Use this thread to discuss recruiting for the season, at the end of the year I will put the final recruiting rankings in this thread and keep track of them as we go along.
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2014-15 Recruiting
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Walter323
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Georgia Signs First Recruit
Georgia got recruiting off on a good track by signing 4 star Offensive Tackle Dave Williams. Williams hales from Greater Northdale Florida. He also had offers from Marshall, Arizona, and Florida. Williams stands 6-5 271 so he has decent size but will more than likely need a redshirt year to add some bulk. When asked why he chose Georgia he stated, "It was the bulldog UGA, once I saw him on my recruiting trip I knew I wanted to be a bulldog. On a side note, the guys showed me a pretty good time after the big win over Wisconsin."
Dave Williams
Tackle | Run Block
#101 ( #4 T)
OVR:79 (+3)
Nebraska has signed its first recruit prior to what will be the biggest recruiting weekend of the year.
4* #2 G Tyrell Lacey from South Plainfield, NJ. 6'2" 275lbs. 79 OVR (+1). Really good run blocker. I have a ton of OL depth, 13 OL on roster and just 3 graduate so he's depth but 6 OL will graduate next year so he'll be vital depth. I only have 12 scholarships this year so I'm going to have to be careful.
Nebraska has 10 recruits coming this weekend although I'm pretty far behind on a few of them. Big weekend vs rival Missouri.
4* #2 G Tyrell Lacey from South Plainfield, NJ. 6'2" 275lbs. 79 OVR (+1). Really good run blocker. I have a ton of OL depth, 13 OL on roster and just 3 graduate so he's depth but 6 OL will graduate next year so he'll be vital depth. I only have 12 scholarships this year so I'm going to have to be careful.
Nebraska has 10 recruits coming this weekend although I'm pretty far behind on a few of them. Big weekend vs rival Missouri.
RamesuThe1
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Horned Frogs have signed three recruits so far:
(#125) 4* - Athlete - Kelvin Thorne - 6-2, 191 from Midland, TX
(#370) 3* - DT - Matt James - 6-6, 262 from Hereford, TX
(#445) 3* - DE - Chris Raymond - 6-1, 243 from San Diego, CA
(#125) 4* - Athlete - Kelvin Thorne - 6-2, 191 from Midland, TX
(#370) 3* - DT - Matt James - 6-6, 262 from Hereford, TX
(#445) 3* - DE - Chris Raymond - 6-1, 243 from San Diego, CA
The Huskers have added 3 more recruits after the huge recruiting weekend against Missouri. Less than anticipated but still a good haul.
#9 5* WR Jovon Atkins from Brownsville, Texas. 6'1" 204 lbs. 80 OVR (+5). Atkins has a chance to be special IF I manage to find someone who can throw the ball to him. 93 SPD, 93 ACC, 80 JMP, great pass catch abilities as well as an ability to catch the ball. I'm deep at WR, but he has a chance to do some good things for me. Need a QB badly though.
#4 4* CB David King from Forest Hill, Texas. 5'9" 165 lbs. 78 OVR (+5). 92 SPD, 92 ACC, great coverage ratings although not very good press ratings so he may be more of a nickel player.
#105 3* JUCO SO CB James Parker from Moab, Utah. 5'10" 169 lbs. 75 OVR (+4). 90 SPD, 93 ACC, really good coverage ratings especially press and surprisingly high tackle ratings. I originally wasn't going to offer this guy since I'm fairly deep at CB, knew I'd sign King and have a shot to sign 2 more CB but you can never have too many corners in this OD.
That leaves just 8 scholarships remaining for Nebraska, we'll see what comes of them. I have about 14 guys left on my list, some I'm pretty far out on. I'm surprised I didn't get 2 or 3 more commits this week though, huge recruiting weekend and I've got a big lead on a few of these guys but nothing to show for it.
#9 5* WR Jovon Atkins from Brownsville, Texas. 6'1" 204 lbs. 80 OVR (+5). Atkins has a chance to be special IF I manage to find someone who can throw the ball to him. 93 SPD, 93 ACC, 80 JMP, great pass catch abilities as well as an ability to catch the ball. I'm deep at WR, but he has a chance to do some good things for me. Need a QB badly though.
