View Full Version : 2014 Prospects and Targets (Offense)
stomp_and_chomp
10-29-2012, 09:27 PM
So I put together a positional list of guys who have pretty decent shots at being Gators.
Offensive Line:
OT - K.C. McDermott - 6'6" / 285 - West Palm Beach, FL
OT - Mason Cole - 6'4" / 285 - Tarpon Springs, FL
OT - Reilly Gibbons - 6'6" / 270 - Saint Petersburg, FL
So, that's the 3 best OT's in the state (I left off Trevor Darling, a 6'5" / 300 OT from Miami who is already committed to Miami... I don't see him waivering). K.C. McDermott would be the real pull... His recruitment will go National, I mean, it already has. We have a chance, but if we miss out, Mason Cole is another GREAT OT to be recruiting. I have a good feeling about one of these guys, but I couldn't tell you which one... just waaaaaay too early. We do seem to be recruiting Cole pretty hard at the moment, or at least, pursuing him more than the others. It's a wait and see thing with McDermott, his brother plays at Miami, but they already have a big talented OT committed (Darling) and I am hoping this makes McDermott search elsewhere... but we can all expect Notre Dame, Ohio St and Miami to be major players... I would not be surprised at all if a few SEC teams jumped in as well.
OG - Garrett Brumfield - 6'3" / 270 - Baton Rouge, LA
OG - Isaiah Wynn - 6'3" / 265 - Saint Petersburg, FL
OG - Corey Martinez - 6'5" / 295 - Tampa, FL
OG - Travaris Dorsey - 6'3" / 280 - Jacksonville, FL
Brumfield is the best option here. He is the kid who goes to school on LSU's campus and would like to get away from home. He is really liking us and FSUcks, it's looking like Brumfield simply want's to come to Florida, one way or another. I like our chances. Wynn could be the best OG in the state of Florida, however, he is not holding a UF offer, that will have to change. Martinez is another great OG who doesn't want to leave the state... it's coming down to the 4 powers (UF/UM/FSU/USF). Dorsey earned an offer at the last FNL... out of the four, I think Dorsey is the biggest lock. Nice kid who really likes the Gators. An excellent addition for an OL that needs depth.
Center's?? None that I've seen. This position typically goes unnoticed until the summer. Have to wait and see who pans out at the camps and who has a good season. From what I have seen though, there is no stand-out guy like Kublanow for 2013. I am really hoping that Cameron Dillard can step up at OC... he may HAVE to.
QB's:
QB - Will Grier - 6'3" / 170 - Davidson, NC
There's only one QB, in my opinion, up to this point. Grier is looking like he has some real interest in playing for Florida... and vice versa. The longer he waits to commit, the more likely another name will emerge... But again, it's waaaay early, so he'll have some time.
RB's:
RB - Sony Michel - 5'11" / 190 - Plantation, FL
RB - D'Ernest Johnson - 5'10" / 180 - Immokalee, FL
RB - Tony James - 5'10" / 160 - Gainesville, FL
RB - Donte Thomas-Williams - 5'11" / 205 - Durham, NC
Now I can see why we wanted to take 3 RB's for 2013.... There isn't a lot here. Maybe this will change around summer time. Sony Michel is the best in-state and will most likely be a top 3 RB... But I am not countning on him committing to UF... this could change, anything in recruitment can change fast, but at this time, I say he is leaving the state. D'Ernest is looking like a real option for 2014... I think it's a matter of time before he gets on board. I know our staff is going to test the market and try to come out with a BIG TIME name, but we'e going to need 2 RB's and it's looking like the best ones aren't even looking our way. I say we snap up D'Ernest's commitment and then try to work one of the top backs.
TE's:
TE - Jeb Blazevich - 6'5" / 240 - Charlotte, NC
This is the best target. I am sure other names will emerge, but hey, look at his height and weight... We should want to snap this kid up. We could really use him. BUT He is holding offers from just about every school in the nation. We need to get him here on campus ASAP. On the bright side he is from NC, so our chances of landing him skyrocket, lol.
