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re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition
Posted on 6/14/16 at 2:44 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 6/14/16 at 2:44 pm to TideSaint
Guards: Randolph, Wyatt Davis
Tackles: Troxell, Isaiah Wilson
Believe these are the 4 players being recruited the hardest.........Think we sign 2 of them, likely Troxell and Randolph
Tackles: Troxell, Isaiah Wilson
Believe these are the 4 players being recruited the hardest.........Think we sign 2 of them, likely Troxell and Randolph
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Posted on 6/14/16 at 2:51 pm to We_R_The_Tide
Thought we were pretty in on Wyatt Davis
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:15 pm to Rizzy
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The Opening annually attracts America's most impressive high school football talent to Beaverton, Oregon, where premier prospects compete on the campus of Nike's world headquarters. Widespread action takes place July 8-10, while Elite 11 quarterbacks begin work July 5 with 12 passers vying for MVP honors.
Recent alumni of The Opening include top-10 2016 NFL draft selections Jalen Ramsey and Ezekiel Elliott, along with 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry and No. 1 overall 2016 recruit Rashan Gary. This summer our attention turns to a new crop of potential national football stars, as 166 athletes received invitations to Beaverton.
Most members in this collection of dynamic playmakers and powerful linemen caught attention from college football coaching staffs early in their high school careers and remain major recruiting targets nearly eight months shy of national signing day. Here's a look at prospects of interest for each program featured in Bleacher Report's post-spring top 25 rankings, including those committed to schools and several still searching for the right fit.
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Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:17 pm to TideSaint
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1. Alabama Crimson Tide
Committed Athletes at The Opening: Running back Najee Harris, offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, defensive end VanDarius Cowan, linebacker Markail Benton, safety Xavier McKinney, receiver Tyrell Shavers
Targets in Attendance
Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is seeking a seventh straight No. 1 recruiting class and possible reinforcements are abundant at The Opening, where Alabama is annually represented by pledges in large quantity.
A deep defensive unit could become even more dominant with 5-star athletes such as Texas tackle Marvin Wilson, Maryland end Chase Young, Texas safety Jeffrey Okudah and Louisiana linebacker Dylan Moses still considering a future in Tuscaloosa.
Despite the presence of Harris, the nation's No. 1 overall running back recruit, Saban seems primed to add another impressive piece to his offensive backfield. Philadelphia rusher D'Andre Swift and Maryland back Anthony McFarland Jr. are both interested, along with former Crimson Tide commit and 5-star prospect Cam Akers, Additionally, 4-star receivers Jerry Jeudy, Nico Collins, Devonta Smith and Jeff Thomas could each wreak havoc downfield if they choose Alabama.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:23 pm to TideSaint
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ATLANTA -- With the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented By Under Armour a resounding success as always, it’s time to name the best of the best on offense and defense. In fact, we thought it would be cool to make up a team, the All-Farrell Team, on each side of the ball based on the performance of the players in the morning and evening sessions. Here is the offense.
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Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:23 pm to TideSaint
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RUNNING BACK
Najee Harris
The running back group was very impressive, but Harris is just simply in a league of his own with his size, speed and hands. He was the biggest weapon by far for any team in the 7-on-7 portion, a rarity for a running back. In a great foursome of running backs, the Alabama commit was an easy choice for RB MVP.
Just missed – Cam Akers
Akers played both running back and defensive back in the evening session, showing off his versatility. He is very explosive, reaching top speed very quickly.
This post was edited on 6/14/16 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:25 pm to TideSaint
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WIDE RECEIVER
Tyjon Lindsey
Lindsey was the star of the show for the most part as he was clearly the biggest weapon in leading his team to the 7-on-7 title. The receiver group as a whole was inconsistent, but Lindsey was great in the morning and the evening. Choosing him as WR MVP was easy.
Tarik Black
Black was one of the surprises of the camp because he hails from Connecticut and doesn’t get to play against competition like this very often. He was steady and consistent and made some nice catches.
Jerry Jeudy
Jeudy had a couple touchdown catches in the evening, but it was his morning performance, where he just tooled on everyone, which allows him to make this list.
Mike Harley
Harley is in the same boat as Jeudy, a guy who was dominant in the morning with his speed and cutting ability but didn’t impact as much as expected in the 7-on-7 tournament. But his morning performance warrants inclusion here.
