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re: Class of 2015 Recruiting MEGATHREAD - Twilight Edition
Posted on 4/26/14 at 12:40 am to TideSaint
Posted on 4/26/14 at 12:40 am to TideSaint
On track for about 900 pages at the current post rate .....but probably ahead of last year at the same time...appreciate all the hard work some of you guys put into this thread 
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Posted on 4/26/14 at 12:58 am to chattabama
And to compare, yet another scouting report on Minkah (Can you tell I'm a little excited that we landed him? ) 
The other scouting report says he lacks ideal hip flexibility
. Amazing how people can see the same film and make different conclusions. Although this report was done before his junior year.
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As we continue to break down the class of 2015 defensive backs, it’ll become obvious just how much the defensive back position has changed over time. Top BCS programs are looking for smart rangy corners that are better equipped to play early at the next level. Minkah Fitzpatrick from St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, N.J.) is that kind of player. The feisty corner loves the challenge of playing on an island, and is one of the top underclassmen coming out of the East region, with offers rolling in from across the country. At the New York Nike SPARQ Combine, Fitzpatrick put up some impressive times, including a 4.16 shuttle and 32.8 in. vertical. The next day at the New Jersey Nike Football Training Camp he locked down the best wide receivers in the East and made plays throughout the day that led to DB MVP honors. Fitzpatrick is ranked No. 38 on 247 Sports’ Class of 2015, but that might even be too low. The future is bright for the St. Peter’s Prep two way star.
Tale of the Tape
Physical Tools: The 5’-11.5”, 185 lb cover corner displayed elite lateral movement and athleticism in drills. After seeing his performance at the NFTC in April, Fitzpatrick was one of five underclassman selected to The Opening 2013. His confidence only grew after sticking like a glove to some of the best receivers in the nation out at Nike Headquarters in Oregon. He looked the part, wanted to compete, and more than held his own against the elite players one year his senior.
Movement Skills: After evaluating Fitzpatrick’s play on the field, he probably has the best hips we saw all year on the Nike Football Training Camp tour. Fitzpatrick uses his hands and wide wingspan to press receivers off the line of scrimmage. He flips his hips well and comes out of his plants with fast feet.
Ball Skills: Fitzpatrick has true cover skills which allow him to pick off passes when he’s on the field. At one point during the New Jersey NFTC, the lead defensive back coach suggested to Fitzpatrick that he not use his hands during 1-on-1’s in press coverage. He was able to defend the receiver with his hands behind his back and still make plays on ball with his head. I’ve only seen this done by one other player, and that guy made it to the NFL.After spending more time on the field with him at The Opening, I’m convinced that Fitzpatrick has elite football savvy and plays with great confidence and toughness.
Football IQ and Instincts: He has great instincts, key’s 3-steps well and cuts off any quick routes by the receiver. When he plays in off-man coverage you see how smooth he is in his back pedal and how easy he makes it look.
Cover Skills: Once you turn on his film, you are impressed with his cover skills. He uses his long arms and upper body strength in press coverage to over power receivers at the line of scrimmage. At The Opening, QB’s tried to pick on the youngster, but he responded with some clutch picks to seal games.
Recovery Speed: The Opening coaches raved about his great closing speed that led to several deflected passes.
Who He Reminds Us Of?
If you look at today’s College and NFL corners you see bigger, longer players than in the past. Fitzpatrick has stated that he models his play after Seattle Seahawk’s shutdown corner Richard Sherman, and there are definite similarities there. At The Opening I noticed when Sherman was demonstrating drills and different techniques to use while covering receivers, Fitzpatrick was like a sponge, absorbing every word. During the half- skelly period he took what Sherman said and applied it immediately, which allowed him to make several plays on the ball and cause The Opening DB coaches to take notice of his play.
The Bottom Line
Once you see how far advanced his coverage skills are for an underclassman, you’ll understand why he is one of the most in-demand DB’s in 2015. Whichever schools lands Fitzpatrick will be getting a polished corner that flies around and makes plays.
The other scouting report says he lacks ideal hip flexibility
. Amazing how people can see the same film and make different conclusions. Although this report was done before his junior year. Posted on 4/26/14 at 1:03 am to chattabama
Deionte Thompson scouting report:
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Deionte Thompson is one of the most highly coveted secondary players in the class of 2015, as the talented safety is one of the top players in the state of Texas.
Thompson attends Orange (Texas) West-Orange Stark High School. He is a multi-positional athlete, but he is widely expected to play safety at the next level (while also listed as a wide receiver at 247Sports). He's listed at 6'2 and 181 pounds. Rivals, 247Sports, Scout and ESPN each consider him a four-star prospect, resulting in a four-star ranking by the 247Sports Composite. Scout, 247Sports and ESPN each rank Thompson as one of the top five safeties in the nation, and the Composite rates him as the fifth-best safety in the nation and the ninth-best player in Texas.
He claims offers from Alabama, Baylor, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M, among others. He can be followed on Twitter @playmaker_11.
