2013 Gator Commitment #13: CB Vernon Hargreaves of Wharton High School, Tampa FL

[RayGator]

CB Vernon Hargreaves III 5-11 181 *****
Wharton High School
Tampa, Florida
7.26.2012 Commitment
ESPN Top CB in The USA
ESPN Top 3 Prospect in the USA

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Tuesday 6.14.11 Tampa Tribune

Gators Offer Wharton's Hargreaves.

"Wharton rising junior defensive back Vernon Hargreaves has received an offer from the University of Florida, Wharton coach David Mitchell said.

This past season, Hargreaves finished with 44 tackles, two interceptions and 16 passes deflected.

Wharton went 3-7 last season."

http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/gators-offer-whartons-hargreaves/

[The_Graygator]

Sounds like this kid is a one-man pass defense.

[apkguitar1991]

Favors FSU right now.

[iceman44]

Got the offer about a week ago. His Dad is a coach at USF.

[atlgator76]

get our CBs this cycle then lock up L3 and Harris next year at S.

[GaGator7]

Does anyone know how we stand with VHIII or M. Harris or other DBs to complete our secondary?

[kellykool]

Yes.....

[trustamerica]

VH III going to USF (dad is a coach)
Marcel Harris will be a Gator soon!

[GaGator7]

Oh well, gonna go with dad...i see the where ND and Louisville after VH too. You heard?

[trustamerica]

Oh well, gonna go with dad...i see the where ND and Louisville after VH too. You heard?

A 5* gets a lot of attention no doubt his offers r AAA but the family relationship is discouraging coupled with his silence!

[RickySlade]

The general consensus is that Harris will be a Gator...it's been reported that he will make a decision before his senior season.

[your_perfect_enemy]

The general consensus is that Harris will be a Gator...it's been reported that he will make a decision before his senior season.

I know very little about much of this stuff, but I thought Harris was a backup plan (for a lack of better phrase) to McQuay? Or rather maybe I thought we really only had 1 spot for a safety and we were holding it for McQuay.

[thedyc09]

I know very little about much of this stuff, but I thought Harris was a backup plan (for a lack of better phrase) to McQuay? Or rather maybe I thought we really only had 1 spot for a safety and we were holding it for McQuay.

LM3 is/was being recruited as a CB. The plan was take either VHIII or LM3 at CB, whoever committed first.

[your_perfect_enemy]

LM3 is/was being recruited as a CB. The plan was take either VHIII or LM3 at CB, whoever committed first.

Ah thanks. At least I wasn't completely making the scenario up, just mixed names/positions. I just got used to all the last set of 17-18 year olds we were fawning over, haven't quite caught up to speed with the next crop yet.

[DieAGator]

Are we in it for McQuay even if Marcel Harris commits?

[deep_threat]

Are we in it for McQuay even if Marcel Harris commits?

This is what springs the Tre Bell question... I do like Bell though

[GaGator7]

I hope we land M.Harris and LMIII at least to round out class. Who else?

[StrangeGator]

It's never been an either/or for Harris and McQuay. They're both plus-one types.

[deep_threat]

CB Vernon Hargreaves III 5-11 181 *****
Tampa Wharton High School
Tampa, Florida
7.26.2012 Commitment
ESPN Top CB in the USA
ESPN Top 3 Prospect in the USA

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He needs his own thread. He's on campus right now with Richard Benjamin and Jordan Sherit. I would LOVE to have VH3.

Rivals page

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Vernon-Hargreaves%20III-123483

Highlights (sophomore year I think)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0iPG390NYc

Chances? How would numbers work?

[GATORAZ]

He has known the USF coaches his whole life besdies his dad who coaches there. In the end those kids go where thier dad is 98 percent of the time.

[deep_threat]

He has known the USF coaches his whole life besdies his dad who coaches there. In the end those kids go where thier dad is 98 percent of the time.

Isn't his sister already at UF? I agree with the dad situation but it can't hurt to have family at Florida too. Maybe it offsets??? :laugh:

[deep_threat]

AZ when are you making your big recruiting post??

[GATORAZ]

Isn't his sister already at UF? I agree with the dad situation but it can't hurt to have family at Florida too. Maybe it offsets??? :laugh:

yes his sister goes to UF. But there are coaches besides his dad that have watched him grow up at USF. Its hard to tell all those people he wants to go to another school.

[MelBeachGator]

It is if you realistically want to play in championship games.

[deep_threat]

http://florida.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1373311

"Something different about Florida."

[deep_threat]

Tampa (Fla.) Wharton five-star cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III spent a portion of Thursday at the University of Florida for a visit.

"It was good," Hargreaves III said. "It was fun. I have been up there several times before so I am pretty used to it. There wasn't really anything new. When I was there I talked with Coach (Will) Muschamp and Coach (Travaris) Robinson, so that was nice."

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound defensive back talked about his conversation with the Gator coaches.

"They tell me that I need to go where I am comfortable," Hargreaves III said. "They tell me they are going to support me wherever I go and that they would love to have me there obviously. They are good people. They are coaches and they are going to recruit me, but something about them is a bit different."

After several visits to Gainesville, the Sunshine State standout says that he has a certain comfort level with Florida.

"I like Florida," Hargreaves said. "I like the coaching staff. They are a winning program. There isn't much not to like about them."

While Florida has made a good impression, Hargreaves says he remains wide-open and is evaluating all of his nearly 40-plus offers.

"I haven't narrowed it down. Not at all," Hargreaves said. "I will narrow it down some before the season and then take more visits.

"I don't have a leader," Hargreaves added.

As for the next trip that Hargreaves will take, he is planning to see a few schools on the West Coast during an all-star camp experience in early July.

"I am doing The Opening and I am going to visit some schools while I am out (west)," Hargreaves III. "USC, Stanford, and Oregon."

Hargreaves is Rivals.com's No. 2 cornerback and No. 9 overall prospect in the nation.




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[PSGator66]

Come to Gainesville!

[StrangeGator]

Sounds like we may be a not too distant second place. He may be leaning towards USF, but he will have to think long and hard about going there. He's a smart kid. He will think this through.

[slmdLS1]

up until now I have thought USF for sure....now i think UF holds the close edge, but something like 55%/45% kinda edge....jmo

He'll be at the Opening with 7 other gator commits...time to recruit/bond...

[MelBeachGator]

Is everyone sure he's staying in state?

[StrangeGator]

Is everyone sure he's staying in state?

Sounds like he's town between UF and USF, so yea, he's pretty likely to stay in state.

[elrongator]

Sounds like he's wide open to me. Glad Muschamp is telling him they'd love to have him but go where he fits best. That's the best sales pitch of all cause it's the truth.

[rpmGator]

Just because someone coaches somewhere today, does not mean they wil be there tomorrow. Job advancement would have to be ignored, the HC may go another way or may go altogether if the wins don't come.

Go to the school, it won't be going anywhere.

[StrangeGator]

What kind of student is he? I know it won't come entirely down to academics, but USF is vastly inferior to UF on that front. I think they're a third or fourth tier university (out of four).

