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Welcome, J'Marcus to the Hilltop.

Commitment No. 18 is in for SMU, as multipurpose athlete J’Marcus Rhodes (Orange, Texas/West Orange-Stark) said he gave his verbal pledge on Sunday.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecr ... st?id=6216

Glad we were able to beat out Lamar, McNeese St, and SFA for this one.............

Welcome J'Marcus.

It's good we are still consider an excellent choice.... Relative to community colleges woo hoo... Obviously none of the BCS programs are seeing any of this

SMU_Alumni11 wrote:It's good we are still consider an excellent choice.... Relative to community colleges woo hoo... Obviously none of the BCS programs are seeing any of this

Under the radar recruiting.......can't have too many "diamonds in the rough"!

Oh c'mon he is 6'2, 190 and runs a 4.5 with 33 inch vertical and is from West Orange Stark...now THIS kid IS a steal this time. He really is...check out his clips...

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/936346/highlights/20770383

Good athlete. Man, I like him better on defense.

Welcome J'Marcus. In the near 99% chance you don't make the NFL for a long, injury free career and you do graduate from SMU, you'll recall this decision as one of the best in your life. Or you do make the NFL and have every member of mustang nation following your every step. Trust me, walking relatively pain free at 35 with an SMU degree is a good way to go through life. Having said that, I hope you tear up the competition on the Hilltop. Looking forward to rooting for you.

MagnificentGelding wrote:Welcome J'Marcus. In the near 99% chance you don't make the NFL for a long, injury free career and you do graduate from SMU, you'll recall this decision as one of the best in your life. Or you do make the NFL and have every member of mustang nation following your every step. Trust me, walking relatively pain free at 35 with an SMU degree is a good way to go through life. Having said that, I hope you tear up the competition on the Hilltop. Looking forward to rooting for you.

Yes, very well said.

ponyscott wrote:Oh c'mon he is 6'2, 190 and runs a 4.5 with 33 inch vertical and is from West Orange Stark...now THIS kid IS a steal this time. He really is...check out his clips...

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/936346/highlights/20770383

I noticed that as well. A guy at 6'2" and a 4.5 forty how is he not getting more offers?

ponyscott wrote:Oh c'mon he is 6'2, 190 and runs a 4.5 with 33 inch vertical and is from West Orange Stark...now THIS kid IS a steal this time. He really is...check out his clips...

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/936346/highlights/20770383

Ill take your word for it but if you are wrong "I'll hunt you down and gut you like a fish"

MagnificentGelding wrote:Welcome J'Marcus. In the near 99% chance you don't make the NFL for a long, injury free career and you do graduate from SMU, you'll recall this decision as one of the best in your life. Or you do make the NFL and have every member of mustang nation following your every step. Trust me, walking relatively pain free at 35 with an SMU degree is a good way to go through life. Having said that, I hope you tear up the competition on the Hilltop. Looking forward to rooting for you.

I love everything about this post.

ATH J’marcus Rhodes (6-2, 185), West Orange Stark

Committed To: SMU

Other Offers: Lamar, McNeese State, Stephen F. Austin

The Skinny: This commitment came out of left field. Rhodes picked up his first FBS offer on Thursday and three days later became a Mustang with his commitment to SMU. Rhodes is pretty underrated considering athleticism, size and 4.5 speed. He can play on either side of the ball but will likely play safety on the Hilltop. SMU may have just found a valuable diamond in the rough, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he picked up a few more offers before signing day.
http://www.texasfootball.com/recruiting ... iew/180118

Sounds like even thought he committed to SMU that he is waiting on other BCS schools the offer like Mississippi State. Video shows he could be a really good big cover corner that can hit.

http://smu.scout.com/2/1228005.html