re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition

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Jeremy Crabtree ?@jeremycrabtree Dec 27
Schools with the most commitments in the @AllAmericaGame:
Alabama 8
LSU 8
Michigan 6
Texas A&M 6
Notre Dame 5

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JoshuaMoore ?@_TheJoshuaMoore 2h2 hours ago
Thank you to everyone that has supported me along my journey! #GodIsLove

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Jeremy Crabtree ?@jeremycrabtree 8h8 hours ago
During registration at Under Armour All-America Game 87 recruits were asked if they’ve ever caught recruiter in lie, and 70 percent said no.

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Jeremy Crabtree ?@jeremycrabtree 8h8 hours ago
One specific example mentioned on survey: LSU telling one recruit "it only offered players that attended the Tigers’ summer camp."

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Jeremy Crabtree ?@jeremycrabtree 8h8 hours ago
One specific example mentioned on survey: Bama telling player were done offering defensive backs "and offering a different player next day."

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Recruits surveyed at the Under Armour All-America Game were asked what words came to mind when they think of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Some of the responses: "Unconventional, witty, khakis, intelligent, remarkable and winner." One respondent said Harbaugh is "weird but cool," while two said he was a "crybaby."

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Recruits surveyed at the Under Armour All-America Game were asked what words came to mind when they think of Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher. Eight recruits used the word "great," while seven used the word "smart" and five said "cool." Others used "faithful, great recruiter, player's coach and caring" to describe Fisher, but two said "old." And, um, one respondent said "hillbilly."

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All three schools will host the Under Armour All-American defensive tackle in January as Shelvin looks to decide whether to stick with the Tigers or flip elsewhere.

There is no timeframe for the decision, but plans to discuss it over with his family and high school coach each step along the way.

“I really haven’t sat down with my support system yet,” Shelvin said. “I will with my mom, my grandma, my dad, my coach. It won’t take long. Whatever decisionI make, they’ll back me up 100 percent.”

Asked to put some percentages to his comments, Shelvin said the following:

LSU has a 95-percent chance of holding on
Alabama has a 94-percent chance of flipping him
Nebraska is close by at 90 percent
As he put it, LSU and coach Ed Orgeron have to keep continuing to recruit him hard to avoid a flip to rival Alabama.

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Evaluation

Where do you want Moses to play? Do you want him to score touchdowns as a running back? Do you want him to play with speed sideline to sideline at linebacker? Do you want him to rush the passer? Not many are like this young man. He does so many things at an extremely high level and he could be a Sunday-guy on either side of the ball. He has the rare combination of size, speed, strength, athleticism, and toughness. A quick-twitch athlete for someone with his frame. He is likely to end up as a defensive guy. He could be an inside linebacker or someone who plays inside on some downs, then moves outside as an edge rusher in passing situations. He is sound fundamentally, he is an explosive player and he is someone who will make a lot of plays in the years to come.

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