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re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:00 am to TideSaint
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:00 am to TideSaint
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Offensive Line (in order of appearance): Evan Neal, EJ Ndoma-Ogar (committed to Oklahoma), Jacob Monk (Duke), Doug Nester (Ohio State), Pierce Quick (Alabama), Darnell Wright, Branson Bragg (Stanford), Harry Miller (Ohio State), Caedan Wallace (Penn State), Warren McClendon, Clay Webb, Wanya Morris (Tennessee), Deyavie Hammond, Nathaniel Kalepo (Washington), Kenyon Green (Texas A&M), Jonah Tauanu'u, Kardell Thomas (LSU), Duke Clemens, Enokk Vimahi, Stacey Wilkins,
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Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:01 am to TideSaint
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Defensive Line (in order of appearance): Joshua Pakola, Marcus Stripling, Hakeem Beamon (Penn State), Nathan Pickering (Mississippi State), Zach Harrison, Bryan Bresee, Jacob Bandes, Jaquaze Sorrells, Travon Walker, Nolan Smith (Georgia), Mohamoud Diabate, George Karlaftis (Purdue), Joseph Anderson (South Carolina), Stephen Herron, Jr. (Michigan), De'Monte Russell (Mississippi State), Kevin Harris (Alabama), Ishmael Sopsher, Siaki Ika, Quashon Fuller (Florida State), Kayvon Thibodeaux, NaNa Osafo-Mensah (Notre Dame),
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:04 am to TideSaint
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Rep No. 1: Neal vs. Pakola
Rep No. 2: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Stripling
Rep No. 3: Monk vs. Beamon
Rep No. 4: Nester vs. Pickering
Rep No. 5: Quick vs. Harrison
Rep No. 6: Neal vs. Pakola
Rep No. 7: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Stripling
Rep No. 8: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Stripling
Rep No. 9: Monk vs. Beamon
Rep No. 10: Nester vs. Pickering
Rep No. 11: Quick vs. Harrison
Rep No. 12: Wright vs. Bresee
Rep No. 13: Bragg vs. Bandes
Rep No. 14: Miller vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 15: Wallace vs. Walker
Rep No. 16: McClendon vs. Smith
Rep No. 17: Wright vs. Bresee
Rep No. 18: Bragg vs. Bandes
Rep No. 19: Miller vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 20: Wallace vs. Walker
Rep No. 21: McClendon vs. Smith
Rep No. 22: Webb vs. Diabate
Rep No. 23: Morris vs. Karlaftis
Rep No. 24: Hammond vs. Anderson
Rep No. 25: Kalepo vs. Herron
Rep No. 26: Green vs. Russell
Rep No. 27: Webb vs. Diabate
Rep No. 28: Morris vs. Karlaftis
Rep No. 29: Hammond vs. Anderson
Rep No. 30: Kalepo vs. Herron
Rep No. 31: Green vs. Russell
Rep No. 32: Tauanu'u vs. Harris
Rep No. 33: Thomas vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 34: Clemens vs. Ika
Rep No. 35: Vimahi vs. Fuller
Rep No. 36: Wilkins vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 37: Tauanu'u vs. Harris
Rep No. 38: Thomas vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 39: Clemens vs. Ika
Rep No. 40: Vimahi vs. Fuller
Rep No. 41: Wilkins vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 42: Neal vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 43: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Pakola
Rep No. 44: Miller vs. Stripling
Rep No. 45: Monk vs. Walker
Rep No. 46: Thomas vs. Harrison
Rep No. 47: Neal vs Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 48: Neal vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 49: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Pakola
Rep No. 50: Miller vs. Stripling
Rep No. 51: Monk vs. Walker
Rep No. 52: Thomas vs. Harrison
Rep No. 53: Wilkins vs. Karlaftis
Rep No. 54: Wright vs. Russell
Rep No. 55: Webb vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 56: Hammond vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 57: Green vs. Bresee
Rep No. 58: Wilkins vs. Karlaftis
Rep No. 59: Wright vs. Russell
Rep No. 60: Webb vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 61: Hammond vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 62: Green vs. Bresee
Rep No. 63: Quick vs. Diabate
Rep No. 64: Nester vs. Anderson
Rep No. 65: Clemens vs. Bandes
Rep No. 66: McClendon vs. Pickering
Rep No. 67: Morris vs. Smith
Rep No. 68: Quick vs. Diabate
Rep No. 69: Nester vs. Anderson
Rep No. 70: Clemens vs. Bandes
Rep No. 71: McClendon vs. Pickering
Rep No. 72: Morris vs. Smith
Rep No. 73: Vihami vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 74: Tauanu'u vs. Harris
Rep No. 75: Miller vs. Ika
Rep No. 76: Wallace vs. Fuller
Rep No. 77: Kalepo vs. Herron
Rep No. 78: Vihami vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 79: Tauanu'u vs. Harris
Rep No. 80: Miller vs. Ika
Rep No. 81: Wallace vs. Fuller
Rep No. 82: Kalepo vs. Herron
Rep No. 83: Nester vs. Beamon
Rep No. 84: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 85: Monk vs. Pickering
Rep No. 86: Clemens vs. Bandes
