re: 10 SEC 5 star recruits who were busts.

I'd say theres a difference between busts and idiots. Guys like Perrilloux and Crowell were good when they played, they were just dumbasses.

Jimmy johns

Chris Donald may be the biggest 5 star bust of all time. Kid could barely get on the field at UT outside ST, transfers to DII UT Chattanooga, and then quits football entirely. Feel bad for the kid. Met him through a friend of mine from his hometown and seemed like a really nice guy, just an incredibly misevaluated player.

I'd say almost the entire top 18 for the class of 2007 from jimmy clausen who was supposed to be the LeBron of football to Chris Donald were all vastly over rated.

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Jimmy Clausen QB
Westlake Village, CAOaks Christian
Called a “10-year prospect” by many who cover California high school football, Clausen has put up gaudy statistics and won a state championship as a senior. What gets lost with all the talk of leading Notre Dame to the promised land and 60-plus touchdowns in a season, is that Clausen has serious football tools to back up the hype. He has a strong arm, an extremely quick release and razor sharp accuracy. He’s got excellent size and a good frame for a college or pro quarterback. His presence in the pocket and the feel he has for the game are very advanced for a high school player. You combine that with his physical tools and it’s obvious that he’s special.
5 stars 6'3" 200 Notre Dame

#2
Joe McKnight RB
River Ridge, LAJohn Curtis
Scores touchdowns in multiple ways and is special with the ball in his hands.
5 stars 6'1" 193 USC

#3
Eric Berry DB
Fairburn, GACreekside
Has all the tools to develop into an elite college cornerback.
5 stars 5'11" 194 Tennessee

#4
Ryan Mallett QB
Texarkana, TXTexas
One of the biggest arms in the country has people talking NFL potential already.
5 stars 6'6" 235 Michigan

#5
Carlos Dunlap DE
North Charleston, SCFort Dorchester
Does uncanny things on the football field for a player his size.
5 stars 6'7" 260 Florida

#6
Everson Griffen DE
Avondale, AZAgua Fria
The highest ranked player ever from Arizona in the 10-year history of Rivals.com.
5 stars 6'4" 266 USC

#7
Marvin Austin DT
Washington, DCBallou
The nation's top defensive tackle boasts rare agility and quickness.
5 stars 6'2" 291 North Carolina

#8
Ronald Johnson WR
Muskegon, MIMuskegon
Big long-term potential as a wide receiver, but is just as good at cornerback.
5 stars 6'0" 177 USC

#9
Torrey Davis DT
Seffner, FLArmwood
Superior quickness and knack for the big play make him dominant.
5 stars 6'5" 290 Florida

#10
Josh Oglesby OL
Milwaukee, WISt. Frances
Eats defensive linemen and linebackers for lunch with his 6-7, 315-pound frame.
5 stars 6'7" 315 Wisconsin

#11
Chris Galippo LB
Anaheim, CAServite
Do-it-all linebacker plays for one of California’s best high school programs.
5 stars 6'3" 235 USC

#12
James Wilson OL
Ponte Vedra, FLNease
Great feet and strength make him a dominant player.
5 stars 6'4" 308 Florida

#13
Terrance Toliver WR
Hempstead, TXHempstead
Still the most dominating receiver in Texas.
5 stars 6'4" 185 LSU

#14
Chad Jones ATH
Baton Rouge, LASouthern Lab
Size, speed, range, ball skills, Jones has it all.
5 stars 6'2" 220 LSU

#15
Noel Devine RB
North Fort Myers, FLNorth Fort Myers
Explosiveness stems from his vision and cutting ability.
5 stars 5'8" 175 West Virginia

#16
Tray Allen OL
Grand Prairie, TXSouth Grand Prairie
One of the best offensive linemen to come out of the Lone Star State in several years.
5 stars 6'4" 305 Texas

#17
Marc Tyler RB
Westlake Village, CAOaks Christian
The most complete back in the nation with hands, power and speed. Broke his leg late in his senior season.
5 stars 6'0" 215 USC

#18
Chris Donald LB
Huntingdon, TN


(outside of Chad Jones who was involved in a serious car accident)

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had a good college career has been stuck being brady's backup. not sure how you'd call him a 5 star bust at all. now, mitch mustain who's on the original list in the op- yup, he was supposed to be the savior and well at him.

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(outside of Chad Jones who was involved in a serious car accident)

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Eric Berry DB
Fairburn, GACreekside
Has all the tools to develop into an elite college cornerback.
5 stars 5'11" 194 Tennessee

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Leon Hart ???? I think that was his name from South Carolina and never started a game for Auburn.

Didn't read the thread, but our two glaring ommisions are BJ Scott and Tyler Love. Scott had the talent but couldn't learn the intricacies of the corner spot. Alonzo Lawrence is another one in the same boat as Scott

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What the heck happened to that guy? I don't remember hearing a word about him after he signed.

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He graduated and gave up football after his junior year with 2 NC rings.

He came in the class of 2008, medical reshirt for his freshman year after playing one game and getting hurt. He was a backup OT in his Redshirt freshman year. Played a few games the next two years hurt.

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He played in six games in 2009, five in 2010, and two last season, against Kent State and Tennessee, despite another chronic problem.

“I have a damaged neck, a little banged-up neck, bad L4,” Love said. “I have a little crack in that. I think I’ve had it for like a year-and-a-half, but I found out after the national championship game.

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