re: Class of 2015 Recruiting MEGATHREAD - Twilight Edition

Posted on 1/30/15 at 12:21 pm to TideSaint

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Posted on 1/30/15 at 12:21 pm to TideSaint

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Long gone are the days when tight ends were primarily tasked with blocking duties and only an occasional intermediate route. The position's complexion drastically changed in recent decades, and this latest crop of standouts proves the evolution process remains ongoing.

These premier 2015 recruits are ready to measure their games against collegiate competition and vie for early roles with powerhouse programs. We focused on tight ends listed among the top 200 overall players in 247Sports' composite rankings, rating each athlete with a 100-point scale based on hands, route-running, blocking, release, speed and agility.

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Posted by TideSaint

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Posted on 1/30/15 at 12:22 pm to TideSaint

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3. 4-star Hale Hentges

Height/Weight: 6'5"/230 lbs

High School: Helias High School; Jefferson City, Missouri

247Sports Ranking: No. 3 tight end; No. 145 overall

Bleacher Report Score: 88/100

Committed to Alabama on May 25, 2014

Hale Hentges' recruitment heated up last winter, as at least a dozen offers arrived in February alone. He chose the Crimson Tide over fellow finalist Missouri, a nearby program that aimed to keep him on home turf.

Bleacher Report Analysis

I graded out Hentges higher than any member of this list because he approaches every situation with explosiveness. He's a tenacious blocker (20/20), sure-handed receiver (23/25) and precise route-runner (18/20).

His ability to attack different levels of the defense makes him a matchup issue on a week-to-week basis. Hentges' long strides and rangy catch radius set the stage for him to haul in difficult receptions in traffic.

He caught 113 passes for 1,909 yards and 26 scores as an upperclassman, providing evidence of big-play potential. Hentges dominates opponents in run blocking, sealing off the edge and driving defenders downfield with relentless aggression.