Lakeland Wide Receiver Jarred Haggins commits to the Florida State Seminoles!
by FSUSOM on Jul 22, 2009 11:15 AM EDT
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PrintJarred Haggins finally ended speculation today as he became the 'Noles ninth commit of the 2010 recruiting cycle. Haggins is the nephew of FSU DT coach Odell Haggins.
Some of our fans spoke with Haggins at Seminole Showtime and felt he would definitely be a 'Nole. He said he will play wide receiver.
VITALS:
Hometown: Lakeland, FL (Lakeland High)
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 180 lbs.
40-yd dash: 4.4
ESPN Rating: 78 Rating (for reference, 2009 FSU Recruit Rodney Smith was an 80 and Willie Haulstead was a 79)
Rivals.com Rating: 3*, 5.7, ATH #42
Haggins plays quarterback at the high school level. When he gets to FSU, however, he will play wide receiver. He compares favorably to Preston Parker (on the field, hopefully not off it).
Is a smooth, good looking athlete with excellent initial quickness, change-of-direction and ability to make people miss when on the move. He's a quick-footed athlete and is extremely slippery to bring down in the open field. Flashes loose hips and great stop/start cutting ability--does not lose much in his transition. Possesses a slighter frame, but is not afraid to fight for extra yards and lower his shoulder. Is difficult for defenders to get a clean shot on him as an in-line runner with his low center of gravity and shifty, sudden running style. Accelerates to full speed quickly when he finds an open seam and displays good vision and movement skills in space. Is an extremely dangerous player on the edge because of his run/pass ability. As good of an athlete as Haggins is, we feel he may be more quick and sudden than he is purely fast. Has good, competitive speed. It's his change-of-direction and initial burst that stands out. Overall, Haggins is just a good football player. He is confident, tough, shows good leadership and he can certainly create mismatches with the ball in his hands.
(Portions from Scouts, Inc.)
VIDEO: (mostly him playing QB)
Haggins is a lifelong FSU fan.
Welcome to the Seminole family, Jared!
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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Preston Parker is more quick and stop-run than fast.
Comparison works well.
Just wants to beat the Gators
Qb to Wr conversions
We’ve always had a lot of success with that and a few names come to mind right off the top of my head, maybe some of you remember these guys?
Boldin, Warrick, Parker…
I am really excited about this commitment :)
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
'I'm not a Role Model" - Charles Barkley
more recently
Easterling and Reed. The best athlete on the team often plays qb in hs.
by TBfisherman on Jul 22, 2009 1:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sweet!
Didn’t expect anyone to commit for at least another couple weeks maybe. Nice pick up for the Noles. Spoke to Jarred briefly after I took his picture and he seems like a good kid.
Welcome to the family!
by CSI Nole on Jul 22, 2009 11:26 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm not too concerned about the speed thing.
These once was another HS QB out of Ft.Myers who was slightly built but shifty, and ran only a 4.4+.
He ran a 4.21 once he got here and trained.
I’m sure Jarred’s uncle remembers him well. ;)
I play my best when the game is on the line.
I guess that’s why they call me… PRIMETIME!
Just wants to beat the Gators
Got it in 1.
I gotta say, with those long strides and moves he runs a lot like Deion did, too.
If he works as hard as Primetime did (and few do) once he gets here, he may be special.
by PeachTreeNole on Jul 22, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey QB's watch out my friends.
I’m Odell Haggins, I’m back again.
You can double me up on every play,
It don’t matter, can’t keep me away.
Just wants to beat the Gators
hahah
thanks for the laugh now all we need is somebody to post the video
by ChileanNole on Jul 22, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
It still crack me up and makes me laugh every single time I see this video.
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
It should be buried in the Sod Cemetary
in an unmarked grave. Yeah, it got me pumped up at the time.
Then I was witness to the worst job of team preparation and managment I have ever seen. We had more starters returning that year than miami did, and they had a new OL. We just figured that since 1987 was so close, we’d beat miami and march toward the NC in ’88.
We were completely outprepared and outcoached.
The words to the Revised Seminole Rap on local radio the next day was fitting:
“We bought Deoin and Sammy with us.
They might as well have just stayed on the bus…”
by PeachTreeNole on Jul 23, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
This is awesome!
Check out his vid. The kid is a leader and has some sick moves (see the plays at 2:05 and 2:35).
I was a little hesitant at first about this kid, but after seeing his film he is definitely underrated IMO. I’m guessing he’s only a 3* b/c he’s a college WR playing hs QB. If you recall, Parker was only a 3* and also played hs QB. He ended up being our ’07 mvp.
I got to be honest with you guys.
