All-ACC Recruiting Class
I stole this idea from www.rivalryesq.com (Big10 blog). Here are the top ranked names at each position. We'll be hearing from some of these guys shortly. I prefer ESPN's rankings because they evaluate the player and his immediate potential as opposed to rivals.com, who tends to evaluate the player more on eventual nfl potential and places a lot of weight on a kid's 40 time, vertical leap, etc. I try to include any prospect graded as a 79 or higher :
Scouts Inc. High School Grading System
90-100: Rare Prospect
Player demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. Has all the skills to take over a game and could be an impact player as a true freshman.80-89: Outstanding Prospect
Player has the ability to create mismatches against most opponents and could contribute as a true freshman.
For the record, the ACC signed the 2nd most ESPNU150 prospects (23) of any conference (SEC was 1st with an incredible 52). The ACC pulled 45 of the Rivals 250 (2nd most). Here's the breakdown:
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| QB | Tajh Boyd | Clem | 6' 1" | 208 | #5 QB | 82 | #4 QB | 4* (6.0) |
| QB | Bryn Renner | UNC | 6' 3" | 192 | #6 QB | 81 | #5 QB | 4* (5.9) |
| QB | Jordan Luallen |
GT | 6' 3" | 196 | #23 QB | 79 | #17 QB | 3* (5.7) |
| QB | A.J. Highsmith | Mia | 6' 0" | 186 | #24 QB | 78 | #5 ATH | 3* (5.6) |
| QB | Sean Shroeder | Mia | 6' 0" | 186 | #29 QB | 78 | #42 QB |
3* (5.5) |
The ACC did well at the Quarterback position as they grabbed two of the top 10 quarterbacks in the nation. No other ACC teams nabbed a top 20 quarterback. The ACC has lacked consistently good quarterback play for several years now and prospects may have been scared away by the relative youth at the position. Additionally, the ACC defenses are not quarterback friendly. Keep in mind, however, that ACC quarterbacks typically do very well in the NFL (Matt Ryan, Phillip Rivers), and that might help this position in the future. The last two in this list are primarily runners. Florida State's Will Secord ranks 60th as he is not really expected to be a starter.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| RB | Bryce Brown | Mia | 6' 0" | 215 | #2 RB | 88 | #1 RB | 5* (6.1) |
| RB | David Wilson | VT | 5' 11" | 190 | #5 RB | 83 | #4 RB | 4* (6.0) |
| RB | Lamar Miller | Mia | 5' 11" | 205 | #12 RB | 81 | #9 RB | 4* (6.0) |
| RB | DJ Adams |
Mary | 5' 10" | 210 | #16 RB | 81 | #29 RB | 4* (5.8) |
| RB | Desmond Scott |
Duke | 5' 9" | 180 | #23 RB | 80 | #5APB | 4* (5.9) |
| RB | Roderick McDowell |
Clem | 5' 10" | 175 | #25 RB | 79 | #4 APB | 4* (5.9) |
| RB | Lonnie Pryor |
FSU | 6' 0" |
190 | #30 RB | 79 | #15 RB | 4* (5.9) |
| RB | Mike James |
Mia | 5' 11" |
211 | #33 RB | 79 | #15 RB | 4* (5.9) |
| RB | Chris Thompson |
FSU | 5' 9" |
175 | #35 RB | 79 | #21 RB | 4* (5.8) |
| RB | Rolandan Finch |
BC | 5' 10" |
204 | #47 RB | 78 | #57 RB | 3* (5.7) |
| RB | Orwin Smith |
GT | 6' 0" |
181 | #52 RB | 78 | #38 RB | 3* (5.7) |
