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For the love of God... We NEED a space eating NT now more than ever!

Can we keep this thread going? If Rick ever googles "Texans offseason needs" I want this thread to pop up.

Because we NEED a big boy in the middle!!!! One of those guys that you have to check his hotel room the night before that game to confiscate the fried chicken and candy bars. Also, we need the big boy that comes into training camp overweight, but he still dominates. We NEED that guy!
 
There was some conversation on here about a big two-gapper out of Bethel University-Leslie Jasper. Rumor has it he is training hard in Jackson TN and that a lot of scouts/teams are excited about this "blue light special" (aka small school sleeper)! Sources say he is a "phenom" and a "freak of nature" huge, fast, strong, athletic, and quick at 399! Look for some training video on utube in the next few weeks. Heard he worked out for CFL over the holidays and totally dominated the D-1 players!
 
Shaft75 said:
Can we keep this thread going? If Rick ever googles "Texans offseason needs" I want this thread to pop up.

Because we NEED a big boy in the middle!!!! One of those guys that you have to check his hotel room the night before that game to confiscate the fried chicken and candy bars. Also, we need the big boy that comes into training camp overweight, but he still dominates. We NEED that guy!
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Albert Haynesworth?
 
cjaze1 said:
There was some conversation on here about a big two-gapper out of Bethel University-Leslie Jasper. Rumor has it he is training hard in Jackson TN and that a lot of scouts/teams are excited about this "blue light special" (aka small school sleeper)! Sources say he is a "phenom" and a "freak of nature" huge, fast, strong, athletic, and quick at 399! Look for some training video on utube in the next few weeks. Heard he worked out for CFL over the holidays and totally dominated the D-1 players!
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Michael Jasper from Bethel (TN) has been on my radar since last year. Big guy (6'5" 390 - 400 lbs). I dont know a lot about him, which is odd because I try my best to get info on small school players. I watched about a game and a half of his junior season at DL, but was not able to watch any of this past season at OL (according to the roster). Right now I have him as my number 5 small school DT after Kenrick Ellis (3-4), Cedric Thornton (4-3), Martin Parker (4-3), and Frank Kearse (4-3/3-4). If you have any information that I could use, I would greatly appreciate it.
 
HOU-TEX said:
I can't find diddly on this Leslie Jasper guy. What I did find mentioned him coming out last year. :shrug:
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He was on the Bethle (TN) roster for the '10/'11 season, but again, I was unable to find any video on him for the season, and did not have much on him from his Junior year.

http://www.bethelathletics.com/roster/8/12.php Link to the roster (he is number 68).

Supposedly working out at a speed camp, but the URL says its from 09. I am very confused. this a picture that comes up for him

michael_Jasper.2009...2.jpg


Looks like a lot of muscle, but I am not buying the 400 lb.

And since we are talking about him, might as well give you guys my notes...

HUGE! very strong... better acceleration than I expect out of a guy that size... limited lateral agility. Good hand technique... Want to see him against D1 caliber players. Projected draft- Priority Free Agent. Chance to get drafted with strong draft season showing.
 
rmartin65 said:
He was on the Bethle (TN) roster for the '10/'11 season, but again, I was unable to find any video on him for the season, and did not have much on him from his Junior year.

http://www.bethelathletics.com/roster/8/12.php Link to the roster (he is number 68).

Supposedly working out at a speed camp, but the URL says its from 09. I am very confused. this a picture that comes up for him

michael_Jasper.2009...2.jpg


Looks like a lot of muscle, but I am not buying the 400 lb.

And since we are talking about him, might as well give you guys my notes...

HUGE! very strong... better acceleration than I expect out of a guy that size... limited lateral agility. Good hand technique... Want to see him against D1 caliber players. Projected draft- Priority Free Agent. Chance to get drafted with strong draft season showing.
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They guy he mentioned was Leslie Jasper, a DT. Michael Jasper's a G.

These links mention him, but for the 2010 draft.

http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/blog/2-2010-small-school-preview-defense

http://www.collegefanz.com/blogs/na...s-four-transfers-lindenwood-mo-highlight-list

http://www.draftdaddy.com/ranks/smallschool_DL.htm

I think the first time poster is trying to pimp out his boy. Or he is Jasper.
 
HOU-TEX said:
They guy he mentioned was Leslie Jasper, a DT. Michael Jasper's a G.