Rep No. 87: Quick vs. Harrison
Rep No. 88: Nester vs. Beamon
Rep No. 89: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 90: Monk vs. Pickering
Rep No. 91: Clemens vs. Bandes
Rep No. 92: Quick vs. Harrison
Rep No. 93: Neal vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 94: Wallace vs. Stripling
Rep No. 95: Webb vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 96: Wright vs. Anderson
Rep No. 97: Green vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 98: Neal vs. Karlaftis
Rep No. 99: Wallace vs. Stripling
Rep No. 100: Webb vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 101: Wright vs. Anderson
Rep No. 102: Green vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 103: Thomas vs. Diabate
Rep No. 104: Wilkins vs. Russell
Rep No. 105: Hammond vs. Ika
Rep No. 106: Tauanu'u vs. Smith
Rep No. 107: Kalepo vs. Bresee
Rep No. 108: Thomas vs. Diabate
Rep No. 109: Wilkins vs. Russell
Rep No. 110: Hammond vs. Ika
Rep No. 111: Tauanu'u vs. Smith
Rep No. 112: Kalepo vs. Bresee
Rep No. 113: Neal vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 114: Neal vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 115: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Bandes
Rep No. 116: Ndoma-Ogar vs. Bandes
Rep No. 117: Miller vs. Ika
Rep No. 118: Miller vs. Ika
Rep No. 119: Thomas vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 120: Thomas vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 121: Green vs. Pickering
Rep No. 122: Green vs. Pickering
Rep No. 123: Morris vs. Smith
Rep No. 124: Morris vs. Smith
Rep No. 125: Tauanu'u vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 126: Tauanu'u vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 127: Clemens vs. Fuller
Rep No. 128: Clemens vs. Fuller
Rep No. 129: Wright vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 130: Wright vs. Sorrells
Rep No. 131: McClendon vs. Beamon
Rep No. 132: McClendon vs. Beamon
Rep No. 133: Neal vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 134: Neal vs. Osafo-Mensah
Rep No. 135: Morris vs. Fuller
Rep No. 136: Morris vs. Fuller
Rep No. 137: Miller vs. Bandes
Rep No. 138: Miller vs. Bandes
Rep No. 139: Thomas vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 140: Thomas vs. Sopsher
Rep No. 141: Tauanu'u vs. Ika
Rep No. 142: Tauanu'u vs. Ika
Rep No. 143: Tauanu'u vs. Ika
Rep No. 144: Green vs. Thibodeaux
Rep No. 145: Green vs. Thibodeaux
I may have missed a couple.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:05 am to TideSaint
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:08 am to TideSaint
Thanks for the info Saint. I don't post much but I do enjoy reading all the hard work, research and info all you guys post. Thanks again Happy Fourth of July to you all and Roll Tide!
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Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:12 am to TideSaint
Three-Point Stance: More thoughts on #RivalsChallenge
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Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell’s thought-provoking Three-Point Stance is here with his take on the offensive players from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas, including some player comparisons, as well as a few other teams having unexpected recruiting success this cycle.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:14 am to TideSaint
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1. #RivalsChallenge thoughts on the O
The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas is in the books, but the memories are still fresh in this old head. Here’s my breakdown of the offensive players at the event.
Quarterbacks – There were three guys who stood above the rest: Bo Nix, Graham Mertz and Ryan Hilinski. And then there was a bit of a dropoff. Nix was head-and-shoulders above the rest because of the zip on his ball and he had a very good day in drills, one-on-ones and 7-on-7. Mertz was excellent in drills and one-on-ones but struggled a bit in the 7-on-7 portion with his accuracy, while Hilinski was solid in all three areas but wasn’t outstanding in any one portion of the day. However, Auburn, Wisconsin and South Carolina fans should be happy with their three quarterbacks. Sam Howell, a Florida State commitment, was also good especially in the 7-on-7 portion but was a tick behind the big three.
Running backs – Trey Sanders was way above the rest in every aspect and showed that he can get downfield and catch the ball even though he’s a big, physical back. Devyn Ford, the Penn State commitment, was good but just a tick behind Sanders and those two were much better than the rest. Zachary Evans, the 2020 star, was actually slotted to play wide receiver/slot at the event but worked with the running backs and will be an absolute star. If I had to rank them in order it would be Sanders, Evans, Ford and then Sean Dollars and Mark-Antony Richards.
