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Top 5 Freshmen this year... one site's list. Who would you have?
Posted on 6/26/12 at 10:59 am
Posted on 6/26/12 at 10:59 am
I think I'd put DGB first, then TJ Yeldon. After that, I'm not really sure who I'd put in the remaining three spots.
1. RB Keith Marshall – Georgia
The Bulldogs signed Marshall (5-11, 202) hoping he would be able to help right away. Crowell is expected to hang on to the starting tailback job, and people believe he’s matured and made himself a better player. But Marshall will be there to push him. Marshall, who enrolled at Georgia in the spring, will provide a change of pace to Crowell’s tough running style. Marshall might be the nation’s best playmaker in the 2012 class.
2. WR Dorial Green-Beckham – Missouri
If Marshall isn’t the top playmaker in the 2012 class, it could be this guy. Green-Beckham (6-6, 220) is a big target who should create matchup problems as soon as he walks on the field. He’s that maybe-the-next-Clowney guy I mentioned above. The SEC has seen freshman receivers enter the league and help immediately, guys like A.J. Green and Malcolm Mitchell at Georgia and Julio Jones at Alabama. Quarterback James Franklin is already proven as a passer at Missouri. He’ll be even better with Green-Beckham.
3. RB T.J. Yeldon – Alabama
Alabama’s depth chart at running back is set at the top with junior Eddie Lacy returning from last year’s national championship team. But SEC teams always need depth in the backfield, and Yeldon can provide it. The former Auburn commit enrolled in the spring and showed he’ll be ready to play this fall. Yeldon (6-2, 216) is an explosive player who can help as a runner and receiver. Alabama coach Nick Saban will use him as both.
4. OL D.J. Humphries – Florida
There’s a reason Gators coach Will Muschamp made recruiting the state of North Carolina a high priority (the Gators signed four from the Tar Heel State). The state has prospects like Humphries, who some consider the top offensive line prospect in the 2012 class. Humphries (6-6, 272) has room to add weight, but he has the skill and talent to help this fall. Watch the competition on the offensive line. If Muschamp doesn’t like what he sees from the veterans, Humphries will have an opportunity to help the Gators this season.
5. OL John Theus – Georgia
Don’t be surprised if he starts at left tackle this fall. Yes, Theus is that good. Georgia’s need is also that strong. Whether it’s on the left or right side, Georgia could need Theus (6-6, 295) on the field on the first offensive snap of the season. The coaching staff will have a better idea when the fall arrives, but they’re hoping Theus looks like an SEC player when Georgia puts the pads on. Remember last year’s anticipation of Crowell in Athens? That will likely repeat itself with Theus this fall.
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1. RB Keith Marshall – Georgia
The Bulldogs signed Marshall (5-11, 202) hoping he would be able to help right away. Crowell is expected to hang on to the starting tailback job, and people believe he’s matured and made himself a better player. But Marshall will be there to push him. Marshall, who enrolled at Georgia in the spring, will provide a change of pace to Crowell’s tough running style. Marshall might be the nation’s best playmaker in the 2012 class.
2. WR Dorial Green-Beckham – Missouri
If Marshall isn’t the top playmaker in the 2012 class, it could be this guy. Green-Beckham (6-6, 220) is a big target who should create matchup problems as soon as he walks on the field. He’s that maybe-the-next-Clowney guy I mentioned above. The SEC has seen freshman receivers enter the league and help immediately, guys like A.J. Green and Malcolm Mitchell at Georgia and Julio Jones at Alabama. Quarterback James Franklin is already proven as a passer at Missouri. He’ll be even better with Green-Beckham.
3. RB T.J. Yeldon – Alabama
Alabama’s depth chart at running back is set at the top with junior Eddie Lacy returning from last year’s national championship team. But SEC teams always need depth in the backfield, and Yeldon can provide it. The former Auburn commit enrolled in the spring and showed he’ll be ready to play this fall. Yeldon (6-2, 216) is an explosive player who can help as a runner and receiver. Alabama coach Nick Saban will use him as both.
