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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:03 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:03 pm to TideSaint
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MR. PICK: WR DEVONTA LEE
This goes to the player who had the most interceptions over the weekend and was the biggest threat to pick off a pass and surprisingly it was Devonta Lee who was forced into dual duty due to injury on his team. Known more for his offensive play, he had three picks including a huge one in the title game that helped his team win it all.
Honorable Mention: Jalen Green had a nice interception as did Woodbey. Joseph Charleston had a key interception for his team. There weren’t a lot of interceptions with the quality of the quarterback play, but the ones made were big.
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Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:05 pm to TideSaint
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WHAT POSITION: DB JAMIEN SHERWOOD
This award goes to the player you look at during warmups and simply assume plays a position other than his own. There were many big defensive backs at the event but Jamien Sherwood looks like he could easily grow into a linebacker. That’s a big kid trying to cover not only outside receivers but guys in the slot.
Honorable Mention: Dominick Watt is a big kid and he could end up playing defense if needed and he would be a nasty linebacker or strong safety. Kearis Jackson will probably play offense in college but he could be a hard-hitting safety. Ani Izuchukwu and Kayode Oladele played defensive end at the event but looked more like linebackers.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:07 pm to TideSaint
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JECKYLL AND HYDE: OL JOHN CAMPBELL
This award goes to the prospect that looked great one moment and simply overmatched at other times and offensive lineman John Campbell is my pick. Campbell can look like a million bucks on a rep and then let his technique get sloppy and get beaten easily. His ceiling is very high but you can see that much refinement is needed.
Honorable Mention: Xavier Williams can be maddening because he can get open so easily but he drops passes too often. Defensive tackle Michael Thompson can look great for a string of reps and then look average. Alontae Taylor can make a nice grab and then disappear for a long time, and the same can be said for Micah Jones. Penei Sewell has great upside but his technique is erratic from rep to rep.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:08 pm to TideSaint
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GOTTA WEAR SHADES: WR JADON HASELWOOD
The future is so bright ... you get the message. This is about the underclassman prospect that has the highest upside. It was a really tough call because there were many but I’ll go with Jadon Haselwood. I thought he started a little bit slowly but came on at the end of the morning session and by the 7-on-7 he was one of the most productive targets.
Honorable Mention: Max Williams has been mentioned before. Wide receiver Trey Knox had his moments as did Wease and other wide outs. Jowon Briggs really stood out as a 2019 on the defensive line and Clay Webb was excellent for 2019 on offense. This camp was loaded with young stars so there are too many to name.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:10 pm to TideSaint
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MEDIC: DB KALON GERVIN
?This is for the player or players who, unfortunately, got bit by the injury bug at the event. Defensive back Kalon Gervin missed most of the event with a turf toe injury.
Honorable Mention: Tight end George Takacs missed the evening portion of the event due to a hip injury, Webb had to bow out of the afternoon session with a shoulder injury and Michael Thompson also missed reps in the afternoon to injury.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:12 pm to TideSaint
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MOST DISAPPOINTING: QB MATT CORRAL
This is a tough award to hand out but I would say it would have to be Matt Corral for me. I entered this event expecting a battle between the big three five-star quarterbacks but Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields distanced themselves quickly. Corral arrived late and played on little if any sleep and you could tell. His usual decisiveness was not there at all and he took a few “sacks” in 7-on-7 (time ran out) that he’d never take otherwise.
