re: 2020 FB Recruiting & Roster

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Here’s my take on each of the new five-stars:

QB Bryce Young – Young is dynamic in every way and an accomplished passer. He’s not as fast as Kyler Murray but he can do many of the same things.

OT Broderick Jones – I’ve liked Jones for a long time since I first saw him at the Future 50 what seems like years ago. He has refined his technique and maintained his aggression and has earned that fifth star.

LB Derek Wingo – Wingo is an exceptional athlete. He’s not that long but he reminds me of Devin Bush or Roquan Smith at the same stage – guys we ranked lower because they weren’t that long. We’re not making that mistake with Wingo.

RB Tank Bigsby – I love Bigsby because he can run inside the tackles, bounce it outside and he can catch the ball. Heck, he could be an X or Y receiver if he wanted.

LB Demouy Kennedy – Kennedy reminds me a bit of Mack Wilson because of his big hitting ability and his love of special teams. He’s going to be a terror as a middle linebacker at the next level.

LB Trenton Simpson – Simpson can run sideline to sideline and cover in space and I like his frame. He’s a sure tackler and will be a standout at the college level diagnosing plays.

RB Marshawn Lloyd – Lloyd earned his fifth star back by showing he has the speed coveted at the next level and the athleticism. He’s a well-rounded back and should be a weapon for South Carolina.

WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba – Smith-Njigba is going to be an elite slot receiver at the next level with his route running and hands. He could have a prolific career as he did in high school.

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Let’s take a look at some key position battles:

QB: I’ve already talked about the battle between Uiagalelei and Young for No. 1 at the quarterback position and Bailey’s quest for a fifth star, but watch out for CJ Stroud, who has risen higher than anyone on the list. This kid could be special.

RB: Wow, six five-star running backs. I honestly don’t like that. In a few years are we going to see all six of these guys become first-rounders? Of course not. This number might have to be whittled down. Guys I’m not 100% sold on personally: Kendall Milton, Zachary Evans and Marshawn Lloyd.

WR: As always, there are a ton of five-star wide receivers but not as many knocking on the door as there has been in recent years. The big question? Will Ohio State match Oklahoma last year with three five-star wide receiver commitments.

TE: Who’s better, Gilbert or Washington or is Mayer better than both?

OL: Myles Hinton is on my radar as a guy who might not be a five-star and Walker Parks is a kid that I’ve liked for a long time. This is not an elite or deep group along the offensive line.

DT: I love Bresee and Rogers and think they can be absolute beasts. Next in line for me is Timothy Smith, who is going to be a superstar.

DE: Is there a Chase Young in this group? I like Jordan Burch a ton and can’t wait to see him one more time. This is a weak year overall at defensive end.

LB: We’re going to look back at this year as the one where we should have ranked 10 linebackers as five-stars and not 2016, which was a colossal failure. This position is loaded.

CB: We love the big two of Ricks and Ringo but Fred Davis doesn’t get enough love and could be a star in the ACC. Another one I like a ton? Jaylon Jones.

S: I’m very high on Jordan Toles. He could be the next great one at LSU but this isn’t an elite group.

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This Gibbs kid looks just as good as Evans.

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My main question, why don't we just tell Evan's thanks but no thanks and put the full-course press on Gibbs?

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This Gibbs kid looks just as good as Evans. I don't care if some of the highlighta got sped up. He makes people miss and has enough speed to pull away.

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