[gatorfan12]

VHIII announced that his top 3 is Florida, South Florida, and Miami on 247. Great news that nobody out of state is on that list. I don't consider Miami a huge threat on this one. Coming down to UF and USF. Many people thought that but nice to here the kid officialy say it. I thought USF would get this one easily but now I'm actually starting to believe we have a 50/50 shot at this guy.

[elrongator]

USF may get some recruits that would never have looked their way five years ago, but unless he just wants to go where dad is the better education and route to the NFL is still hands down found in Gainesville.

[Tasselhoff]

I would take him on offense, defense or special teams in a heartbeat. The kid is special. I love him at corner, like him at WR, and think he could be am excellent KR.

[newdad]

Act fast, seats are limited.

[BahamianCane]

USF. don't even waste time imo.

[ih8danoles]

USF. don't even waste time imo.UM probably shouldn't.

[deep_threat]

UM probably shouldn't.

Boom

[mfpardnor2]

18 year olds usually want the chance to spread their wings and be their own person, unless he doesn't want to be separated from his Mom I would think UF has a great chance at getting him.

[GATORAZ]

18 year olds usually want the chance to spread their wings and be their own person, unless he doesn't want to be separated from his Mom I would think UF has a great chance at getting him.

18 year old kids also want their friends and family to see them play sports.

[swampbabe]

You know about I-75 right?

[UFreak]

You know about I-75 right?

Is that the road that brings you from Tampa to Gainesville in about two hours?

[GATORAZ]

You know about I-75 right?

Also know his dad coaches for USF. Where do you think his dad will be on Saturdays?

[UFreak]

Also know his dad coaches for USF. Where do you think his dad will be on Saturdays?

I guess in the end the biggest decision that needs to be made is :
Is it more important to play for my dad?
Or is it more important to spread my wings a little and play for UF and against the best college competition in the country?

Because distance isn't really a major issue here as swampbabe pointed out.

He probably will play for his dad. But I don't think it's a slam dunk. I think we have a shot and you have to continue to recruit him.

[GATORAZ]

I guess in the end the biggest decision that needs to be made is :
Is it more important to play for my dad?
Or is it more important to spread my wings a little and play for UF and against the best college competition in the country?

Because distance isn't really a major issue here as swampbabe pointed out.

He probably will play for his dad. But I don't think it's a slam dunk. I think we have a shot and you have to continue to recruit him.
No its not a slam dunk he will be visiting colleges with his dad. And if he decides to spread his wings he can also do it at Alabama (of course I am not saying he should go there). Our coaches will continue to recruit him hard , I hope he chooses the Gators. Typically in the end these kids tend to play where there dad is the coach and their friends and family are.

[UFreak]

Typically in the end these kids tend to play where there dad is the coach and their friends and family are.
Probably so, but as swampbabe mentioned, with the dad being the exception, Gainesville would easily allow friends and family to make the very short trip north for games.

[slmdLS1]

what if he has friends and family in Gainesville @ UF? does the "want their friends and family to see them play sports" still apply, or is that only for Dad?

[stomp_and_chomp]

what if he has friends and family in Gainesville @ UF? does the "want their friends and family to see them play sports" still apply, or is that only for Dad?

Pretty sure his sister goes here. Also heard that his dad isn't pro-USF or pro-UF... he just wants his son to make a good decision. Assistant coaches fluctuate... especially at a place like USF where an assistant coach can spring-board to another program. Nobody can say for certain that his pops will be at USF for his 3-5 year career. That's more up in the air than his actual decision.

Don't mix family with business.

Also, another thrilling tell is the fact that he came here with Sherit and that WR from Tampa (who's name escapes me atm).

I think we get all 3.

[slmdLS1]

yes. she does. that was my point. Sister + Sherit = favors UF, imo.

[deep_threat]

Hey stomp I think the receiver you are referencing is Richard Benjamin

[stomp_and_chomp]

Hey stomp I think the receiver you are referencing is Richard Benjamin

Yep. That's the one.

I think Sherit is a given, at this point. Out of all the DLinemen out there that are looking at UF, Sherit seems to be the one who is closest to committing imho.

Demarcus Walker and Antonio Riles (among other names) are fine and dandy, but with Walker maybe leaning towards Bama (especially now that Nkemdiche is a Clemson commit) and Riles torn between a couple programs, I feel that the safe bet is with Sherit. I believe only ND has a shot at landing him besides us, and I think that our shot is much better.

Benjamin is a wild card. If another WR pulls the trigger before he is ready to commit, then he could be on the outside looking in.

At this point, I think we have a much better shot at landing VH3 than we do at landing LMIII and Marcell Harris. Shaq Wiggins is another interesting factor to throw in there. What if he commits before any of those 3?? You gotta think that stealing him from UGA (their highest rated commit) would be a huge blow... and another black eye after already losing Henry. I think our program would have to take him just to keep him out of Jawja. Also, he was a teammate of Quinteze Williams.

I am starting to believe that we'll take 1 of VH3, LMIII or Harris right now on the spot. And then we try the longterm-wooing of Harris or Wiggins. I'd hate to think that we would take 5 CB's this year, but if Wiggins or Harris is the 5th... then I think we would have to. Not that we desperately need them, but they wouldn't exactly collect dust in the cupboard either.

[GATORAZ]

yes. she does. that was my point. Sister + Sherit = favors UF, imo.

Sheirt would go a long way. What people have to also understand is that its not just his dad at USK he has grown up around some of these coaches this staff has been together for a long time. And Rich boy is not coming here stomp

[DieAGator]

but with Walker maybe leaning towards Bama Arggh, too bad.
You gotta think that stealing him from UGA (their highest rated commit) would be a huge blow... For some reason don't like him as much as others on the board. 160lb CB seems small.

I'd hate to think that we would take 5 CB's this year, but if Wiggins or Harris is the 5th... then I think we would have to. Not that we desperately need them, but they wouldn't exactly collect dust in the cupboard either. Five would be 2-3 classes of CBs. Can't imagine we would take even three given the numbers. Doesn't make sense.

[mfpardnor2]

If VHII gets offered a job at a bigger program than USF in the next 4 years would he take it??

[slmdLS1]

Yep. That's the one.

I think Sherit is a given, at this point. Out of all the DLinemen out there that are looking at UF, Sherit seems to be the one who is closest to committing imho.

Demarcus Walker and Antonio Riles (among other names) are fine and dandy, but with Walker maybe leaning towards Bama (especially now that Nkemdiche is a Clemson commit) and Riles torn between a couple programs, I feel that the safe bet is with Sherit. I believe only ND has a shot at landing him besides us, and I think that our shot is much better.I think Walker has been Bama for a while, but apparently he tweeted he'll be at UF friday with his coach. Sounded like Riles was being slow played after he camped.

Benjamin is a wild card. If another WR pulls the trigger before he is ready to commit, then he could be on the outside looking in. Benjamin is down the list. He cant commit before a few others for that last spot...I think he's one of those guys that if he had a commitable offer, he'd jump at it on the spot. Cant remember if he is Matt Jones' or Leon McQuay's cousin...

At this point, I think we have a much better shot at landing VH3 than we do at landing LMIII and Marcell Harris. Shaq Wiggins is another interesting factor to throw in there. What if he commits before any of those 3?? You gotta think that stealing him from UGA (their highest rated commit) would be a huge blow... and another black eye after already losing Henry. I think our program would have to take him just to keep him out of Jawja. Also, he was a teammate of Quinteze Williams.

