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Glades Central (FL) DB Greg Dent Commits to the Florida State Seminoles

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VITALS:

Ht: 6'0''
Wt: 176
40 Time: 4.5
Rivals: 3* (should be 4* by end of year)
ESPN Grade: 77
Grades:  No known qualifying concerns
Other offers:  Miami, FIU, USF

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Wow.  What a saga.  Greg visited for almost every home game, and left without an offer.  After visiting for the NC State win, Greg returned home and committed to Miami.  However, once the FSU staff learned of this, they immediately offered Greg a scholarship.  After this offer, most Miami fans expected Dent to switch to FSU.  They were right.

Evaluation:

ESPN Scouts Inc:

Dent is a talented skilled athlete that is smooth and fluid in space. He is versatile enough to play on either side of the football. Possesses very reliable hands and is impressive when running the sideline routes and is confident when running across the middle. Catches the ball in traffic and is able to make defenders miss in the openfield allowing big play potential. Makes difficult receptions and can reach back across his body to snag the football. A very solid defesive back that has excelent range and closing speed. Attacks the ball carrier downhill when coming up on run support. A sound tackler that wraps up the ball carrier and drives legs on contact. Plays the deep middle safety position instinctively. Breaks quickly on the pass and can cut underneath the receiver to make a play on the ball or go up into the air to high point the pass. Dent has good speed

Greg plays WR, CB, and FS for the Glades Central squad, and will come in as a defensive player. He is much more talented and explosive on the defensive side of the ball.

Dent flew under the radar for a long time for a number of reasons. The first reason is that he only played WR for his sophomore and most of his junior season. However, he was placed on the defensive side of the ball near the end of his junior season and started to shine.  Most considered Dent of one the best players in the Muck Bowl in 2008.

During the summer of 2009, Dent absolutely dominated 7 on 7 tournaments.  Many thought he was the best player on the field in these tournaments; and, instead of getting abused like most DBs do in that type of tournament, Dent shined.  Onlookers reported him to have interceptions in the double digits in some camps.  That is extremely impressive.

He continued to play on both sides this year, and has shined once again. The other reason is that he doesn't camp very often, and when he did it was as a WR. Most people consider him a safety, but I think there is a good chance that he can play CB on the next level. Either way he is a solid player, and he is the cousin of current FSU Commit De'Joshua Johnson.

Dent absolutely dominated the Muck Bowl in 2009.  He had 6 catches for 185 yards, 2 TDs.  Mix in a 85 yard kick return for a TD and he had about 270 yards of total offense.  On defense he had about 9 tackles, 3 PBUs, and a fumble recovery.

Also, remember how Muck DBs have fared against FSU.  UF CB Janoris Jenkins begged and begged for an FSU offer, and the 'Noles refused him.  Former Wake Forest CB Alphonso Smith was another begging for an FSU offer, but no such luck.  Smith dominated against FSU and Jenkins is continuing in the same vein.  FSU is smart not to make the same mistake.

The Muck Factor: 

These criminally underrated prospects blow up in college.  Once they get in a weight program, look out.  They have the inner drive and toughness to succeed in college, as they play with a chip on their shoulder  most of the time.

I have watched a few of his full games and he has been the best of one of the 2-3 best players on the field against some pretty stout competition.

Some of the competition:

Pahokee: Nukeese Richardson, De'Joshua Johnson, Merrill Noel, Chris Dunkley

Miami Central: Brandon Gainer, Jeff Godfrey, Joshua Reese

Palm Beach Dwyer: Curt Maggit, Matt Elam, Nick O'leary


He outplayed or played to the level of each one of those players in that list, with the possible exception of Matt Elam. However, some say Dent was the best player in the Glades Central/Dwyer game.

Video:

Here is some video, it is a three game cut from his last junior game and a couple senior games. Keep in mind Competiton this is against Pahokee, Miami Pace, and Miami Central. Watch the ball skills. The Green team is Miami Central with Reese/Godfrey. Watch his nose for the ball.

Greg Dent (2010) Glades Central Football Highlights (via BlueDevilHighlights)

Greg Dent from SoFLAfootball.com on Vimeo.

Good Senior Video:  EliteScoutingServices

We at Tomahawk Nation believe that Dent is best suited to play DB.  We think Dent can end up at 6'0'' 200, while running a 4.5 (4.4 on a good day).  His instincts and ball skills, in our mind, are what make him suited for DB, whether it be corner or safety.  I would put him at corner the first day of practice, and see how he does.  He certainly seems to have the hips for the position.  Time will tell.