The ACC pulled in four of the top 20 running back prospects nationally, which is a good haul. Consider that Brown hasn't actually signed yet. This is a very impressive haul for the ACC. Rivals rates Caleb Porzell a 4*, and he doesn't even make this list.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| TE | Logan Thomas | VT | 6' 6" | 233 | # 8 ATH | 81 | #1 TE | 4* (6.0) |
| TE | Tucker Windle |
UVA | 6' 3" | 221 | # 11 TE | 79 | #22 TE | 3* (5.6) |
Tight End was difficult to evaluate because many of these kids are categorized as athletes or defensive players. Thomas is widely considered by experts to be a tight end and could be a serious contributor early. Windle may surprise some. FSU didn't sign a tight end this year and should be in the running for some of the better tight ends in 2010.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| WR | Jheraine Boyd | UNC | 6' 2" | 184 | #6 WR | 83 | #3 WR | 4* (6.0) |
| WR | Bryce McNeal | Clem | 6' 2" | 170 | # 9 WR | 82 | # 10 WR | 4* (6.0) |
| WR | Rodney Smith | FSU | 6' 6" | 205 | # 20 WR | 80 | # 8 WR | 4* (6.0) |
| WR | Willie Haulstead | FSU | 6' 3" |
200 | # 32 WR | 79 | # 34 WR | 4* (5.8) |
| WR | Joshua Adams | UNC | 6' 4" |
200 | # 36 WR | 78 | # 35 WR | 4* (5.8) |
I decided to include wideouts inside the top 40, allowing for each team in the top 20 to take two. There's a trend here: The ACC is not coveting to a bunch of scatback like wideouts because they are not running the spread. I think this is a good haul of wideouts, but not a great one. Also note that VaTech pulled in a nice JUCO wideout 4* (5.8) Rivals. Overall, this is a disappointing class of wide receivers for the ACC.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| OT | Morgan Moses | UVA | 6' 7" | 347 | #6 OT | 83 | # 5 OT | 4* (6.0) |
| OT | J.K. Jay | Cem | 6' 6" | 280 | # 11 OT | 81 | # 15 OT | 4* (5.8) |
| OT | Travis Bond | UNC | 6' 7" | 330 | # 17 | 80 | #46OT | 3* (5.6) |
| OT | Oday Aboushi | UVA |
6' 7" | 300 | # 26 OT | 78 | #23 OT | 4* (5.8) |
| OT | Antonio Foster | GT | 6' 4" | 285 | #27 OT |
78 | #32 OG |
3* (5.6) |
Offensive tackle is a crucial position and the ACC pulled in some good prospects here. I really like Jay's film, but he is injury prone. FSU's gem (Aubrey Phillips) doesn't fare well in ESPN's rankings, though his jumping from school to school and late bloomer nature may have something to do with that as he was evaluated as a junior. He tore up the Army All American game. I love UNC tackle Brennan Williams, as does rivals (high 4*, #13 OT), but he's a 77 on ESPN, and thus not on this list. Rivals also likes Brandon Thomas, calling him the #14 OT, at 4*'s, but ESPN rates him a 76 and places him at guard. Miami picked up a solid JUCO tackle (4* rivals) in Johnson. A very deep class of offensive tackles for the ACC.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| OG | Brandon Washington | Mia | 6' 5" | 330 | JUCO | 79 | JUCO | 4* (6.0) |
| OG | Will Jackson | GT | 6' 4" | 280 | #8 OG | 80 | #25 OG | 3* (5.7) |
| OG | Peter White | Mary | 6' 5" | 340 | #22 OG | 78 | #13 OG | 4* (5.8) |
| OG | Johnnie Farms | UNC | 6' 3" | 285 | #26 OG | 78 | #11 OG | 4* (5.8) |