Wide receiver – This group was outstanding and I could write complimentary things about nearly every receiver at the event. In fact, choosing the wide receiver MVP was the hardest decision of the day. Oklahoma commitments Theo Wease and Trejan Bridges were excellent all day while Trey Palmer played both ways and was a standout on offense and defense. Wake Forest commitment Nolan Groulx is an excellent route runner and hard to contain while Jadon Haselwood flashed his five-star talent many times. Trey Knox and others deserve mention as well. This was a loaded group.
Tight end – All three true tight ends at the event – Clemson commitment Jaelyn Lay, 2020 stud Arik Gilbert and Garmon Randolph – impressed in different ways. Lay is physically one of the best-looking tight ends you’ll see and despite a few drops, he had a good day. Gilbert isn’t far off when it comes to physical presence and is a terrific athlete. Randolph has a great frame on which to build. Each will be able to stretch the field at the next level.
I’ll tackle the defense in Thursday’s edition.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:19 am to TideSaint
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2. #RivalsChallenge comparisons
Some of these offensive players remind me of stars of the past for many different reasons. Here are a few comparisons for people who like that stuff.
WR Trejan Bridges – He reminds me of Kenny Stills from back in the 2010 class. Maybe that’s because Bridges is committed to Oklahoma, which is where Stills ended up. I’m not sure, but they both have excellent ball skills and body control. Bridges will be ranked higher than Stills was back in the day because he’s a more accomplished route runner, has better hands and plays a bit more physical, but they remind me of each other.
TE Arik Gilbert – He reminds me of Vernon Davis from the 2003 class for those of you who remember that far back. Davis was built like a brick and was a physical freak, and that’s exactly how Gilbert looks. Davis went on to be a star at Maryland and has had a very good NFL career.
TE Jaelyn Lay – He’s much thicker and stronger at the same stage, but he reminds me a bit of Eric Ebron from the 2011 class. Ebron was super talented but had problems with his hands out of high school, same as Lay. He corrected those issues in college and turned out to be a first-round draft pick. Lay has the potential to do the same.
RB Trey Sanders – He’s taller than Trent Richardson and not quite as jacked up but he reminds me a bit of the former five-star. This is quite the compliment because Richardson was a freak coming out of high school. Don’t let his NFL failure taint this comparison.
RB Zach Evans – Okay you’re going to think I’m crazy on this one, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Peterson. He’s a tall, upright runner with underrated receiving skills and he’s going to be an absolute freak in college and beyond. He won’t have the career of Peterson, no one really will, but watch out for this kid.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:20 am to TideSaint
The #RivalsChallenge Stock Report: Wide receivers/Tight ends
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ATLANTA - With the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas in the rearview mirror, it's time to issue stock reports for each position. Take a look at how each wide receiver fared under the lights of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:21 am to TideSaint
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STOCK UP
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Trey Palmer
Palmer took over during the one-on-one portion of camp and had his way multiple times against some outstanding defensive backs. Later in the camp, the four-star moved over to defensive back and shined there as well. LSU and many others remain involved.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:21 am to TideSaint
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Jameson Williams
Williams is skinny but he’s really fast, electric with the ball in his hands and he’s a playmaker down the field. The four-star receiver also finished second in the Fastest Man competition and even edged out Kelee Ringo in a final race, although he got an early start. Alabama, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oregon and UCLA are in the mix among others.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:21 am to TideSaint
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Wandale Robinson
Robinson is short but he’s put together physically and he’s like a video game on the field. He has great moves to separate from cornerbacks, terrific speed to catch up to overthrows and then with the ball in his hands, Robinson has that make-you-miss ability. Duke, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio State and Purdue are heavily involved.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:22 am to TideSaint
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STOCK STEADY
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Arik Gilbert
Gilbert still has two years of high school football left. That’s hard to imagine since he’s so physically developed, so big at 6-foot-5 and 248 pounds and Gilbert moves really well. The 2020 tight end has great hands and since he’s already a five-star and ninth nationally, moving up anymore seems unlikely.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:23 am to TideSaint
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Players predict where stars will land
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ATLANTA – The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas attracted a pile of top talent from every American time zone and produced a ton of chatter about what the future may hold. Few know the nation’s top uncommitted prospects better than their peers, so Rivals.com took the opportunity to survey prospects in attendance on where they think five undecided stars may land for college. Responses are listed below.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:24 am to TideSaint
