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Oneback
11-08-2011, 04:17 PM
This is for the restart OD. Who get's the first recruit!

Papa LoneStar
11-08-2011, 08:14 PM
:-(

Iron Dragon
11-12-2011, 04:57 PM
Instant Commits:
Terrance Hill, #2 C - Aurora, OH
Paul Brown, #1 MLB - Seymour, IN
Danny O'Donnell, #11 OLB - Fostoria, OH
Wayne McClelland, #3 DT - Columbus, OH
Aaron Watson, #11 DE - Grosse Ile, MI
Michael Banks, #8 G - Massilon, OH

That's all..

ryby6969
11-12-2011, 05:47 PM
Miami signs #104 CB Tim Coley.

Coley is a position of need as out of the 6 CB's on the roster, only 2 of them are underclassmen.

Iron Dragon
11-14-2011, 02:57 PM
Already filled all of my team needs for next year with the signing of the nation's #2 QB.

Oneback
11-14-2011, 04:16 PM
Already filled all of my team needs for next year with the signing of the nation's #2 QB.

Well good for you. :P

ryby6969
12-05-2011, 04:36 PM
Has anyone noticed that Bama has already signed 3 of the top 4 CB's already? That is freaking crazy. Also, I got a commit from a 6'7" TE. Should be a great target in the redzone in a few seasons.

Oneback
12-07-2011, 11:34 AM
Luke Smith - 5-Star
6'1'', 181 lbs | Class of 2012
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
Position: Athlete
Status: Committed Texas

Smith is one of the elite overall prospects in this class and one of the best pure athletes as well. He is blessed with ideal measurables and versatility and could be an impact safety or wide receiver at the next level. Is a tall and rangy athlete with lean muscle and long arms. Is fluid and flexible. On defense Smith can play in a variety of roles. Reminds us some of Will Hill from the 2008 class. Can be an intimidating presence over the middle; shows flashes of being a punishing hitter who does not shy away from contact. Fills the alley and is a sound open field tackler. Excels at playing within the box as well and flashes some upside as a pass rusher. Transitions smoothly and quickly out of his pedal. Shows excellent plant and drive skill exploding on underneath routes given his size. Possesses sounds instincts, anticipation skills and body control consistently placing himself correctly in deep zone coverage. Flashes an explosive closing burst and good leaping skills breaking up most deep balls in his area as a zone player. Makes a lot of plays in coverage due to his range. He is allowed to free lance quite a bit so his discipline will be tested at the next level. Must be careful not to take false steps and get caught out of position. Displays very good ball skills and natural hand-eye coordination. Offensively, Smith is a monster on the deep ball and excels in contested match-ups. Has the first step to drive defenders off the line and gets into routes quickly. Can create separation working against man coverage. Sets defensive backs up with quick feet and defensive backs must be aware of double moves. When the ball is in the air, the defensive backs guarding him are at a distinct disadvantage. He does a great job of tracking the deep ball, will catch it in full stride and is an outstanding leaper that has tremendous body control when he is in the air. He changes gears very well, can lull a cornerback into thinking that he is going full speed and then put it into another gear and blow by him. Not only a deep threat, Smith does a great job near the sideline and on quick throws where he can use his excellent open-field running skills. He is very difficult to tackle. As an overall athlete Smith is athletic, competitive and displays change-of-direction, foot quickness and acceleration that you do not often see from a player his size. Excellent athlete that must continue to develop discipline and polish. Possible early contributor.

Wesley Barnett - 5-Star
6'3'', 205 lbs | Class of 2012
Hometown: Chelmsford, MA
Position: Wide Receiver
Status: Committed Texas

Considering Barnett's size, he is a very gifted overall prospect in terms of athleticism, change-of-direction and speed. He is similar in tools to last year's Trey Metoyer who signed with Oklahoma. Is tall, has some bulk at this stage and is very elusive. Shows very good initial quickness off the ball against press coverage and gets into routes very quickly. Displays the ability to stop and start without losing much momentum. Can get vertical quickly and is a deep threat due to his size and top end speed. Shows some flexibility through the hips despite his long legs and can get into and out of cuts sharply and with sneaky separation. Stabs and bursts out of cuts and makes for a big target on underneath and intermediate routes. From the slot he shows very good awareness working soft spots in zone coverage and knows how to get open. Will extend and attack the ball over the middle of the field and in traffic and has shown to be a very competitive player in contested match-ups. His combination of size, long arms and leaping ability create mismatches down the sideline and in the red area and he shows very good body control when elevating above a defender to haul in passes. Shows some natural strength to deal with DB's in his face or shielding them from the ball. As an intermediate route runner Barnett can round off cuts a bit much usually because he is tall and tends to have an upright running style. He is much better at cutting and gathering quickly into the break when he keeps his pad level down. Once in the open field he is more than capable of showing some wiggle and making the first defender miss in order to get downfield, but may not be ultra-shifty in space. He is a playmaker and competes for the ball. He is one of the more explosive receivers with size to come out of Massachusetts in recent memory which is why he is highly coveted.