I am starting to believe that we'll take 1 of VH3, LMIII or Harris right now on the spot. And then we try the longterm-wooing of Harris or Wiggins. I'd hate to think that we would take 5 CB's this year, but if Wiggins or Harris is the 5th... then I think we would have to. Not that we desperately need them, but they wouldn't exactly collect dust in the cupboard either.

again, there is most likely an order to these things with the coaches. VH3 is #1 priority at CB until he chooses, which is why i think you wont see another CB commit until his decision(unless Harris chooses elsewhere and they want to take another position over taking McQuay). as for Harris, it's probably him or bust at Safety. McQuay probably goes to Vandy.

It wont come up until after the season, but J Brown(always injured - quit football?) and Jaylen Watkins might move on (NFL EE with a good season?), with Roberson you'd almost assume leaving early for the NFL next year...added to the fact that they like to use CB's to play Nickel a lot, so theres usually a 3rd CB out there....so another CB spot in this class could open up.

I think Elam has always been a 3 year guy, and you lose Evans this year...and that leaves Pop Saunders as the only experienced Safety...

[newdad]

If VHII gets offered a job at a bigger program than USF in the next 4 years would he take it??

YES!

[sbcg8r]

Well, all circumstances are different, but it didn't work out well for Vinnie Sunseri, IF he went to Alabama to play for his dad. One year after he signs his LOI, his dad goes to TN to be the DC.

[elrongator]

There's a world of difference in going to Bama for football training and exposure with your dad as a coach who ends up leaving and going to USF in that same scenario.
USF is good growing program, but they play in an at risk conference, have never really won anything and have a long way to go.
Bama is again for the third or fourth or fifth decade(depending upon who you ask) a perennial title contender. Big difference there.

[Shade45]

I guess in the end the biggest decision that needs to be made is :
Is it more important to play for my dad?
Or is it more important to spread my wings a little and play for UF and against the best college competition in the country?

Because distance isn't really a major issue here as swampbabe pointed out.

He probably will play for his dad. But I don't think it's a slam dunk. I think we have a shot and you have to continue to recruit him.

I agree wit this.

[sbcg8r]

I agree with you 100%, Elron. My point was that IF he committed there to play for his father, it still didn't work out for him. He could have stayed in Pittsburgh and played with his brother, etc.

[gatorfan12]

Said that Miami and Clemson are recruiting him the hardest. What gives? Isn't he the only cornerback on the board that we really want? Just asking, I completely trust Muschamp and the staff as they have proven they can flat out recruit.

[deep_threat]

Said that Miami and Clemson are recruiting him the hardest. What gives? Isn't he the only cornerback on the board that we really want? Just asking, I completely trust Muschamp and the staff as they have proven they can flat out recruit.

Not exactly sure but I would guess we would want to close out the secondary with Harris??? Numbers?

[Gator1865]

One more safety and one more corner. They both are in the plans

[deep_threat]

One more safety and one more corner. They both are in the plans

That leave us room for like 2-3 more players and we still have to take possibly Sherit, Walker, Ogundeko, another wide out, another O-line man (maybe even two), and a potential linebacker in Anzalone. If we happened to address our needs and take the kids that you "can't turn down", that would put us at 27. A few people will get the short end of the stick, unfortunately.

[stomp_and_chomp]

That leave us room for like 2-3 more players and we still have to take possibly Sherit, Walker, Ogundeko, another wide out, another O-line man (maybe even two), and a potential linebacker in Anzalone. If we happened to address our needs and take the kids that you "can't turn down", that would put us at 27. A few people will get the short end of the stick, unfortunately.

Well, depending on how many are EE's and if we have 1-2 transfers out during the season, and if a couple go to the Draft... then we could potentially have room for somewhere between 25-28.

I mean, overall, last year, we could have taken...what? 4-5 more? But the only one we got on NSD was Fowler. So I can only imagine that we will take this year, what we wanted to take last year.

I think we'll take 1 more WR, 1 more DE (Sherit), 1 more DT/DE (Walker), 1 Buck (??), 1-2 more Secondary (VH3 and Harris), and possibly 1 more OL (Tunsil), and very possibly the ever-elusive 3rd RB (Perhaps Mercer?). Take ALL of that, and it put's us at 26.

[deep_threat]

Well, depending on how many are EE's and if we have 1-2 transfers out during the season, and if a couple go to the Draft... then we could potentially have room for somewhere between 25-28.

I mean, overall, last year, we could have taken...what? 4-5 more? But the only one we got on NSD was Fowler. So I can only imagine that we will take this year, what we wanted to take last year.

I think we'll take 1 more WR, 1 more DE (Sherit), 1 more DT/DE (Walker), 1 Buck (??), 1-2 more Secondary (VH3 and Harris), and possibly 1 more OL (Tunsil), and very possibly the ever-elusive 3rd RB (Perhaps Mercer?). Take ALL of that, and it put's us at 26.

Stomp I'm going to need an extensive explanation on how the scholly numbers work lol, it's so confusing. You can only have 85 players on scholly at one time right? I heard we only have 17 seniors graduating and then factor in the 2 or 3 that leave early and the transfers. That's how I see us at no more than 24. EE's are what confuses me

[Juggernautz]

Act fast, seats are limited.

This^^^

[DieAGator]

That leave us room for like 2-3 more players and we still have to take possibly Sherit, Walker, Ogundeko, another wide out, another O-line man (maybe even two), and a potential linebacker in Anzalone. If we happened to address our needs and take the kids that you "can't turn down", that would put us at 27. A few people will get the short end of the stick, unfortunately.

A CB and S would bring us to 19. Seems like there might be 5 spots after that.

[Juggernautz]

One more safety and one more corner. They both are in the plans

What do you iknow that the rest of us don't?

[gatorfan12]

1 more DE (Sherit), 1 more DT/DE (Walker), 1 Buck (??)

stomp, I thought Sherit was being recruited as a Buck. Did that change?

[GATORAZ]

one guy I have liked from the beginning at corner or offense for that matter is Nadir Barnwell he will be at FNL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D2o-q6NxPQ

[GATORAZ]

Stealing Shaq from the dawgs is also an option
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTYpvmEdSls

[slmdLS1]

Stomp I'm going to need an extensive explanation on how the scholly numbers work lol, it's so confusing. You can only have 85 players on scholly at one time right? I heard we only have 17 seniors graduating and then factor in the 2 or 3 that leave early and the transfers. That's how I see us at no more than 24. EE's are what confuses me

no sense in worrying about it this early in the process...you know how it always works itself out, and we still have this offseason, the season, and spring to shed...

[gatorfan12]

Corey Long: If Hargreaves plays in Florida he'll play at USF (sorry Gator fans), his family is too close and he wouldn't leave his dad open to the sort of criticism he'd get in coaching circles for letting his son play two hours down the road.

If not USF it will be a top-tier out of state BCS program like 'Bama, USC, etc. etc.

[MiketheCuban]

Corey Long: If Hargreaves plays in Florida he'll play at USF (sorry Gator fans), his family is too close and he wouldn't leave his dad open to the sort of criticism he'd get in coaching circles for letting his son play two hours down the road.

