Katie 495 Report post Posted January 17 (edited) Here's an interesting tweet from Minnesota wrestling's Twitter feed, which shows Steveson working out with Brock Lesnar: Link As a big man who is also an uber athlete, I think Steveson has options in the future. Will he be a freestyler for life? Will he eventually pursue MMA? Will he attempt to make an NFL team (like Neal)? Edited January 17 by Katie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 334 Report post Posted January 17 NFL? Wouldn't he be (as big as he is) too small to play the line and unlikely to be fast enough to play anywhere else? We heard that J'den Cox was interested in playing football for Missouri and that Coon wanted an NFL career. Neither seems likely at this point. Query: Who was the last wrestler to transition to the NFL? Bonus Query: Has any non-heavyweight wrestler ever made the NFL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 2,894 Report post Posted January 17 Stephen Neal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcat11 296 Report post Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, NJDan said: NFL? Wouldn't he be (as big as he is) too small to play the line and unlikely to be fast enough to play anywhere else? We heard that J'den Cox was interested in playing football for Missouri and that Coon wanted an NFL career. Neither seems likely at this point. Query: Who was the last wrestler to transition to the NFL? Bonus Query: Has any non-heavyweight wrestler ever made the NFL? Didn’t Trice make a practice squad?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 495 Report post Posted January 17 Mocco played a few football games for OkSt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 2,894 Report post Posted January 17 (edited) wellAt 197lbs you'd be a skill player in the NFL, and that requires, well, NFL skills. You don't acquire those skills at wrestling practice no matter how athletically gifted you are. Edited January 17 by TBar1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,513 Report post Posted January 17 Steveson is a WWE fan as well. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see him go that route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromit 402 Report post Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, NJDan said: NFL? Wouldn't he be (as big as he is) too small to play the line and unlikely to be fast enough to play anywhere else? We heard that J'den Cox was interested in playing football for Missouri and that Coon wanted an NFL career. Neither seems likely at this point. Query: Who was the last wrestler to transition to the NFL? Bonus Query: Has any non-heavyweight wrestler ever made the NFL? Eddie Meyers (EIWA 3rd at 190lbs for Navy) came very close. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons but his service commitment kept him from playing. here's an article about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1032004 235 Report post Posted January 17 45 minutes ago, NJDan said: NFL? Wouldn't he be (as big as he is) too small to play the line and unlikely to be fast enough to play anywhere else? We heard that J'den Cox was interested in playing football for Missouri and that Coon wanted an NFL career. Neither seems likely at this point. Query: Who was the last wrestler to transition to the NFL? Bonus Query: Has any non-heavyweight wrestler ever made the NFL? By “wrestler,” do you mean someone that wrestled NCAA D1? Can’t think of any right now, but that did remind me of Ryan Goodman who wrestled and played football at Nebraska and NC State and was a 2X ACC champ. Looks like he is now a football coach at Coastal Carolina. Heres also a cool article about Carlton Haselrig, who won 6 NCAA titles (3 D1 and 3 D2) and seems to be the reason D3 and D2 wrestlers aren’t allowed st D1 NCAA’s anymore, then played in the NFL - http://www.ncaa.org/champion/6-time-ncaa-wrestling-champ-jumped-nfl-having-never-played-college-download Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 495 Report post Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, 1032004 said: By “wrestler,” do you mean someone that wrestled NCAA D1? Can’t think of any right now, but that did remind me of Ryan Goodman who wrestled and played football at Nebraska and NC State and was a 2X ACC champ. Looks like he is now a football coach at Coastal Carolina. Heres also a cool article about Carlton Haselrig, who won 6 NCAA titles (3 D1 and 3 D2) and seems to be the reason D3 and D2 wrestlers aren’t allowed st D1 NCAA’s anymore, then played in the NFL - http://www.ncaa.org/champion/6-time-ncaa-wrestling-champ-jumped-nfl-having-never-played-college-download Haselrig is a unicorn: He won a PA high school title despite attending a high school that didn't have a wrestling team. He won three D1 titles despite competing for a D2 team. He made it to the Pro Bowl despite never playing football in college. 8 BaldYianni, GranbyTroll, TobusRex and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornercoach 447 Report post Posted January 17 ..slightly "off topic"'- when I was teaching/coaching, I got to play in a fundraising basketball game against some of the Cincinnati Reds players- Barry Larkin, Junior Griffey (when he was real young), Joe Oliver, etc. To be shoulder to shoulder with/versus that level of athleticism, their athletic ability appeared to be supernatural- foot speed, jumping ability, etc. was unreal ..... a normal guy getting hit by an NFL player would be toast ......