I am assuming that he may not be an early contributor, as far as starting and significant PT, since he is described as being pretty raw and its been stated on here before that D-Line is a tough position for young guys to come in and contribute right away, but it seems that he could be a major player with time in the system.

 Where on the D line does TB figure to play at FSU? Any ideas to what and ideal playing weight for him might be?

DE: Barnes
DE Corey Miller
DE: David Perry
DT: Willis
DT: Cummings
DT: McCloud

Jacksonville kids have been successful at FSU and its nice to keep that line open and healthy.

As in disease for the other team! I’m glad to see this committment.

We’re willing to take the projects like Tavaris Barnes and David Perry, and UF has the pick of the litter so it’s willing to gamble and pass on guys that were heavy UF leans?

to offer, but tell someone you can’t commit? You shouldn’t offer unless you’re willing to take the person. At least, that’s my opinion.

2 down and about 5 to go the DL. I’m glad we got this somewhat unexpected commit, I was really beginning to get concerned about our DL situation.

You picked the right school if playing D-Line in the NFL is your goal.

Sorry for not being around for so long… life took over.

Anyhow, I am glad it was pointed out that North Carolina was looking at this kid. That makes me feel a lot better about his upside.

I thought the coaches were orchestrating a massive 10 commit day for Showtime or something with a big name to start it off, kind of as a reward for committing early.

regarding Tavaris Barnes and his interest in UNC?

Just read the little Q&A dealy on WC and Barnes said he’ll be at DE. He’s gonna try to put on a little bit of weight (to end up at 260-270 in a couple years) and keep his quickness. I like that move alot if he does indeed stay at DE. Seems like the past several years it wouldn’t even be a question – he would be moved to the inside. I think it’s safe to say Jimbo had/will have a say on whether he stays outside. Barnes seems like a kid with a good work ethic who knows his ceiling is high at the SDE position and is ready to work. Pretty pumped!

ps – Welcome aboard DJ Johnson!!!!!!!!!! What a good day!

Since we are lagging in commits behind UF, our biggest competitors for top recruits in Fla. other than UM, maybe it won’t be so bad if they shoot their load early and max out soon. Wouldn’t this give us the opportunity to keep looking for those other players that hadn’t reached their potential until their upcoming senior year, or sleepers if you will, who will have breakout performances once the HS kids actually start playing ball in Sept., thus kinda locking out UF.

I realize this goes against the traditional train of thought of getting as much talent as you possibly can, as early as you can, but since we seem to be a step behind I started wondering what if. Of course this doesn’t mean we would stop trying, but I am just looking at this as the glass being half empty.

Or do you think that the top 5 and 4 stars are pretty much identified by the end of their junior year of HS and after that the rest are 2nd tier?

I also realize most of the top ones have already been identified, but if UF maxes out with commits, wouldn’t this be a great recruiting tool to use against them?

Or maybe I should just stop drinking the bourbon laced kool-aid, get real, and stop worrying about our competition? Then again, a couple of more days like today, and possibly after Showtime, and we might be right up with them belly crawling filthy reptiles in the number of commits.

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2009/6/22/921507/pahokee-highs-dejoahua-johnson

Not that I was getting worried about our class, as mentioned above the kids we have been chasing haven’t signed with anyone else. But things were becoming boring with the dead quiet we were going through. I think TB went public with his commitment because our staff doesn’t tell people to sit on their commitments. If they did then TB and DJ could have waited until the Showdown in hopes that a couple more kids would announce with them.

I also agree that the Gators’ class is filling up too fast. With the commitments they already have, any DB or WR would have to be insane to sign with them. And to make it even better a good chunk of the skill players they have signed are from out of state, leaving us a better chance to fill up on local talent who can go back home and recruit their friends.

after watching film and listening to my coach friends who have coached against him, I am supremely surprsied that the coaches think he is the player for us.

the 75 on ESPN may be a little bit of a give away, from what I hear.