Often times, Guards are not highly rated coming out of high school, as the best offensive linemen almost always play offensive tackle. In fact, only 31 guards rated 78 or higher and only 16 were 80 or above. I think UNC is building a monster of a program.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| OC | Henry Orelus | FSU | 6' 2" | 295 | #10 OC | 76 | #6 OC | 3* (5.7) |
| OC | Camden Wentz | NCST | 6' 3" | 276 | #16 OC | 75 | #13 OC | 3* (5.6) |
Center is often where high school teams hide their worst offensive lineman. There are only 5 players to rate at 79 or higher at the center position. As such, I expanded the parameters a bit.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| DE | DeMonte McAllister | FSU | 6' 3" | 263 | #3 DE | 83 | #4 SDE | 4* (6.0) |
| DE | Donte Moss | UNC | 6' 4" | 225 | DE #6 | 82 | #2 WDE | 5* (6.1) |
| DE | Macillah Goodman | Clem | 6' 4" | 258 | #9 DE | 81 | #2 SDE | 4* (6.0) |
| DE | Dyron Dye | Mia | 6' 4" | 215 | #11 DE | 81 | #8 WDE | 4* (5.8) |
| DE | Olivier Vernon | Mia | 6' 3" | 229 | #16 DE | 80 | #11 WDE | 4* (5.8) |
| DE | Brandon Jenkins | FSU |
6' 3" |
225 | #18 DE | 80 | # 12 WDE | 4* (5.8) |
| DE | Lanford Collins | VT | 6' 4" | 240 | #20 DE | 80 | #20 SDE | 3* (5.7) |
| DE | Billy Sanders | Mia | 6' 4" | 230 | #26 DE | 79 | # 18 TE | 3* (5.6) |
| DE | Izaan Cross | GT | 6' 3" | 253 | #28 DE | 79 | #18 WDE | 3* (5.7) |
| DE | Brian Slay | NCST | 6' 2" | 240 | #41 DE | 78 | #62 DT | 3* (5.6) |
| DE | Jake Snyder | UVA | 6' 5" | 237 | #41 DE | 78 | #20 WDE | 3* (5.7) |
| DE | Justin Renfrow | UVA | 6' 4" | 260 | #43 DE | 78 | # 43 SDE | 3* (5.5) |
| DE | Zach Thompson | WF | 6' 5" | 240 | #44 DE | 78 | #44 SDE | 3* (5.5) |
| DE | De'Onte Arnett | Mary | 6' 4" | 243 | #53 DE | 78 | #6 SDE | 4* (5.9) |
Because of its location, the ACC has long produced the best passrushers. Reggie White, Lawrence Taylor, and Bruce Smith all came from the Appalachian mountains. I don't know why those mountains produce the world's best pass rushers, but they do. Julius Peppers, Mario Williams, Peter Boulware, and Everette Brown are also from the region. The ACC nabbed 14 of the top 53 defensive ends this year, and it is little wonder why the conference produces the best defenses and defensive players (most defensive players drafted and 1st rounders over the last 5 years). Taking 7 of the top 20 is particularly impressive.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| DT | Jacobbi McDaniel | FSU | 6' 0" | 267 | #1 DT | 91 | #2 DT | 5* (6.1) |
| DT | Jared McAdoo | UNC | 6' 3" | 285 | #12 DT | 80 | #12 DT | 4* (5.9) |
| DT | Curtis Porter | Mia | 6' 2" | 334 | # 19 DT | 80 | #54 DT | 3* (5.7) |
| DT | John Drew | Duke | 6' 1" | 303 | #21 DT | 79 | #20 DT | 4* (5.8) |
| DT | Raynard Randolph | NCST | 6' 3" | 295 | #23 DT | 79 | # 47 DT | 3* (5.7) |
| DT | J. C. Lanier | GT | 6' 3" | 340 | # 24 DT | 79 | #31 DT | 4* (5.8) |
| DT | Frank Souza | WF | 6' 4" | 282 | #25 DT | 79 | #56 DT | 3* (5.6) |
Look at the variance between the ESPN rank and the Rivals rank. The ACC did well at the DT spot, but nowhere near as well as they did at the defensive end spot. 7 of the top 25 is impressive, but I expect a better haul next year. Rivals calls BC commit Dillon Quinn a 5.9 4*, but he's only a 70 by ESPN. Rivals calls Miami commit Luther Robinson a 5.8 4*, but he's a 76 by ESPN.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| OLB | Luke Kuechly | BC | 6' 3" | 220 | #20 OLB | 79 | #44 OLB | 3* (5.6) |