DeVonta Smith
Smith was very consistent in both sessions and is a little bit more fluid and explosive than Smith. He and Black made key contributions to their teams and were consistently making tough catches, but Smith had one amazing one-handed catch that had everyone excited (ruled out of bounds though).
Just missed – KD Nixon
Nixon, a late replacement for Joseph Lewis, turned out to be key for his team in its 7-on-7 victory as he grabbed four touchdown passes. The Tennessee commit is built like a small running back and likely too small to get a rankings bump based on this performance, but he was good. Trevon Grimes and Donovan Peoples-Jones would have easily made this list had they not been injured based on the way they started.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:26 pm to phaz
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know Luke Stampini is the one spreading it on the internet, what his source is I have no clue. But, Stampini leads the Gators in the wrong direction A LOT.
Agreed...there is actually a poster on this site who is more informed than LS tends to be, if you guys like I will go ask.........brb
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:28 pm to TideSaint
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OFFENSIVE LINE
Alex Leatherwood
The surprise winner of the OL MVP award, at least when you consider the competition coming in, Leatherwood was on his game from the morning to the evening and never wore down. The Alabama commit also played with an angry edge we had been hoping to see.
Jedrick Wills
Wills was very consistent and beat opponents with his hand placement and footwork. He’s patient out of his stance, waits for the defender to make his move and then directs him where he wants him to be. He makes it look easy at times.
Marquis Hayes
Hayes was a bit of an unknown coming into the event, dominant at our Kansas City Regional Camp but against average competition. Against the best in the country, he continued that dominance, at least at times, and his initial punch and then light-footed reaction are fun to watch.
Navaughn Donaldson
Donaldson is aggressive like Hayes, a guy who likes to get into his opponent before he’s caught off balance. So he’ll get off the snap, get into his slide and then whap you with his arm extension. It usually works and on one rep he stonewalled the nation’s No. 1 player, Marvin Wilson, with apparent ease.
Cade Mays
Mays is a physical kid and he loves to play to the whistle, often throwing his opponent to the ground. He loves to maul and is hard to handle if you let him get his hands on you. He had some of the better highlight moments of the evening with some nasty battles.
Just missed – Walker Little
Little, a recently minted five-star, was solid but not spectacular in the morning, but his battles with Marvin Wilson in the evening were fun to watch. The two teammates went at it quite a bit and Little more than held his own. He did the same against many others as well.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:28 pm to South Alabama Tide
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Tyrell Shavers commits to Alabama
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Forgot on Shavers
Welcome to the fam Tyrell...RTR
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:29 pm to TideSaint
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ATLANTA -- The Rivals100 Five Star Challenge Presented By Under Armour is in the books, so it’s once again time for the Farrell Awards. After observing these elite prospects for four hours of drills and skill work on Saturday morning and then a 7-on-7 tournament plus Big Man Challenge on Saturday night, here is what stood out from field level at the Georgia Dome.
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Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:29 pm to TideSaint
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PHYSICAL PROWESS: LB VANDARIUS COWAN
This goes to the player who looks the best getting off the bus (or in this case coming through registration), and no one looked better on the hoof than Vandarius Cowan. You can’t build a better looking at linebacker. Cowan is the kind of kid when playing linebacker you wonder why he’s not rushing off the edge with his hand on the ground because he’s so big and long. But aside from hating any talk of playing along the line, he can run well for a huge ‘backer and covers a lot of ground.
Honorable Mention: Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood looks mean and is very put together and Jaelan Phillips looks great for a rush end/hybrid kid. Cam Akers is a beast at running back and Baron Browning looks great for a linebacker, similar to Cowan although not as long. There were many others as well, pretty much too many to name.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:30 pm to TideSaint
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ANGER MANAGEMENT: OL ALEX LEATHERWOOD
The winner of this award is the prospect who plays with the most passion and anger. There were many who fit that description among the big men, especially the offensive linemen. But Alex Leatherwood came with a purpose and was really not only showing power, passion and fury, but he had a nasty edge to his game as well.
Honorable Mention: Fellow offensive lineman Cade Mays always plays with anger, and he showed some of it during the one-on-ones. Defensive tackle Marvin Wilson was also very vocal, but that could be because he got frustrated at times when he was called for bull rushing when he felt he wasn’t simply plowing over kids. Obinna Eze has an edge to his game as well for a player new to football, and in the 7-on-7 portion, linebacker K.J. Britt often showed some anger and aggression.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:31 pm to TideSaint
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JET PACK: ATH JAYLON REDD
This award goes to the player who showed off the best straight-line speed and looked like he had rockets on his back. The IllSpeed winner, Jaylon Redd, can run with everyone and anyone. This award usually goes to an offensive player, but Redd is the fastest cornerback you’ll find in the 2017 class.