If not USF it will be a top-tier out of state BCS program like 'Bama, USC, etc. etc.

I would agree with Corey if USF were on the same level as UF, but last time I checked USF hasn't even won a Big East Championship.

[deep_threat]

Corey Long: If Hargreaves plays in Florida he'll play at USF (sorry Gator fans), his family is too close and he wouldn't leave his dad open to the sort of criticism he'd get in coaching circles for letting his son play two hours down the road.

If not USF it will be a top-tier out of state BCS program like 'Bama, USC, etc. etc.

This is funny considering his top 3 are UF, Miami, and USF

[gatorfan12]

This is funny considering his top 3 are UF, Miami, and USF

I know, that is what I thought when I saw it. Not sure how accurate Corey is on this one.

[deep_threat]

I know, that is what I thought when I saw it. Not sure how accurate Corey is on this one.

Yeah I'm not sure he's on target here haha

[slmdLS1]

Corey Long: If Hargreaves plays in Florida he'll play at USF (sorry Gator fans), his family is too close and he wouldn't leave his dad open to the sort of criticism he'd get in coaching circles for letting his son play two hours down the road.

If not USF it will be a top-tier out of state BCS program like 'Bama, USC, etc. etc.

Few people know about his sister at UF....pretty sure this guy is not one of them.

[dtray]

also VHIII seems smart and usf is simply not in the same league academically as uf

[gatordude15]

He just announced via twitter that USC is his new leader.

After Agholor last season we can't let another in state stud go out west. If you're out there VH3, gatornation loves you and wants you.

[deep_threat]

Hopefully he is just on a west coast high. ;) but in all seriousness we can't lose a Tampa stud again. I've said it a thousand times but if there are two cities we need to put on LOCK DOWN, those two cities are Tampa and Jacksonville. Those places are hot beds and they need to pump straight to the University of Florida.

[GATORAZ]

We can lose a Tamp player and it will be just fine.

[deep_threat]

We can lose a Tamp player and it will be just fine.

Or we could get him and it would be awesome

[GATORAZ]

Or we could get him and it would be awesome

It would be great "if" we get him he is an excellent player. But if we strike out on him and Tunsil life will go on.

[Veritas]

VHIII named USC his leader. USC has Hawins committed, and jaylon Ramsey is going to commit to the Trojans on the 16th. The USC staff have Priest Willis rated higher than VHIII, so Hargreaves may not have a slot open at USC. It will be interesting to see what happens, as Willis is not looking to commit anytime soon, even though most have USC as the school to beat for his services. Does this put pressure on Willis to commit earlier? Will USC take a Hargreaves commit and tell Preist to move on? I really do not know. What I do know is that it appears that Lane Kiffin and Co. are not recruiting at this point in time, as they are selecting.

[deep_threat]

VHIII named USC his leader. USC has Hawins committed, and jaylon Ramsey is going to commit to the Trojans on the 16th. The USC staff have Priest Willis rated higher than VHIII, so Hargreaves may not have a slot open at USC. It will be interesting to see what happens, as Willis is not looking to commit anytime soon, even though most have USC as the school to beat for his services. Does this put pressure on Willis to commit earlier? Will USC take a Hargreaves commit and tell Preist to move on? I really do not know. What I do know is that it appears that Lane Kiffin and Co. are not recruiting at this point in time, as they are selecting.

How many cb's are ya'll taking? Hopefully when you get Ramsey VHIII cools

[GATORAZ]

Ramsey commits to USC Monday then they have 3 spots left. I would assume they take two more DB's and 1 DL. A lot of pressure for anybody to commit with slots that limited if you want a spot.

[DeBigLeezard]

GATORAZ...
Thank you for your insight.
Quite frankly...allthough there are a ton of good stories and great writers on this site...
You are the reason that I visit here every day.

[phideltdj]

It makes me laugh when I hear about a limited number of slots left to commit for a school so recruits better commit now....There is a rule of thumb in college...the schools that recruit on the up and up are concerned about slots and having room for recruits....the shady schools don't even worry about that stuff because the Marcus Dupree days of giving a recruit a car and him still picking another school is over. The systems are way more complex now and the schools won't give you the big perks until the deal is done...they just wet your beak during recruiting. Which side do you think Kiffin falls on?

[GATORAZ]

I would guess Kiffin follows the rules he has no reason to cheat. The guy works very hard has great coaches around him and he is at USC.

ps
thanks DeBig

[slmdLS1]

He just announced via twitter that USC is his new leader.

After Agholor last season we can't let another in state stud go out west. If you're out there VH3, gatornation loves you and wants you.

Pretty sure he was just messing around on twitter trying to get a rise out of people. I don't think he's serious about USCw.

[GATORAZ]

Pretty sure he was just messing around on twitter trying to get a rise out of people. I don't think he's serious about USCw.

you really think it was just for twitter? I know I said dont take too much serious on twitter that was because it was 4 guys talking about something.

He might be riding high from a visit but I seem to remember people thinking the same thing last year with NA.

[elrongator]

I don't really care where VHIII goes as long as its not USC with cheating scum bag lame kitten.

[DieAGator]

Say what you will but that is a sick class USC is putting together. They probably won't win a title but they are stockpiling talent.

[slmdLS1]

you really think it was just for twitter? I know I said dont take too much serious on twitter that was because it was 4 guys talking about something.

He might be riding high from a visit but I seem to remember people thinking the same thing last year with NA.

"just for twitter"....i don't know...kid just came off the opening(with every major network there) and had every opportunity to "name a leader", something he's refused to do his entire recruitment so far because everyone knows his top 2 are UF and USF. Then in the middle of the week(slow news week), he jumps off with a comment like this on twitter? lol...just a little something to throw people a curve ball...

I read something after I posted earlier that confirmed my initial thought that he was just joking around.

[GATORAZ]

"just for twitter"....i don't know...kid just came off the opening(with every major network there) and had every opportunity to "name a leader", something he's refused to do his entire recruitment so far because everyone knows his top 2 are UF and USF. Then in the middle of the week(slow news week), he jumps off with a comment like this on twitter? lol...just a little something to throw people a curve ball...

I read something after I posted earlier that confirmed my initial thought that he was just joking around.
tbh I don't think he really knows right now. Yes he had a top 3 but those were really the only schools he had visited. It will be interesting to see what he thinks after the rest of his visits this summer. I wouldn't be shocked if he ended up on the west coast.

[Veritas]

Verified that although Hargreaves named USC his leader, Kiffin was not at USC last weekend, and in no way will USC take him over Willis. Willis is prioty #1 as far as who is left on USC's board.

[The_Graygator]

Someone should tweet him to remember what happened to WR recruit Nelson Agholor after snakeoil salesman Lane Kiffen whispered sweet nothings in his ear and got to sign with USC on NSD.

Five days later, Agholor's position coach left the Trojans for another job.

[GATORAZ]

Someone should tweet him to remember what happened to WR recruit Nelson Agholor after snakeoil salesman Lane Kiffen whispered sweet nothings in his ear and got to sign with USC on NSD.

Five days later, Agholor's position coach left the Trojans for another job.

It would have not mattered. Nelson is getting looks at RB and WR right now.