| OLB | Quandon Christian | Clem |
6' 2" | 210 | #22 OLB | 79 | #51 OLB | 3* (5.6) |
| OLB | C. J. Mizell | FSU | 6' 3" | 212 | #25 OLB | 79 | #19 OLB | 4* (5.8) |
| OLB | Tariq Edwarda | VT | 6' 3" | 225 | #27 OLB | 79 | #50 OLB | 3* (5.6) |
| OLB | Rick Dowdy | NCST | 6' 1" | 229 | #31 OLB | 78 | #32 OLB | 3* (5.7) |
| OLB | Darin Drakeford | Mary | 6' 0" | 215 | #41 OLB | 78 | #77 OLB | 3* (5.5) |
| OLB | Marcus Whitfield | Mary | 6' 3" | 215 | #44 OLB | 78 | #89 OLB | 3* (5.5) |
| OLB | Justin Dixon | UNC | 6' 1" | 228 | #47 OLB | 78 | # 9 ILB | 4* (5.9) |
Poor showing by the ACC in the OLB category. Surprising since some of the better NFL OLB's (including Shawn Merriman) come from the ACC. 9 of the to 47 is good, but none of the top 20 is not.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| ILB | Corico Hawkins | Clem | 6' 0" | 225 | #10 ILB | 79 | #49 ILB | 3* (5.6) |
| ILB | Kevin Reddick | UNC | 6' 3" | 230 | JUCO | 78 | JUCO | 4* (5.9) |
| ILB | Hawatha Bell | UNC | 6' 1" | 225 | #17 ILB | 78 | #14 ILB | 4* (5.8) |
UNC and Alabama are compiling the most NFL-Like front 7's in the Nation as the Tarheels again pull some huge LB's who can run. THE ACC needs linebackers in 2010.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| CB | Greg Reid | FSU | 5' 9" | 175 | #2 CB | 85 | #4 CB | 5* (6.1) |
| CB | Prince Kent | Mia | 6' 2" | 193 | #5 CB | 83 | # 37 ATH | 3* (5.7) |
| CB | Brandon McGee | Mia | 5' 11" | 186 | #2 ATH | 82 | #10 CB | 4* (5.9) |
| CB | Travis Hawkins | Mary | 5' 1" | 181 | #14 CB | 80 | #22 CB | 4* (5.8) |
| CB | Terry Shankle | UNC | 5' 10" | 167 | #20 CB | 79 | #21 CB | 4* (5.8) |
| CB | Jayron Hosley | VTech | 5' 11" | 175 | #22 CB | 79 | #11 CB | 4* (5.9) |
| CB | Taylow Sowell | Duke | 5' 10" | 187 | #27 CB | 78 | #65 CB | 3* (5.5) |
7 of the top 28 corners including 2 of the top 5 is a good showing for the ACC. There may be many other players who switch to corner, and indeed rivals has some of them designated as corners. ACCdefensive backs have been excellent in the NFL and this year will against see many drafted. Two major snubs here-- Rivals has VT commit Jarrod Williams and NCST Commit Jarvis Byrd as 4*'s, but espn pays them no love.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| S | Ray Ray Armstring | Miami | 6' 4" | 215 | #4 S | 84 | #1 ATH | 5* (6.1) |
| S | Gerald Demos | FSU | 5' 11" | 190 | #7 S | 82 | #27 S | 3* (5.7) |
| S | Gene Robinson | UNC | 5' 10" | 175 | #16 S | 80 | #61 CB | 3* (5.6) |
| S | Roderick Sweeting | GT | 6' 0" | 170 | #27 S | 79 | #45 CB | 3* (5.7) |
| S | Jim Noel | BC | 6' 3" | 190 | #39 S | 78 | #46 CB | 3* (5.7) |
| S | Josh Hunter | UNC | 6' 2" | 172 | #40 S | 78 | #18 CB | 4* (5.8) |
| S | Javanti Sparrow | UVA | 6' 0" | 185 | #41 S | 78 | NR | 2* (5.3) |
Decent safety class, not spectacular. FSU safety Jajuan Harley is a huge snub, as he is the 12th rated rivals safety (4*). Jonathan Meeks is a 4* rivals safety (Clemson), and he doesn't appear here.
