OT: Meet 7-foot, 440-pound high school lineman John Krahn

KoolAid · Sep 25, 2015

Came across this article about this kid. Don't know if his skills will develop, but he has staggering size for a 17 y/o. And of course his nickname is "Junior".

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/meet-7-foot-440-pound-dl-john-krahn-likely-the-biggest-man-in-football

rexxar · Sep 25, 2015

Holy bologna

RelocatedPatFan · Sep 25, 2015

He might be a perfect D Lineman. With that much mass, he might have his own gravity well and affect the flight of a football being thrown in his general direction.

ctpatsfan77 · Sep 25, 2015

All I can say is that I hope, for his sake, this is just a freak of genetics, and not a sign of an undiagnosed health problem.

Kontradiction · Sep 25, 2015

His joints are going to be a mess when he gets older. Good for the kid that he's getting the press, though, and I wish him luck as a football player.

varjao · Sep 25, 2015

baby would be even better than junior as a nickname.

VectorPrime · Sep 25, 2015

His knees are going to be completely shot in his 20s.

OhExaulted1 · Sep 25, 2015

Your next WWE superstar.

Two Eight · Sep 25, 2015

LOL @ the play at 1:00! The QB tries to hand the ball off to the RB and he just belly flops on the both of them haha

tasmlab · Sep 25, 2015

By the time he's 22, he might be 9 foot tall and 800 pounds.

Hael · Sep 25, 2015

There comes a point where extra size is probably not helpful and smaller linemen will have leverage advantages. Not to mention the joint and injury issues this kid will likely have.

There are a lot of genetic freaks out there, who have 2-3 times as much strength and power as your average NFL player, but who will never play a down b/c their knees gave out or they suffer from massive muscular imbalances.

BTTA · Sep 25, 2015

If there are any responsible adults in his life, they make thinness his absolute priority.

smg93 · Sep 25, 2015

KoolAid said:
Came across this article about this kid. Don't know if his skills will develop, but he has staggering size for a 17 y/o. And of course his nickname is "Junior".

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/meet-7-foot-440-pound-dl-john-krahn-likely-the-biggest-man-in-football View attachment 10613

I get the feeling that somewhere along the line someone will give him a nickname that will have something to do with your handle and profile pic.

bresna · Sep 25, 2015

How the hell does a QB throw around that? He'd be like a wall in front of you.

Kontradiction · Sep 25, 2015

Hael said:
There comes a point where extra size is probably not helpful and smaller linemen will have leverage advantages. Not to mention the joint and injury issues this kid will likely have.

There are a lot of genetic freaks out there, who have 2-3 times as much strength and power as your average NFL player, but who will never play a down b/c their knees gave out or they suffer from massive muscular imbalances.

Agreed. If I'm blocking him, I'm putting my hands at the bottom part of his shoulder pads and pushing them up into his neck and chin and chugging my legs like pistons every time.

voluntarysaftey · Sep 25, 2015

agreed about weight; his parents and coach should be getting him to be a slim force up the middle. His NFL chances are getting hurt because he might not last healthy long enough to make it.

pheenix11 · Sep 25, 2015

Roger Goodell has already suspended him 8 games for being unfair.

cupofjoe1962 · Sep 25, 2015

When I was 15 years old playing for Weymouth North, we had a 6'5' 300 lb - 15 year old. I had to line up against him in practice often & at the time I was 6 feet 170.... He was one big boy & his dad played pro ball.

venecol · Sep 25, 2015

Two Eight said:
LOL @ the play at 1:00! The QB tries to hand the ball off to the RB and he just belly flops on the both of them haha

Hahaha, the kid sees the gargantuan Jr. coming and drops the ball before he belly flops on him. Hilarious. Would love to see this play on Manning (either one). We need Jr. on the Pats practice squad. How will this affect the cap?

IcyPatriot · Sep 25, 2015

IMO ... if he makes it to a Div II college it will be a success ...
At the worst he can easily play Div III.
I don't see why any division I college would want him.

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