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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:42 am to TideSaint
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:42 am to TideSaint
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Quarterback
The trigger position will have most eyes on it heading into the event, provided the Peach State prospects make the trip northeast. The list, like any in looking at class of 2018 recruiting, begins with the No. 1 prospect in the country.
Scout hasn't yet seen Cartersville (Ga.) star and Clemson commitment Trevor Lawrence in person this spring, following a minor injury, so any time his name is on an expected list it is a headline in itself. There hasn't been much discussion to unseat him atop the rankings, but there is a special quarterback group in the state of Georgia behind him and a few of the blue-chips are expected to accompany Lawrence in Charlotte. Ohio State commitment Emory Jones, Texas A&M pledge Cade Fortin and the hottest uncommitted quarterback in Georgia, three-star Jarren Williams, are each on the list. Should they all show, it would represent four of the top five passers in the Peach State's 2018 class.
Quarterbacks from closer to the Charlotte event include Wake Forest commitment Sam Hartman and East Carolina-bound Holton Ahlers among rising seniors, as is blue-chip Auburn commitment Joey Gatewood and fellow four-star Gerry Bohanon, two of the top athletes playing the game's most important position.
Among underclassmen, the list is also impressive behind Alabama legacy prospect Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of 2017 Crimson Tide signee Tua Tagovailoa. Several schools have jumped in on his offer list early on just like fellow class of 2019 arms Sam Howell and Garrett Shrader, each from the Tar Heel State. A last name familiar to those who follow college football, Jackson Muschamp, is becoming a quarterback name to potentially know in the class of 2020.
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Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:43 am to TideSaint
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Running Back
The host state boasts the highest-ranked running back prospects expected to compete in Charlotte, led by Durham (N.C.) Hillside four-star and new Oregon Duck commitment Jamal Elliott. Fellow four-star Ricky Person, is also expected and is pledged to the NC State Wolfpack.
The state of Virginia boasts a top 10 running back in Ronnie Walker, another class of 2018 standout expected at the position. His recruitment is shaping up to be an ACC/Big Ten battle with many programs still in the mix among his near 20 scholarship offers. Other top 'backs in the region expected among rising seniors include Clemson Tiger legacy Devon Lawrence, younger brother of Dexter Lawrence, as well as fellow three-star Jahmir Smith. Each holds considerable regional offers at this time.
Chester (Va.) Thomas Dale running back Chris Tyree is among the most coveted running backs expected, though he is a class of 2020 representative among a wide-spread list of competitors which includes a California back in Malone Mataele and one from Peurto Rico on the roster in Christopher Fuentes.
This post was edited on 5/7/17 at 10:44 am
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:44 am to TideSaint
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Wide Receiver/Tight End
This type of setting lends itself to big-time performances at the wide receiver and tight end position and the Charlotte roster is deep at each group. Scout100 athlete Derion Kendrick is expected to take most reps as a wide receiver Sunday and he may have the chance to work with Lawrence, a fellow Clemson verbal commitment. The Palmetto State's group will be strong, as expected, with Kendrick, Dennis Smith and Bryce Thompson among those slated to compete from South Carolina. Thompson has been committed to Virginia Tech for nearly a year.
North Carolina's top pass catchers are slated to compete in four-star Jordyn Adams, who has a who's who offer list though he has cut it down to Alabama, Clemson, LSU, North Carolina and Ohio State. Class of 2019 talent Nolan Groulx and class of 2020 wideout Porter Rooks represent three classes of talent from the host state. Rooks may be among the most talented underclassmen expected regardless of position. Among tight ends, rising senior three-star Andrew Tuazama is one to watch as he closes in on double-digit scholarship offers.
Virginia has prospects like Armani Chatman and James Mitchell representing the class of 2018 along with underclassman Cameron Hunter among top targets for the deep group of quarterbacks expected. Chatman has offers from several Power 5 conferences at this time. The top tight end in Tennessee, Jacob Warren, and his near 20 scholarship offers, is expected as well.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:46 am to TideSaint
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Offensive Line
If not for the quarterbacks at the event much of the offensive focus would default to those protecting passers. The offensive line group has big-time prospects expected from throughout the South. The highest ranked heading into the event is from Alabama in four-star interior talent Marcus Jenkins, better known as "Tank" in the college football recruiting world. He's armed with a bevy of southern offers, including the in-state Auburn Tigers, Georgia, Florida and the reigning national champion Clemson Tigers as well.
The Peach State is strong in the 2018 class and beyond led by four-star Warner Robins (Ga.) standout Christian Armstrong, who is a top 10 tackle in the South with extensions throughout the SEC and well beyond like Oregon, Penn State and Florida State, among others. A rising junior from the Peach State among the most coveted is Warren McClendon, another big offensive tackle with a gaudy offer list. Alabama recently entered the race for his services.