Honorable Mention: Linebacker Amari Gainer didn’t have as great a camp as I expected after seeing how he can cover in space last year at our Underclassmen Challenge and this spring in Orlando. Shaun Shivers wasn’t quite as sudden and fast as I expected and I was surprised he didn’t run away with the Fastest On The Field award. Nana Asiedu and K.J. Henry didn’t live up to expectations either based on previous performances.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:13 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:27 pm to TideSaint
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Louisiana bond runs strong
There was a large contingent of Louisiana prospects at the event and it seemed as if every time they were spotted it was in a big group. Highlighted by five-star prospects Devonta Jason and Terrace Marshall, the group of “Boot Boys” could be seen throwing up the “L” using their index finger and thumb to represent their home state. Despite players such as Justin Rogers and Jason headed out of state, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the majority of the players stay home and end up representing the LSU Tigers, especially 2019 prospects Trey Palmer and Derek Stingley.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:28 pm to TideSaint
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Alabama buddies
Class of 2019 four-star offensive tackle Pierce Quick committed to Alabama earlier this year and was very visible in his representation of the Tide at the event. But in addition to sporting Alabama gear, he was also hanging out with fellow 2019 Alabama offensive lineman Clay Webb all weekend. The two were virtually inseparable and are clearly developing quite a bond. Most expect Webb to end up at Alabama anyway but it’s clear Quick is doing his best to help bring Webb into the fold.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:29 pm to TideSaint
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Bailey earns respect
Class of 2020 quarterback Harrison Bailey was the youngest player participating at the event but it didn’t take him long to earn respect from his fellow quarterbacks and other campers. Bailey showed poise and talents beyond his years and his competitive spirit clearly helped earn him respect. Some younger prospects may have wilted under the pressure from elite competition, but it’s clear Bailey is a special prospect.
This kid is going to be a stud in 3 years.
This post was edited on 6/11/17 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:35 pm to TideSaint
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Isaac Taylor-Stuart wins fastest man crown
Not one of favorites to win the crown, Isaac Taylor-Stuart posted a 4.44 laser-timed 40 to take home the title of camp’s fastest man and the championship title that goes with it. Taylor-Stewart was the last prospect to run in the event and posted the best time to close out the event. Taylor-Stewart is considering USC and Alabama, among others.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:37 pm to TideSaint
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INDIANAPOLIS - The Rivals100 Five Star Challenge presented by adidas began this morning with a camp portion that included plenty of one-on-ones as well as the Fastest on the Field competition. Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell shares his thoughts from the morning.
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Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:38 pm to TideSaint
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... Isaac Taylor-Stuart could be special with his combination of size and speed. This is a defensive back with excellent height, a good frame and tremendous speed. He posted a 4.46 and 4.44 laser-timed 40-yard dash; that’s NFL testing stuff. Don’t be surprised if you see him bust off a sub 4.4 40 at the NFL Combine in a few years. He’s raw in his coverage skills but this kid has the measurables and speed.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:39 pm to TideSaint
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... Clay Webb, to me, was the most impressive offensive lineman from the morning session and Rick Sandidge was the most impressive defensive lineman. There were definitely other impressive performances in the trenches, though.
Defensively I was impressed with Dante Stills and Tyreke Smith at times. Stills has good quickness off the snap and Smith has excellent balance and receivers off of contact. Brenton Cox has added good weight and, although he didn’t take a ton of reps, I was impressed.
On offense, Trey Hill is hard to beat especially in tight spaces. Delone Scaife was also very impressive working outside at tackle.
The underclassmen that impressed in addition to Webb include offensive linemen Darnell Wright and Keiondre Jones and defensive lineman Jowon Briggs.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:40 pm to TideSaint
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... There were a few high-profile prospects that I thought struggled a bit in the early session as far as the big guys. Five star K.J. Henry struggled a bit especially with powerful tackles, while defensive tackle Michael Thompson was up and down. On offense, 2019 LSU commitment Kardell Thomas struggled early but got better as the reps continued. Penei Sewell was tossed around a few times.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:41 pm to TideSaint
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... Ani Izuchukwu and Kayode Oladele are great looking prospects but their lack of experience is clear at events like this as technique is a big issue. They have high ceilings but are years away from being polished. The same can be said for 2019 offensive lineman Elton Ndoma-Ogar.
Posted on 6/11/17 at 2:42 pm to TideSaint
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... At the skill positions, the quarterbacks that stood out to me the most were Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence. Devin Leary has a live arm and had his moments. Justin Rogers throws a fastball every time which works downfield but not so much for intermediate and short passes. Matt Corral was erratic although he had some great moments and was going off zero sleep having arrived late. Grant Gunnell struggled the most followed by Jalen Mayden; both have release issues which hurt their timing. You would never know that Harrison Bailey was a 2020 prospect based on his performance this morning.
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