4. OL D.J. Humphries – Florida
There’s a reason Gators coach Will Muschamp made recruiting the state of North Carolina a high priority (the Gators signed four from the Tar Heel State). The state has prospects like Humphries, who some consider the top offensive line prospect in the 2012 class. Humphries (6-6, 272) has room to add weight, but he has the skill and talent to help this fall. Watch the competition on the offensive line. If Muschamp doesn’t like what he sees from the veterans, Humphries will have an opportunity to help the Gators this season.
5. OL John Theus – Georgia
Don’t be surprised if he starts at left tackle this fall. Yes, Theus is that good. Georgia’s need is also that strong. Whether it’s on the left or right side, Georgia could need Theus (6-6, 295) on the field on the first offensive snap of the season. The coaching staff will have a better idea when the fall arrives, but they’re hoping Theus looks like an SEC player when Georgia puts the pads on. Remember last year’s anticipation of Crowell in Athens? That will likely repeat itself with Theus this fall.
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Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:01 am to Alahunter
Just wondering but...do you have a job?
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:02 am to AUtigerNOLA
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Just wondering but...do you have a job?
he does...you're on it.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:03 am to AUtigerNOLA
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Just wondering but...do you have a job?
He is paid by the REC
I am kidding...
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:05 am to AUtigerNOLA
I do. Amazing at is seems, it doesn't take me an entire 8 hours in a day to type out a question and statement. Or even two or three. I know the mental aptitude it takes to do more than four in a days time is mindboggling to you.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:06 am to Alahunter
Are these true freshmen?
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:07 am to parkjas2001
I'm assuming they are.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:09 am to Alahunter
I dont think we have a true freshmanthat will contribute greatly.
We have plenty of redshirt freshmen adn red shirt sophs that have not played yet...but not tf.
We have plenty of redshirt freshmen adn red shirt sophs that have not played yet...but not tf.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:09 am to Alahunter
Yeldon could be our next Heisman finalist RB. He is special.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:10 am to Alahunter
Yes...they are true freshmen. List looks good to me.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:11 am to Alahunter
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I do. Amazing at is seems, it doesn't take me an entire 8 hours in a day to type out a question and statement. Or even two or three. I know the mental aptitude it takes to do more than four in a days time is mindboggling to you.
Its just the fact that you constantly post threads and have over 66,000 posts. It would appear that you have nothing better to do but to stay on this site. Good job trying to avoid the truth with your statement.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:12 am to Alahunter
Putting OLs on there is a bit risky, because there's a good chance none of them will even start. I don't care how good of a prospect you are coming out of high school on the OL, you're not ready for SEC play 99.9% of the time.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:12 am to ILoveLamp
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Yeldon could be our next Heisman finalist RB
PRINT THE DAMN T-SHIRTS!!!!!!
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:14 am to boddagetta
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PRINT THE DAMN T-SHIRTS!!!!!!
For conjecture?
Alright.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:14 am to Alahunter
No way would I put any o-linemen on the list.
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:15 am to volfan30
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No way would I put any o-linemen on the list.
Agreed, probably the hardest position to make an impact at as a true freshman.
If UF and UGA are borth starting a true freshman on their o-line it shows a real lack of quality and or depth.
This post was edited on 6/26/12 at 11:21 am
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:16 am to AUtigerNOLA
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Its just the fact that you constantly post threads and have over 66,000 posts
Are you the post count Nazi? I didn't realize there was a maximum quota allowed now.
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It would appear that you have nothing better to do but to stay on this site
I've never really noticed you before, however, your posts have nothing to do with the OP. Therefore, one can only assume all of your other posts are derailing threads. Do you not have anything better to do than hamper discussions?
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:16 am to ILoveLamp
Yeldon = Next McFadden
Posted on 6/26/12 at 11:19 am to Alahunter
jeremy hill. LSU.
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