As a side note many of you know that it has practically been my mission to create an optimal amount of hype surrounding him, get people to talk about him on other Nole websites, tweet about him weekly to James Coley, etc. I am relieved.

Welcome to the Seminole family!

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The TomahawkNation.com recruiting map has been updated to reflect the commitment.

Make sure to check the TomahawkNation.com Recruiting Board to stay current with all the 'Nole's current targets!

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awesome

we could use a tall db.

by B-rod24 on Nov 26, 2009 11:48 PM EST reply actions  

Now what are DJJ and Dent going to do at the SF/Um game?

"If lessons were learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education." -Murray Warmath

by NaGaNole on Nov 26, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions  

Chea!

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by Kelvin Hunt on Nov 26, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions  

Hell yea!

We needed some good news before the UF game!

by fsunole23 on Nov 26, 2009 11:52 PM EST reply actions  

when Coley sent out this tweet I thought HELL YEAH!

I love Muck City and ive never been to the neighborhood or known anyone from the area haha

I check TN a few hours later and we’ve got a commit

by NorthernHaze on Nov 27, 2009 2:47 AM EST up reply actions  

That's what I'm talking bout!!!

GREG DENT BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

SCALP 'EM SEMINOLES!

by DA-2 on Nov 27, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

SWFLNole had this one.

Props to him. He and Luke Stampini called this kid long before anyone else did.

SCALP 'EM SEMINOLES!

by DA-2 on Nov 27, 2009 12:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Interesting

Luke says:

He has. Dent said because FSU offered as a WR not as a DB.

Don’t have a problem with it. From the ESS senior video in the post, Dent can play WR at FSU. I think he’ll realize he’s a DB by his sophomore season.

by FSUSOM on Nov 27, 2009 12:12 AM EST reply actions  

Weren't Willie Downs and Xavier Rhodes going to be a WR?

I don’t care in the end. GREG DENT BABY!!!

SCALP 'EM SEMINOLES!

by DA-2 on Nov 27, 2009 12:17 AM EST up reply actions  

Interesting....

While we could use the help on defense, it’s always good to see someone who truly wants to be a nole get the opportunity no matter what.

by StM on Nov 27, 2009 1:01 AM EST up reply actions  

Hoping that

if this was a pure defense commit it might mean things were firming up re: new DC. Good news regardless.

by crmnole on Nov 27, 2009 7:33 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Nice

Finally some good news. Was worried because he wanted to play offense and Miami might give that to him. Welcome to the team Greg!

by 1newplayer on Nov 27, 2009 12:14 AM EST reply actions  

Reading on ESPN....

Shaydon Akuna and Kendall Moore (ND commit) are both LBs with a great interest in FSU…..Moore says Amato and FSU are the only ones that still keep in contact since he committed. Akuna says FSU was his Grandmas favorite team when he was a kid and would love to help FSU regain its position back at the top…what are the chances one or either of these kids end up in G&G? And shouldnt Coley WANT kids who would love nothing more than to suit up and put FSU back on the map?

by j-will on Nov 27, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Speaking of twitter

Do you guys mind sharing your user names?

As a side note many of you know that it has practically been my mission to create an optimal amount of hype surrounding him, get people to talk about him on other Nole websites, tweet about him weekly to James Coley, etc. I am relieved.

by CSI Nole on Nov 27, 2009 12:18 AM EST reply actions  

@fsumatthunter

havent done it in a while, bout to pick it up again.

365 days, until I change my ways.

by SWFLNole. on Nov 27, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions  

@primediscussion

I tweet about all types of things, but most definitely all Noles on game day (basketball and football). Also sprinkle the noles in randomly if BB makes another unnecessary headline etc.

by truenole87 on Nov 27, 2009 2:36 AM EST up reply actions  

@ryancohn

I tweet every day about sports, Tallahassee, and marketing. Hit me up!

by basaltrock on Nov 27, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions  

@AbeFroman21

I tweet everyday usually information from this site. Also, some info from Jeff Cameron show. Go Noles!! Beat Gators!!!

Go Noles!!

by AbeFroman21 on Nov 27, 2009 9:03 AM EST up reply actions  

DBs

It will be the Reid & Dent show next year

Go Noles!!

by AbeFroman21 on Nov 27, 2009 9:30 AM EST up reply actions  

hopefully

the Reid, Dent, AND Joyner show.

by NolenRyan on Nov 28, 2009 5:02 AM EST up reply actions  

@vanillathrilla83

never tweet, just get them from Coley

by vanillathrilla83 on Nov 27, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

@geoffissiffoeg

"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable."