WR's:
WR - Ermon Lane - 6'2" / 190 - Homestead, FL
WR - Trevion Thompson - 6'2" / 177 - Durham, NC
WR - Speedy Noil - 5'10" / 175 - New Orleans, LA
WR - Artavis Scott - 5'10" / 175 - Tarpon Springs, FL
WR - Johnnie Dixon - 5'10" / 187 - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
WR - Isaiah Ford - 6'2" / 170 - Jacksonville, FL
This is the most stocked position on on offense for 2014, in my opinion. There's a lot of names here. Artavis Scott and Isaiah Ford are looking like the most likely to become Gators. I am sure the staff will targets a TOP NOTCH WR to round out this class... we need guys who know how to play well in our offense and catch a mean ball. Four WR's for 2014 is realistic. Ryeshene Bronson is going to be a beast, as well. We should do great here.
Well, that's about it for Offense. Again, more names will emerge... it's entirely possible that I forgot someone, so feel free to post any additional names. I left off a few names too... like Leonard Fournette... he's going to be a top 3 RB, but it's already down to Bama and LSU.
I'll probably make a Defense post tomorrow... That one will have a lot more names... Wanted to do the Offense first because it's still a pretty small list at this point.
TnCamoGator
10-29-2012, 10:04 PM
D'Ernest Johnson looks like he would be a steal, I mean he looks great on tape and looks really quick and fast. We've already got jones, Taylor, and lane who can all smash up the middle and Johnson could be that change up kinda guy. I really wanna see him in a gator jersey badly
GATORAZ
10-29-2012, 11:28 PM
Well, that's about it for Offense. Again, more names will emerge... it's entirely possible that I forgot someone, so feel free to post any additional names. I left off a few names too... like Leonard Fournette... he's going to be a top 3 RB, but it's already down to Bama and LSU.
Since when did he say that?
I think Dixon WR will be a gator I have a list was going to drop a mock after the Mizzou game
StrangeGator
10-29-2012, 11:29 PM
Good breakdown on the in-state guys, but there's lots more talent out there. Grier is promising but he's runt. No way the best OT talent is in the state of Florida.
Sony Michael will not be a Gator. Tony James is barely big enough to be a cheerleader. DT Williams looks like a fine prospect and I think we have a chance.
Ermon Lane has minimal interest in UF and you can't blame him or any WR. We need to change the perception of this offense or we will be recruiting Plan C type receivers from the get-go.
That TE supposedly likes the Gators. We've got a TE driven offense, in so far as we pass at all, we do throw to the TE.
I think we'll do well on defense, and probably very well on the OL. Gotta think there's better talent out of state.
stomp_and_chomp
10-29-2012, 11:58 PM
Good breakdown on the in-state guys, but there's lots more talent out there. Grier is promising but he's runt. No way the best OT talent is in the state of Florida.
Like I said, the guys I listed are, who I think, the most likely suspects. There's a ton of talent out there and some of it hasn't emerged yet, this will all change in a few months. A lot of the guys I listed have already taken unofficial's to UF and who are on the radar. These are the guys, this early in the 2014 process, that have shown some interest or vice-versa... and some are there simply because they are the best in the state.
The OT's I listed are the best in the state of Florida. Not the country. BUT You can go ahead and put McDermott up there since he will possibly be a top 3 OT in the nation. Also, 247 has OG Isaiah Wynn (FL) as the best Guard in the nation... we'll see where ESPN and Rivals puts him.
As far as Grier and some of the RB's and WR's looking runt-ish... They're all still Jr.'s... I assure you, they'll put on some weight and maybe grow an inch or two.
Again, I think there is better talent out there, in some cases, and it really shows in some of our Defensive targets, but if you look at the early lists for 2014... you will be hard-pressed to find legitimate Offensive targets. There's some guys out there, but they are being recruited and leaning on other programs. I am sure that will change when we enter the mix, but you got to give it some time.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 12:02 AM
Jeb Blazevich is going to make it to five schools this fall and none of them are Florida
stomp_and_chomp
10-30-2012, 12:08 AM
Since when did he say that?
