transfers:
Devin Matthews WR - East Texas A&M
Greg Klingensmith OL - William & Mary
Justin Krueger DL - William & Mary
Jordan Washington RB - Murray State
Joe Griffin WR - BC
Griffin will be a day 1 starter who should greatly improve the UMass passing attack. Klingesmith should be in the mix for a starting position on the OL. Krueger seems like he will be a regular part of the DL rotation. Jordan Washington and Devin Matthews are both intriguing and I'm looking forward to seeing them in person.