[Veritas]

Someone should tweet him to remember what happened to WR recruit Nelson Agholor after snakeoil salesman Lane Kiffen whispered sweet nothings in his ear and got to sign with USC on NSD.

Five days later, Agholor's position coach left the Trojans for another job.

Nelson is extremely happy at USC right now.

[slmdLS1]

Yeah, Nelson was always enamored with the surroundings of USCw and Southern Cal.

I'm not one to go between sites with info, but there are some that feel USCw is a legit threat(interest wise) moving forward.

[The_Graygator]

Nelson is extremely happy at USC right now.

You're missing the point.

[GATORAZ]

You're missing the point.

No you are

[HudsonGator]

Seems that USCw is the favorite, at least for now (http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/13132/notebook-espn300-updated-5-star-cb-names-leader/?tc=ar)

[slmdLS1]

I'm not saying he doesn't like SC, but that BLOG's only source is his twitter, where the kids can easily manipulate the media...in the last 2-3 weeks he was tweeting himself in gator gear...

[Veritas]

USC has 4 spots left. The priorities are

1. Priest Willis
2. Jalen Ramsey
3. Max Redfield
4. Jason Hatcher

That means that as of now Hargreaves and Tahaan Goodman are the odd men out. This could change if we lose someone or have a mutual agreement for a current commit (Sebatian Larue is the most likely choice if this happens) to look elsewhere. Larue has already stated that he will be taking his OV's.

[gatordee]

Corey Long: If Hargreaves plays in Florida he'll play at USF (sorry Gator fans), his family is too close and he wouldn't leave his dad open to the sort of criticism he'd get in coaching circles for letting his son play two hours down the road.

If not USF it will be a top-tier out of state BCS program like 'Bama, USC, etc. etc.

I would have to believe the opposite here. Why would his dad be criticised for letting his son go to a school with much more exposure and the opportunity to play in the toughest conference with a chance to win a NC? What games does USF play that can compare to the atmosphere of a UF-UG, UF -LSU, UF-FSU type of games. There are a lot of things for him to consider when making this decision but no matter what he decides, I believe his father's rep is not one of them. In fact, I would be impressed that his father supported him in any decision he made. I am sure he is also close to his sister so we will have to just wait and see.

[GATORAZ]

A lot of buzz that Willis and Goodman are going to UCLA. Which means USC will push and wait for VH3. Not saying he goes there but the spot will be open and they will pull out all the stops if Willis and Goodman go to the other school in LA.

[Veritas]

A lot of buzz that Willis and Goodman are going to UCLA. Which means USC will push and wait for VH3. Not saying he goes there but the spot will be open and they will pull out all the stops if Willis and Goodman go to the other school in LA.
Yea. ucla seems to be the favorite for both now. It really does appear as it is a package deal. Goodman had a chance to commit to USC a couple months ago, but that ship sailed as Max Redfield is a USC silent but will make it public by the end of July. USC is still fighting hard for Willis, but at this point in time would accept a Hargreaves verbal.

[BahamianCane]

Choosing Willis over Hargreaves would be a mistake imo....especially if you're looking specifically for a CB (Willis most likely ends up at Safety).

[Veritas]

Choosing Willis over Hargreaves would be a mistake imo....especially if you're looking specifically for a CB (Willis most likely ends up at Safety).

Coaches love Willis. Fully confident that he is a corner. Either way at this point ucla is leading for him.

[15gator05]

Choosing Willis over Hargreaves would be a mistake imo....especially if you're looking specifically for a CB (Willis most likely ends up at Safety).

I don't see how takin either would be a mistake.

[slmdLS1]

Taylor Mays played safety at like 240lbs, Willis is a skinny 6'2" ish at around 190lbs...he can play corner, lol. They probably like his size advatange at CB anyways.

[HudsonGator]

USC just got a commitment from Jalen Ramsey (CB from Tenn.)


Jalen Ramsey commits to USC

Updated: July 16, 2012, 4:12 PM ET
By Dave Hooker | ESPN RecruitingNation

SMYRNA, Tenn. -- The top prospect in Tennessee is heading west to play college football.

"I'll be attending the University of Southern California," cornerback Jalen Ramsey said before a round of applause at a news conference Monday.

While there are plenty of story lines around Ramsey's decision to commit to USC, one stands out: the ties between the Trojans and the University of Tennessee. Ramsey, No. 57 in the ESPN 150, said former Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin, who is still vilified by Vols fans after leaving as the school's head coach in 2010, was one of the primary reasons Ramsey is headed west.

"He's a chill person outside of the football field," Ramsey said. "You can definitely get along with him but he's going to push his kids and get the best out of his kids. He's a loving person despite all the rumors you hear in Tennessee with him. I don't feel like any of it is true. I love how he is. I love the man he is. I can't wait to play for him."

Kiffin wasn't the only USC coach with Tennessee ties who was involved in Ramsey's recruitment. Former UT quarterback Tee Martin, who Kiffin hired from Kentucky earlier this year, was the main recruiter for Ramsey.

Ramsey said the relationship with Martin, who also recruited him when he was at Kentucky, was also a factor. Yet it was more than that. Ramsey said he long felt wanted by the Trojans, especially by secondary coach Marvin Sanders.

"Coach Sanders told me all the time that I was the No. 1 corner on his board," the four-star prospect from Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy said. "That meant a lot to me, especially coming all the way out from California to Tennessee to get Tennessee's top player. That meant a lot to me. Usually, it doesn't happen like that so I'm very, very grateful to be in that situation."

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/ncf/story/_/id/8171156/tennessee-cb-prospect-jalen-ramsey-commits-usc-trojans-lane-kiffin

[gatorfan12]

I'm gonna be honest, the class that USC has put together is unbelievable. Now they might not even have room for VHII. Ramsey is just another stud.

[Veritas]

The Ramsey commit was known for a while, and will not affect Hargreaves one way or the other. The player that will affect Hargreaves is Priest Willis, and as of now ucla leads for Willis.

USC has 3 spots left and they will most likely be
1. Max Redfield
2. VH III
3. Jason Hatcher or some other seemingly random Defensive lineman.

[BahamianCane]

The Ramsey commit was known for a while, and will not affect Hargreaves one way or the other. The player that will affect Hargreaves is Priest Willis, and as of now ucla leads for Willis.

USC has 3 spots left and they will most likely be
1. Max Redfield
2. VH III
3. Jason Hatcher or some other seemingly random Defensive lineman.

I assume the safety Goodman is the odd man out?

[deep_threat]

The Ramsey commit was known for a while, and will not affect Hargreaves one way or the other. The player that will affect Hargreaves is Priest Willis, and as of now ucla leads for Willis.

USC has 3 spots left and they will most likely be
1. Max Redfield
2. VH III
3. Jason Hatcher or some other seemingly random Defensive lineman.

What is Kiffin telling him? Is he just stressing that you have to be super elite to receive an offer from USCw now? I don't understand and I'm jealous lol

[Veritas]

I assume the safety Goodman is the odd man out?

him and Paul Harris. Harris is likely one spot above Goodman.

