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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 7/3/15 at 11:21 pm to chattabama
Posted on 7/3/15 at 11:21 pm to chattabama
Thanks for the updates! Have been out of town for the past couple days. It might be quiet on the recruiting front until The Opening, with the dead period in effect right now. Any posted info is appreciated.
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Posted on 7/4/15 at 1:57 am to sarc
Posted on 7/4/15 at 2:02 am to Sandkhan
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Drew DeArmond ?@DrewD977ESPN 10 hours ago
Interesting tidbit, on @TiderInsider, indication walk-on RB Demetrice Vaughan of Blount HS in Mobile may have already left the team at Alabama
What the frick. Our running backs have a curse on them.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 2:09 am to Sandkhan
Posted on 7/4/15 at 7:46 am to chattabama
Anyone have an update on the kid from WVU who was looking to transfer in.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:30 am to Sandkhan
The Champ ad Wilder was at the show tonight in Tuscaloosa too, but I didn't get a pic with him. Ended up leaving a bit before it all ended. Still really cool though
Eta:
Ummmm, Eddie piniero
Eta:
Ummmm, Eddie piniero
This post was edited on 7/4/15 at 8:33 am
Posted on 7/4/15 at 8:35 am to TideWarrior
Wasn't a take. Supposed to be transferring to Charlotte.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:54 am to Bama3714
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Heralded high school quarterbacks from across America make their way to Beaverton, Oregon, on July 6 for Elite 11 finals, commencing a weeklong competition at Nike's world headquarters.
Days of individualized drills are followed by team-oriented activities at The Opening, highlighted by a star-studded seven-on-seven tournament. These passers join an impressive collection of Elite 11 alumni that include eventual No. 1 NFL draft picks Matthew Stafford, Jameis Winston and Andrew Luck.
The group of 18 rising seniors features several collegiate commitments who carry varied grades from national recruiting analysts into the event. We set star ratings aside and ranked each Elite 11 finalist based on film study and in-person assessment, adding commentary from camp coaches and experts.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 9:55 am to TideSaint
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13. Jawon Pass, 4-Star
School: Carver High School
Size: 6'5", 220 lbs
247Sports' Composite Ranking: No. 4 dual-threat quarterback; No. 156 overall
Recruitment Status
Jawon Pass is the top-rated uncommitted quarterback remaining in the 2016 cycle. He is expected to announce a decision July 13, with multiple programs in the mix.
Louisville, Alabama, North Carolina and Auburn are the most likely landing spots. The Crimson Tide lead in 247Sports' Crystal Ball with 47 percent of expert predictions, while the Cardinals signed his older brother in the 2015 class.
Why He's a Finalist
Pass is a rare physical specimen who is still learning to harness all that athleticism, drawing some comparisons to former Georgia high school star Cam Newton. He can heave the ball downfield with plenty of power and appeared to grow more accurate as a junior. Though inconsistencies remain apparent in the pocket, they aren't glaring enough to think collegiate coaches can't create a premier passer with his raw talent.
Pass is also a punishing runner, firing through tackles with long strides and a head full of steam. He sophomore season served notice to national analysts, as he collected 2,600 total yards and 34 scores.
Final Word
"You watch his film and it’s clear that he’s just gifted. When you watch him, you know where he needs to grow. He needs to grow from a mechanics standpoint so that he can become a more consistent passer," said Elite 11 instructor Yogi Roth after the Atlanta regional, per B/R's Sanjay Kirpalani.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:00 am to TideSaint
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The annual Elite 11 national finals takes center stage July 5-10 at Nike's World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The event features 18 golden-armed high school stars from across the country, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1999.
Elite 11 alumni continue to make a major impact on the global football landscape. It's a group that includes Heisman Trophy winners, national champions and No. 1 draft picks.
We reviewed competitors from the past 10 years, ranking them based on their accomplishments at quarterback.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:03 am to TideSaint
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6. AJ McCarron, Class of 2009
AJ McCarron may have been occasionally overshadowed by Alabama's dominant defense and a deep stable of star running backs, but he was the only quarterback to lead his team to back-to-back national titles during the BCS era. He took home Offensive MVP honors in the 2012 BCS National Championship Game vs. LSU.
McCarron threw 77 touchdowns and just 15 interceptions in 53 games with the Crimson Tide, finishing second in the 2013 Heisman Trophy vote. The Cincinnati Bengals made him a fifth-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft, and he appears entrenched as Andy Dalton's top backup.
AJ was ahead of Landry Jones, Josh Freeman, Tahj Boyd and Geno Smith.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:05 am to TideSaint
Anyone with an active Rivals account care to post who the top 50 players in the state are?
I believe Tidesports squashed the one I've been using for the past two years.
ETA: I can still access free content with the account, but all premium stuff is blocked.
I believe Tidesports squashed the one I've been using for the past two years.
ETA: I can still access free content with the account, but all premium stuff is blocked.