#4 4* CB David King from Forest Hill, Texas. 5'9" 165 lbs. 78 OVR (+5). 92 SPD, 92 ACC, great coverage ratings although not very good press ratings so he may be more of a nickel player.
#105 3* JUCO SO CB James Parker from Moab, Utah. 5'10" 169 lbs. 75 OVR (+4). 90 SPD, 93 ACC, really good coverage ratings especially press and surprisingly high tackle ratings. I originally wasn't going to offer this guy since I'm fairly deep at CB, knew I'd sign King and have a shot to sign 2 more CB but you can never have too many corners in this OD.
That leaves just 8 scholarships remaining for Nebraska, we'll see what comes of them. I have about 14 guys left on my list, some I'm pretty far out on. I'm surprised I didn't get 2 or 3 more commits this week though, huge recruiting weekend and I've got a big lead on a few of these guys but nothing to show for it.
Jeff Young (79 OVR), 6'6, 225 lbs, ATH-WR, Arizona
Corey Stanley (77 OVR), 6'3, 210 lbs, ATH-QB, Alabama
Steve Walker (75 OVR), 5'10 175 lbs, ATH-HB, Louisiana
Franklin Warren, (74 OVR), 6'1 208 lbs, FS, Illinois
Justin Palmer, (69 OVR), 6'1 224 lbs, ATH-FB, Florida
Corey Stanley (77 OVR), 6'3, 210 lbs, ATH-QB, Alabama
Steve Walker (75 OVR), 5'10 175 lbs, ATH-HB, Louisiana
Franklin Warren, (74 OVR), 6'1 208 lbs, FS, Illinois
Justin Palmer, (69 OVR), 6'1 224 lbs, ATH-FB, Florida
bluejay13
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♦♦♦ (#23) Tackle - Marcus Griffin
6'4
296 lbs
Livingston, TN
With 5 commitments, the Volunteers have 10 scholarships left to hand out. Current head coach Jim Tressel take over in week 2 but is unable to pull scholarships offered before he took over. 13 scholarships have been offered but let's hope those 3 young men offered by the last staff find new homes.
RamesuThe1
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TCU gains two more commits
(#18) 5* - WR - Darnell McBride - 6-3, 203 from Schertz, TX
(#1257) 3* QB - Randy Dunn - 6-4, 242 from Converse, TX
Brings the total to 5 and currently the class ranks 14th in the country.
(#18) 5* - WR - Darnell McBride - 6-3, 203 from Schertz, TX
(#1257) 3* QB - Randy Dunn - 6-4, 242 from Converse, TX
Brings the total to 5 and currently the class ranks 14th in the country.
Sam Noble, (73 OVR), 6'5 336 lbs, OT, Louisiana
bluejay13
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Meet the Vols:
♦♦♦ (#5) Punter - Ronnie Williams
5'10
199 lbs
York, SC
♦♦♦♦ (#5) Tackle - Will King
6'6
290 lbs
Ripley, TN
♦♦ (#21) Fullback - Scott Larkin
6'3
257 lbs
Edinburg, TX
♦♦♦♦♦ (#5) Wide Receiver - Andrew Green
6'1
192 lbs
Poplar Tent, NC
♦♦♦ (#23) Tackle - Marcus Griffin
6'4
296 lbs
Livingston, TN
♦♦♦ (#12) Quarterback - Patrick Johnson
6'0
205 lbs
Fort Dodge, IA
♦♦♦ (#46) Cornerback - Jason Jones
6'0
171 lbs
Lewisburg, TN
♦♦♦♦ (#31) Athlete - Projected Quarterback - Jay Parham
6'4
204
Ensley, FL
♦♦♦♦ (#37) Athlete - Projected Runningback - John Richardson
6'1
224 lbs
Alcoa, TN
With 9 commitments, Tennessee has 6 scholarships available
♦♦♦ (#5) Punter - Ronnie Williams
5'10
199 lbs
York, SC
♦♦♦♦ (#5) Tackle - Will King
6'6
290 lbs
Ripley, TN
♦♦ (#21) Fullback - Scott Larkin
6'3
257 lbs
Edinburg, TX
♦♦♦♦♦ (#5) Wide Receiver - Andrew Green
6'1
192 lbs
Poplar Tent, NC
♦♦♦ (#23) Tackle - Marcus Griffin
6'4
296 lbs
Livingston, TN
♦♦♦ (#12) Quarterback - Patrick Johnson
6'0
205 lbs
Fort Dodge, IA
♦♦♦ (#46) Cornerback - Jason Jones
6'0
171 lbs
Lewisburg, TN