Honorable Mention: Wide receiver Mike Harley ran away from everyone in the one-on-one portion, and the same can be said of fellow receiver Tyjon Lindsey. Jerry Jeudy was also very quick in and out of his breaks and AJ Terrell showed good closing speed. Running backs Najee Harris and Cam Akers were in their own category when it came to speed as a running back.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:32 pm to TideSaint
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BEAR MARKET: WR JAMES ROBINSON
This award goes to the prospect that hurt his ranking the most and the tough choice here is James Robinson, who looked out of sorts from the beginning. The big wide receiver was awkward in his route running, didn’t gain much separation and really struggled catching the ball in the 7-on-7 portion in the evening.
Honorable Mention: Defensive lineman Martin Andrus struggled to look like he belonged with all the four- and five-stars numerous times. Linebacker Dylan Moses still hasn’t looked elite as a linebacker compared to the others in the country, and cornerback Jermani Brown showed very few signs of being a top-50 prospect. Wide receiver Henry Ruggs is near the end of the top-200 range, but he didn’t show it and was invisible much of the day, and defensive lineman Greg Rogers was overmatched more often than not.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:35 pm to TideSaint
I really hope that Moses goes to LSU. I don't have anything against the kid, I just don't believe he has much more of an upside.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 4:13 pm to Cobrasize
Me neither ...felt this might happen when hew was being recruited as an 8th grader. Matured early and the other kids have now caught up.
I would still like to sign him to simply piss of LSU.(hes been a lock there for yrs if you didnt know)
I would still like to sign him to simply piss of LSU.(hes been a lock there for yrs if you didnt know)
Posted on 6/14/16 at 4:46 pm to JBearden
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BULL MARKET: OL MARQUIS HAYES
This goes to the player who raised his stock the most, and this is tough because there were so many. Since he’s just inside the top 200 but was, to me, one of the most impressive offensive linemen on hand, I’ll go with Marquis Hayes, who showed that he would be a 40-offer kid if he played in the Southeast. His initial punch is excellent and he has surprising quickness after first contact.
Honorable Mention: Offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, the MVP at his position, is quickly putting his name in the mix for five-star discussion. Fellow offensive lineman Navaughn Donaldson also impressed me as a potential top-50 player. I think linebacker Jacob Phillips, the MVP at his position, is making a case for the Rivals100, and running back Cam Akers also made a push for a fifth star.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:08 pm to TideSaint
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SHOT OF JOLT: DB LAMONT WADE
This goes to the prospect that showed the most energy and pep in his step, for those who don't remember the greatest soda ever created. After struggling in the morning session, Lamont Wade roared back to life in the evening with double-digit pass breakups, an MVP award at defensive back and helped lead his team to the 7-on-7 title. He was, like last year, a ball of energy.
Honorable Mention: Marvin Wilson took a ton of reps as always and pulled double duty for his team. it’s rare when a quarterback is shot out of a cannon, but Chris Robison came out fired up and had a ton of energy. Linebacker Vandarius Cowan was also all over the place and was also cheering on future teammate Alex Leatherwood in between sessions as he went over to the OL-DL one-on-ones. Tyjon Lindsey became more and more energized as his team began to click. Cornerback Trajan Bandy was also fired up to take a ton of reps, as was Thomas Graham. 2018 defensive end Micah Parsons had boundless energy and was even running races with players in the evening, and running back Cam Akers did double duty on offense and defense for his team in impressive fashion.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:09 pm to TideSaint
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POISE UNDER PRESSURE: QB SEAN CLIFFORD
The quarterback that doesn't get rattled gets this award, and to me that was Sean Clifford. I was impressed because his arm was a bit tired after the morning session -- he came out for the 7-on-7 session and hung some balls and threw some ducks -- but somehow found a second wind and made some of the nicest passes of the evening. He dropped more than one dime in the perfect spot for key touchdowns for his team.
Honorable Mention: Mac Jones never feels pressure and heated up at the same time as Clifford, which is why his team won it all. Davis Mills looks like nothing bothers him at all - everything he does is effortless. Hunter Johnson was the best quarterback from start to finish and showed a lot of poise in the evening session.
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