Valdosta Lowndes LB Telvin Smith is a Seminole!
by SWFLNole. on Jul 31, 2009 3:43 PM EDT
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PrintLinebacker Telvin Smith has confirmed that he will play for the Florida State Seminoles this afternoon. Telvin has long been a reccruiting battle between FSU and UGA. Many believed that when he chose to go to Dawg Night (their big camp) instead of Seminole Showtime he would eventually be a Dawg. Georgia's class is filling up extremely fast, and Telvin had set a deadline to commit so that he could end it before his season and if it were UGA there would be room. However, now he is a Seminole. Continue to read more about Telvin. Plus Free Video!
HT: 6'4''
WT: 200 lbs
40: 4.7 (probably a bad run, he is very fast)
Vertical Leap: 30''
Shuttle time: 4.43
Rankings: Rivals 3* 5.7/ ESPN150 watch (above 80)
Florida State is in desperate need of linebacker recruits, and today they got their second LB pledge for the 2010 cycle from Valdosta Lowndes LB Telvin Smith. Lowdnes, which has given us Greg Reid, Gerald Demps, and Ed Christian in the last year, is truly becoming a solid pipeline to Tallahassee. Telvin plays OLB for the Vikings.
ESPN's Evaluators said this
Smith is a great upfield, vertical attacking linebacker with a difference maker presence on the perimeter. This kid can run as well as most linebackers in this class and make plays sideline-to-sideline. Has a tall, rangy, high-cut frame with a ton of physical development left. Utilizes his lengthy body and wingspan along with his great acceleration to cover a ton of ground quickly on his pursuit to the football. His range on both run and pass support is highly coveted at the next level. Plays inside and out but is more natural and highly productive as a pressure perimeter 'backer. Gets a quick jump off the snap and has striking initial burst and upfield acceleration. Very difficult to outflank to the perimeter with his great closing and recovery speed when he does get caught out of position. Takes sharp direct angles to the ball with little wasted motion.
A lot of scouts are extremely high on Telvin Smith, and for good reason I think he has a chance to be a great player in college. He had offers from all over the south including UGA, GT, Ole Miss, LSU. Given FSU;s need at LB right now this is a very important commitment. Here is some video.
Jr HL Telvin Smith vs top teams in region (via dsxh)
This is Florida State's 12th commitment for the cycle.
QB (optional)
RB
RB
RB (optional)
WR De'Joshua Johnson
WR
WR
WR (optional) Jared Haggins
H-Back (optional)
TE Tank Sessions
OL Ed Christian
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OL (optional)
WDE Corey Miller
WDE/SDE
SDE/DT Tavaris Barnes
SDE/DT Darious Cummings
SDE/DT
DT/NG
DT/NG
OLB
OLB Holmes Onwukaife
MLB
LB Telvin Smith
CB Merril Noel
CB Terrence Brooks
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CB/S (optional)
S Chad Abrams
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We will tale 4 maybe 5. I do not see us with Luc.
by Bud Elliott on Jul 31, 2009 3:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Who...
did he say was better?
"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 Jul 31, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
just trying to be funny because he wrote the same thing x2
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
Sarcasm fail, Des. lol
"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 Jul 31, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice!!!
Loving that Lownes pipeline.
by FtLauderdaleNole on Jul 31, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
I also think Telvin’s 4.7 is misleading. He’s very fast.
by Bud Elliott on Jul 31, 2009 3:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
great news to start the weekend!
come on C. Jones, its your turn!!!
by noles 4 life u dig? on Jul 31, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions
thought it was more than that.
by Bud Elliott on Jul 31, 2009 4:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I noticed this morning that we went from 6 to 5 on the watch list...
…I think Terrence Brooks came off the list on the commitment page. I have noticed that ESPN’s recruiting page is a bit buggy though so it may just be a glitch. It still has 150 watch on his personal page…
Nope
Cummings, Miller, Christian, DJJ, Smith and Abrams. Right now we look good for around 8 more watch listers. How many of those 14 actually end up in the 150 is anyone’s guess though.
by osceolafan850 on Jul 31, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Removed according to commit page
They just list him as a 79 and not long have him as a watch lister. I guess they are reducing the number of watch listers until they get to 150.
by osceolafan850 on Jul 31, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Even with this
I hope Nigel Terrell still commits. He’s supposed to visit with his mom this weekend. Usually that happens when a kid wants his mom to approve I think
or if she needs a new car or some cash.