| POSITION | NAME | SCHOOL | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | ESPN RK | ESPN GRADE | RIVALS RK | RIVALS GRADE |
| ATH | Jamal Reid | Mia | 6' 0" | 175 | #5 ATH | 82 | #17 ATH | 4* (5.8) |
| ATH | Donovan Tate | UNC | 6' 2" | 205 | #6 ATH | 82 | #5 ATH | 4* (6.0) |
| ATH | Willie Downs | FSU | 6' 2" | 192 | #14 ATH | 80 | #3 ATH | 4* (6.0) |
| ATH | Theron Norman | VT | 6' 3" | 190 | #16 ATH | 80 | #42 ATH | 3* (5.7) |
| ATH | David Sims | GT | 5' 11" | 205 | #20 ATH | 80 | #40 ATH | 3* (5.7) |
| ATH | Dexter McDougle | Mary | 5' 11 | 180 | #28 ATH | 80 | #76 ATH | 3* (5.6) |
| ATH | Antone Exum | VT | 6' 1" | 198 | #41 ATH | 79 | #38 ATH | 3* (5.7) |
There are also some serious snubs on this list: guys rivals rated highly but ESPN did not. UVA athlete Quintin Hunter was snubbed here (rivals 4*). UNC commit A.J. Blue was also snubbed (rivals 4*)
0 recs |
39 comments
|
Comments
Thoughts
- I am glad we get our away game with UNC out of the way this year.
- Very exciting to see Jaccobi McDaniel’s grade
- Downs is the best athlete in the nation, top three recruit in nation at safety
- McAllister has an exciting grade as well
- Jenkins had a good grade, but is he a finished product?
- Some of the ESPN (and Rivals) ratings make you scratch your head
- Rodney Smith looks to have great future, judging by his ESPN (not any stock in potential) and Rivals (too much stock in potential) grades
- ACC looks to have a bright future
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
I agree with the UNC game thought.
They will be scary good in a couple of years.
Very nice work
One slight correction is you have Joshua Adams going to FSU.
http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2
Great information
There is a lot of information here. Yes the SEC out recruited the ACC but I am fine with it as long as FSU out recruits the SEC.
It is noteworthy that FSU signed 2 of the top ten running backs the ACC brought in and the top defensive tackle in the nation. I wasn’t familiar with the fact that Stinson was regarded this high among ACC defensive ends. We are going to need him.
I remember when Demps was recruited there was some nashing of teeth on various boards about his talent level. How things change especially when the Georgia player of the year Reid comes aboard with him. Great stuff here.
Where FSU is down in this comparison was offensive line and quarterback where we are already stacked. I think Secord was just what we need. Forget the three stars, Matt Ryan was a three star also.

You can almost see the development of
a conference that rivals the SEC in 3-5 years. There is a lot of talent joining the ranks of the UNC, Miami, FSU and Clemson. With proper coaching (thats they key to the latter two) if these 4 teams can consistently compete on a national level, we are there (maybe not better, but definitely giving the SEC a run for their money)
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
I also think the coaching is 2nd to the SEC
in the near future. With Jimbo, Butch Davis, Johnson and potentially Shannon we could compete to the Les Miles (who is an overrated game coach, but a good recruiter none-the-less), Saban and Urban.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
I believe that Petrino is building a monster at Arkansas.
Saban vs Petrino, that will be fun to watch.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
was interesting to me seeing lonnie pryor over chris thompson in your rankings. I’ve heard thompson was underrated and is gonna be outstanding
Those are ESPN and Rivals rankings, Cee.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
my bad
for some reason i thought it said “my” ranking meaning Uncensoreds as well as ESPN player rating.
I see what u mean on the same grade for the player. I thought when tied they would still list the better player above on another. Since u gotta have a tie break haha. Even seeing them as the same to me it’s surprising since i thought thompson was above lonnie with not much doubt.
They are both rated a 79... which is "decent" but not great.
The real test might come when (if) Lonnie flops at running back. We need Downs to play wideout with Easterling’s career in Jeopardy. Will Lonnie play safety to allow Downs to play Wideout, for the benefit of the team Lonnie supposedly loves? Or will he insist on being a backup runningback.
Meh. . . . . .
We need Downs to play wideout with Easterling’s career in Jeopardy.