[Veritas]

What is Kiffin telling him? Is he just stressing that you have to be super elite to receive an offer from USCw now? I don't understand and I'm jealous lol

He is putting a real positive spin on the scholarship sanctions. So an offer from USC becomes more "exclusive". That and this recruiting class is a real tight knit group with a lot of leadership.

[gatorfan12]

Max Refield also just committed to USC. There goes another spot.

[Veritas]

Max Refield also just committed to USC. There goes another spot.

Not really. If you have read my posts, Redfield's spot has been accounted for, for some time. USC has 1 CB spot left, and 1 rush DE spot left. The one player that can take Hargreaves spot is Priest Willis.

Left on USC's board at CB is
1. Priest Willis
2. Vernon Hargreaves.

Willis is seen as a ucla lean, and is visiting LSU this weekend. USC would certainly take a Hargreaves verbal at this point in time.

[slmdLS1]

5 DB's in an 18 man class with worsening scholly limits on the horizon?

[deep_threat]

^^^ I was wondering the same thing! How bad are you guys lacking secondary depth?

[Veritas]

5 DB's in an 18 man class with worsening scholly limits on the horizon?

starting secondary is 2 seniors and a junior who could very well likely declare for the draft. Other juniors are back-ups. Secondary is of a big need in this class. Ideally USC wanted 3 safeties and 2 corners, but are going with 3 corners and 2 safeties instead. Could be an issue as Su'a Cravens could grow into a linebacker, but I think he will be fine as a SS.

[slmdLS1]

Josh Shaw was cleared to play this year and is a Junior, correct? does he play CB or S at USC I'm just not familiar with USCw's roster...

down to 2 spots left? at this rate he will be pushed out in a week or so...seeing as how USC has been getting commits every couple of days....lol

[Veritas]

Shaw is playing safety. Fall camp will determine if he is in the rotation at all. Starting safeties are pretty set, and we have a juco kid we brought in who is a monster hitter.

[gatorfan12]

Great news!!!!!!!!!!!

VHIII tweets: Top 5) 1. Florida 2. Clemson 3. Vanderbilt 4. Miami 5. Notre Dame. USF is not in my top 5 but still considering!

Notice his "leader", USC as of a week ago is not in it. And also daddy and USF is not in it even though he did mention them.

[Jaymz15Gators]

Indeed Great news. UF must feel confident with this top 5! VH3 has been tweeting quite a lot with Ahmad Fulwood, Nick Washington and Jordan Sherit! Wouldn't mind seeing all 4 of them in Orange and Blue!

[UFcody]

Great news!!!!!!!!!!!

VHIII tweets: Top 5) 1. Florida 2. Clemson 3. Vanderbilt 4. Miami 5. Notre Dame. USF is not in my top 5 but still considering!

Notice his "leader", USC as of a week ago is not in it. And also daddy and USF is not in it even though he did mention them.

Beat me too it. I feel better and better about VH3 every day. Nick and Ahmad are doing some serious recruiting on him.

[UFcody]

Btw what's up with Vandy? I feel like they're in all the major recruit's top 5's. James Franklin is one hell of a recruiter. Imagine what he would be doing at a football school.

[gatorfan12]

Zach Abolverdi from gatorsports.com is tweeting that it is in order, and that the Gators are his new leader. Not sure about this, want VHIII to say it himself first.

[Veritas]

Was about to post the same thing. Talk about a very fluid situation.

[amer21]

Indeed Great news. UF must feel confident with this top 5! VH3 has been tweeting quite a lot with Ahmad Fulwood, Nick Washington and Jordan Sherit! Wouldn't mind seeing all 4 of them in Orange and Blue!

:hairy:

[deep_threat]

Yeehaw boys

Edit: I'm not really a redneck that was more of a first reaction sarcasm thing haha

[Nicho]

VH3 could be playing the game, building up suspense before his announcement. Recruits do it all the time.

[medigator]

James Franklin will not be at Vandy very long ! He is a good coach and recruiter and when he wins at Vandy the next two years a big school will snap him up imo...

[gatorbait1]

James Franklin will not be at Vandy very long ! He is a good coach and recruiter and when he wins at Vandy the next two years a big school will snap him up imo...

Vanderbilt is a big school!!! It's the SEC EAST! Doesn't get much bigger than the SEC. GO GATORS!

[deep_threat]

Vanderbilt is a big school!!! It's the SEC EAST! Doesn't get much bigger than the SEC. GO GATORS!

I have a feeling you might be a Vandy fan ;) but I agree

[deep_threat]

But hey go Gators! :laugh:

[gatorbait1]

I have a feeling you might be a Vandy fan ;) but I agree

Deep_threat.....that's one of the most disrespectful things I think I've heard in a very long time!!!! Pls don't ever call me a vandy fan ever! I'm all gator playa! Just stating facts

[deep_threat]

Deep_threat.....that's one of the most disrespectful things I think I've heard in a very long time!!!! Pls don't ever call me a vandy fan ever! I'm all gator playa! Just stating facts

Haha, okay that's awesome! It was just a tad fishy that your first post was one defending Vanderbilt ;)

[gatorbait1]

Haha, okay that's awesome! It was just a tad fishy that your first post was one defending Vanderbilt ;)

Lol. No worries. I can see that. I usually just read the comments to see where we are in recruiting and to get the latest news with the gators. I can't wait for the season to start!!!!

[gatorfan12]

Reporter on twitter: "Vernon Hargreaves III says his mind is pretty much made up, expect announcement within the month."

[DuPontGator]

Yeehaw boys

Edit: I'm not really a redneck that was more of a first reaction sarcasm thing haha

Uh huh... Busted!

[gatorbait1]

Uh huh... Busted!

Lol

[eastowest]

Gator

[deep_threat]

Come on baby the good guys. Help rebuild this dynasty baby!

[TnCamoGator]

Would be real nice to get this guy. Him and the rest of the defensive recruits we signed last year and are going to sign this year would make us have a top 10 defense for years to come. And I surely wouldn't mind watching that defense smack around Tennessee and Florida state's offenses for a while!

[Jaymz15Gators]

VH3 is visiting Florida on Wednesday or Thursday. Hope he stays for FNL. We need to close the deal on him!

[gatorfan12]

VH3 is visiting Florida on Wednesday or Thursday. Hope he stays for FNL. We need to close the deal on him!

That is great news! I'm actually starting to think that we are going to get him. I thought it was going to be the opposite. Sherit was going to beg VHIII to come with him to UF. Now Sherit is actually going to be recruited by VHIII to UF. I will say though, if we get VHIII I would be absolutley shocked if Sherit goes elsewhere.

Chances on Sherit with out VHIII - about 60%
Chances with VHIII - 90%

And guess what? I have an idea for our fourth WR. Travis Johnson committed to UM not too long ago, but with the sanctions he tweeted "Dang that shakes things up with recruiting". He is really close with VHIII and Sherit. Little recruiting and he might flip. He is a 3* on rivals but that was before he has been in absolute beast mode this summer at events. 77th in the ESPN 150.

[StrangeGator]

That is great news! I'm actually starting to think that we are going to get him. I thought it was going to be the opposite. Sherit was going to beg VHIII to come with him to UF. Now Sherit is actually going to be recruited by VHIII to UF. I will say though, if we get VHIII I would be absolutley shocked if Sherit goes elsewhere.