This post was edited on 7/4/15 at 10:10 am
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:09 am to TideSaint
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Five-star running back Kareem Walker made a surprise commitment to Ohio State during the national championship game in January, but since then the Buckeyes have taken two commitments from players that could play running back in college. This has caught Walker's eye and he is considering re-evaluating his decision.
Walker has visited Rutgers multiple times, but also visited Auburn and Alabama in late May. More unofficial visits are unlikely, but don't be surprised if he takes a couple of official visits.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:11 am to TideSaint
The last two CBs for JUCO OT Tate Leavitt have been for Kentucky. 
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:15 am to TideSaint
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The premier all-star football camp of the summer is upon us. Nike's The Opening runs from July 7-10 in Beaverton, Ore. and will feature 166 of the most talented prospects the country from coast to coast and beyond. With countless storylines in play, I take a look at a few of the most intriguing to me.
Free Article by Barton Simmons
Next few posts are from this article.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:16 am to TideSaint
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The five-star debate
Who will gain a fifth star?
To date, we've been very judicious with our five-stars at 247Sports. Currently the number is at 14 with more prospects moving out of the elite ranks than moving in. Obvious candidates to join the five-star ranks come from the guys in that 15-20 range like Eric Monroe, Isaac Nauta, Ben Davis and Lyndell Wilson. But there are several names further down the rankings with the potential to make more dramatic moves.
*At No. 23 Landon Dickerson has the size and the nasty streak to be a five-star and in a padded setting, he'll have the opportunity to prove he has the ability as well.
*Oluwole Betiku at No. 28 is one of the most intriguing prospects in the nation. Only one year into his football career, Betiku is raw but remarkably athletic and his ability to take to coaching in Oregon could allow him to make a five-star jump.
*In a year loaded with talented smaller cornerbacks, can Trayvon Mullen at 6-2 emerge as the premiere lengthy lock-down guy?
*Without question, Nigel Knott will be one of the most athletic prospects at The Opening. He's also physical on film and makes plays in a variety of ways but he's limited in size. He's a candidate to really validate his growing hype.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:17 am to TideSaint
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Who will lose a fifth star?
When you're a five-star prospect, you're a no-doubt guy that delivers every time you compete, especially on the biggest stage. In high school football, there aren't many stages bigger than The Opening. While there is no current five-star according to 247Sports that is in significant danger to lose a star, nobody is safe. If somebody lays an egg in Oregon…
My guess would be Willie Allen is one of them.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:17 am to TideSaint
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The best of 2017
There are more 2017 prospects than ever that will be in attendance at The Opening including the No. 1 prospect in the country for 2017. It would be highly unlikely that anyone would unseat Dylan Moses at No. 1 for 2017 based on a camp performance but there's certainly a strong possibility that he'll get some company at the top.
Already Moses will have fellow 2017 five-star Calvin Ashley in attendance but Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge defensive back Deangelo Gibbs and Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas wide receiver Trevon Grimes are nipping at their heels for that fifth star and both will have an opportunity to earn it in a 7on7 setting.
Other 2017 prospects that are in striking distance include wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, linebacker Markail Benton, running backs Najee Harris and D'Andre Swift, offensive guard Jack Anderson, offensive tackle Trey Smith and cornerback Jamyest Williams. If you're an underclassman at The Opening, you're already in the five-star conversation.
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:19 am to TideSaint
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Side by side comparisons
Who's this year's DUDE at wide receiver?
There are a lot of wide receivers in this class that are elite but if I'm starting my team tomorrow, I don't think there's a clear No.1 or even a clear 2 or 3 that I'm confident will take over a game or a team. Just about every major name at receiver will be facing off head to head at this event so if an alpha dog doesn't emerge in this group then we need start expanding our search.
To me, the best candidates are Binjimen Victor, Nate Craig-Myers, Kyle Davis and DeKaylin Metcalf. All of those guys have the elite size you are looking for in a No. 1 and all of them have the athletic upside you need. Each has his warts though. Maybe this is the year that a smaller guy is the top receiver.
No Demetris Robertson?
Posted on 7/4/15 at 10:20 am to TideSaint
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Is this the best collection of slot talent we've ever seen at The Opening?
Last year at The Opening, Christian Kirk put on a show. In 2013 it was Braxton Berrios and Speedy Noil that were running open out of the slot. In 2012 it was Ryan Switzer and Steven Mitchell. 2015's slot group may outshine all of those guys.
Sam Bruce is tiny but he's a nightmare for inside defenders in man or zone coverage. Mecole Hardman Jr. has similar traits and even more size. For my money, the most exciting player in the country is USC commit Melquise Stovall. The running back has outstanding route-running and pass-catching skills and he might as well be another slot receiver himself. Four-star Maryland commit Darryl Turner also has outstanding playmaking ability in a small package. Then there's the late addition of 2017 receiver Tyjon Lindsey who may just top all of the above.
If you want excitement and production, those are the guys to watch.
I wish we could get in with Bruce. He absolutely abused the competition at the Rivals 5-Star Challenge.
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