Oscar Gamble: Whether he’s “Big Bear” or “Juggernaut”, Josh Augusta is a MAMMOTH human being. At a reported 370 pounds, he’s gained almost 100 pounds from his listed high school weight. Despite that, he’s demonstrated some incredible athleticism and made highlights that seem to hint at NFL-worthy potential.
He’s also struggled with conditioning and effort. He’s taken plays off and failed to totally lock down the starting job over his four years in Columbia. The question I have is, can new defensive line coach Jackie Shipp maximize Augusta’s talent when Craig Kuligowski perhaps could not?
I think Augusta can become an NFL draft pick after this year, if only because of his size — he’s bigger than Vince Wilfork.