PH'15: Season 2 Recruiting

[gschwendt]

Arkansas State signs 6 after a big Week 5 recruiting weekend.

Brian Horner Middle Linebacker | Coverage Home: N Richland Hills, TX Height: 6-0 Weight: 213lbs Caliber: Rank: #58 MLB OVR: 69 (+2) BASE Speed 85 Strength 77 Agility 73 Acceleration 90 Jumping 74 Stamina 83 TACKLING Tackle 69 Hit Power 71 Pursuit 69 Play Recognition 65 BLOCK SHEDDING Power Moves 71 Finesse Moves 71 Block Shedding 76 COVERAGE Man Coverage 68 Zone Coverage 72 Press 60	MLB ROLB	#58MLB	Horner has all of the makings of a future stud. With great speed, good strength, and all-around (albeit raw) prototypical linebacker skills, he'll a major key to the Red Wolves defense eventually. Expect Horner to redshirt his first year but after that, he may be thrust into a significant role. Other offers: Texas A&M
Terrence White Cornerback | Balanced Home: Southlake, TX Height: 6-0 Weight: 178lbs Caliber: Rank: #48 CB OVR: 72 (+4) BASE Speed 94 Strength 44 Agility 83 Acceleration 90 Jumping 88 Stamina 83 TACKLING Tackle 56 Hit Power 67 Pursuit 71 Play Recognition 71 BLOCK SHEDDING Power Moves 51 Finesse Moves 50 Block Shedding 70 COVERAGE Man Coverage 77 Zone Coverage 84 Press 70	FS CB	#48CB	With great speed, and very good zone coverage skills, White will be an excellent deep Free Safety, though hopefully he won't have to play up near the line with his lack of tackling skills. With a starter already in place for the next few years, look for White to redshirt to allow him to be the heir apparent. Other offers: Arkansas
Kevin Pino Quarterback | Balanced Home: Watauga, TX Height: 6-5 Weight: 207lbs Caliber: Rank: #20 QB OVR: 77 (-2) BASE Speed 68 Strength 58 Agility 72 Acceleration 80 Jumping 74 Stamina 86 PASSING Throw Power 89 Throw Accuracy 83 RUSHING Break Tackle 64 Trucking 53 Elusiveness 68 Stiff Arm 71 Spin Move 56 Juke Move 67 Carrying 53 BC Vision 60	QB	#20QB	With QB the absolute weakest link in the Red Wolves offense, Pino was a big signing. His throwing skills immediately make him the best passer on the team. While his running skills aren't quite up to snuff to master an option offense, he does have enough running abilities to keep defenses honest. Other offers: Texas
Keith Glover Center | Pass Block Home: Hereford, TX Height: 6-0 Weight: 278lbs Caliber: Rank: #33 C OVR: 79 (+1) BASE Speed 62 Strength 83 Agility 59 Acceleration 88 Jumping 58 Stamina 80 BLOCKING Pass Block 85 Run Block 80 Impact Block 79	RT	#33C	Teams always need to constantly add to their offensive line and Glover is an excellent addition. With very good strength and pass blocking abilities, he'll be an excellent Right Tackle to keep defenders out of the face of Pino. Glover will start his first year on campus. Other offers: Texas
Erik Franklin Defensive End | Pass Rusher Home: Baldwyn, MS Height: 6-4 Weight: 257lbs Caliber: Rank: #54 DE OVR: 76 (+7) BASE Speed 77 Strength 72 Agility 73 Acceleration 86 Jumping 59 Stamina 75 TACKLING Tackle 75 Hit Power 78 Pursuit 78 Play Recognition 77 BLOCK SHEDDING Power Moves 84 Finesse Moves 83 Block Shedding 76	LE	#54DE	Franklin is the epitome of a speed rusher at DE. With good speed and very good abilities to get off a block, he'll be a great addition for the Red Wolves in the future. For now, expect Franklin to redshirt as a true freshman but will need to be a starter his second year on campus. Franklin received no other offers.
Bubba Martin Strong Safety | Coverage Home: Arabi, LA Height: 6-2 Weight: 194lbs Caliber: Rank: #67 SS OVR: 73 (+5) BASE Speed 91 Strength 65 Agility 81 Acceleration 89 Jumping 82 Stamina 84 TACKLING Tackle 80 Hit Power 64 Pursuit 69 Play Recognition 64 BLOCK SHEDDING Power Moves 50 Finesse Moves 51 Block Shedding 57 COVERAGE Man Coverage 68 Zone Coverage 76 Press 72	SS FS	#67SS	With Martin's great speed and tackling ability, he's ready to hit the field as soon as he makes it to campus. He's a great player to play either up in the box to stop the run or play deep to run with speed receivers. He'll likely play both roles in his first season to help fill a gap at FS. Martin received no other offers.