I think Dixon WR will be a gator I have a list was going to drop a mock after the Mizzou game
He didn't say it, but it's pretty clear. He is the best RB in the state of Louisiana... the best of _anything_ in the state of Louisiana is gobbled up by LSU... Very rarely do they let one like him get away... but with the way Bama has been raiding their state, I would not be surprised at all if they scooped him.
Also, both programs are the only ones to receive unofficial visits from him. He also attended the LSU summer camp.
When he visits Florida, I'll change my tune... But I am fairly confident it's going to come down to LSU and Bama. I think LSU gets him in the end.
stomp_and_chomp
10-30-2012, 12:10 AM
Jeb Blazevich is going to make it to five schools this fall and none of them are Florida
I have a feeling you are right. Would be a great guy to pull just because he is the clear-cut best TE for our type of offense.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 12:22 AM
He didn't say it, but it's pretty clear. He is the best RB in the state of Louisiana... the best of _anything_ in the state of Louisiana is gobbled up by LSU... Very rarely do they let one like him get away... but with the way Bama has been raiding their state, I would not be surprised at all if they scooped him.
Also, both programs are the only ones to receive unofficial visits from him. He also attended the LSU summer camp.
When he visits Florida, I'll change my tune... But I am fairly confident it's going to come down to LSU and Bama. I think LSU gets him in the end.
He wanted to visit Florida for FNL's his ride fell through. He and Landon Collins brother are going to commit at an all star game so its a long way to go
stomp_and_chomp
10-30-2012, 12:30 AM
He wanted to visit Florida for FNL's his ride fell through. He and Landon Collins brother are going to commit at an all star game so its a long way to go
Ya... Still well over a year to go. A lot can change. I am really hoping he visits! Would be nice to land him and D'Ernest. That would be a good haul.
I wouldn't count out Michel either... it's that early. I am not overly confident on him, but if he can manage to sneak in a couple of visits, I wouldn't be saying we are out of it. I know we kept in contact with him after his injury, I remember reading how he was thankful for that.
I wouldn't rule anything out this early. But I just can't get on board until they start making some visits.
Also, another thing I noticed... Most of our traditional foes have already picked up RB's for 2014. Maybe this can scare a big name our way.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 12:42 AM
Ya... Still well over a year to go. A lot can change. I am really hoping he visits! Would be nice to land him and D'Ernest. That would be a good haul.
I wouldn't count out Michel either... it's that early. I am not overly confident on him, but if he can manage to sneak in a couple of visits, I wouldn't be saying we are out of it. I know we kept in contact with him after his injury, I remember reading how he was thankful for that.
I wouldn't rule anything out this early. But I just can't get on board until they start making some visits.
Also, another thing I noticed... Most of our traditional foes have already picked up RB's for 2014. Maybe this can scare a big name our way.
I am not sure D Ernest will be in this class there are some other backs I like better and I think the staff likes better as well
stomp_and_chomp
10-30-2012, 12:51 AM
I am not sure D Ernest will be in this class there are some other backs I like better and I think the staff likes better as well
I really like D'Ernest. He has good balance. The MAIN reason I like him is because he's a sure thing. He will probably commit tomorrow if Muschamp called him up. BUT I had a feeling this one might take awhile when the staff didn't get back to him the day after the South Carolina game. If we wanted him there would have been no hang-ups.
That said though, I think D'Ernest has a good chance to make it in the class as the 2nd RB, not the head-liner, sort-of-speak. But I only say that because I think the RB depth this year isn't all there. I feel like it will hurt his chances if we are looking for a smaller FASTER back...
All I know, for certain, is that he wants to be a Gator... and in that process we will flip JC Jackson from a WR committed to the Noles to a DB for the Gators. I always love when that happens. Would LOVE to see that happen.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 12:58 AM
I really like D'Ernest. He has good balance. The MAIN reason I like him is because he's a sure thing. He will probably commit tomorrow if Muschamp called him up. BUT I had a feeling this one might take awhile when the staff didn't get back to him the day after the South Carolina game. If we wanted him there would have been no hang-ups.
That said though, I think D'Ernest has a good chance to make it in the class as the 2nd RB, not the head-liner, sort-of-speak. But I only say that because I think the RB depth this year isn't all there. I feel like it will hurt his chances if we are looking for a smaller FASTER back...