Chandler Clemens - 4-Star
6'4'', 186 lbs | Class of 2012
Hometown: Mountain Park, GA
Position: Wide Receiver
Status: Committed Texas

Clemens may be one of the best all around pass catchers this class has to offer. He reminds us of a taller, slightly more explosive Jarvis Landry from last year's class. He has very good size and a long wingspan. Has an athletic frame with plenty of room to add bulk and strength; looks like AJ Green when he came out of high school. Runs extremely well for his size. Is a smooth glider with explosiveness. Few players who possess his height have his movement skills. He is physical, tough and is a big playmaker. He comes down with a lot of jump balls and is a true threat on fade routes and in the red zone. His size, wingspan and leaping ability make him a potential mismatch versus smaller defensive backs in man coverage. He is a savvy route runner. He will do a great job of finding soft spots in zone. Drives defenders off the ball with rapid top end speed. Can plant and cut with little wasted motion and without gearing down much for a tall player. There are times when he must do a better job of hitting his mark and not drifting on hitches, curls and out routes. He isn't afraid to go over the middle and is excellent at catching passes thrown outside of his frame. His hands are very reliable. He has big hands and good concentration. Will pluck the ball on the run and also shows the consistent ability to make the tough catch in traffic. He adjusts well to the deep ball and can catch over his shoulder. He has good sideline awareness and is a tough runner after the catch. He shows good vision and excellent quickness as a runner. Can make people miss and is much more of a big play threat after the catch than he looks. He is also very competitive and this is evident in his stalk blocking. Really gets after it in this area. In our opinion Clemens could be a guy that sees early playing time and is capable of making an impact. Excellent prospect.

Kevin Jenkins - 4-Star
6'4'', 222 lbs | Class of 2012
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
Position: Quarterback
Status: Committed Texas

Jenkins is an accomplished, polished passer for the high school level. He has good height and the frame to really blossom and add bulk. He is a pocket passer that is a very good athlete capable of keeping a play alive when he has to. His methods have a Philip Rivers-like quality and feel. Shows a bit of an unorthodox, 3/4 delivery that is tight and compact. Is very fluid and consistent in his throwing mechanics from his feet up to his shoulders. Plays with confidence and shows very good command of the game. Plays in a shotgun, four-wide set, but he is not a dink and dunk passer that just piles stats. He is asked to make throws to all three levels of the field and also makes a ton of throws on designated roll-outs and when flushed from the pocket. Is calm and balanced in his set up. Can hit the plant foot and drive the comeback to the opposite sideline. He shows very good arm strength, we are not sure if he has rare or elite arm strength, but he is certainly capable of making every throw on the field. Shows good RPMs and the ability to sneak the ball into tight spots on short and intermediate throws. Does a great job on the deep ball with touch, timing and accuracy. Purposely throws the back-shoulder ball down the sideline with very good awareness. Seems to have an innate sense of where to go with the ball and a clock that works him from one target to the next. His overall accuracy to all areas of the field is very impressive. He can float the deep ball at times, but otherwise throws a very catchable ball. He has very good feet in the pocket to buy time, softly move around while keeping his eyes downfield and is a better runner than he is probably given credit for. Jenkins will make some plays on the run, can throw across his body and will find ways to keep the chains moving. While he stands at around 6-foot-4 his release can be somewhat low, but he gets the ball out very quickly which helps compensate against potential batted balls at the line of scrimmage. Jenkins is playing at a high competition, championship caliber level and he has consistently won. He shows physical and mental attributes that lead us to believe he could be on of this class's premier passers. Excellent prospect that may not have as steep of a learning curve as others once he gets to the second level.

Jason Hall - 4-Star
6'6'', 268 lbs | Class of 2012
Hometown: Addison, TX
Position: Offensive Tackle
Status: Committed Texas

You will have a hard time finding a better pure athlete than Hall at the offensive tackle position in the 2012 class. He is long, lean and extremely agile. Looks and moves like a defensive end. He isn't there technically yet, but his deficiencies are coachable and the kid can flat run and move around with ease. Has long arms and carries his weight well. Is very trim and of course needs to add significant bulk and strength, but when he does he will still be streamlined and sharp looking still and with no loss of movement skills. In pass protection, he quickly snaps out of his stance and has the ability to close and wash down penetrating rushers. He can also get out and cut-off wide rushers before they get to far up field. He does a very nice job of using his hands and arm length to his advantage. He fires a solid punch to the chest of rushers and is able to lock them back and stun them a bit. He does a good job of keeping his butt down and maintaining a good base. He has the feet to mirror defenders and can hold his ground. His feet are his best asset. Even when he is out of position or he gets too narrow he can recover with great agility and balance and is really never on the ground. Right now he has no technical consistency to his pass set. He almost always opens the gate with his butt to the hole and give a clear path to the QB, but he is athletic enough against this level of competition that he recovers quickly. He needs to do a better job of pounding the post and keeping his shoulder square. Gets his shoulders to the sideline way too much. Is an adequate run blocker that with improved strength could be a very good run blocker. He displays the ability to get up to the second level and adjust to moving targets. He does a good job of finishing blocks and hustles around to try and make additional blocks down field. His ability and play speed makes him a dynamic line prospect in space. We would like to see him be a little more physical at the point of attack. He does not have the weight in his pants to just engulf you at the point of attack, but in time this may change. Hall's frame is ideal for development and upside. He is a guy that could project at either tackle spot. Excellent prospect.

