2013 Gator Class #11: DT Joey Ivie of Pasco HS, Dade City FL

[Jaggator]

DT Joey Ivie 6-4 269 ***
Pasco County High School
Dade City, Florida
6.16.2012 Commitment
1.7.2013 Signed Letter Of Intent
1.7.2013 Early Enrollment

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He's all Gator...book it!

Ivie currently has 14 scholarship offers, including UF, FSU and Miami

http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/files/2012/05/1Ivie-e1336543736713-257x300.jpg


http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/12719/gators-in-front-for-ivie-after-extending-offer/

[The_Graygator]

Heard this kid has an amazing first step off the rush - end.

Anybody really know this kid well?

[g8r925]

I really like the play of this kid, as Gray just stated. Quick explosion off the line, and has good size.

[Gatorallstar1012]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6QZdCxgGb8&feature=related

He does have the quick first step. I also like that he gets his hands up something you dont see very often from young players. Looks to have a high motor as well.

[deep_threat]

He does have the quick first step. I also like that he gets his hands up something you dont see very often from young players. Looks to have a high motor as well.

High motor is right! He reminds me of Chickillo from Clowney's class.

[gatorev12]

While highlight clips always show the best plays...that guy looks like an animal out there. Excellent size for a DE too and looks extremely explosive.

[RepubliGator84]

Like the sound of that

[DMann]

He looks like Bama size and LSU quicks. Certainly not one of Urbans 210 pound DE's.

[GATORAZ]

6-4 265

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCFLVOlyQR8

Spring game

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

[dohcvtecpower]

The lines on scrimmage are looking up in the coming years.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Very good news!

[UFOWNS]

Thoughts on where he plays? Looks to be fairly quick but he would need to put some weight on to move inside. Rivals lists him as an EE which could help if Dillman can get a hold of him

[axer13]

Thoughts on where he plays? Looks to be fairly quick but he would need to put some weight on to move inside. Rivals lists him as an EE which could help if Dillman can get a hold of him

read article on espn where Brantley helped recruit him bc he wanted to play alongside him at DT

[Nicho]

Big time pick-up! Same size as Walker.

[rivergator]

I don't know that any of us can tell yet if Muschamp is a good coach or not yet. The next few years will tell that. But I like what he's doing with recruiting. Very encouraging.

[deep_threat]

Huuuuuuge pick up. Welcome!

[Tebowism0823]

I don't know that any of us can tell yet if Muschamp is a good coach or not yet. The next few years will tell that. But I like what he's doing with recruiting. Very encouraging.

Agreed. I love how he's recruiting and i just can't see him messing this up. I believe he wins us another title in the next couple of years.

[mfpardnor2]

Dade City is Gator Country!!

Welcome Joey.

[The_Graygator]

Welcome aboard Mr. Ivey!

[lean_gator]

Eh.....I wasn't too high on ths kid. I would have rather seen the coaches press harder for Greg Gilmore and Antonio Riles @ DT before accepting his commitment. However, the coaches know 1,000,000,000x more about the game of football then I do or ever will, so I will trust their judgement in evaluating talent and a recruits ability to play in the SEC.

[boatdrinks]

Great news. Can never have too many big eaters in the trenches. Out of curiosity what were his specifics like rank, offer list, etc? Just curious.

[Dreamliner]

Meyer and Muschamp are a far cry from the Spurrier days. Remember when we'd have like eight commits, the day before NSD, and would be sweating bullets ?

[sbcg8r]

Ivie has a non-stop motor and is extremely strong, from what I've heard on him. Great pick-up.....

[deep_threat]

Ivie has a non-stop motor and is extremely strong, from what I've heard on him. Great pick-up.....

Chickillo....

[sbcg8r]

These are some weightroom #s on Ivie:
375 Bench
315 Clean and Jerk
670 Squat
All @ about 6'4 270 = BEAST.

[Dreamliner]

These are some weightroom #s on Ivie:
375 Bench
315 Clean and Jerk
670 Squat
All @ about 6'4 270 = BEAST.

I don't care what anyone says. Those numbers, if legit, are damned impressive for a highschooler.