These links mention him, but for the 2010 draft.

http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/blog/2-2010-small-school-preview-defense

http://www.collegefanz.com/blogs/na...s-four-transfers-lindenwood-mo-highlight-list

http://www.draftdaddy.com/ranks/smallschool_DL.htm

I think the first time poster is trying to pimp out his boy. Or he is Jasper.
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I think they are the same player though. Both 6'5". around 400 lbs. Both at Bethel. And the roster has Michael Jasper as an OL (as does nfldraftscout) for 10/11, but DL for 09/10. If it is the player I am thinking of, he should be a NT in the pros. If not, my bad guys.

EDIT: I think you are right on the guy knowing Jasper. Hopefully he is not like newtexan.
 
cjaze1 said:
There was some conversation on here about a big two-gapper out of Bethel University-Leslie Jasper. Rumor has it he is training hard in Jackson TN and that a lot of scouts/teams are excited about this "blue light special" (aka small school sleeper)! Sources say he is a "phenom" and a "freak of nature" huge, fast, strong, athletic, and quick at 399! Look for some training video on utube in the next few weeks. Heard he worked out for CFL over the holidays and totally dominated the D-1 players!
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Strange... I did a search and this is the first mention of Leslie Jasper anywhere on this board. :thinking:
 
rmartin65 said:
He was on the Bethle (TN) roster for the '10/'11 season, but again, I was unable to find any video on him for the season, and did not have much on him from his Junior year.

http://www.bethelathletics.com/roster/8/12.php Link to the roster (he is number 68).

Supposedly working out at a speed camp, but the URL says its from 09. I am very confused. this a picture that comes up for him

michael_Jasper.2009...2.jpg


Looks like a lot of muscle, but I am not buying the 400 lb.

And since we are talking about him, might as well give you guys my notes...

HUGE! very strong... better acceleration than I expect out of a guy that size... limited lateral agility. Good hand technique... Want to see him against D1 caliber players. Projected draft- Priority Free Agent. Chance to get drafted with strong draft season showing.
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Small corrections. The school is actually Bethel University and he is #99 at the time the photo was shot..
 
ChampionTexan said:
Yeah, and at San Diego, he had 348 lb. (cough, cough) Jamal Williams.

Both Ratliff and Williams are/were pro-bowlers, so it will be interesting to see what we end up with. It's kind of nice to know that there's not just one kind of guy who can fit Wade's defense at that position.
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Williams missed of the season - Antonio Garay manned the spot for the chargers
 
mancunian said:
Williams missed of the season - Antonio Garay manned the spot for the chargers
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Williams started sixteen games for the Broncos in 2010, but I was actually referring to the time he was playing under Phillips as DC (Two of three years Pro Bowl, and two of three years first team All Pro).
 
What would yuou like to know? Check Solus Performance Training's FB page. Thye have Combine training video posted that has Mike Jasper working out. He's the BIG guy! Explosive!
 
cjaze1 said:
What would yuou like to know? Check Solus Performance Training's FB page. Thye have Combine training video posted that has Mike Jasper working out. He's the BIG guy! Explosive!
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Anything you have on the guy would be appreciated. Anything at all.
 
Leslie Michael Jasper-full name. Played DT one year at Bethel U. Then moved to Offense per request of some pro scouts who wanted to evaluate him there.
 
cjaze1 said:
Leslie Michael Jasper-full name. Played DT one year at Bethel U. Then moved to Offense per request of some pro scouts who wanted to evaluate him there.
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So that explains the switch of positions. What is the buzz surrounding his pro position? I personally have him down as a NT, but then again I am not a pro scout.

Do you have any numbers for me, such as 40 time, bench reps, shuttle? Any teams seem particularly interested in him?
 
Don't have his times yet, but Bills, Steelers, Broncos are showing strong interest. Jets as well. Will post some pics I found later. I'm behind a fire wall right now. :)
 
JB said:
Scouts, Inc. has him as the 101st rated DT.
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Meh, he is better than that. Certainly not draft worthy, but worth a look from 3-4 teams after the draft. Big guy, better athleticism than expected.

Scouts probably lost track a bit after he played OL this past season.
 
rmartin65 said:
Meh, he is better than that. Certainly not draft worthy, but worth a look from 3-4 teams after the draft. Big guy, better athleticism than expected.

Scouts probably lost track a bit after he played OL this past season.
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Probably. I want to see what the others have to say about him.
 
Ok-This is what I found out on Jasper:
40 reps at 225
5.3 40 yrd time
1.73 in 10 yd
9ft broad jump
31 inch vertical
4.81 Shuttle
8.2 L-Drill
 
cjaze1 said:
Ok-This is what I found out on Jasper:
40 reps at 225
5.3 40 yrd time
1.73 in 10 yd
9ft broad jump
31 inch vertical
4.81 Shuttle
8.2 L-Drill
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Thanks. Matches my notes from a year ago, faster than I anticipated. I wont change him on my board until I see official pro day numbers, but this looks promising.