All I know, for certain, is that he wants to be a Gator... and in that process we will flip JC Jackson from a WR committed to the Noles to a DB for the Gators. I always love when that happens. Would LOVE to see that happen.
right but CWM is not going to let him commit. I think we can get 2 better RB's in this class. We might take a scat back but we also might have to take a fullback. I am not even worried about the J.C. Jackson flip the DB's that want to be Gators are all just as good or better
stomp_and_chomp
10-30-2012, 01:22 AM
right but CWM is not going to let him commit. I think we can get 2 better RB's in this class. We might take a scat back but we also might have to take a fullback. I am not even worried about the J.C. Jackson flip the DB's that want to be Gators are all just as good or better
Oh, I know ... but whenever there's a chance to plunder and pillage FSU... I'd say take it!!
I like the idea of taking a FB. I wish we had the room this year... I couldn't imagine what Kimbo Slice Jr would look like after Dillman gets his hands on him... that after the years he has spent as a teen being trained by Kimbo...
Super recent article on him btw - http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-10-17/sports/fl-mikeb-kimboslicekid-commentary-1018-20121017_1_kimbo-slice-kevin-ferguson-ii-college-football
Leads his team in TD's, Yards, and Tackles.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 01:55 AM
Oh, I know ... but whenever there's a chance to plunder and pillage FSU... I'd say take it!!
I like the idea of taking a FB. I wish we had the room this year... I couldn't imagine what Kimbo Slice Jr would look like after Dillman gets his hands on him... that after the years he has spent as a teen being trained by Kimbo...
Super recent article on him btw - http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-10-17/sports/fl-mikeb-kimboslicekid-commentary-1018-20121017_1_kimbo-slice-kevin-ferguson-ii-college-football
Leads his team in TD's, Yards, and Tackles.
we dont need to worry about the noles here is one of the RB's Florida is looking at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nj1yYGuADA
SydneySLee
10-30-2012, 07:53 AM
I really like D'Ernest. He has good balance. The MAIN reason I like him is because he's a sure thing. He will probably commit tomorrow if Muschamp called him up. BUT I had a feeling this one might take awhile when the staff didn't get back to him the day after the South Carolina game. If we wanted him there would have been no hang-ups.
That said though, I think D'Ernest has a good chance to make it in the class as the 2nd RB, not the head-liner, sort-of-speak. But I only say that because I think the RB depth this year isn't all there. I feel like it will hurt his chances if we are looking for a smaller FASTER back...
All I know, for certain, is that he wants to be a Gator... and in that process we will flip JC Jackson from a WR committed to the Noles to a DB for the Gators. I always love when that happens. Would LOVE to see that happen.What about Hurd?
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 10:34 AM
What about Hurd?
coaches are after Hurd we are in his top 4
UberTiger
10-30-2012, 11:37 AM
OG - Garrett Brumfield - 6'3" / 270 - Baton Rouge, LA
OG - Isaiah Wynn - 6'3" / 265 - Saint Petersburg, FL
OG - Corey Martinez - 6'5" / 295 - Tampa, FL
OG - Travaris Dorsey - 6'3" / 280 - Jacksonville, FL
Brumfield is the best option here. He is the kid who goes to school on LSU's campus and would like to get away from home. He is really liking us and FSUcks, it's looking like Brumfield simply want's to come to Florida, one way or another. I like our chances...
When was the last time UF got a player out of Louisiana that LSU wanted? Ernie Badeaux? Has there been one this century? You had Phillips last year until LSU turned up the heat. Brumfield literally goes to HS in the shadow of Death Valley, I like our chances.
Well, that's about it for Offense. Again, more names will emerge... it's entirely possible that I forgot someone, so feel free to post any additional names. I left off a few names too... like Leonard Fournette... he's going to be a top 3 RB, but it's already down to Bama and LSU.
This is correct, however, as long as we have Frank Wilson on LSU's staff I like our chances with any kid from St. Aug.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 01:01 PM
When was the last time UF got a player out of Louisiana that LSU wanted? Ernie Badeaux? Has there been one this century? You had Phillips last year until LSU turned up the heat. Brumfield literally goes to HS in the shadow of Death Valley, I like our chances.
