Ramon Buchanan: DOUBLE SWITCH

Urban Meyer and company once again take an early hit on Signing Day. After stealing Melbourne, FL linebacker/safety Ramon Buchanan away from the Hurricanes, a second dose of their own medicine early on Signing Day has the linebacker/safety prospect bailing on the Gators and signing with Miami.

Listed at both linebacker and safety, what position he ends up at depends more upon team need than his ability. Florida has young linebackers who all return, so safety might be a better fit. In addition, Buchanan would need to add at least 30 pounds if he expects to play linebacker.

There is no doubting his physical play and explosiveness, though. He will get handled by bigger offensive linemen but will never back down from any match-up. His attitude and demeanor are that of a linebacker. In the secondary, this should transform him into a hard-hitting enforcer of a safety. His burst and explosion are essential and will give him plenty of range, but he will need plenty of work on his deep coverage ability. Buchanan is already comfortable around the line of scrimmage, so run support will be an immediate asset.

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