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PerunaPunch wrote:You have to love this kid's size. On paper anyway, this kid has the size to compete with the largest WRs and even big TEs. Maybe a Darren Woodson starter kit (actually, this kid is 1" taller and only a few lbs. lighter than Woodson).

smupony wrote:

NickSMU17 wrote:Looks like a reach, we will find out...

Not sure if "reach" is the right word. Really more of a best athlete on the team that relied on him to be everywhere on the field. Jack of all trades, master of none. Not his fault, team couldn't afford to develop him in one area. If this kid is making all state teams as a multiple position player, imagine him finding his roll and studying it full time. I can see why the coaches are excited: coaches son, great athlete, smart, film room rat, etc. These are the guys you want on your team.

I don't know why, but this story sounds eerily similar to Zac Line's. Mid-west kid from out of thin air who plays multiple positions and is the team's star. I think we can all agree Zac has turned out to be a nice piece to our SMU puzzle. We should be able to put him back at his natural position of linebacker next year with the RB class coming in. If you disagree on Zac playing well, take a look back at a few games and see how many times he made huge blocks to keep Padron or Bo Levi on their feet. Remember, he was a true freshman.

These guys are football players plain and simple. Bring me a couple of these guys and year and they will instill work ethic and leadership.

Although it is very important for the bulk of your class, recruiting isn't always about stars, accolades, and offers. I trust JJ's eye for talent.

SMU 86 wrote:With all the comments I have heard nothing about speed. A person might be all state in Iowa that would not even make that in Texas. As far as the coaches son thing goes that does make you a good D1 player. Cody Hawkins is a coaches son and he is on the bench at Colorado. Of all of the reports no mention of his speed. Again not that it is good or bad just no mention.

lwedge wrote:

SMU 86 wrote:With all the comments I have heard nothing about speed. A person might be all state in Iowa that would not even make that in Texas. As far as the coaches son thing goes that does make you a good D1 player. Cody Hawkins is a coaches son and he is on the bench at Colorado. Of all of the reports no mention of his speed. Again not that it is good or bad just no mention.

A kid that big with a 350 bench and 36" vertical HAS to get offers from big schools.

You don't see those stats from SEC commits.

Something is amiss.

westexSMU wrote:

mustangbill67 wrote:You really think JJ would offer a SS this late in the process that is "slow". Give me a break! This kid is a 2 star and I believe this rating came before his offers from Louisville and us. I think based on what I have heard that the coaching staff is very happy to have his committment.

Also has an offer to Iowa State

SMU 86 wrote:He does not have an offer from Iowa State.

mustangbill67 wrote:You really think JJ would offer a SS this late in the process that is "slow". Give me a break! This kid is a 2 star and I believe this rating came before his offers from Louisville and us. I think based on what I have heard that the coaching staff is very happy to have his committment.