 |
HB |
#358 #37HB |
Aaron Hart may not be the fastest, or most talented, halfback in this year's class, but the KU coaching staff has a very particular prototype of halfback that they look to bring in, and Hart checked every box. "He had the best grade, against our 'ideal' halfback, that I've seen in the five years I've been here," said one source on the condition of anonymity. With Terry Oliver already in the fold, KU was not expected to add a second halfback to this year's class, but they were able to find room for Hart.
Hart should redshirt next season. He chose KU after receiving no interest from other schools. |
 |
RG
RT |
#773 #50G |
Calvin Mason is another talented offensive linemen added to the fold in Lawrence, whose skills are nearly even in both run blocking and pass protection. Mason may have a slight edge in pass protection, but he should develop nicely in both disciplines. With top recruit Paul Barber also added to the guard position, coaches are waiting until fall camp to see if either Mason or Barber can make a case to be shifted to tackle. In my opinion, odds are that Barber will shift to the more prestigious tackle position, while Mason will apply his trade inside at guard.
Regardless of position, Mason will redshirt next season. He chose KU over BYU, Texas Tech, UL-Monroe, Utah, Boise State and UNLV. |
 |
WR |
#140 #25WR
 |
Sometimes there are only so many scholarships available. When KU's top two targets at WR decided to either commit elsewhere or delay their choice, KU coaches made it clear to Nate Mack, and other targets, that there was only one spot available at wide receiver, and the first player to commit would get that spot. Mack came to Lawrence for a visit in Week 11, and became that player that committed. Mack doesn't have 'ideal' anything when it comes to physical skills, though his combination of size, top-end speed and first-step quickness is intriguing. Where Mack really excels is his ability to run crisp routes and make highlight real catches. Though he sometimes looks ahead to the defense rather than watching the ball into his hands, which leads to drops, Mack's ability to trick defenders with his route running is unparalleled in this year's class, though his film is very similar to Arkansas State's recent signee BJ Calhoun.
With a logjam of youth and talent in front of him, Mack will get a redshirt year to grow. Mack chose KU over Michigan State and Nebraska. |
 |
DE |
#711 #70DE |
With the committment of DE Matt Freeman several weeks ago, we discussed how the singular need in this year's KU class was a pass-rushing DE threat. The Jayhawks got such a threat in Freeman, but also added Terrell Rich to give them a double-threat of youth for the next four to five seasons. Like Freeman, Rich possesses a set of skills that are extremely similar to Jace Sternberger's during his breakout junior season, but Rich, like Freeman, is merely a high school senior. Comparing the two, Rich doesn't have the top-end speed that Freeman does, but does have similar first-step quickness and lateral agility. Rich is also more well-rounded in his ability to get off blocks, with both a bull-rush and above-average swim move.
Rich will be allowed to redshirt next season and catch up to the speed of the next level. He chose KU over Clemson. |
 |
TE |
#416 #27TE |
TJ Gray is a blocker first at the tight end position, but possesses enough physical and receiving skills to be a threat in the passing game, which is exactly what the Jayhawks were looking for this season. Gray's frame and ability to grab a ball when surrounded by defenders could make him a redzone threat, but first and foremost Gray's balance between helping in the run game and a threat in the passing game will be his strongest suit in the Jayhawks balanced offense.
Gray will redshirt next season with incumbant starter George Glover only a junior. He chose KU over Miami U and Kentucky. |
Reply With Quote
Originally Posted by skipwondah33
Bookmarks