The Carolinas holds yet another South Carolina pledge on the expected roster in Hank Manos, who tops the center position in the state. Also on the interior is Charlotte native Jovaughn Gwyn, a three-star who crossed the double-digit offer plateau last month. The state of Tennessee is represented by Jackson Lampley in the class of 2019, with offers from many in the region. Fellow underclassman Altrique Barlow holds the same from Virginia.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:52 am to TideSaint
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Defensive line
Leading the way on the defensive line will be Scout 100 defensive ends Adam Anderson from Rome (Ga.), who is committed to LSU, and K.J. Henry out of Clemmons (N.C.) West Forsyth. Henry has offers from across the country, but some schools to watch are Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Ohio State.
Other top 2018 prospects expected to compete are four-star Rome (Ga.) defensive end and LSU commit Jamarcus Chatman, four-star Concord (N.C.) defensive tackle Rick Sandidge, Richmond (Va.) Benedictine defensive end Chris Collins, Raleigh (N.C.) Millbrook defensive end Joseph Boletepeli, Fairmont (W.V.) defensive end Dante Stills, Chesapeake (Va.) defensive tackle Jalen Alexander, Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day defensive tackle Elijiah Brown, Virginia Beach (Va.) Bishop Sullivan defensive end Dante Burke and Saluda (S.C.) defensive tackle Kelijiha Brown, who is committed to Wake Forest.
Several talented underclassman are slated to attend Sunday. The list includes 2019 four-star Nashville (Tenn.) Davidson Academy defensive end Ani Izuchukwu, Tucker (Ga.) defensive end Derrick McClendon and 2019 Clayton (N.C.) defensive end Savion Jackson. All are among the best in the country in their class. Others in the 2019 class to keep an eye on are Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian defensive tackle Zovon Lindsay and New London (N.C.) North Stanly defensive tackle C.J. Clark. Sanford (N.C.) Lee County defensive end Desmond Evans and Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day defensive end Jacolbe Cowan -- two of the top 2020 prospects in the country -- will also be on hand.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:54 am to TideSaint
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Linebacker
The linebacker group will be strong and the headliner is Virginia Beach (Va.) Bishop Sullivan outside linebacker Teradja Mitchell, who is the No. 16 prospect in the country, and down to Florida State, LSU and Ohio State.
Other top linebackers who will compete are four-star Dinwiddie (Va.) outside linebacker K'Vaughan Pope, four-star Shelby (N.C.) inside linebacker Dax Hollifield, four-star Hillsborough (N.C.) Orange outside linebacker and North Carolina commit Payton Wilson, four-star Greensboro (N.C.) Page outside linebacker Alan Tisdale, Central (S.C.) D.W. Daniel outside linebacker and Clemson commit Jake Venables, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith inside linebacker Keshon Artis, Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian outside linebacker Eriq Gilyard, Duncan (S.C.) Byrnes inside linebacker Khalid Jones, Birmingham (Ala.) Vestavia Hills outside linebacker Jonathan Hess and Montgomery (Ala.) Lee outside linebacker Kevontae Ruggs.
Multiple talented underclassman will be at the Sportsplex and they include four-star 2019 Loganville (Ga.) Grayson outside linebacker Owen Pappoe, who has nearly 40 scholarship offers, 2019 Wake Forest (N.C.) Heritage inside linebacker Drake Thomas and 2020 Virginia Beach (Va.) Bishop Sullivan inside linebacker Gaberiel Fuster.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 10:57 am to TideSaint
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Defensive back
The defensive back group will be absolutely loaded. The headliner is Thomson (Ga.) Scout 300 cornerback Christian Tutt, who will choose between Alabama, Florida State, Georgia and Ohio State on May 30. Hampton (Ga.) Dutchtown safety Trey Dean, Alpharetta (Ga.) cornerback Jaycee Horn and Wesley Chapel (Fla.) Wirebgrass Ranch cornerback Jordan Miner are other four-star prospects slated to attend.
Others to keep an eye on are Sanford (N.C.) Southern Lee safety Nate Thompson, Lawrenceville (Ga.) Archer cornerback and Duke commit Taiyon Palmer, Miami (Fla.) Carol City safety and Miami commit Randy Russell, Bailey (N.C.) Southern Nash cornerback Nadir Thompson, Greensboro (N.C.) Dudley cornerback D.J. Crossen, Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe cornerback Steven Gilmore, Virginia Beach (Va.) Landstown safety Joseph White, Florence (S.C.) Wilson and Wake Forest commit Zion Keith, Blacksburg (S.C.) cornerback and Indiana commit Elijah Rodgers and Montgomery (Ala.) Park Crossing safety Cam Taylor.