He’s a decent QB. A little too quick to run (though he throws great on the run), but he’s pretty decent. He could definitely be a trickery guy.
Just wants to beat the Gators
he's a WR
http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2
by tdchrisdavis on Jul 22, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't see the top end speed yet...
….but maybe that will come later. After all, quarterbacks don’t have a need to flash that as much as a WR.
With Bert Reed in the same formation, definitely some opportunities for trickery.
So as WRs commits go, we have DJJ and Haggins...
We expect to take 4, right? If we’re pretty sure on Shaw, I guess it makes it an either or for Dunkley and Green. I want everyone’s opinion, with maybe a little something as to why. Dunkley or Green…
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.
Elayne Boosler
Alright, my take
I think Green is more physically imopsing. I see him as fitting the “Jimbo” receiver mold better than Dunkley. The size reminds me of a receiver like Dewayne Bowe in the LSU offense, and Green probably has better speed. I think we have slot guys like DJJ and Chris Thompson, and now possibly Haggins, and I just like Green as an athlete and a presence more.
DK, I agree
I’d love to see Christian on the other side of the field with Jarmon lining up in the slot. Talk about some imposing receivers for secondaries to worry about…
I think Shaw and Green should be the priorities with Dunkley as icing on the cake if he does decide to be a Nole.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
'I'm not a Role Model" - Charles Barkley
I honestly don't know what kind of WR Green is because all his film is QB play.
But on raw talent, he’s gifted. Dunkley seems like the more polished receiver, but I don’t know what kind of ceiling he has compared to Green. I also like that Green is Urban Meyer’s dream, and they’re not going at Dunkley like they are Green.
Just wants to beat the Gators
I'd guess that Green's ceiling is higher
He has the room for even more physical development. The size is a plus and his athletic ability is comparable to that of any smaller receiver in terms of straight line speed. He also has great feet and high football I.Q. Although he doesn’t play WR yet i’ve heard several times that he’s dominated at WR in 7 on 7 drills (although that’s the same), he was said to have beat Lamarcus Joyner a few times when they were matched up, something that others weren’t able to do. Joyner shut Dunkley down with no problem
What's also interesting about this
is that it leaves virtually no space for Josua Reese. What does that do for Godfrey and Gainer, the supposed package deal?
Just wants to beat the Gators
To be honest,
If Jimbo really likes where he is with Lemay, although it’s never, never, never, a sure thing, I’d be just fine with passing on Godfrey. And if we are confident about Bernard and Smiley, with a shot at Lattimore, it might end up being a thanks but no thanks situation for the trio.
We don't HAVE to tak a QB this cycle,..
And it’s been said Bernard likes us. If we can’t land Gainer, we have other options, including option A in Lattimore…
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.
Elayne Boosler
You beat me to it...lol
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.
Elayne Boosler
I'm going to take a trip down memory lane.
Remember back in 07 when Lakeland was the greatest team ever (which then got topped by MNW in 08 and then STA this year)? Then we lost commitments from Pouncey twins and Black in the 07 recruiting class to that other team. Yeah, what’s been going on with Lakeland? They still a powerhouse, or were they just a fluke in 07?
Just wants to beat the Gators
Polk County Football
I believe LHS won back to back state titles, the latter was also a National Title. That team was stacked. If i remember correctly they also beat STA in both of those years. I’m thrilled to have Haggins here. There is a lot of talent that comes out of Polk County every year, i’m just glad that some of it is making its way further north than in years past. I’ll make every attempt to check out Haggins at Lakeland and Chad Abrams, who attends Kathleen HS right up the road, this coming season.
33860
Lakeland plays Kathleen, their bitter rival, the last regular season game on November 13th! Lakeland also plays George Jenkins HS the week prior which is just a few minutes from my house.
You can add mine too:
currently, 30096.
(However, I am talking to companies in Nashville and Phoenix :)).
by PeachTreeNole on Jul 22, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Lakeland is still a powerhouse
I believe Haggins led them to the Fla state title game last year (lost).
by FtLauderdaleNole on Jul 22, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
Now that I think about it, you're right. I totally forgot Lakeland was there.
Good ole STA!
Just wants to beat the Gators
Love that song
My friend Rufat has a song called Reppin’ FSU that was played several times at Seminole Showtime. It WAS GOING to be the official song for FSU Basketball but Leonard Hamilton didn’t want his players to be viewed as thugs :-/ Because all rap (even rap who’s lyrics are specifically geared to your school being superior in athletics) is synonymous with thugs.
Up here in NYC
I’m making the DJ that works game days at the FSU bar play that song as much as possible. I think this guy needs to write a new song for this year’s team.