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Keith Glover	RT (C)	JUNIOR	79
Kevin Pino	QB	SOPH	77
Erik Franklin	LE		76
Bubba Martin	SS	SOPH	73
Terrance White	FS (CB)		72
Brian Horner	MLB		69

[JeffHCross]

Lots of nice gets there, G. My class is looking terrible this year. Too many players that either you or JB found too and have the advantage on.

[skipwondah33]

Have to post my recruits I snagged this past weekend

[gschwendt]

Arkansas State signs another after Week 6.

WRX

#1073 #161WR

Hendrix is an all-around stud at receiver. What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in the ability to catch any ball thrown his way as well as the ability to run over small defenders. With two solid starters in front of him, expect for Hendrix to redshirt his first year on campus but then have a big role for his following two years. Hendrix received no other offers.

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Keith Glover	RT (C)	JUNIOR	79
Allen Hendrix	WR	JUNIOR	78
Kevin Pino	QB	SOPH	77
Erik Franklin	LE		76
Bubba Martin	SS	SOPH	73
Terrance White	FS (CB)		72
Brian Horner	MLB		69

[skipwondah33]

	DT	#346 #28DT	Davis is a nice grab for the Terps who will be teamed up with Sophomore Adam McLean (83) for years to come, but also provides depth to the position. No other schools were in the running.
	T	#837 #47T	Huffman is a great addition for the Terps who brings balanced blocking to the Line. He will redshirt his 1st year on campus due to being behind some already solid upperclassmen. He will lead the Oline however after his redshirt season. Huffman received offers from Louisville and Kentucky
	T	#489 #28T	Black is less developed than Huffman, but still has potential to be a solid RT for years to come. He will get a much needed redshirt his first year on campus and could see a position change down the line to Guard. Given his quick feet and ability to get to the 2nd level, that is just what he may need. The ability to play both positions would be big. Black chose Maryland over Penn State and Pittsburgh.
	DE	#383 #38DE	Perkins is a solid addition to the Dline in which he may be starting as a Freshman next season. He has the ability to get after the QB and track the run down in pursuit. No other schools offered Perkins
	QB	#530 #28QB	Harrison was a late addition to our board before he committed. Scouts liked his ability to run either a Spread attack offense or Multiple based attacked with the Terps' OC recently installed past 3 games. He will get a redshirt his 1st year to develop even more into the kind of QB the coaches think he can. No other schools were in the running, however the next closest was Cincinnati who had no interest.
	CB	#518 #32CB	Coley was 1 of 2 CB's the Terps are aiming for, both of which are needed with 3 starting Seniors graduating at season's end. He has some things to work on but may not have much time to do so as he likely will be put into a starting role of some kind right out the gate. This isn't ideal but the Terps may not have another choice. Coley chose Maryland over Ball State, Central Michigan and North Carolina State
	TE	#374 #22TE	Coaches are ecstatic about landing Walker as he gives the team a huge presence at the TE position with great receiving ability and run after catch as well. Walker will likely start out of the gate for the Terps year 1 and be big part of the Offense. His OVR will not wow many, but a deeper look at his size, physical abilities and receiving capability make him a nice addition. South Carolina and Georgia offered, UCF was closest school but did not offer

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Alfred Davis	DT		76 (+5)
Bryan Huffman	T		74(+6)
Manny Perkins	DE		73 (+3)
Jarrod Black	T		72 (+2)
George Harrison	QB		70 (+3)
Terrell Walker	TE		69 (-1)
Ryan Coley	CB		68 (+2)

[skipwondah33]

	FS	#1560 #69ATH	Brooks was our top target, mainly because he has the ability to play either RB or FS. He is a bit underweight for what we would like in a RB so he will most likely start out as a FS. He has time to develop as the FS position is stocked for the next 2 years as Elvis Dennah still has 2 years of eligibility. However the coaches have options to move guys around so Brooks could see action his first year on campus. Brooks received offers from Houston and Virginia.
	CB	#614 #44CB	Ball was the 2nd CB targeted for the Terps and a needed get for CB depth. He has the ability to start now but needs to work on some things before being a full time starter. He could see time as a Freshman however with the lack of depth at the position. Ball received offers from Ball State, Central Michigan and NC State
	WR	#476 #83WRT	Stewart will likely redshirt his first year on campus as we already have WR depth but look for him to make an impact his next season on campus teaming up with Harrison. Stewart received no other offers
	FS	#968 #38FS	Lawson was a big grab for the Terps as he can play either Safety position. He will most likely be started off as a Strong Safety due to his ability to play the run. He still has some work to do to see the field regularly so he may redshirt starting off. Syracuse was the only school to offer to Lawson
	WR	#1111 #168WR	Boyd is another WR who coaches are excited to get. He has the size and athletically ability to be the big bodied WR in the future for the Offense. He will redshirt his first year on campus and hopefully provide the team with a down field presence. He has some work to do with his hands and release off the line. No other schools showed interest