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted January 17 Sloppy. I'd be whipping both their asses all over the mat. At the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 455 Report post Posted January 17 I hope Steveson doesn't accidentally drink out of Brock's water bottle. 4 2 scribe, TobusRex, GranbyTroll and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threadkilla 98 Report post Posted January 17 Roddy White was a two-time state champion in HS. ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted January 17 4 minutes ago, Threadkilla said: Roddy White was a two-time state champion in HS. ] No offense, but I'll hear what states before I'm impressed :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 1,551 Report post Posted January 17 MMA seems like a good fit eventually, but fi he reaches his potential in wrestling, he will make a lot of money in wrestling. Our best guys are starting to make real money. Endorsements will increase as the sport grows. Instagram followers is an indicator of that growth. Our biggest stars have a few hundred thousands followers. The top mma guys have a few million (excluding mcgregor - he has transcended the sport). Guys like Spencer Lee, Gable, Fix, etc are in the 40-50k range. Steveson will have half a million at least before college is over if he starts making world teams and keeps his antics up. He is going to be a star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissn2001 76 Report post Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, TobusRex said: No offense, but I'll hear what states before I'm impressed :D South Carolina, and one of Clemson's linemen was a 4 timer from S.C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threadkilla 98 Report post Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, TobusRex said: No offense, but I'll hear what states before I'm impressed :D That would be the great wrestling state of South Carolina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted January 17 2 minutes ago, Threadkilla said: That would be the great wrestling state of South Carolina. LOL Well, that's more impressive than Alaska :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threadkilla 98 Report post Posted January 17 1 minute ago, TobusRex said: LOL Well, that's more impressive than Alaska :D I actually think Alaska is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThorsteinV 70 Report post Posted January 18 9 hours ago, NJDan said: NFL? Wouldn't he be (as big as he is) too small to play the line and unlikely to be fast enough to play anywhere else? Gable moves like a defensive lineman while the typical heavyweight tends to move more like an offensive lineman. I'm sure he'll eventually be heavy enough but he would definitely be on the shorter side. 1 Bombermule reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted January 18 11 hours ago, ThorsteinV said: Gable moves like a defensive lineman while the typical heavyweight tends to move more like an offensive lineman. I'm sure he'll eventually be heavy enough but he would definitely be on the shorter side. He moves like a weight proportional athlete. A very, very good one. I'd say Steveson's agility is easily on par with 197 pounders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 44 Report post Posted January 18 21 hours ago, NJDan said: NFL? Wouldn't he be (as big as he is) too small to play the line and unlikely to be fast enough to play anywhere else? We heard that J'den Cox was interested in playing football for Missouri and that Coon wanted an NFL career. Neither seems likely at this point. Query: Who was the last wrestler to transition to the NFL? Bonus Query: Has any non-heavyweight wrestler ever made the NFL? If he were big enough and fast enough to play in the NFL he would be playing college football at an elite program. He is a great wrestler but he does not have the athletic ability of the elite NFL players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 495 Report post Posted January 18 7 minutes ago, Bryan said: If he were big enough and fast enough to play in the NFL he would be playing college football at an elite program. He is a great wrestler but he does not have the athletic ability of the elite NFL players. I don't know man. If you have three world golds, and if you weigh 250 pounds and can do a backflip, it strongly suggests you're an elite athlete. 4 1 herma48852, TobusRex, headshuck and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 44 Report post Posted January 18 Just now, Katie said: I don't know man. If you have three world golds, and if you weigh 250 pounds and can do a backflip, it strongly suggests you're an elite athlete. I have been around the NFL and believe me when I say that those cats are from another planet. Most people don't have a clue as to how big and fast they run. Not taking anything away from Gable but he has always wrestled and there is a big difference between the NFL and high school football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
