Jacob Hester Still Proving the Critiques Wrong

There were so many people the last few years that said Jacob Hester won't amount to much.  Last year he proved to be one of the most versatile and vital parts of the LSU offense and people still doubted him.  Then there were those that said he won't go very high in the draft if he's drafted at all, he went in the 3rd round.  Finally there were those that said he will most likely never see the field and if he does it will be very limited.  Well!!! -

From this weekend -

So the next time you are about to write a post about how Tim Tebow or some other player you THINK won't make it in the NFL.......Remember Hester.

KNUT

Actually KNUT he's proving ME right.  I (a Buckeye fan) tried to tell Roy (an LSU fan) that Hester would be a 3rd round pick back in January in my thread, "Give me your team's NFL prospects for this draft.  Roy listed the LSU players and said the following:

Jacob Hester - I love this guy and nothing would make me happier to see him go to a team who will utilize his skills as a powerful inside runner! 5th Round.  Roy (LSU Fan)

Note his ranking of being a FIFTH rounder.  AAMonte (a Michigan fan) responds by saying:

I would see Hester going in the 2nd or 3rd round or even a late first round surprise pick.  Why so low??  (AAMonte UM Fan)

To which Roy (LSU fan) says:

No chance for 1st or 2nd. I would love to see it but don't see anyone who would draft him that high. Maybe a 4th rounder but I can't see him going any earlier. Does anyone else have an opinion on this? Why do you think so high  Roy (LSU Fan)

Then Buckeye Todd (AKA "The Swami") comes in with PINPOINT accuracy and says:

I'm thinking 3rd actually.  I just think he's a winner.  He's really versatile.  Look at Brian Leonard from Rutgers who went in the 2nd round last year.  -Buckeye Todd (OSU Fan)

Then you have msanch79 who I would assume in an LSU fan since his home town is listed as Kenner, LA who says this about Hester:

Lacks the speed for an NFL runner.  Lacks the size for a fullback and/or TE.  He will be a project for any team that drafts him; therefore, I agree that he will be an early 2nd day pick (or 3rd day if they make the 1st rounder on friday).  msanch79 (LSU Fan)

Then of course Buckeye Todd has to set yet another LSU fan straight on their own player:

Lacks the speed for an NFL runner.  Lacks the size for a fullback and/or TE.  He will be a project for any team that drafts him;   msanch79

therefore, I agree that he will be an early 2nd day pick (or 3rd day if they make the 1st rounder on friday).  msanch79

OK, thanks CBS for screwing up how that was supposed to look at the end.  Not cool man.

I think I listed who said what next to the original posts though so you get the point.

I'm sure he'll get alot of short yardage carries. He can definetely get you that one yard when you need it, which unfortunately he proved to Florida's defense about 3 times in a row on 4th down.  He may even be able to take Miachael Turners spot as the #2 back in San Diego. He's a tough, physical runner which could compliment LT's finesse style.

BTW, not trying to be an ass, but Michael Turner is on the Falcons now... but yes I agree wit hyour post great short down back and seemd to be big enough to be a serviceable blocker also... I like this kid a lot... proved a lot to me in the title game

Yeah I know he's on the Falcons now. What I meant was now that Turner is gone he'll have an oppurtunity to maybe take that #2 RB spot. LOL