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Alfred Davis	DT		76 (+5)
Bryan Huffman	T		74(+6)
Justin Brooks	FS		74 (+4)
Manny Perkins	DE		73 (+3)
Jarrod Black	T		72 (+2)
Brandon Ball	CB		71 (+3)
George Harrison	QB		70 (+3)
Billy Stewart	WR		70 (+4)
Terrell Walker	TE		69 (-1)
Joe Lawson	SS, FS		69 (+2)
Ryan Coley	CB		68 (+2)
Rodney Boyd	WR		65 (+3)

[JeffHCross]

I wanted Justin Brooks so bad, but there was no way I could go head to head against you for him.

Kansas class so far:

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR	Committed
Kyle Whitmore	MLB	JUNIOR	81	Week 5
Matt Barrow	QB		74	Week 9
Steven Willis	SS		73	Week 6
Keith Todd	OLB	SOPH	71	Week 5
Tyrone Jenkins	DT		69	Week 9
Albert Holmes	CB		67	Week 5
Donte Harrison	FS		67	Week 9

[skipwondah33]

He was actually recruited initially to play RB.

But may have a spot at Safety for him

[gschwendt]

Arkansas State adds two after Week 10 to bring their signing total to nine.

	HB	#501 #42HB	With HB starter Johnston White set to graduate after next season, coaches were insistent on finding a future replacement for his speed. With HB Turner only a Freshman this year, they needed a compliment to his power and Hunter is a perfect addition. While not built as an every-down back, he'll definitely be a great change of pace back. With a slew of players ahead of him on the depth chart, Hunter will likely redshirt though he may become the primary return man. Other offers: Cincinnati
	QB HB	#514 #52ATH	As with Pino, Fernandez was a very important signing to create competition at the weakest position on the field, the Quarterback. Built like a tank, Fernandez could play a bruising HB but with the ability to throw the pall around a bit, coaches are debating where he'd be most effective. Coaches give will give a strong consideration in the offseason to determine where Fernandez will fit. If he plays QB, he'll have a high chance at starting on day 1. If he plays HB, he'll redshirt to become the heir apparent to Turner. Other offers: Rice, UTEP, Kansas, UTSA

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Keith Glover	RT (C)	JUNIOR	79
Allen Hendrix	WR	JUNIOR	78
Kevin Pino	QB	SOPH	77
Erik Franklin	LE		76
Drew Fernandez	QB (ATH)		75
Bubba Martin	SS	SOPH	73
Terrance White	FS (CB)		72
Brian Horner	MLB		69
Andrew Hunter	HB		68

[skipwondah33]

Nice pick up on Hernandez. Bruising QB if so. I have a Tebow type QB mold myself in Harrison that I'm excited about

How is he just a 65 OVR?

[gschwendt]

How is he just a 65 OVR?

They pick a position to rate them as, though not necessarily their best position, and he's likely rated as a LB. Same with my HB Turner last year.

In TeamBuilder, he's a 75 at both QB & HB.

[skipwondah33]

Gotcha

Projecting for next season already lol. Smart, may do that again if I get the time.

Alot of possibilities for him though that's for sure

[JeffHCross]

I can confirm that Fernandez was rated as an LOLB; as G said that's why his OVR was so low.

[gschwendt]

Arkansas State adds six after Week 11 to bring their signing total to fifteen.