"But How will I know limits from lies, if I never try."

by geoffissiffoeg on Nov 29, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I also

love that this is a pickup in a position of need. Still keeping my fingers crossed for some more defensive line commitments soon. Recruiting has been so dead lately so this is great news. It’s like Xmas on Thanksgiving. I also agree in the assessment that this kid criminally underrated. I think he is going to be a great pickup.

by 1newplayer on Nov 27, 2009 12:22 AM EST reply actions  

might sound silly

but the biggest thing i like about this pick up is the fact he wanted to be here before any offer was available, meaning hes got heart.
one thing i feel like will be instrumental to getting us back, is recruiting players that have garnett and gold already in them, like DJJ, players who grew up with nole pride are gonna put in that extra effort to be great, and not just try to solidify a draft position.

"theres two types of people in this world, those who CARRY a spear and those who FEAR the spear"-James Coley

by jfree on Nov 27, 2009 12:40 AM EST reply actions  

I think that’s a bit overrated. Look at the players UF picked up that FSU apparently didn’t want. They aren’t doing so bad. Ultimately you need kid that can play and are interested in improving their skill set. Once a kid gets on campus and gets into the swing of things he’ll shine whether he wanted to go to that school or not.

All things equal you want the kind of kid that is very gung-ho about your school but it’s not a top priority by any means.

Good job by Dent to play the recruiting game, get the offer he wanted, and take advantage of it. Kids stay uncommitted for a while but committing to Miami seemed to put a fire under the FSU coaching staff. Good for him. (I think players get screwed too often in recruiting and this is one of the ways that they can turn the tables and dictate what they want to schools.)

by evenflow58 on Nov 28, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotta love the muck

seriously man the intangibles that come from down there are just too many to name. Its something in the water and I wish that river ran right through tallahassee. There’s something truly special about these kids and the more the merrier. Bring on more commits!

by truenole87 on Nov 27, 2009 2:38 AM EST reply actions  

Wes Wilker or Wayne Chrebet type WR

Great ball skills; great vision; awesome instincts

however, where he differs with wes and wayne is that he isn’t as fast.

I think he has a great chance to make his pot o’ gold on sundays as a ball-hawking saftey.—His ball instincts kind of remind me of John Lynch—he doesn’t have the fastest motor but he never looses his concentration; that is key for our resurgence among the nations elite.

Thanks for choosing us Dent!!! No matter where you end up we are glad to have you in Garnet and Gold!

Go Noles!

by Trus1te on Nov 27, 2009 9:03 AM EST reply actions  

Awesome.

Glades Central kids know how to play some ball. I can attest to this, having watched them beat the snot out of Dwyer for years (even when we were good).

by Drew J Jones on Nov 27, 2009 10:51 AM EST reply actions  

I love the ball hawking skills

One concern was I never saw him break a tackle.

by CelticPride on Nov 27, 2009 12:33 PM EST reply actions  

Tonight, Dent:

6 catches, 230 yards, 2 TDs.

by FSUSOM on Nov 28, 2009 12:12 AM EST reply actions  

Who'd they play?

"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi

by RishiM on Nov 28, 2009 1:00 AM EST up reply actions  

almost 40 yards per catch. Ridiculous

Seriously will he play both ways in college or will they try their best to convince him to play defense?

by truenole87 on Nov 28, 2009 3:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Just a guess as I haven’t a clue how good Dent really is besides what I read on this site but many times a player comes in coaches will try him out at his position of preference and then bury him on the depth chart. Coaches will whisper in his ear how they need help at another position and it grows on the kid. As soon as he switches he finds himself moving up the depth chart. A lot of times he’ll drop back down but he now sees a light at the end of the tunnel and can see himself at that position. Thus a switch is made.

Telling the kid he’ll be playing one position instead of another doesn’t usually do the job.

by evenflow58 on Nov 28, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions  

i really like this kid i think he is gonna be a great asset in a yr or 2, he looks like hes a smooth player.

life is great, what you put in 2 something is what you get out of it !!!

by (FSU)phaded211 on Feb 3, 2010 8:52 PM EST reply actions  

Too much production @

WR position for him to go to defense…..hopefully we target a couple of DB’s next year so we can stock back up on defense…..he was promised to play WR, and thats one of the main reason he’s here…….

by goatnole76 on Feb 4, 2010 10:10 AM EST reply actions  

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