and expect him to succeed.
Warner*, Cook*, and Hinds will play 4 straight years. One of those guys is going to move inside so they can get the best talent on the field. Amone is a stud. I know how the coaches felt about him before he committed. Pau'u? You think Langi's gonna move ahead of him? Takitaki will play inside as well. Btw, JLD and Pikula have 2 more years.
He doesn't have to just get the defense, he has to learn how to tackle, read keys, instincts, etc.. He didn't even play defense in HS, the hill he has to climb to learn all of those things and move ahead of a number of talented kids won't be overcome in a year or two. If he does move there, I think he'll be limited to Buck, I don't see him playing Mike with everything that position requires.
*No mission.