Chances on Sherit with out VHIII - about 60%
Chances with VHIII - 90%

And guess what? I have an idea for our fourth WR. Travis Johnson committed to UM not too long ago, but with the sanctions he tweeted "Dang that shakes things up with recruiting". He is really close with VHIII and Sherit. Little recruiting and he might flip. He is a 3* on rivals but that was before he has been in absolute beast mode this summer at events. 77th in the ESPN 150.

Isn't he probably a TE? If not, there are probably two or three WRs on our board higher than him.

[DieAGator]

He is a 3* on rivals but that was before he has been in absolute beast mode this summer at events. 77th in the ESPN 150.

Solid. Another I read he is a TE, 6'4 230 and 4.6 speed. 31 tackles, seven INTs on defense his JR year.

[deep_threat]

One of VHIII's friends sent out a tweet that said "I want to be a Gator." VHIII retweeted that! Hopefully we get him on campus and he commits. Would be a HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE get! Stud shut down corner. I'm excited for him

[gatorfan12]

Solid. Another I read he is a TE, 6'4 230 and 4.6 speed. 31 tackles, seven INTs on defense his JR year.

He insists he is a WR, but with that size he could probably be a TE. Some list him at TE and some say WR. I don't really care, I want him.

[osama_ben_laden]

After vh3 pops sherit is next. Should be a good week/weekend.

[slmdLS1]

VH3 is visiting Florida on Wednesday or Thursday. Hope he stays for FNL. We need to close the deal on him!

He wont be at FNL, he's going to the Gridiron Kings event. I think either Powell or Neal will be there at GK too, i cant remember, but i want to say it is Neal that will be there.

[UFOWNS]

Committed!

[UFOWNS]

https://twitter.com/vhargreaves24/status/228611615556247555

[Gatorallstar1012]

Just saw he committed... Heck yeah!!!! Great ending to the day

[mfpardnor2]

Cool welcome to the family VH3

[joebrown352]

YES

[GATORAZ]

what a way to start off the weekend yes I know its Thursday

[cuzzgator44]

Huge pickup, Sherit come on down

[UFcody]

Huge! Hopefully this starts another frenzy of commits!

[gatorbait1]

What an awesome addition to our up and coming shut down defense!!! Champ is doing a great job with this class! I hope this momentum keeps Rollin! Great news!

[G8tr69]

YEAH!!! :whoa:

[toddsevans]

This kid in my opinion was the most talented player in the state of Florida as a junior. Tune in for big things this year. What a huge commitment for the Gator Nation. Great kid too! Welcome to the Gator Nation Mr. Hargreaves

[g8r925]

Great news to kick off the evening!

[Nicho]

Welcome, VHIII! I sure am glad to be wrong about you playing the game. :)

For those who said our class was really good but lacked a 5-star, well here he is!

[FloridaxGators1]

YEEEESSS!!!!!!! Welcome VHIII!!!!!

[Dreamliner]

Stud.

[deathroll]

Great for everyone concerned.

[swampgator89]

Absolutely awesome pickup!!! Perfect and well planned timing on the eve of Friday Night Lights. We should pick up 2-3 more commits by the end of the weekend. Welcome VH3, we needed you.:joecool: GO GATORS!!!

[Dreamliner]

Article says he's 5-11 185. That means he's 5-9 168. But I gather he's real good and real fast.

[deathroll]

Article says he's 5-11 185. That means he's 5-9 168. But I gather he's real good and real fast.

Good gathering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0iPG390NYc

[MelBeachGator]

No hyperbole or being over zealous, but from his video, he looks like he couldve played college ball LAST YEAR. His technique and footwork are flawless.

[GATORAZ]

Article says he's 5-11 185. That means he's 5-9 168. But I gather he's real good and real fast.

pretty sure he has been measured at a camp so the 5'11 thing should be right

[sbcg8r]

Welcome VHIII!!! And take that Corey Long.......

[GatorInSC]

He just got so many followers on twitter they had to suspend his account

[Dreamliner]

pretty sure he has been measured at a camp so the 5'11 thing should be right

Heights are never right. Remember Moses Jenkins ? I'm 6-0. He was listed at 6-2 and I looked DOWN on him.

[MadduxFanII]

Article says he's 5-11 185. That means he's 5-9 168. But I gather he's real good and real fast.

This is overly cynical. He might be really, really fat.

[deathroll]

This is overly cynical. He might be really, really fat.

Thanks MadduxFan; made me laugh.

[gatorev12]

Huge pickup for this class and perfectly timed by Coach Muschamp and the staff too...a big 5-star commit right before FNL. Excellent timing to build momentum while some other big-name recruits are in town.

Have to say...Muschamp is building a dominant defense with these last few recruiting classes. Between this class and the one we had last year--we've got some serious talent in the works. Here's hoping Elam can be convinced to stay one more year. The 2013 defense could be the nation's #1 overall unit.

[FloridaxGators1]

Football height lol I remember on my highschool team they had me listed at 6'0 fullback while I'm 5'9 lol

[FloridaxGators1]

USCw fans say VH3 will decommit from Florida before its all said and done... sour Trojan fans lol

[TnCamoGator]

I can't wait to see him in orange and blue now! Such a great player! The only thing I hate about this is, we gotta wait one long year to watch him shine in the swamp! But that's a good thing to look forward to!!

[DieAGator]

Incredible recruiting considering he's not even staying the weekend. Good job staff.

[UFOWNS]

I can't wait to see him in orange and blue now! Such a great player! The only thing I hate about this is, we gotta wait one long year to watch him shine in the swamp! But that's a good thing to look forward to!!


http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/7343/vh3t.jpg

[sleeze]

He just got so many followers on twitter they had to suspend his account

Was wondering about this....here it is 11 oclock and still cant follow him

[GatorAvatar]

Tracy Howard who???????? Sometimes things happen for a reason...we missed out on Howard and we end up with a better player. *uck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

[FloridaxGators1]

Tracy Howard who???????? Sometimes things happen for a reason...we missed out on Howard and we end up with a better player. *uck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking the exact same thing once he committed!

[Juggernautz]

Welcome aboard

[StrangeGator]

Read somewhere that he would be one of the top three or four WRs if that is what position he intended to play in college.

How big and how fast? ESPN, who is prone to listing the lowest weights and heights and the slowest reported 40 times, has him at 5'11, 185 and 4.45. He's ranked #4 there, #6 on 247, #9 on Rivals and #15 on Scout.

Oh yea. Great pick-up.

[DieAGator]

Our CB roster looking pretty good. 11-13' = Clark, Riggs, Shaw, Watkins, Shower, Purifoy, Saunders, Poole, Bell, Hargreaves.

[Jaggator]

Is he the 18th or 19th commitment like the title to this thread reads?

http://www.gatorcountry.com/football_recruiting/article/vernon_hargreaves_iii_commits_to_florida/14675

[dferr]

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/7343/vh3t.jpg

At first I was like, :joecool:

And then I was like, :cry:

Seems like someone forgot to send Greg McElroy his Christmas present.....

[GatorAvatar]

The kid is really eloquent, level-headed and has a great dad, not mentioning that he has mad skillz. This is a big bleeping deal.

