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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 11/22/15 at 2:11 am to TideSaint
Posted on 11/22/15 at 2:11 am to TideSaint
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DT Rashard Lawrence
High School: Neville (Monroe, Louisiana)
Size: 6'3", 305 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 6 defensive tackle; No. 24 overall
247Sports Crystal Ball Leader: LSU (100 percent)
Bleacher Report Breakdown
"His quickness off the ball is a strong point, but the way he uses his hands may be what's best about him when he lines up for a play. Lawrence is fun to watch because he plays with a mean streak. He has the no-nonsense attitude that every coach wants in his defensive lineman."—B/R recruiting analyst Damon Sayles
Rashard Lawrence is among the most fierce defenders in a star-studded Southeast region. He stood tall on a grand stage last December, recording three sacks in a one-point state championship victory, according to Adam Hunsucker of the News Star.
Prediction: LSU
Ohio State may be the strongest candidate to steal Lawrence away from Louisiana. Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson is one of the best in the business and has built a solid rapport with Lawrence, who visited Columbus in October.
UCLA also hosted him this season, while Alabama should never be counted out when it comes to recruiting this territory. Ultimately, we expect the Tigers and well-liked defensive line coach Ed Orgeron to come out on top.
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Posted on 11/22/15 at 2:12 am to TideSaint
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ATH Mecole Hardman Jr.
High School: Elbert County (Elberton, Georgia)
Size: 5'10", 175 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 athlete; No. 21 overall
247Sports Crystal Ball Leader: Georgia (79 percent)
Bleacher Report Breakdown
"His speed jumps out immediately, but what makes him special is his competitiveness. He fought for reps [at a regional Nike camp in Atlanta] and made them count when he got them. As good as he is on defense, he's simply too electric to not have the ball in his hands at the next level."—B/R recruiting analyst Sanjay Kirpalani
Mecole Hardman Jr. is about as thrilling a playmaker as you'll find at any position, further evidenced by a five-touchdown effort in September that featured the game-winning score as time expired. He's also an incredibly smooth operator at cornerback, displaying rare hip fluidity that could convince some coaches to put him in the defensive secondary.
Prediction: Georgia
There's a ton of SEC interest swirling around Hardman, who attended Alabama's victory over LSU earlier this month. He also saw the Crimson Tide clobber Georgia in Athens—a place that still seems most likely to serve as Hardman's home in coming years.
Ole Miss has emerged as another contender and is set to host Hardman, while Michigan may be the most intriguing possibility beyond SEC country. He's expected to attend the Wolverines' game against Ohio State, while he mentioned Florida and Tennessee as other options during a recent conversation with Bleacher Report's Sanjay Kirpalani.
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