Jack Conklin goes pro

[johnny2x2x]

From a zero start Grey Shirt recruit to a likely 1st round draft pick. I think he made the right choice.

Finley is the guy there now and he's said he plans to be a full go for Spring ball.

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

I am really happy for this kid and agree it's the right decision. It hurts the team next year, but more and more Spartans getting drafted early can help recruiting in the future.

 

[johnny2x2x]

Conklin wrote a nice thank you piece here:

http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010616aac.html

 

[Sbee]

It's the right move, unless you just love college football and don't care about $$ you should go. way too risky to stay to improve your draft stock, you could always have a bad year or get hurt.

Overall it's good to have a 1st round OL pick, it's been a long time

 

[johnny2x2x]

It's the right move, unless you just love college football and don't care about $$ you should go. way too risky to stay to improve your draft stock, you could always have a bad year or get hurt.

Overall it's good to have a 1st round OL pick, it's been a long time

Jack Allen and potentially Donovan Clark could also get drafted. Clark is fairly athletic and has ideal size for an NFL guard, 6-4, 325.

 

[Sbee]

Dennis Finley's health now becomes the most important issue outside of QB for the spring

 

[johnny2x2x]

Dennis Finley's health now becomes the most important issue outside of QB for the spring

Said he plans on being a full go for Spring. Getting Kieler healthy on the right side is also important, he's been severely hobbled all season.

 

[LuciousGameWinner]

I heard we're in the running for a really good Juco OL. Hopefully he decides to come here.

 

[Sbee]

I heard we're in the running for a really good Juco OL. Hopefully he decides to come here.

Garret Boles? hate to burst your bubble but he picked Utah this week.

 

[LuciousGameWinner]

Garret Boles? hate to burst your bubble but he picked Utah this week.

Nice! Haha maybe a Jack Conklin will walk through the door again.

 

[Spartanmack]

Nice! Haha maybe a Jack Conklin will walk through the door again.

if that's how we're gonna replace him, that person would have to have walked through the door already - last year or the year before...

 

[Sbee]

if that's how we're gonna replace him, that person would have to have walked through the door already - last year or the year before...

maybe he did, maybe it's cole Chewins

 

[LuciousGameWinner]

How many Spartans get drafted this year? 4?

 

[Sbee]

How many Spartans get drafted this year? 4?

I think there are 5 locks in Cook, Allen, Calhoun, Conklin, and Burbridge. Clark has a good chance as well

 

[johnny2x2x]

I think there are 5 locks in Cook, Allen, Calhoun, Conklin, and Burbridge. Clark has a good chance as well

Thomas and Heath have a chance too. In fact, I bet Thomas goes in round 4 or 5.