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Trey Sanders
THE PICK: Florida
WHY: “People are saying Texas? But hell nah. He’s going to Florida. With his brother being there, too? It’s a no-brainer.” -- four-star defensive end Lloyd Summerall
THE PICK: Unclear
WHY: “I thought Georgia, but they already have those running backs. I think he’s gonna wait and we’ll find out pretty soon. He doesn’t really say anything.” -- four-star linebacker Derek Wingo
THE PICK: Florida State
WHY: “Florida State talks about him a lot, so, I know they like him.” – Florida State commit Akeem Dent
THE PICK: Florida State
WHY: “I think he’s going to stay in Florida. He’s gonna stay down there, and I think Florida State is a good option for him. I think that’s gonna be the move for him.” – South Carolina quarterback commit Ryan Hilinski
THE PICK: Florida State
WHY: “I don’t even know if Florida State is in the running, but I think they’ll get him if he is. That’s what it seems like.” -- Four-star quarterback Harrison Bailey
THE PICK: Florida
WHY: “That seems possible.” -- Miami commit Te’Cory Couch
THE PICK: Texas
WHY: “I think he’s going to Texas. I do not like Texas at all, but if he goes I’m going to be happy for him. I’ll support him” – Ohio State commit Lejond Cavazos
THE PICK: Baylor
WHY: ”I think he wants to be down in Texas and I think it will be Baylor. Seriously.” – Georgia commit Jadon Hazelwood
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:25 am to TideSaint
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Kayvon Thibodeaux
THE PICK: Alabama
WHY: “Alabama. I think just with Nick Saban down there, they’ll close on him.” – Bailey
THE PICK: Florida
WHY: “I think he’s going to Florida. He fits the program there really well. I see him there.” – Cavazos
THE PICK: Alabama or Georgia
WHY: “I think he’s gonna end up at either Alabama or Georgia. They are coming after him hard.” – Four-star wide receiver Jameson Williams
THE PICK: Florida
WHY: “I feel like he’s gonna be a Gator boy. I feel like they show him a lot of love and they have a strong chance. USC is in there, too, but I’m going to guess Florida.” – Hilinski
THE PICK: USC
WHY: “USC because it’s USC. Just believe me.” -- Five-star linebacker Justin Flowe
THE PICK: Florida State
WHY: “Honestly, he kind of likes Florida State but he’s all over the place. Who knows?” – Wingo
THE PICK: USC
WHY: “ I think he’s gonna stay over there on the West Coast, so USC. Then again, Florida State maybe.”— Summerall
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:25 am to TideSaint
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Clay Webb
THE PICK: Alabama
WHY: “Alabama. I don’t why. He just seems like an Alabama guy.” – Bailey
THE PICK: Alabama
WHY: “Probably Alabama. That’s just what I think.” – Four-star defensive end BJ Ojulari
THE PICK: Alabama
WHY: “I ‘ll just guess Alabama.” – Five-star athlete Arik Gilbert
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:26 am to TideSaint
The #RivalsChallenge Stock Report: Running backs
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ATLANTA – Five running backs were selected to compete in this year’s Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas – one more than the traditional four that are typically selected to the annual showcase. The event gave every prospect a chance to show off their talents against some of the best in the nation on both sides of the ball. With such a tight number at the position, it was easy to see which players took advantage of the opportunity - and which ones may have left something to be desired.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:27 am to TideSaint
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STOCK UP
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Trey Sanders
Sanders might not ultimately see much of a change in his ranking after the Five-Star Challenge, as he was already inside the top 10 players in the nation overall. He was still the most impressive running back there by a long shot, both in his desire to take as many reps as he could as well as in what he was able to show of himself while taking them.
He showed up looking trimmer from when Rivals analysts last saw him much earlier this spring, and it seemed to pay dividends when it came to his burst and acceleration. For such a big guy, he looked good when working to juke defenders in open-field tackle simulation reps and was consistently productive in creating separation and getting open in the 7-on-7 tournament later in the afternoon. Perhaps the most surprising thing about his performance overall was how frequently he found himself open on deep seam routes for touchdowns en route to his team's 7-on-7 championship win.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 10:28 am to TideSaint
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STOCK STEADY
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Zachary Evans
If stats were kept on the afternoon, Evans would be an easy Stock Down candidate as well, but that really wouldn’t tell his complete story for the day. In the open-field tackle simulation, in each of his first two reps he slipped and thought it better not to continue at risk of dealing with more of the same results.
After coming back in the one-on-one pass reps against linebackers, he was finding much more success before Justin Flowe rolled up on his ankle from behind in a diving attempt to defend an incoming pass. After that, Evans’ day was done and his ankle was left a bit tender.
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