CHRISTIAN VARNER?!? Mini- Dawkins gets NO recognition???

I once heard (from a guy who knows a lot more about football than me) a guy talking about how his Maryland Terrapins had an absolute BEAST of a safety who was flying under the radar as far as the draft is concerned. I had pretty much blown the comment off (seeing as to how this guy is a life time Terrapins fan and just thought he was praising one of his former alumni) but at the same time realized this guy knows his stuff. t hadnt been until recently that I read an article someone had posted in the Yard (Sorry dont remember who it was) and it was about Varner and included an awesome hit tape. Thats when I realized who this kid was and boy was "that guy" who would brag about "his Terrapins Safety" right, this kids a beast among men. Not only was he not invited to the combine, it looks as if most experts dont even THINK THIS KID IS DRAFTABLE?!?!? because I cant find a damn thing on him, not even stats or so much as a listing on NFL.com or ESPN.com Im honestly SHOCKED on this one, he looks smaller but is listed at 5'11 and 205lbs. but he plays like a pissed off linebacker on steroids. Maybe thats his problem, a liability in coverage. But can it be THAT BAD that it drops this kid the WHOLE WAY out of the draft? Theres no way....I pray the Eagles take notice (they seem to have a thing for drafting safeties that cant cover anyway) and snatch this kid up, I dont care how early, I mean hes not a 1st or 2nd rounder but somewhere in the middle, hes worth a chance. His upside is the sky.

13 Comments On: "CHRISTIAN VARNER?!? Mini- Dawkins gets NO recognition???"

 
He can hit, but probably has the IQ of an orangutan. Safeties need to make adjustments in the secondary, and they also have to cover, not just run support.

I know for a fact that he can cover because im his teammate from highschool where he was a cover corner. coverage was all he knew, and he was an incredible tackler

yea but i doubt his coverage skills are THAT BAD that he cant make it anywhere in the 7 rounds? I just think hes worth a late-mid pick

Just go back and look at this video . His footwork , tecnic and setup for a tackle is just awesome . Look at the tackles that he makes for his teammates , he is getting everything they can't . He is a solid wrap-up tackler who looks like runners don't get away , and if they get past he can catch them from behind . He looked good in his coverage skills as well .This guy is a solid prospect .

The one thing that came across to me as I watched him is that he is a machine. I would pick him in the 3rd or 4th rd. I have been having this same argument with co-workers everyday. This guy is a assume steal cause no one knows about him. He is not a first rounder or second cause his stats were not that great his senior year but he was timed from 4.49 (low) to 4.67(high) on his senior day, what ever that rounds to. But all in all the guy runs well and can hit. I say great versatility for safety,corner, nickle or dime because he has good speed.

Little B Dawk

Sorry I researched him and I am finding all these crazy photos!!! WOW this guy is a bad ass for real.

YES AWESOME PIC! That looks just like Dawk where hes making his muscle. I LOVE this kid, I pray no the "eagles kmow about" him. I think that would be the first 4th round pick that Id actually get excited over...

dayyyyyy-ummmmmm!! i want this guy on our team!!

Yeah I pray we get him too. Man anything can happen on draft day. Its all about right time right place and we could end up with this guy. Even tho all the experts dont have him being drafted, they said the same thing about Antwan Bathea safety from colts. He wasnt suppose to get drafted and he went to the pro bowl this year.

he reminds me of atari bigby, if you guys know him.


yea rhcp i can see that he reminds me of a few diff people

This young man has worked hard & deserves an opportunity to show us what he knows. How many people can say that they have experienced the same path. Life is different for everyone. Christian has earned his way. Some others have not & they're there. It would be a blessing to see him realize his dream. I would enjoy watching a player like him, one that has earned it and loves the GAME. It's not over until GOD says so..............................................Keep your head up!

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