♦♦♦♦ (#31) Athlete - Projected Quarterback - Jay Parham
6'4
204
Ensley, FL
♦♦♦♦ (#37) Athlete - Projected Runningback - John Richardson
6'1
224 lbs
Alcoa, TN
With 9 commitments, Tennessee has 6 scholarships available
RamesuThe1
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(#943) 3* - CB - Albert George, 6-0, 193 from Roma, TX
(#1036) 3* - OT - Dan Hadley, 6-4, 324 from Sugar Land, TX
Frogs get to 7 commits with 8 open scholarships available. Currently, the TCU class ranks 19th in the country. There is one huge recruit left on the HornedFrogs' radar, 5* OT, Erik Clarke from Wylie, TX. There is tough competition for the highly touted recruit as the Razorbacks of Arkansas and the RedRaiders of Texas Tech are also high on Clarke's list. It will definitely be a battle down the stretch for his signature.
(#1036) 3* - OT - Dan Hadley, 6-4, 324 from Sugar Land, TX
Frogs get to 7 commits with 8 open scholarships available. Currently, the TCU class ranks 19th in the country. There is one huge recruit left on the HornedFrogs' radar, 5* OT, Erik Clarke from Wylie, TX. There is tough competition for the highly touted recruit as the Razorbacks of Arkansas and the RedRaiders of Texas Tech are also high on Clarke's list. It will definitely be a battle down the stretch for his signature.
fonzilla
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That tackle is a badass. I couldn't make up any ground on you early on. So I had to drop his ass.
RamesuThe1
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@NavyHog is currently #1 on him and TTU still has a visit next week. I have the most bonus points though. I just hope to get him into offseason unsigned and I'll like my chances
fonzilla
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He must like those Arkansas BBW's
RamesuThe1
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TCU signs one more
(#1087) 3* - MLB - Maurice McMahan, 6-2, 226 from Independence, KS
(#1087) 3* - MLB - Maurice McMahan, 6-2, 226 from Independence, KS
Jeff Young (79 OVR), 6'6, 225 lbs, ATH-WR, Arizona
Corey Stanley (77 OVR), 6'3, 210 lbs, ATH-QB, Alabama
Steve Walker (75 OVR), 5'10 175 lbs, ATH-HB, Louisiana
Franklin Warren, (74 OVR), 6'1 208 lbs, FS, Illinois
Justin Palmer, (69 OVR), 6'1 224 lbs, ATH-FB, Florida
Sam Noble, (73 OVR), 6'5 336 lbs, OT, Louisiana
4 more decide to be Hogs:
Keith Simpson, (80 OVR), 6'6 303 lbs, OT, Pennsylvania
Colton Johnson, (77 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, ATH-QB, North Carolina, JUCO-JR
Kenny Britt, (74 OVR), 6'5 267 lbs, DE, Alabama
William Higgins, (69 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, FS, Pennsylvania
Simpson was a 3-star (70+10) OVR. Very happy my recruiting coordinator found this diamond in the rough.
Corey Stanley (77 OVR), 6'3, 210 lbs, ATH-QB, Alabama
Steve Walker (75 OVR), 5'10 175 lbs, ATH-HB, Louisiana
Franklin Warren, (74 OVR), 6'1 208 lbs, FS, Illinois
Justin Palmer, (69 OVR), 6'1 224 lbs, ATH-FB, Florida
Sam Noble, (73 OVR), 6'5 336 lbs, OT, Louisiana
4 more decide to be Hogs:
Keith Simpson, (80 OVR), 6'6 303 lbs, OT, Pennsylvania
Colton Johnson, (77 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, ATH-QB, North Carolina, JUCO-JR
Kenny Britt, (74 OVR), 6'5 267 lbs, DE, Alabama
William Higgins, (69 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, FS, Pennsylvania
Simpson was a 3-star (70+10) OVR. Very happy my recruiting coordinator found this diamond in the rough.
