re: 2022 Recruiting Thread

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Just watched Powell Gordon's film. How was this kid not rated higher?

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My guess is that the ranking folks, and probably some coaches, think he has reached his athletic ceiling. He doesn’t look impressively fast or big. Definitely needs to fill out his frame and maybe they’re not sure he’ll keep what’s left of his speed as he does that.

The production is there, though. He finds gaps and finishes when he’s untouched. Has some moves on the end against OTs. And it always sounds like a joke but he’s the epitome of a high football IQ guy. He knows where the ball is going and takes good angles to meet the QB/RB.

Is he a culture setter? Does the staff see more potential to unlock versus a prospect that has hit his ceiling early? I think it’s those two, personally.