I was going to turn this into a UF joke but I’m sure it happens everywhere.
i love the highlight video
i think that 4.7 time is a bad one too because he looks to have good speed, but at 200 pounds do you think he can add enough weight to be nole backer? or do you envision maybe a switch to saftey?
Good pick up!
This guy is good. It’s about time we get back to recruiting the top notch players!
Nupester
you have him up there as a LB with his speed
would be be a better fit OLB. or a WLB. then you could move Holmes Onwukaife to a strong side or mid kid
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
Im not so sure about bigger. the other guy has some size and Im cool with that.
this kids is 200lb right now. He is 6’4 so he prob can add some weight. I think the best thing is this kids speed. I think he could be a great player for Punt and kickoff teams. you know this guy might be more like those hybard LB people like so much.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
Not trying to be debbi downer
But is it possible he is making sure he has a spot in this class? Since its been said that UGA might not have room for him. Im super excited to have him, just wondering what you guys think as far as the commitment being solid?
Two scenarios
UGA was full at LB, and he needed to look elsewhere, so he is solid because the only other school he liked was LSU. (I don’t think this happened)
He really liked both schools, FSU sold him on the fact that UGA’s class is full and we need LB and didn’t take one at all last year. UGA won’t hold that spot for him so again solid.
No problem
I’m home “doing schoolwork” right now and when I write something I just leave it open and the comments update live so I’ll check it every little while.
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When should we expect Andews, Amato and Allen to land some recruits???
by CSI Nole on Jul 31, 2009 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hahahaaa
At least I used the phrase, flying under the radar… a term used in recruiting? hehe
No more BB talk, unless his last name is Bowden! Cool?
I have lost what little to no respect I ever had for any of you.
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
TN gives credentials?
how do I get some, will people respect my opinion if I have some? Do I get to make up stories?
You lost all respect in our discussion over Rix anyways... lol
Once again, his name was brought up in the Ponder thread, but don’t recall you setting those guys straight. :)
I guess that means you would do h.......oh never mind, not this again.
>-----:----:------>Spear 'em then Scalp 'em
well
Allen is usually productive, credited or sharing credit for Bright, Hicks, McDaniels, and Thompson this last class and Dawkins, Stevens, and White the prior year. But this year he looks to the recruiter of record for previous signee Debrale Smiley and that’s it. I wonder if he is being held back due to some assumption that he will leave soon after this season is over? Dexter Carter seems to have his old territories now.
Amato’s recruiting territory seems shifted to North Carolina north to the Northeast.
by Wild@Heart Nole on Jul 31, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
no wait stop
We do not want CTC or Allen around anyone. MA im cool with because he still wants to win but CTC HELL no. Also I was under the idea CTC was told (fired) to not recruit.
Why is the sky blue? Because, God Loves the Infantry
The Lowndes pipeline continues!! As a Lowndes graduate, this really excites me!!! These guys know how to win and we need some winners at FSU to change the environment, although i think we are on the way!
I don't have specifics yet
This is something I will ask when I am in Valdosta in a few weeks.
I will say this: Lowndes is known for making sure they work with and qualify their athletes.
good to know
I’ll be looking for that
by garnetandgold on Jul 31, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
This is not for sure yet
BUT: I am in contact with Thomas County Central with Ray Drew and their RB Dyson
I am in the process of being in contact with Smith, Christian, Hunter.
The game is August 21 and I will be there for sure.
Crazy what the love of FSU will drive us to do..
He had an offer from GT
so the grades can’t be bad haha
Great kid
Telvin is a fantastic young man and he has a great work ethic — this is a very good get for FSU … now, close the deal on Tyler Hunter in 2011 and you will have the Lowndes Pipeline on lock-down!
by Southgeorgiafootball on Jul 31, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
“Try not to think about what might have been.
Cuz that was then
And we have taken different roooooads.
We can’t go back again.
There’s no use givin in.
And there’s no way to knoooow
What might have been.”
Or Janoris Jenkins...
Talking about the DBs we’ve missed on IS like a sad slow country song…
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
Great commit
now add Christian Jones and one more LB and I’m happy… add Jones and Jeff Luc and this is the perfect LB class.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 1, 2009 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
I agree on Willis being the next one to jump on board
When does Christian Green want to decide? I like FSU’s chances still. Not worried about Jones in the least either.
If I recall
Some years ago the trade school (Georgia Tech) institued some special majors for scholarship athletes. I believe lesser entrance scores also.
I don’t think we can assume every athlete there is studying Tesla coil energy or cold fusion.
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