[sbcg8r]

The 375 bench and 315 Clean and jerk were recorded @ a state qualifier weightlifting meet held in March 2012, where he finished 1st in the heavyweight division. The 670 squat was recorded in the football weightroom.

[HungaryGator]

Everybody will gush over any recruit who commits to us so that's no surprise. The coaches are taking a lot of kids early who are not rated as highly by the scouting services (though his offer sheet in this case is encouraging). I've always said I will not complain about taking a lower rated kid early because if we took them early then that means the coaches really wanted him rather than desperately had to settle for him after the ones they really wanted got away. I just hope they're right.

[DieAGator]

If you watched his film, what do you think? I watched enough to believe he's fast and instinctive, obviously strong. Strikes me more as a DE, but who knows, he could end up at NT if he gets bigger/stronger.

Anyone have an idea what level OLs he plays against? If he's blowing up good OLs now he has a great chance of doing it at UF.

[sbcg8r]

Die, I thought he was a NT all the way, but in a recent GatorCountry article, Ivie states that Muschamp is recruiting him as a DE. No doubt he'll be a inside/outside guy @ UF.

[Nicho]

I can see Ivie turning into the next Justin Smith, one of my favorite players in the pros.

[Ahab]

Plays with good technique and looks like he goes hard. Good traits in a DT.

[PSGator66]

Duke Lemmons or Justin Tratou? Just kidding.

[Ahab]

“They should see disruptiveness,” Ivie said when asked what fans can expect from him. “I want to use my size and speed to cause damage and just do what I can do to the best of my ability.”

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20120616/ARTICLES/120619668/1189?Title=Gators-add-defensive-lineman-to-13-class

[deep_threat]

I know this is far fetched at the moment but he reminds me of Dominique Easley. Awesome pick up, champ

[sbcg8r]

I'm thinking more Ray McDonald, deep. Ray was a 3* who came here extremely underrated, and ended up starring as a DE/DT combo for us, as you guys know. Not sure Ivie has Ray's first step, but he's strong and fast.

[deep_threat]

I'm thinking more Ray McDonald, deep. Ray was a 3* who came here extremely underrated, and ended up starring as a DE/DT combo for us, as you guys know. Not sure Ivie has Ray's first step, but he's strong and fast.

I can see that. Probably a better comparison than Easley. Haha

[woltes]

Things are really starting to come together. Champ is doing a great job in recruiting can't wait too see if we can win some big games this year.

[15gator05]

Things are really starting to come together. Champ is doing a great job in recruiting can't wait too see if we can win some big games this year.

Its crazy that our next class is nearly finished and the season isnt even about to start.

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF0dyfZw46E

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5BLS0Uz7Bg

[DeBigLeezard]

I much rather have a smaller defensive lineman come in at 275 who has the quickness AND the strength... and then, bulk up to 290 and not loose a lot of that speed.
Ivey has that instinctiveness and that speed. We got some good 300 lb "Hole Pluggers" like Jacobs and Hunter who don't truly have great speed... but they play a key role in our defense.
(Look how many times Alabama's defensive tackles would slide down from the other side and tackle Rainey for a loss....jeeez!)

Ivey may not have that bulk now... but I can see him, after a couple of years, moving inside...
Very, very hard to teach instictiveness and speed...
As we watch Ivey's film... you see that he has got that... nice!

[RayGator]

Go Gators!

[RayGator]

DL Joey Ivie is reported to be an Early Enrollment at UF.

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130109/ARTICLES/130109600/1189?p=all&tc=pgall

[StrangeGator]

I much rather have a smaller defensive lineman come in at 275 who has the quickness AND the strength... and then, bulk up to 290 and not loose a lot of that speed.
Ivey has that instinctiveness and that speed. We got some good 300 lb "Hole Pluggers" like Jacobs and Hunter who don't truly have great speed... but they play a key role in our defense.
(Look how many times Alabama's defensive tackles would slide down from the other side and tackle Rainey for a loss....jeeez!)