	DT	#1649 #117DT	Nobles isn't flashy but he comes in as a warm-body for depth that Arkansas State needs. He'll be a solid contributor over the course of his career as a block-eating Nose Tackle. Expect for Nobles to redshirt to allow him to bulk up in the weight room. Other offers: South Florida & Georgia State
	G	#750 #18C	While Thompson doesn't quite have the necessary strength that ASU coaches are looking for, he does excel at blocking, particular in the run game. Look for Thompson to redshirt his first year and likely start out at a Guard position. Other offers: Texas Tech, Colorado State, & Utah State
	OL FB	#1100 #64T	Another solid addition for the future of the ASU offensive line, Fisher is a perfect candidate for Left Tackle. However, he also has unusual speed for an offensive lineman which could allow him to shift over to a Fullback position. In either case, Fisher will redshirt. Fisher received no other offers.
	DT DE	#1346 #141DE	Wright comes in with solid ability to play either as a 3-4 Five-Tech or as a 4-3 Three-Tech. With the Red Wolves mostly running 4-2-5 and due to Wright's slow speed, look for Wright to shift inside to play DT. Wright will redshirt as several key players are set to graduate along the DL after next year. Wright received no other offers.
	TE FB	#1128 #56TE	Arkansas State needed depth at TE and Rutledge is a good signing in that regard. With ability to both block and hands that coaches can improve with training, he'll become a staple of the offense in due time. Coaches may also consider moving him to FB. In either case, expect Rutledge to redshirt his first year on campus. Other offers: Penn State, Pitt
	ROLB	#590 #48MLB	Butler is a perfect compliment to previously signed MLB Brian Horner. Both are speedster LBs and Butler's block shedding & coverage abilities make him an every-down linebacker. Butler will need to hit the weight room for a season so he'll redshirt his first year on campus. Other offers: Houston, LSU

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Keith Glover	RT (C)	JUNIOR	79
Allen Hendrix	WR	JUNIOR	78
Kevin Pino	QB	SOPH	77
Erik Franklin	LE		76
Drew Fernandez	QB (ATH)		75
Mike Thompson	G (C)		74
Bubba Martin	SS	SOPH	73
Terrance White	FS (CB)		72
Brian Horner	MLB		69
Andrew Wright	DT (DE)	JUNIOR	69
Marcus Fisher	LT		69
Matthew Butler	OLB (MLB)		68
Andrew Hunter	HB		68
Jeff Rutledge	TE		67
Eddie Nobles	DT	SOPH	65

[JeffHCross]

Butler was the type of LB I really needed to find this year but didn't. Nice pickups, G.

[skipwondah33]

Jeff figured you would get that DE. I wasn't even recruiting him until a few weeks ago lol

Didn't know he was interested

[skipwondah33]

K

#813 #2K

Believe it or not Ryan was an big grab for the Terps this season. Reason being as the team had to field a walk-on Kicker this season who lacked the power to kick anything further than a 40-yd FG with help from the wind. Ryan's accuracy can be worked on, but coaches rave about his leg power giving the Terps something that lacked this season. Ryan was shown no other interest

Name	Pos (Orig)	Caliber	OVR
Mike Ryan	K		78(-2)
Alfred Davis	DT		76 (+5)
Bryan Huffman	T		74(+6)
Justin Brooks	FS		74 (+4)
Manny Perkins	DE		73 (+3)
Jarrod Black	T		72 (+2)
Brandon Ball	CB		71 (+3)
George Harrison	QB		70 (+3)
Billy Stewart	WR		70 (+4)
Terrell Walker	TE		69 (-1)
Joe Lawson	SS, FS		69 (+2)
Ryan Coley	CB		68 (+2)
Rodney Boyd	WR		65 (+3)

[skipwondah33]

Damn lost out on 2 of my most wanted targets here in the late stretch.

Unsure if I could have held them this late if I had more points or set their visit date later but couldn't risk it.

[gschwendt]

I was competing with ULM for an OLB and I was bleeding points throughout the season. However, it looks like they must have dropped him this past week (his visit week yo ULM). As a result, they lost 13000 points and now I'm ahead of Tulane by 3200 points, meaning I should sign him after this week.

I was worried I was going to have to give him all of my offseason points as he's a pretty significant signing.

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[JeffHCross]

Jeff figured you would get that DE. I wasn't even recruiting him until a few weeks ago lol

Didn't know he was interested

I wasn't recruiting him until a few weeks ago either, but I think I got in a couple weeks before you, lol. He's an interesting prospect. Should be perfect for a 3-4 DE.

I was competing with ULM for an OLB and I was bleeding points throughout the season. However, it looks like they must have dropped him this past week (his visit week yo ULM). As a result, they lost 13000 points and now I'm ahead of Tulane by 3200 points, meaning I should sign him after this week.

I was worried I was going to have to give him all of my offseason points as he's a pretty significant signing.

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That's interesting. Agency, JB and I have all been competing on an FS for at least half the season, and a similar thing happened there. Tulsa had a Week 12 visit, had the lead in Week 13, then in Week 14 they dropped him and lost 8805 points and the lead (though Agency was catching anyway). Now the three users are all within 1,000 points of each other and it'll go to the offseason.