Maurice Taylor - 4-Star
6'3'', 232 lbs | Class of 2012
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Position: Defensive End
Status: Committed Texas

Taylor is an athletic defensive end prospect with the tools to be a productive pass rusher. He has good size. He will need to work to add more good bulk and improve strength, but is a kid that is pretty well put together. Though he needs to be a little more consistent he flashes a good initial burst off the ball. He will likely contribute first as a pass rusher. He can challenge blockers with his ability to quickly get up-field. He is a kid that does not try and just out-run blockers, but displays some feel and will be active with his weapons in trying to knock blockers hands down and work past. He displays the agility to be able to quickly counter inside as well as the body control to bend the edge and get turned back in towards the quarterback. His strength is as a pass rusher, but he will need to develop more as a run defender. He is a kid with some athleticism and he can come across the line and play with some bend and be able to quickly re-direct and has the speed when he turns it on to be a factor in pursuit. He does need to become more stout at the point of attack. When he needs to quickly engage blockers and take them on he can tend to raise his pad level and because he is not consistent at bringing his hands he can allow blockers to get into his frame and push him back. He will stay active and work to get free, but he can give ground in the process and needs to work to better hold his ground. He is a solid tackler who can look for the big hit at times and needs to be sure to secure the tackle. Taylor is a kid with some good natural ability and could potentially contribute as a pass rusher initially, but will need to keep developing his game to be a three-down player which he flashes he is capable of.

Ray Snyder - 3-Star (JUCO)
6'6'', 300 lbs | Class of 2009
Hometown: Sweetwater, TX
Position: Defensive Tackle
Status: Committed Texas

It seems with Snyder that when you go against this kid you better have a good pre-game meal and you better buckle your chin strap good and tight because he is going to bring all he has and is going to battle you. He has good size and while his listed weight may not be eye-popping he looks on film to have a fairly thick lower body and he should be able to add some more size with time in a college weight program. Overall though, he seems to have good size for play in the trenches. He is an explosive kid that is capable of quickly getting off on the snap of the ball. He is a very physical player at the point of attack. He quickly explodes out of his stance with good pad level. He displays the ability to consistently shoot his hands, get under a blocker's pads, generate good power from his lower body, win the leverage battle, and stand up and knock back blockers. He is quick and violent when engaging a blocker and flashes the ability to quickly shed. He moves well laterally in a short-area and at times can quickly side-step and avoid blockers to get penetration. His range is somewhat limited and he is at his best between the tackles, but he does show good hustle for a big man and will work to get to the ball. He can be tough against the run. As a pass rusher he can get some initial push with a bull rush and displays the ability to work to half-a-man and be able to come off and get some pressure. It does seem though his strength will be playing the run. Snyder is an easy kid to like. He plays hard and is physical.

Oneback
12-10-2011, 07:10 AM
Johnny Underwood - 3-Star (JUCO)
6'2'', 223 lbs | Class of 2009
Hometown: Jacksonville, TX
Position: Tight End
Status: Committed Texas

Underwood is not a tough kid to like as he laces up the pads and tries to bring the pain. He is listed as a tight end, but will likely fit best in an offense that utilizes an H-Back. He has adequate height and solid bulk. Hopefully he has another inch or so in him and looks to have a frame that can support more good size with time in a college weight program. He may not be the biggest dude, but he is physical as a blocker whether working from an in-line position or coming out of the backfield. He is at his best when he can block on the move and get a head of steam going, but when he does block he makes sure he is the hammer and not the nail. He displays the ability to bend and will get low and can be explosive on contact displaying the ability to jolt and at times knock blockers down. He locates second level targets well on the move. Working out of a three-point stance you would like to see him get out of his stance a little quicker and he does need to sharpen up his technique and work on hand placement, but he keeps good pad level and stays after it and will work to get the job done and can create some push. He is a physical kid who can help as a blocker. He is not a burner that can stretch the field as a receiver, but can be a productive target in the short-to-intermediate passing game. He has good hands and can extend and snatch the ball out of the air and away from his body. He does a solid job of finding the soft spots in zone coverage, but does need to develop as a route runner. After the catch he will lower the shoulder and fight for yards. If he can get the ball on the move he runs well enough to follow blocks and elude the occasional defender and pick-up yards. He can also jump well and while he lacks ideal height he can go up for the ball. Underwood is a feisty and competitive prospect who can contribute to an offense as a blocker and receiver