Linebacker

[TU_BLA]

So seems TU just picked up the potential game changing LB we were all clamoring for. Khari Harding is transferring to TU (from Auburn) for family reasons. Was #3 overall player in Oklahoma coming out of HS. WOOT WOOT!

 

[lawpoke87]

Good player. Rivals had him as the #11 player in the state for the 2013 class btw. The #3 player was some dude named Rob Boyd.

 

[TU_BLA]

Originally posted by lawpoke87:

Good player. Rivals had him as the #11 player in the state for the 2013 class btw. The #3 player was some dude named Rob Boyd.

Sorry, I simply posted the info from the tweet I saw.

 

[Weatherdemon]

Hopefully the NCAA will allow him to be immediately eligible.

 

[Weatherdemon]

TU story linked.

TU Athletics

 

[aTUfan_rivals]

sounds like a great addition.

 

[Chris Harmon]

Originally posted by TU_BLA:
Khari Harding is transferring to TU (from Auburn) for family reasons.

We actually reported this on Monday. TU is trying to get a NCAA waiver so he can be immediately eligible.

 

[shon46_rivals360748]

Hardings transfer is good news. If there is one position we currently need, it would be LB. He immediately provides quality and depth at its LB. The question I have is now is how he will fit into the new system. What defense will we play and will he fit into that mold. This is always a key factor in determining how successful a kid will be!

 

[tutailgator]

Chris reported a while back that TU will be installing a 4-2-5 under Bill Young. I think hybrid LB/Safety/Bandit types will excel in this type of defense.

 

[mvccane]

He didn't see a lot of snaps at Auburn (which wasn't actually a great defense last year) so I would be hesitant to say he's a game changer. That said, he probably will add a lot of athletism to the position. I would love to see us bring in a JUCO All-American LB who can play right away. Add a CB or two as well.....

 

[shon46_rivals360748]

I share the same initial thoughts. I know he started off as a safety there and switched to a LB but still would of liked to see him play a little more than he did. Im not sure you need a JUCO All American to make an immediate impact but a couple of quality JUCO guys infused into this years class would work wonders.