Ivey may not have that bulk now... but I can see him, after a couple of years, moving inside...
Very, very hard to teach instictiveness and speed...
As we watch Ivey's film... you see that he has got that... nice!

Ivie won't have to gain all that weight to make an impact. He'll be effective on the outside, then he'll get bigger and be effective on the inside.

[RayGator]

Ivie won't have to gain all that weight to make an impact. He'll be effective on the outside, then he'll get bigger and be effective on the inside.

I agree. Like a lot of guys he'll be getting bigger, and better, while he's at UF. A player that will be remembered.

[sec1]

great news...

[RayGator]

January 7, 2013

Signed Letter Of Intent

[RayGator]

Joey Ivie has enrolled early on 1.7.2013. He has chosen to wear jersey #91.

[StrangeGator]

Anxious to hear about Ivie's progress in the weight room. Was excited to hear that Robinson had already gained eight pounds. I'd still like for him to play outside his first year, but we're playing bigger SSDEs than in previous years. I think the ideal is 285 or so, with our DTs between 295 and 305.

As far as how much weight he can gain, remember that Jaye Howard played his senior year in high school at 245, but gained 50 pounds his first two years at UF, eventually blowing up to over 300.

Tim Newton was a 210 pound LB in high school, then gained 100 pounds at UF to become one of the best NTs in UF history.

[Nicho]

Ivie is exceptionally strong, so I'm not too concerned about his weight right now, especially if he stays outside. 270 is more than enough for a guy with the pound-for-pound strength he possesses.

[StrangeGator]

Ivie is exceptionally strong, so I'm not too concerned about his weight right now, especially if he stays outside. 270 is more than enough for a guy with the pound-for-pound strength he possesses.

He won't stay 270 on UF's meal plan. Get him up to 285 by fall and he could be ready for serious PT at SSDE, especially if Bullard moves inside. Strength is great, but having a few extra pounds will help you stand your ground facing right OTs in the SEC.

[GATORAZ]

I expect Ivey to stat out at DE and like stange says eat his way into a DT. I think Bullard stays outside at DE this year

[StrangeGator]

I expect Ivey to stat out at DE and like stange says eat his way into a DT. I think Bullard stays outside at DE this year

Makes sense. Bullard was only 271 last fall and played very well there. A lot of us are eager to move guys inside with Hunter and Floyd leaving, but we actually have more people coming in at DT than we have leaving. We need to appreciate the talent at strong side DE and the role those guys play on our defense. They need to be great run stoppers and be able to contain the QB in the direction he's most likely to run.

[GATORAZ]

Makes sense. Bullard was only 271 last fall and played very well there. A lot of us are eager to move guys inside with Hunter and Floyd leaving, but we actually have more people coming in at DT than we have leaving. We need to appreciate the talent at strong side DE and the role those guys play on our defense. They need to be great run stoppers and be able to contain the QB in the direction he's most likely to run.

Yeah I am not sure why people are in a rush to move Bullard and Fowler inside both are staying at their current positions for now

[NoahBeanBizzel]

Yeah I am not sure why people are in a rush to move Bullard and Fowler inside both are staying at their current positions for now

Because I think we need somebody at the DT position who can get to the QB. Bullard is a monster. He was better at getting to the QB than I expected in limited action, and when you look at Jacobs, Orr, Easley and Cummings, I'm just not sure anyone of them-except Easley-can get the push Floyd did against the pass. Also, Easley lines up both at end and at tackle. Floyd didn't get a whole lot of sacks, but he pushed people backwards, and he constantly made sure that you knew he was in the game.

I agree that not everyone of these guys needs to be moved inside, but I think it's worth taking a look at what Bullard can do in there.

[GATORAZ]

Because I think we need somebody at the DT position who can get to the QB. Bullard is a monster. He was better at getting to the QB than I expected in limited action, and when you look at Jacobs, Orr, Easley and Cummings, I'm just not sure anyone of them-except Easley-can get the push Floyd did against the pass. Also, Easley lines up both at end and at tackle. Floyd didn't get a whole lot of sacks, but he pushed people backwards, and he constantly made sure that you knew he was in the game.