bluejay13
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♦♦♦♦ (#40) Athlete - Projected Free Safety - Dave McIntyre
6'2
206 lbs
Augusta, GA
That leaves Tennessee with 5 scholarships remaining
My recruiting class is going to suck. I'm still on the same 4 as before and all of a sudden the CPU has stormed from behind to take the lead on guys I was leading by a thousand points. I only had 12 scholarships to begin with it and I'll be lucky to sign 4 more.
Luckily I have 42 Freshmen and Sophomores on this team and I'll have 20 scholarships next season.
Luckily I have 42 Freshmen and Sophomores on this team and I'll have 20 scholarships next season.
Jeff Young (79 OVR), 6'6, 225 lbs, ATH-WR, Arizona
Corey Stanley (77 OVR), 6'3, 210 lbs, ATH-QB, Alabama
Steve Walker (75 OVR), 5'10 175 lbs, ATH-HB, Louisiana
Franklin Warren, (74 OVR), 6'1 208 lbs, FS, Illinois
Justin Palmer, (69 OVR), 6'1 224 lbs, ATH-FB, Florida
Sam Noble, (73 OVR), 6'5 336 lbs, OT, Louisiana
Keith Simpson, (80 OVR), 6'6 303 lbs, OT, Pennsylvania
Colton Johnson, (77 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, ATH-QB, North Carolina, JUCO-JR
Kenny Britt, (74 OVR), 6'5 267 lbs, DE, Alabama
William Higgins, (69 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, FS, Pennsylvania
3 more outstanding student athletes decide to be Hogs:
Devin Hodges, (77 OVR), 5'11 183 lbs, CB, Oklahoma, JUCO-JR
Brent Hall, (73 OVR), 6'2 180 lbs, CB, Arkansas,
Randall Huff, (74 OVR), 6'3 304 lbs, G, Texas
6 left to sign.
Corey Stanley (77 OVR), 6'3, 210 lbs, ATH-QB, Alabama
Steve Walker (75 OVR), 5'10 175 lbs, ATH-HB, Louisiana
Franklin Warren, (74 OVR), 6'1 208 lbs, FS, Illinois
Justin Palmer, (69 OVR), 6'1 224 lbs, ATH-FB, Florida
Sam Noble, (73 OVR), 6'5 336 lbs, OT, Louisiana
Keith Simpson, (80 OVR), 6'6 303 lbs, OT, Pennsylvania
Colton Johnson, (77 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, ATH-QB, North Carolina, JUCO-JR
Kenny Britt, (74 OVR), 6'5 267 lbs, DE, Alabama
William Higgins, (69 OVR), 6'0 183 lbs, FS, Pennsylvania
3 more outstanding student athletes decide to be Hogs:
Devin Hodges, (77 OVR), 5'11 183 lbs, CB, Oklahoma, JUCO-JR
Brent Hall, (73 OVR), 6'2 180 lbs, CB, Arkansas,
Randall Huff, (74 OVR), 6'3 304 lbs, G, Texas
6 left to sign.
RamesuThe1
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IRL Arkansas produces 6-10 legit D1 players a year so historically the Hogs have always had to go out of state to recruit with Texas being the main target and a few of the SEC states for "onesies and twosies". The last couple of years they have signed quite a few kids from Florida (which is what Bielema did at Wisconsin) and other than the Gators the Hogs have more players from Florida than any other SEC school.
As far as the game goes that is interesting. I didn't even notice what state they were from as I was recruiting them. We all get so many points for conference prestige that we can pretty much go anywhere to get guys.
fonzilla
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He Will probably be a DE
This year of recruiting is the perfect representation of actual Nebraska recruiting. There aren't recruits in Nebraska or Iowa or Kansas, I have to go into Texas to recruit but the really good players in Texas go to the two major Texas schools or the SEC West programs so I'm picking up what is left. Otherwise I have to sneak into a traditional mediocre recruiting area to pluck out the 1 or 2 talented recruits that are there.