Better be for one year, one year only. I’m still not on board.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Easterling's "career"??
http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2
by tdchrisdavis on Feb 15, 2009 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Ruptered achilles surgery is a hit or miss operation.
Lets hope the doc hits. If he misses, more surgery is most likely required.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
He's not an NFL player, he'll be a sophomore this year
If the surgery isn’t a real success, he’s looking like a possible cut candidate.
Sad? yes. Harsh? Totally. Realistic probability? Yes.
What's that called where he still gets scholarship money even if he's not on the team?
Is it medical DQ?
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Yes, he is Medically disqualified
I think he’d be eligible, but not immediately.
FSUSom… you on aim/gmail now?
sent. . . . . .
you have mail
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
Man I hope this dosen't end his career.
Taiwan was showing a lot of promise. It would be a terrible way for his career to come to an end.
I still want downs at safety. Seeing him do so well at safety when only playing there for one week against that talent he went up against that WOWs me. I’m thinking with the depth at safety we have now that u will be right. I’d rather play guys where they are the best at and not a position of need.
WR i’m not worried at all on. Easterling was a good 3rd down receiver basically. He can be replaced imo. If fortson comes on this year like i think he will we’ll be fine. Given that bert stays outta trouble. I think easterling going down means we need bert to stay outta trouble that much more. If he plays it smart we’ll be fine.
Keep in mind that those allstar games are a controlled environment
You can only play Man coverage or cover-2. No blitzing. Very simple responsibilities for the safety. The offense doesn’t get to do tricky stuff. I think people are really putting a lot of stock into his all-star game performance (which was excellent)
i thought that
would be better for the qb. No need on worrying about the blitz and where they are gonna come from. You just find the hole in the zone and worry on that.
Seems like a lot less pressure being a qb.
I just looked at the depth chart and think it’s basically lock city on Downs being WR now. i didn’t realize myself that we have so few guys there wowowo was i wrong.
We have
Bert
Fortson
Rod Owens
Louis Givens
It says wade/avis commack but i thought those guys were awful or hurt all year.
If fortson doesn’t progress like we should and bert gets in trouble. We are sooooooooooo gonna be in trouble. WOW. I’m blown away after doing a lil research. Ever see a guy do a 360 on my positions on downs so fast? :(
Does it include how much SOM wants him at FS?
kidding :)
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
I think he has a chance at being an all american
ball hawk safety, but not at WR. Why not just throwing Haulsted into the mix? Looking forward to the post though for sure.
Enjoyed this one!
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Haulstead and Rodney Smith will play next year
We’ll be fine.
http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2
by tdchrisdavis on Feb 15, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Fields
Eric Fields didnt sign a LOI with Clemson, he is so dumb that apparently he couldnt be talked into even taking his ACT/SAT before February, and so no one can have him on an official visit and so he signed with a JUCO in Mississippi.
Good breakdown, thanks for forwarding it along.
Interesting. Clemson did pull several other quality backers, however.
Is he still expected to sign with Clemson, post-Juco?
I agree with FSUncensored
Downs can probably be a great safety but not as a freshman. He is awfully thin right now. I don’t see him coming up to stop too many runs, he would get killed. He needs at least a year to beef up if he is going that route.
He is better off at least for his freshman year at wide receiver and he will see more playing time there also as he is needed.
If you think Downs would start over Parks you haven’t keep up with Parks.
Once Downs beefs up he will, imo.
Our goal is simple: Best in the land
Kill a fly with an axe -- Mickey Andrews
I think thats an ok
idea as long as he would be willing to move to FS. Though, I dont know how much FS’s are expected in run support in college. Rover, for sure, but the FS is typically pass first.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
He def needs to put on muscle though
however in a good college weight program it should happen fairly quickly.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
His size reminds me of Pat Watkins.
I looked it up. Pat Watkins was 6-4 190 coming into college. 2 inches taller and 5 lbs lighter. He didn’t contribute (dont remember who was in front of him) until his second season but became a very good player. He left college weighing 210 (Not great, but not terrible).
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"

by 

