Many talented underclassman will be on hand and they include 2019 Suwanee (Ga.) Central Gwinnett cornerback DJ Turner II, 2019 Cornelius (N.C.) Hough cornerback Tyus Fields, 2019 Clemmons (N.C.) West Forsyth cornerback Jaquan McMillian, 2019 Virginia Beach (Va.) Bayside cornerback Jayden Curry, 2019 Roswell (Ga.) cornerback Tyron Hopper and elite 2020 Virginia Beach (Va.) Bishop Sullivan cornerback Sheridan Jones.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:04 am to TideSaint
Some Charlotte Opening tidbits:
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KJ Henry wants to visit Penn State this summer as it's the only school in top 10 he hasn't seen.
Clemson, Bama, UGA, VT, Scar, PSU schools on him the hardest, he said
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:04 am to TideSaint
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UK, UF, and LSU three of the schoolS QB Jarren Williams feels is recruiting him the hardest. Dad is looking to set up a visit to UF soon.
Good. Do not want.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:05 am to TideSaint
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Trevor Lawrence says the only school he feels like is on him still is Alabama.
He's recruiting Jamaree Salyer, Trey Hill, Jackson Carman, Justyn Ross, and Brennan Eagles to Clemson
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:06 am to TideSaint
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Teradja Mitchell wasn't pleased about his 40, didn't wanna give it out.
29.5 vert
Ouch. He's down to Ohio State and Florida State FWIW.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:06 am to TideSaint
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CB Jaycee Horn said Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio State and South Carolina are four of the schools standing out to him. He said his next visit, as of right now, is likely to be to Tennessee next month for its Orange Carpet Day.
Horn is wearing orange-and-white Tennessee gloves today.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:07 am to TideSaint
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Jordyn Adams said a commitment could come any time between now and his birthday in October.
Says he thinks he'll narrow his list from 5 to 2 before a decision.
Bama/Clemson visits possible this summer
Emphasized baseball will be important
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:08 am to TideSaint
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Trevor lawrence starting separate from the pack now. Spinning an accurate ball.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:08 am to TideSaint
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Trevor Lawrence just ripped a beautiful post right in WR's hands. He got it up and down right over safety's arms. Big time throw that most others don't have the strength to make.
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:56 am to TideSaint
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Teradja Mitchell wasn't pleased about his 40, didn't wanna give it out
He should just spill the beans. It's going to get out anyway, and it's better just to come clean yourself
Posted on 5/7/17 at 11:58 am to Cobrasize
Burton Burns and Tony Brown. Glad to see Brown get a degree
Posted on 5/7/17 at 12:23 pm to Cobrasize
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Auburn and Alabama football target Jalyn Armour-Davis had a lot on his mind in Saturday’s Class 4A-7A state track meet in Gulf Shores.
His grandfather, John Henry Davis, died late last week at the age of 99.
“He is always on my mind,” Armour-Davis said. “He was the head of our family so he was very important to me. I’m just blessed to be able to do what I can do in his memory.”
On Saturday, Armour-Davis did a lot.
The highly touted junior football prospect won both the Class 5A triple jump and the 100-meter dash for his St. Paul’s team.
In the triple, his winning jump was 44-05.50. DeArius Hall of St. Clair County was second (43-10.50) and Mac Jackson of Valley (43-02.50) was third.
“It definitely wasn’t my best,” he said. “My best is 46 and I jumped like 44, but I’ll take the win.”
In the 100, Armour-Davis ran 10.87 to edge Hunter Appling of West Point (11.07) and Bobby Jones of Carroll (11.16). Appling had the top preliminary time on Thursday with Armour-Davis second.
“I knew it was going to be a good competition so I just wanted to get out of the blocks fast,” he said. “I was able to keep my pace for a while. It turned out the way I wanted. I wish I could have improved my time a little more, but I’m just happy with the win.”
Armour-Davis pulled up a little lame following his 100 win but shook it off during media interviews.
“Oh, I’ll be fine,” he said. “My hamstring was just a little tight.”
St. Paul’s football coach Steve Mask will be glad to hear that. Armour-Davis will have one day to rest as the Saints start spring football practice on Monday.
“Back to the grind,” he said. “I can’t wait.”
A four-star cornerback, Armour-Davis is rated as the fourth best 2018 prospect in the state, according to the latest 247 composite rankings. His college offers are highlighted by Alabama, Auburn and Florida State.
Armour-Davis told AL.com on Thursday that he would focus on recruiting after spring football practice and hopes to make a decision this summer. He visited Alabama just before A-Day and has long been interested in both Auburn and Florida State, among others.
The 6-foot, 170-pound standout finished his junior season with 31 tackles and three interceptions on defense. He also had three TD receptions and one rushing score on offense.
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Posted on 5/7/17 at 12:25 pm to TideSaint
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