Thompson is an enforcer over the middle of the field from his safety position on defense with the instincts to read and react to pass plays developing in front of him to secure interceptions. With the ball in his hands, his balance and long strides make him a threat return every interception to the end zone.
As impressive as those skills are, it's hard not to watch his junior film at wide receiver and wonder what he could do at that position in college at 6'2 with his long arms. On post routes, Thompson chews up so much ground with each step that defensive backs appear to have trouble gauging his speed, making him a capable deep threat. And the same big-play ability that allows him to record pick sixes can make him tough to bring down, as he can step through tacklers around his legs without losing his footing.
Thompson reportedly runs the 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds, according to his 247Sports profile page, a time that looks legitimate based on his film -- the West-Orange product is much more likely to be called fluid or smooth than a burner. At a Nike event, Thompson didn't run the 40, but did run a 4.44 shuttle and had a 32-inch vertical. Neither number is particularly impressive, but Thompson's height and long arms make the latter number less important.
The question then becomes which side of the ball is the better fit for Thompson. Receivers can often get away with a lower 40 time if they have the type of deceptive, ground-eating strides that he possesses, but the ball skills that make Thompson such a good receiver would also provide some serious playmaking ability in the secondary, a nice match with his considerable striking skills.
As evidence of that playmaking ability, Thompson has recorded 11 interceptions in the last two years, returning two of his five 2013 interceptions for touchdowns.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 6:18 am to TideSaint
We are around, hasnt been any probs or ra's in some time, so no need to say alot.
Eta... i trst those are all from free content, right?
Eta... i trst those are all from free content, right?
This post was edited on 4/26/14 at 6:20 am
Posted on 4/26/14 at 8:33 am to Alahunter
Yeah those appear to come from a site called sonofacoach.com. Hopefully that's a play on son of a bitch.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:33 am to TideSaint
I would like to contribute to this thread's reaching its full potential but I gots nothing. So here is my useless post. 
O and keep up the good work guys.
O and keep up the good work guys.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:33 am to TideSaint
The majority of stuff I quote is from Bleacher Report. Everything is free content over there.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:35 am to TideSaint
a lot of folks on TD or SECr like to make fun of BR but they have good stuff. Sports illustrated bought them a year or so back for an unreal sum of money. They cant be as bad as people on the above mention places make them out to be.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:36 am to TideSaint
I know something I want to link about Coker, but I can't. 
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:41 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Oh you can link it. You just can't copy and paste it. 
Plus, cliffs?
ETA: Never mind. I see it.
Good work by the way.
Plus, cliffs?
ETA: Never mind. I see it.
Good work by the way.
This post was edited on 4/26/14 at 9:43 am
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:45 am to TideSaint
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Oh you can link it. You just can't copy and paste it.
I can't.
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Plus, cliffs?
Good stuff.
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ETA: Never mind. I see it.
Now you're catching on.
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Good work by the way.
Hardly. Just wrote what I saw, used my "AAP" as a fair measure because I hate penalizing QBs for drops and what not, then put it all together.
Don't tell anyone it was that easy though.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:50 am to mrbroker
I love Bleacher Report. They give you a ton of information and don't ask for money for it.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:51 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:51 am to TideSaint
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I love Bleacher Report. They give you a ton of information and don't ask for money for it.
The opposite of getting married.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:54 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Is our friend really 6'9"? 
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:55 am to TideSaint
A lot of the stuff I post is usually al.com and sbnation as well as that son of a coach website.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:56 am to TideSaint
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Is our friend really 6'9"?
I was wondering the same thing. Idk if I wanna ask. I'm just glad he was talking about his height.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 9:57 am to TideSaint
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I love Bleacher Report. They give you a ton of information and don't ask for money for it.
Me too. They also hired Chris Walsh who did a fantastic job of covering the other sports when he was employed by BOL. I miss that.
Posted on 4/26/14 at 10:12 am to TideSaint
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I love Bleacher Report. They give you a ton of information and don't ask for money for it.
Kinda like finding a hooker who don't charge
This post was edited on 4/26/14 at 10:14 am
Posted on 4/26/14 at 10:21 am to chattabama
SBNation did a mock draft from the 2014 class. Here is where our guys were drafted:
2. Cam Robinson
7. Da'Shawn Hand
10. Tony Brown
19. Bo Scarbrough
20. Rashaan Evans
25. Marlon Humphrey
50. Josh Frazier
52. Christian Miller
60. Laurence Jones
73. Ross Pierschbacher
100. Ronnie Clark
124. Cam Sims
150. JC Hassenauer
176. Shaun Hamilton
192. Josh Casher
205. David Cornwell
219. Montell McBride
Alabama had the most players selected with 17
2. Cam Robinson
7. Da'Shawn Hand
10. Tony Brown
19. Bo Scarbrough
20. Rashaan Evans
25. Marlon Humphrey
50. Josh Frazier
52. Christian Miller
60. Laurence Jones
73. Ross Pierschbacher
100. Ronnie Clark
124. Cam Sims
150. JC Hassenauer
176. Shaun Hamilton
192. Josh Casher
205. David Cornwell
219. Montell McBride
Alabama had the most players selected with 17
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