he played there before, he was routinely targeted by opposing teams. Teams would not only go to him if he was singled out, but they'd throw his way when he was doubling someone. He's got a knack for linebacker, but he just can't hold up there.
It's also easy to say that a kid will gain weight, but you just never know. And if he can shed that much, what makes you think he will keep it up during the season?
IF we are going to play these kids, they've got to be protected in the run game, and we're going to need safeties with range - but it doesn't look like we will do or have either .