Katie 735 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 (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, 2019 by Katie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 596 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,853 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 Stephen Neal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcat11 404 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 735 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 Mocco played a few football games for OkSt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,853 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 (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, 2019 by TBar1977 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,710 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 Steveson is a WWE fan as well. I wouldn't be terribly surprised to see him go that route. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromit 421 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1032004 893 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 735 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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 TobusRex, PSUMike, Buckeyebison and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornercoach 448 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 ..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 ......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,864 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 Sloppy. I'd be whipping both their asses all over the mat. At the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 703 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 I hope Steveson doesn't accidentally drink out of Brock's water bottle. 4 2 TobusRex, scribe, jstock and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threadkilla 100 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 Roddy White was a two-time state champion in HS. ] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,864 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,151 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissn2001 80 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threadkilla 100 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,864 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Threadkilla said: That would be the great wrestling state of South Carolina. LOL Well, that's more impressive than Alaska :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threadkilla 100 Report post Posted January 17, 2019 1 minute ago, TobusRex said: LOL Well, that's more impressive than Alaska :D I actually think Alaska is better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThorsteinV 76 Report post Posted January 18, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,864 Report post Posted January 18, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 49 Report post Posted January 18, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 735 Report post Posted January 18, 2019 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 powershouse, TobusRex, herma48852 and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 49 Report post Posted January 18, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