I agree that not everyone of these guys needs to be moved inside, but I think it's worth taking a look at what Bullard can do in there.

if you move Bullard inside who starts a SSDE?

[NoahBeanBizzel]

if you move Bullard inside who starts a SSDE?

Now, how am I supposed to answer that? The coaches are going to have to evaluate the personnel, see who can get a push inside, and decide whether or not they're comfortable enough with who they have, and whether or not to move somebody else inside to do what they want to do. For all we know, Easley may end up starting on the strong side. Or any one of Ivie/Riles/Williams could be the best option there. Or Bullard. Neither one of us can answer that question.

I'm just saying it might be worth a look to see what Bullard gives us inside. He has the frame to add about ten more pounds, and I think he'd be an animal inside.

[GATORAZ]

Now, how am I supposed to answer that? The coaches are going to have to evaluate the personnel, see who can get a push inside, and decide whether or not they're comfortable enough with who they have, and whether or not to move somebody else inside to do what they want to do. For all we know, Easley may end up starting on the strong side. Or any one of Ivie/Riles/Williams could be the best option there. Or Bullard. Neither one of us can answer that question.

I'm just saying it might be worth a look to see what Bullard gives us inside. He has the frame to add about ten more pounds, and I think he'd be an animal inside.

ok but the logical thing to do is move Easley back inside play him next to Orr and have Bullard at DE and Powell/Fowler at BUCK.

The staff told Riles Bullard was going to play DE

[gatorbait1]

I would leave Bullard at end and fowler/Powell at buck all day long without thinking about it and move Easley inside with his first step and see which one steps up to go alongside him. I'm not worried one bit. I'm looking forward to see the impact our new de coach has on the ends. We need our pass rush to step up and I think it will with the guys we have. Jmo

[NoahBeanBizzel]

ok but the logical thing to do is move Easley back inside play him next to Orr and have Bullard at DE and Powell/Fowler at BUCK.

The staff told Riles Bullard was going to play DE

Okay, so what you're saying is that nothing is subject to change (through spring and fall practice), and that all of these predictions of yours are concrete? That doesn't sound logical. Logical is evaluating the situation after spring ball. And through the summer. Then you figure out who plays where in August, after they've put on weight, after you've seen them play, and after you determine who gives you the ability to do what it is you want to do.

Again, I'm not saying that the staff should slide Bullard inside-even though he will slide inside periodically during obvious passing situations. My point is that he's an option.

[GATORAZ]

Okay, so what you're saying is that nothing is subject to change (through spring and fall practice), and that all of these predictions of yours are concrete? That doesn't sound logical. Logical is evaluating the situation after spring ball. And through the summer. Then you figure out who plays where in August, after they've put on weight, after you've seen them play, and after you determine who gives you the ability to do what it is you want to do.

Again, I'm not saying that the staff should slide Bullard inside-even though he will slide inside periodically during obvious passing situations. My point is that he's an option.

lets look back at how the conversation started Stange and I were talking about DE and I said I see Bullard staying at DE and I dont see why people are anxious to move him inside. Then you jumped in with your opinion. I said what was logical in the situation at hand. We all know things could change. Murphy could be the starting QB next year but that is not the logical choice. And I never said moving Bullard inside was not an option I have actually said before it was an option. Now from what the staff has said this year it doesn't look like they will go in that direction. The logical thing is to move Easley back inside. Of course this is all speculation.

[The_Graygator]

It would help Easley's draft status anyway if he'd get more inside time too.

As for this thread, I love this Ivey kid. I think he has Nth level potential and from what's I've heard, a real mean streak on the field and a motor that never stops.

[GATORAZ]

It would help Easley's draft status anyway if he'd get more inside time too.

As for this thread, I love this Ivey kid. I think he has Nth level potential and from what's I've heard, a real mean streak on the field and a motor that never stops.

What I like about Ivey is he has a great motor. He should play DE for awhile he will help out the most in his career when he slides to DT in pass rushing situations. Few problems I saw when watching his film is sometimes he struggles to get off blocks and he tends to pop straight up after the ball is snapped. Lawing will get him to use his hands better to get off blocks and stay lower.