[GatorInSC]

Our CB roster looking pretty good. 11-13' = Clark, Riggs, Shaw, Watkins, Shower, Purifoy, Saunders, Poole, Bell, Hargreaves.

Forgetting Roberson

[DieAGator]

Forgetting Roberson

Which DBs on roster/on campus will play safety?

[rpmGator]

Always great to welcome a new Gator.

Great news indeed.

[UFcody]

Is he the 18th or 19th commitment like the title to this thread reads?

http://www.gatorcountry.com/football_recruiting/article/vernon_hargreaves_iii_commits_to_florida/14675

He's our 18th of this class.

If you go by these threads he's the 19th to commit, we just had one (Dillan Lawson) decommit

[GatorPhan72]

Woo hoo! Awesome addition.

[The_Graygator]

Forgetting Roberson

When he's All-SEC you'll remember him. lol

[killercroc_UF]

Huge pickup for this class and perfectly timed by Coach Muschamp and the staff too...a big 5-star commit right before FNL. Excellent timing to build momentum while some other big-name recruits are in town.

Have to say...Muschamp is building a dominant defense with these last few recruiting classes. Between this class and the one we had last year--we've got some serious talent in the works. Here's hoping Elam can be convinced to stay one more year. The 2013 defense could be the nation's #1 overall unit.

I think jabari gorman will be a pretty good replacement for elam.

[LimeyGator]

Our secondary has the potential to be sensational in a few years. Wow!

[Ahab]

No hyperbole or being over zealous, but from his video, he looks like he couldve played college ball LAST YEAR. His technique and footwork are flawless.

Some guys jump off the screen b/c they're so obviously a natural. VHIII is one of those. Big pickup!

[Jaggator]

He's our 18th of this class.

If you go by these threads he's the 19th to commit, we just had one (Dillan Lawson) decommit

Thanks for clarifying.

[Gatorrick22]

Welcome to the Gators VHIII. :grin:

[TnCamoGator]

Our CB roster looking pretty good. 11-13' = Clark, Riggs, Shaw, Watkins, Shower, Purifoy, Saunders, Poole, Bell, Hargreaves.

Minus shaw he plays at southern cal now. Showers plays safety for us

[gatorr4life]

Love it!

[MelBeachGator]

He just picked off Shane Morris, commit to Michigan...Jordan tweeted that Shane should've learned last time...

[UFcody]

Just saw a tweet that said tre bell got an INT and VH3 yelled "That's my teammate!" I love this class!!!

[FloridaxGators1]

This 2013 class is going to be amazing! This chemistry is unbelievable!

[joebrown352]

Just saw a tweet that said tre bell got an INT and VH3 yelled "That's my teammate!" I love this class!!!

About the only bright moment for Bell so far. He hasn't had a good day. VH3 has been a beast though.

[AtlGator90]

This guy could very well lock down one side of the field for us for the next three years, huge pickup.

[RayGator]

Go Gators!

[fubar1]

?

[GatorInSC]

?

Guess gray just wanted to say go gators

[Speedofsand]

Secret Weapon Ep. 4 | Vernon Hargreaves - Speed and Agility
Wharton (Tampa, Fla.) cornerback Vernon Hargreaves shows how he hones his speed.


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[Gatorrick22]

Can't wait to see him live at home in.......................The Swamp.

[StrangeGator]

VH3 would probably be the best offensive player in this class if he decided to play WR. Hope he returns punts for us. His agility and speed are ideal for a return specialist.

[gatormoe1]

Very well spoken kid. Glad he's coming to Florida. :)

Reporter: Will you be taking any other visits?
Vernon: No, the only place I will be at is The Swamp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBAc6oO-Q-I&feature=g-all-u

[VandyGator13]

Wow! Call me impressed..Talented and humble. Glad to have him on board. Go gators!

[jjenkins5]

Players like him are how you build an over-achieving blue collar team, that, oh, by the way, also happens to be talented. I LOVE what Muschamp is doing with recruiting!

[SmootyGator]

Wow! Seems like a great kid. Can't wait to see him dress in the Orange & Blue!!!

[amangator08]

Seems like a really great kid. Glad to have him on board!

[nawlinsgator]

What a great interview! Has his head on straight.

[GatorJaws]

Wow!!! Great addition to the Gator nation. That is what you call the 1% of the 1%.

[gatordee]

Wow!!! Great addition to the Gator nation. That is what you call the 1% of the 1%.

This! Nothing like a coaches kid with talent like his.

[rburnett]

Drastic difference from other former #1 CB recruits.. go watch a Dre Kirkpatrick interview lol

Going to be fun to watch this guy next yr

[Gatorphenom]

The anti-Tunsil.....imagine he and Tracy Howard on, could have been on both sides of the field. My God.

[G8RNTN]

Very good kid!!! Glad he is on board.

[GatorJeff]

Great athlete, smart young man. Perfect fit for Gator Nation. I can't wait to see him wearing the Orange and Blue!

[medigator]

Not one " You know" or "Like" in the whole interview ! Very well spoken young man ! Seems to be athletically gifted but intelligent as well ! Nice combination for anyone to have !

[GATORAZ]

The anti-Tunsil.....imagine he and Tracy Howard on could have been on both sides of the field. My God.

what?

[MadduxFanII]

what?

Hargreaves is good. Howard is good. We nearly signed Howard last year. Putting two good players like Howard and Hargreaves on the field at the same time would also be good. Or, my god.

[Juggernautz]

Good stuff.

[DSRrg]

I am impressed with his demeanor. Sounds like a great kid. Reminds me of Jelani's interview while he was being recruited. Very humble kid who has the skills to match it. Cant wait to see him on the field!

[Gatorphenom]

Hargreaves is good. Howard is good. We nearly signed Howard last year. Putting two good players like Howard and Hargreaves on the field at the same time would also be good. Or, my god.

Thankyou....I've been trying my best with him....just really been holding my tongue most of the time with the post he makes in response to other posters.

[GATORAZ]

Hargreaves is good. Howard is good. We nearly signed Howard last year. Putting two good players like Howard and Hargreaves on the field at the same time would also be good. Or, my god.

that was not what I was asking the question about it was more the Tunsil thing coming out of nowhere. I think Howard going to Miami helped us get Vernon his father has hinted at that. I think Poole is going to be a real good player for us. Of course it would have been great to get howard & Hargraves

[LAGatorDoc]

I know Poole is supposed to be real good, but is Ramsey>Poole?

[GATORAZ]

I know Poole is supposed to be real good, but is Ramsey>Poole?

That's hard two very different athletes playing the same position. For corner I would think the coaches would like Ramsey more.

[fubar1]

There's only one player left uncommitted I want more than Ramsey, and that's M. Adams. But it's close. Both are immediate impact players that can change a ballgame.

[GATORAZ]

There's only one player left uncommitted I want more than Ramsey, and that's M. Adams. But it's close. Both are immediate impact players that can change a ballgame.

you really think so? I dont think Jalen touches the field next yeat if he were to come to Florida. Adams plays of course

[fubar1]

you really think so? I dont think Jalen touches the field next yeat if he were to come to Florida. Adams plays of course

I actually do. Both VH3 and Ramsey are both guys that can change a game at their positions. Ramsey has the ability to do it on both sides of the ball, actually.