2007 Outside Linebacker Recruit Barrett Bufkin

[Ponymon]

Rivals article today talks about Dallas (Tex.) Jesuit College Prep athlete Barrett Bufkin, a 6-foot-0, 220-pounder and runs a 4.6 forty indicates strong interest in SMU. He has played fullback, linebacker, tailback and safety in high school. That versatility has made Bufkin a very intriguing prospect to a fair amount of colleges. Arkansas, OSU, Boston College, Iowa, Iowa State, Indiana, UTEP, Kansas State, Wyoming, Texas A&M and Texas Tech have all shown an interest. He favors Arkansas, SMU, A&M, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State right now because he wants to stay somewhat closer to home. He wants to go somewhere I can graduate and get a good degree in business. This spring the athlete prospect has already made unofficial visits to SMU and Northwestern.

"I loved SMU and Northwestern was very nice too," he said. "I grew up in Dallas so I am very familiar with SMU's campus and new stadium. I like where their program is headed and I love the coaches there."

This spring Bufkin plans to head back to SMU and Arkansas for visits. He is planning to also attend the Nike Camp at Texas A&M. This summer Bufkin is looking to take in camps at Arkansas, Texas A&M, SMU, TCU, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech.

Last season Bufkin earned honorable mention all-district honors after accounting for 785 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior.

[BUS]

We need some new LB's and I think this guy is fast enough for PB's scheme.

[PonyPride]

He was at the Red/Blue game.

[gostangs]

Does he have an older brother that graduated from SMU? - not a common name and I think there was a Bufkin that graduated a few years ago.