Compare his numbers to the DTs last year:

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2010/combine/dt.html

Notables:

Mt. Cody
5.64 40
20.5 vert
7'6" broad

Suh
4.98 40
35.5 vert
32 reps
 
What about this Tyron White guy from UNC Central? Dude's like 303 lbs and ran a 4.92 40.
 
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cjaze1 said:
New posted info on Michael Jasper

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyWFh3Lp5u8

www.lesliemikejaspernfl.com

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search/leslie-michael-jasper/
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One of your sites says he had his pro day over a week ago, yet I cant find any numbers? Do you have them by any chance? I like the guy's size, but some small school DTs are looking very good in the draft season, and Jasper is sliding down my board.

El Tejano said:
What about this Tyron Smith guy from UNC Central? Dude's like 303 lbs and ran a 4.92 40.
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Solid player. Athletic as hell, but I dont see him as a nose, more of a traditional 4-3 DT. And probably could be had as a UDFA.
 
rmartin65 said:
One of your sites says he had his pro day over a week ago, yet I cant find any numbers? Do you have them by any chance? I like the guy's size, but some small school DTs are looking very good in the draft season, and Jasper is sliding down my board.




Solid player. Athletic as hell, but I dont see him as a nose, more of a traditional 4-3 DT. And probably could be had as a UDFA.
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One additional stat:

Some outrageous pro day results so far..
3/18/2011 3:04 pm

Baldwin Wallace DE/OLB Keith Darbut ran a sub 4.4; 37" vertical and 26 reps at 6-4/229. Report says he's up to 240 now.

Blake Sumner, NT, Colorado Mines did has been reported doing 49, 50 and 52 reps at 6-2/330. Teammate Marc Scheichl?, 6-3/250 DE/OLB ran a 4.65 and put up 38 reps plus a 10'8" broad jump and a 35" vertical.

Grand Valley State T/G Cameron Bradfield clocked a 4.8 40 and did 30 reps at 6-4/300.

Stephen Burton, WR, West Texas ran a 4.3 at 6-1/224.

Bethel Tenn. lineman Mike Jasper had a 33" vertical at 6-5/395. He reminds me of the guy who was doing back flips a few years ago but more polished.
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Here's a log splitter the Texans should give a look, at least for the 2nd round pick...........a Curly Culp type...........combine record of 49 reps of 225 pounds!!!!!

Stephen Paea, Oregon NT..............read his profile............seems like Wade could definitely live with someone like him in the middle. If not, we may soon be facing him in a Colts uni.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Here's a log splitter the Texans should give a look, at least for the 2nd round pick...........a Curly Culp type...........combine record of 49 reps of 225 pounds!!!!!

Stephen Paea, Oregon NT..............read his profile............seems like Wade could definitely live with someone like him in the middle. If not, we may soon be facing him in a Colts uni.
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Paea is really popular on this board. In our mock, we had him going in the first round and iirc, on the Texan's Talk Big Board he was in the top 32. But he's got a history of injury that scares a lot of people and a lot of other places have him as a solid 2nd round pick.

A lot of mocks have him gone by our second round pick. It's going to be interesting to see where he falls.
 
The Pencil Neck said:
Paea is really popular on this board. In our mock, we had him going in the first round and iirc, on the Texan's Talk Big Board he was in the top 32. But he's got a history of injury that scares a lot of people and a lot of other places have him as a solid 2nd round pick.

A lot of mocks have him gone by our second round pick. It's going to be interesting to see where he falls.
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The fact that his injury was a lateral meniscus tear (much less likely to be reinjured than medial meniscus) which was surgically REPAIRED should allow him back to regular activity by 6 weeks postop, with plenty of time to build strength before OTA's, if they are held.
 
Friday night, I saw CHI grab Sutton off the board and I thought we gotta come up and get HIM. HIM being that guy that we've needed for years, a big, fatass, space eating, gap plugging, triple whopper eating massive defensive tackle.

All of the sudden, they announce that Philly was trading out of that spot. I called it this time though, after being let down time after time after time. We finally traded up to get our big boy and the best one in the draft.

THANK YOU BOB!

I/we have been waiting for our big body NT for waaaaaaaaay too long!

Nix, don't eff this up! Your pick seriously seemed like divine intervention was taking place!
 
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