Ugggghhh!!!
by Fire Machine on Jul 22, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to complain, but...
…sweet lord, I wish we could just land that bell cow recruit that seems to get people really excited.
Side not, looks like Corey Miller made a huge jump in the Rivals100. Niccccce
I'm gonna guess that
Corey Miller will be jumping up that list all year lol
Last year, FSU signed 12 players rated 78 or better by ESPN.com. This year, 8 of the 9 recruits rate 78 or better.
ESPN is switching to stars (*) in August
I do expect our class to come out as one of the top classes in the nation and even if it doesn’t i’m happy with the quality of guys we’re getting. I know anything can happen in recruiting but I really hope we land all this big fish on our radar that we seem to be leading for. I’m not a fan of bad surprises lol
I like it better as well personally
Giving players a specific number as opposed to the star system gives me a better idea of where they stack up against other elite talent. I prefer their current rating system but I suppose they felt the need to conform a bit. An overall quantitative value gives me more than 3* 4* or 5*.
Very interesting ...
I get caught up in these stars too much. I think our evaluation of 3 star guys over the past couple of years has been exceptional. Whenever you look at who has offered these guys, there are always some surprisingly badass programs, and I think we’re starting to find them earlier on in the process.
by Fire Machine on Jul 22, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
on the star system
Star recruit system : Numeric recruit grading system as
A) feet : inches
B) spurious: rotten
C) pauper: money
D) mentor: guidance
I think the answer is A. If you don’t like analogies, the point is that a rating system uses larger units of measure has much greater inherent room for error.
The number system is much better than the star system, but it seems to me that one of the best ways to look at recruiting, just as Fire Machine hinted at, is to consider the caliber of other schools that are interested and have offered, particuarly where a recruit might not rank as high (on either a numeric or star scale).
by fsu44 on Jul 22, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Offer lists are horrible
Kids make up offers, coaches offer non commitables, college coaches offer just to get a recruit on the map as a favor to HS coaches, etc. Sometimes they can be telling though, you just have to know when.
i.e. Nick Saban goes after a DB (Chad Abrams) he is probably very good and underrated.
very interesting
I think it can be useful when you are focusing on a small set of kids who your program is looking at.
For example, I don’t know much about recruiting, but I think if one of our recruits made up an offer from Florida or Miami, or some other big name school, someone would know about it.
People like stars because they are easy to talk about.
+1
I put the same thing on the thaRinger forums…
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three.
Elayne Boosler
Do you see
Haggins rating going up as his senior season progresses? IMO he’s an underrated athlete
why not
you’d think he would just based on the fact that he’s the QB on what was one of the premier HS football teams in the country just two years ago. I’m really just talking about exposure. Maybe they win state this year.
by Fire Machine on Jul 22, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he has a chance to improve his stock
He touches the ball every play
No.
He’s being rated as a 3* because he’s not playing the position he’ll be playing in college. How can the scouts know whether or not he has good hands, whether he can run routes, shed a DB, block, etc.? The 3* are based on athletic ability and potential, not necessarily his true ability at the position. He may come in and light it up. On the other hand, he may come in and have no idea what to do when the ball is not in his hands on every play.
Unless Jimbo gets fed up and leaves.....
but let’s not think too pessimistically.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
Going from QB to WR is good IMO
The QB knows where he wants to see the WR go. when they move to WR they still can see from the QB eyes and are in better mind on the field. They see the same thing the QB sees and understand why, where and how. Im not saying it will always work that way but I think its nice. Also It would be nice to see him Reed and EJ on the field together. Shotgun Reverse pass back or a bomb done the field and ether Reed or Higgens could do it. Sounds like a nice trick play.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
I don't think this will be a problem with Uncle Odell looking over his shoulder.
He compares favorably to Preston Parker (on the field, hopefully not off it).
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
My thoughts exactly
But I hope the trait and tendency to get into trouble isn’t there in the first place lol
Good build too.
180 is solid for a h.s kid and it looks like he has much more to build off of. So not only will he be a good slot guy like Parker, but it looks like he will have the strength to run through lazy tackles and be a good outside blocker.
Also, kids with coaches in their family (albeit his Uncle) typically behave a little bit more to not embarrass their relatives. Unless your name is Wyatt Sexton.
"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"
I think Im still the only person that hates LAKELAND
I know they have good recruits but I still have a grudge from 98 St champ game.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
Interesting that Scoot will be a WR
Also, Corey Miller could very well be a 5 star player by the time he enrolls at FSU. Willis could also be one, but my money is on Corey. LOVE that kid.
by NoleThruandThru on Jul 22, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
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