re: 2017 UGA Recruiting Thread (commits, offers, visits, etc.)

Isn't mama a huge Dawg fan too?

Hopefully he wants to play with savages

quote:

---

There is literally no reason to give up on signing Solomon

---

I don't think the coaches should give up. I hope they don't ever give up on any recruit they want.


I just don't think it will happen. But when it comes to recruiting, I tend to be more negative unless I know something.

Completely agree w dallas

Some measurements at the U.S. All American game. Fromm is shorter than I'd like but is pushing 230, jeez... Thomas is huge with great tools.

WR Jeremiah Holloman (UGA commitment)

Height: 6'1 and 1/4"

Weight: 194.6 pounds

Arm Length: 33 inches

Hand Size: 9.5 inches

OL Netori Johnson (UGA commitment)

Height: 6'3 and 1/4"

Weight: 341.4 pounds

Arm Length: 34.5 inches

Hand Size: 10.5 inches

DB Richard LeCounte III (UGA commitment)

Height: 5'10 1/4"

Weight: 182.8 pounds

Arm Length: 32 inches

Hand Size: 8.75 inches

LB Nate McBride (UGA commitment)

Height: 6'1 and 1/4"

Weight: 223.4 pounds

Arm Length: 31.5 inches

Hand Size: 9.5 inches

DL Aubrey Solomon (UGA target)

Height: 6'3 and 1/4"

Weight: 288 pounds

Arm Length: 34.25 inches

Hand Size: 9.25 inches

RB D'Andre Swift (UGA commitment)

Height: 5'8 and 3/4"

Weight: 222 pounds (heaviest running back in attendance)

Arm Length: 31 inches

Hand Size: 9 inches

OL Andrew Thomas (UGA commitment)

Height: 6'4 and 5/8"

Weight: 335 pounds

Arm Length: 36.5 inches (longest of any prospect in attendance)

Hand Size: 10 inches

ATH Tray Bishop (UGA commitment)

Height: 6'1 and 7/8"

Weight: 198.4 pounds

Arm Length: 34.5 inches

Hand Size: 8.75 inches

QB Jake Fromm (UGA commitment)

Height: 6'1 and 1/4"

Weight: 229 pounds

Arm Length: 31.25 inches

Hand Size: 8.75 inches

quote:

---

He's this year's Derrick Brown IMO, Just doesn't wanna play at UGA. Will string us along but pick Bama. Like Brown did with AU... JMO

---

Kind of the feeling I've had.

Dang! Thought Fromm was listed at 6'3. I know those are usually a little off, but that's a bigger margin than I would have expected.

quote:

---

He's this year's Derrick Brown IMO, Just doesn't wanna play at UGA. Will string us along but pick Bama. Like Brown did with AU... JMO

---

I disagree; not every recruit is as black and white as dying to be here and wanting nothing to do with UGA. Solomon seems to fall into more of a gray area.

For one, I don't think he really knows what he wants to do at this point. His whole visit and commitment history indicates that he has been all over the board. He hasn't visited Bama since the Iron Bowl but NOW they have this gigantic, insurmountable lead? I'd chalk it up moreso to the widespread enthusiasm surrounding Bama in the playoffs. Of course, that certainly counts in Bama's favor but it will subside considerably by the time he signs.

For another, we haven't been the forgone concluded favorite for Solomon throughout his whole recruitment the way Brown was. We're also not dealing with a situation in which Solomon's personal trainer is a former Auburn RB that visits him for lunch at his high school after every non-Auburn coach comes for a visit.

For yet another, our class recruiting itself is a whole different animal from anything we've had on our hands before. Guys talk and recruit, sure, but this has been something else entirely. In addition, I'd been told that Derrick was friendly with the guys already on the team but that he wasn't terribly buddy buddy with them whereas Solomon regularly talks to Trent and other guys from Southwest GA.

All in all, there is way too much going for us in our recruitment to count ourselves out just yet. We may be behind but ground can be easily made up with Solomon, it seems.

quote:

---

ALPHA DOG

Georgia running back commit D'Andre Swift was the star of the afternoon practice as he got loose for a couple big runs. The speed, cutting ability and strength make the nation’s No. 4 running back per 247Sports a special prospect.

---

quote:

---

The nation’s No. 2 defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon of Leesburg (Ga.) High didn’t disappoint, splitting double teams with ease in the team portion, showing elite quickness and high energy throughout the day. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Solomon named Alabama his leader Sunday, also remains high on Georgia, Michigan, Auburn, Florida and USC among others.

---

quote:

---

Georgia bound offensive tackle Andrew Thomas earned a ton of praise throughout the day from several coaches, playing equally well as a run blocker and in pass protection. He helped spring running backs for big plays and he was able to block five-star defensive end Chase Young among others on the edge. No question was the best athlete of the group, and any questions regarding his grit were answered on day one. Long arms, great frame for the for the No. 12 offensive tackle in America out of Atlanta (Ga.) Pace Academy.

---

quote:

---

Georgia bound quarterback Jake Fromm is a great decision maker, knows where to go with the football and had a much better second practice after coming out of the gate slow.

---

I will be the first to say that I do not have high hopes for us getting Solomon but one can dream....

What if Solomon is saying we'll get several unofficials after he officials to the other schools because he is trying to see what else is out there to compare to UGA (mama's favorite)?