ESPN Insider article re. Christian Wilkins

Jan 5, 2015, 10:15 PM

Good ESPN Insider article. I just copied and pasted it because I couldn't get the link to work:

Only days after turning heads down in Orlando, Under Armour All-America defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has committed to the Clemson Tigers. Wilkins possesses a great motor and has the size and athleticism to be just as effective in the ACC as he was during the UA practices and game.

What he brings: Possesses an excellent combination of size, strength and initial quickness. Can be a disruptive presence in the trenches. With get-off can work through contact, create penetration and disrupt plays in the backfield at times. Also capable of being a tough, stout run defender as he demonstrates the ability to fire out low, uncoil at contact and hold ground. Can be a productive interior pass-rusher, with the size and explosiveness to be an effective bull rusher. Can also work past blockers, displaying ability to quickly attack half-man (playing against one side of an O-lineman instead of engaging the full body in order to gain leverage and maintain separation) and be active with his hands. Can be a physical player with a good motor. The ESPN 300 big man was one of the standouts among a very talented group of DLs during the Under Armour All-America week and, despite not playing against a consistently high level of competition in high school, he proved he can handle what could be considered a slightly steeper jump in competition and not only hold his own but at times excel.

Christian Wilkins
Defensive tackle
2015
Committed: Clemson

Pos Rk Stars Grade Hometown
11
84 Suffield, CT
How he fits: This is an outstanding pickup for the Tigers. With a need to bring in youth along the DL, Clemson adds one of the top DTs in the country. Wilkins is far from a finished product and needs to continue to develop technically in areas, such as hand usage, but can be an explosive and disruptive player. He has demonstrated the potential to be a prospect that can come in and quickly work his way into the two-deep and signs are there that he could grow into one of the top DTs in the ACC. Clemson has done a nice job of addressing their needs in the defensive trenches, but Wilkins in our eyes is now the most impactful among that group.

Reminds us of: Wilkins reminds us some of another Under Armour All-America DT Gabe Wright. The 2014 ESPN 300 big man possesses a little better size overall at this stage, but like the Auburn defender Wilkins has the tools to be a tough as well as disruptive player that can get up-field and create problems with the combination of ability and effort.

How the class is shaping up: Clemson is putting together an excellent class that currently sits among the top-five nationally. With the addition of Wilkins the Tigers class now includes 13 ESPN 300 prospects. The strength of the class is in the trenches as Clemson has done a very nice job of addressing needs along both the OL and DL. The OL group is led by No. 2 OT Mitch Hyatt and is one of four OL commits. Wilkins now leads a group of eight commits projected to the DL. The top skilled-position prospect is ESPN 300 WR Deon Cain.

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