2 good Texas recruits, a good WR and a good CB and then a recruit from Utah who is a JUCO SO and a recruit from New Jersey. Recruiting is going to be a nightmare for me even when I get up to 6*, which there is no guarantee I will if I finish the season 8-5. Need a good scouting department and some "escorts".
2 good Texas recruits, a good WR and a good CB and then a recruit from Utah who is a JUCO SO and a recruit from New Jersey. Recruiting is going to be a nightmare for me even when I get up to 6*, which there is no guarantee I will if I finish the season 8-5. Need a good scouting department and some "escorts".
Still couldn't get any recruits and fell behind on 2 guys I had led. Very good chance I fall behind on another after he takes a visit to Utah this week. This class is a disaster. I maybe, mayyyyybe get to 8.
Well Nebraska added a couple more recruits, not great recruits but solid depth.
4* #22 DE Shannon Walters from Chesterfield, Missouri. 6'2" 291 pounds. 75 OVR (+3). This guy is actually really interesting, he has 89 acceleration, 89 finesse move, 80 block shed and 88 pursuit. You'd think with ratings like that he'd be a bit better rated but the 72 speed and relatively low hit power/tackle ratings probably weigh him down. I may move him inside to DT, he should be better there and the speed will matter less.
4* #18 G Alex Simpson from Bloomingdale, Florida. 6'4" 298 pounds. 71 OVR (-1). I didn't initially plan on signing this guy but after all these other recruits told Nebraska no, so I offered him late and he signed. 75 PBK, 80 RBK, 75 IBL. He'll just be a backup. I have 13 OL on roster, 3 graduate this year and 6 graduate next year so some depth will always be nice.
I somehow fell to 3rd on a couple recruits I led all year on. Not ideal.
4* #22 DE Shannon Walters from Chesterfield, Missouri. 6'2" 291 pounds. 75 OVR (+3). This guy is actually really interesting, he has 89 acceleration, 89 finesse move, 80 block shed and 88 pursuit. You'd think with ratings like that he'd be a bit better rated but the 72 speed and relatively low hit power/tackle ratings probably weigh him down. I may move him inside to DT, he should be better there and the speed will matter less.
4* #18 G Alex Simpson from Bloomingdale, Florida. 6'4" 298 pounds. 71 OVR (-1). I didn't initially plan on signing this guy but after all these other recruits told Nebraska no, so I offered him late and he signed. 75 PBK, 80 RBK, 75 IBL. He'll just be a backup. I have 13 OL on roster, 3 graduate this year and 6 graduate next year so some depth will always be nice.
I somehow fell to 3rd on a couple recruits I led all year on. Not ideal.
Final Recruiting Rankings
2. Florida State
3. Auburn
4. Ohio State
5. LSU
7. Oregon
9. Tennessee
12. Arkansas
14. Nebraska
30. Miami
41. TCU
43. UCLA
71. Georgia
Nebraska only signed 9 guys out of 12 available scholarships, but salvaged things at the end with a big TE and big CB signing. Key recruits:
#9 WR Jovon Atkins 80 OVR 93 SPD
#8 TE Garrett Russell 78 OVR, really good balanced TE
#2 G Tyrell Lacey 79 OVR
#22 DE Shannon Walters 75 OVR
#2 CB Darrell Sanders 79 OVR 91 SPD
#4 CB David King 78 OVR 92 SPD
#105 JUCO SO CB James Parker 75 OVR 90 SPD
2. Florida State
3. Auburn
4. Ohio State
5. LSU
7. Oregon
9. Tennessee
12. Arkansas
14. Nebraska
30. Miami
41. TCU
43. UCLA
71. Georgia
Nebraska only signed 9 guys out of 12 available scholarships, but salvaged things at the end with a big TE and big CB signing. Key recruits:
#9 WR Jovon Atkins 80 OVR 93 SPD
#8 TE Garrett Russell 78 OVR, really good balanced TE
#2 G Tyrell Lacey 79 OVR
#22 DE Shannon Walters 75 OVR
#2 CB Darrell Sanders 79 OVR 91 SPD
#4 CB David King 78 OVR 92 SPD
#105 JUCO SO CB James Parker 75 OVR 90 SPD