re: 2014 Auburn Football Recruiting Thread

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Walker is an impressive outside wide receiver prospect who is capable of reaching top speed rapidly and threatening vertically on every snap. He is tall, rangy, has some natural bulk and a wide wingspan to create space and separation. He drives off the line with purpose and threatens a DB's cushion right away. He is very smooth and athletic for a big wide receiver. He is quick and displays good change-of-direction skills. He is not afraid to go over the middle and is very effective on slants and underneath quick hitters. He extends high to pluck poorly thrown balls and shows very good body control to adjust to the over-the-shoulder downfield ball. He shows good sideline awareness and generally does a good job of getting feet down in bounds. He flashes excellent upper body strength and can shed press coverage. He uses his frame to shield defenders from ball, flashes the ability to make the tough catch in traffic and is a productive red zone receiver. He runs hard after the catch and flashes the ability to pick up yards after contact. He is a slippery wide receiver who isn't overly sudden, but he is elusive and is a bit of a glider. Walker is still working on becoming a crisp route runner. He rounds off cuts and will gear down too much at the top of breaks, but he does show burst coming out and can separate --especially for a bigger player. We are concerned that he may lack a second gear and top rate speed as a consistent vertical threat for the next level, but his size gives him value in this role. He is such a good leaper and positions himself to make the play in contested matchups. Walker is a good player. He has a high ceiling for development as a route runner and he competes for the ball.

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Given Stevens' height and length, he possesses very good movement skills and plays with good pad level. He is long and wiry with much-needed bulk to be added. He is fluid and graceful for such a tall player at the position. His surge off the ball is strong and he gets into routes quickly. He shows good coverage recognition to adjust routes with proper release and displays soft, reliable hands. He consistently catches the ball away from his body and adjusts well to the bad passes thrown behind him. He shows great production after the catch and is shifty and nimble footed. He does a good job of making the first defender miss and breaks tackles in the open field. He flashes good deep ball skills and can adjust to over the shoulder throw. He will fight for the jump ball, isn't afraid to go over the middle and is very consistent in the red zone. He demonstrates good route running skills. He does a nice job of breaking the out route back at a slight angle allowing an easier throw for the QB and eliminating chance of interception. He sticks defenders and shows good burst out of cut. He displays good effort and finishes every play. He comes back to ball well and possesses good field awareness. He is a smart receiver prospect as he does a very good job of reading zone coverage and finding open areas. HE shows toughness and competitiveness by coming back for blocks in open field and is a good, physical blocker. Stevens displays very consistent hands and the ability to pluck, but is also a body/cradle catcher on throws within his frame when he does not need to be. He has very natural skills for the position and can make things look effortless. He has significant punt return experience, but may be better suited as a kick returner at the next level. Stevens is a very good prospect.

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So he is going to USCe?

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He could take a visit to Troy and say Troy is now his leader.

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Pat Milliner

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