This is correct, however, as long as we have Frank Wilson on LSU's staff I like our chances with any kid from St. Aug.
not one person cared about Phillips even WM you didnt see Florida fight for him did you? Brumfield and his parents came for a game so they must have some serious interest. Gerald Willis camped at UF this summer and Leonard Fournette wanted to camp at UF. We will see what happens you seem a little worried Louisiana has some nice prospects in 2014 and CWN & Saban are coming.
UberTiger
10-30-2012, 03:05 PM
not one person cared about Phillips even WM you didnt see Florida fight for him did you? Brumfield and his parents came for a game so they must have some serious interest. Gerald Willis camped at UF this summer and Leonard Fournette wanted to camp at UF. We will see what happens you seem a little worried Louisiana has some nice prospects in 2014 and CWN & Saban are coming.
Will cared enough about Phillips to recruit him and take his "commitment," only to watch LSU snatch him away.
Here's the thing, players camp and visit all over the place every year and yet with very few exceptions we typically get all the in-state kids we go after.
Bottom-line, until Will Muschamp shows that he can actually come into Louisiana and take a player LSU wants, I will remain a skeptic.
stomp_and_chomp
10-30-2012, 03:31 PM
Will cared enough about Phillips to recruit him and take his "commitment," only to watch LSU snatch him away.
Here's the thing, players camp and visit all over the place every year and yet with very few exceptions we typically get all the in-state kids we go after.
Bottom-line, until Will Muschamp shows that he can actually come into Louisiana and take a player LSU wants, I will remain a skeptic.
I just don't see Brumfield staying home... He has already stated that he wants to leave.
Although he has camped at LSU, he has also camped at Florida and Miami. He is really high on both Florida and FSU... This would explain why both of his parents were with him on his unofficial's.
If he commits early, it's going to be to a Florida-based team. Although, if he waits and commits this time next year, then that's plenty of time for _anyone_ to get into the race.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 03:49 PM
Will cared enough about Phillips to recruit him and take his "commitment," only to watch LSU snatch him away.
Here's the thing, players camp and visit all over the place every year and yet with very few exceptions we typically get all the in-state kids we go after.
Bottom-line, until Will Muschamp shows that he can actually come into Louisiana and take a player LSU wants, I will remain a skeptic.
Will didnt fight for him which tells a lot.:smoke:
UberTiger
10-30-2012, 03:50 PM
Will didnt fight for him which tells a lot.:smoke:
I am not sure how one defines "fight" in recruiting. Here are the facts, which tell me a lot, UF recruited Phillips, UF took Phillips' "commitment," and Phillips ultimately flipped to LSU. That really tells me all I need to know regarding Muschamp's recruiting prowess in Louisiana, such as it is.
Regarding Brumfield, his dad posts on an LSU board, I like our chances.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 03:52 PM
Brumfield's dad posts on an LSU board, I like our chances.
the kid does go to school on LSU's campus. How did Brumfields dad explain the whole family taking a trip to Florida?
UberTiger
10-30-2012, 04:01 PM
the kid does go to school on LSU's campus. How did Brumfields dad explain the whole family taking a trip to Florida?
They are going through the process just like any family would.
Miles and Kragthorpe (QB coach) both have sons who also play for U High with Brumfield, not worried.
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 04:08 PM
They are going through the process just like any family would.
Miles and Kragthorpe (QB coach) both have sons who also play for U High with Brumfield, not worried.
That process might lead him to the SWAMP
oh yo guys are going to continue to employ Kragthorpe?
UberTiger
10-30-2012, 04:29 PM
That process might lead him to the SWAMP
oh yo guys are going to continue to employ Kragthorpe?
Anything is possible, but I believe the past is the best predictor of the future. UF hasn't gotten a player out of Louisiana that mattered since Ike Hilliard. So...
Given Kragthorpe's medical condition I see him taking a non-coaching position in the athletic department within the next year or two.
fubar1
10-30-2012, 04:41 PM
Anything is possible, but I believe the past is the best predictor of the future. UF hasn't gotten a player out of Louisiana that mattered since Ike Hilliard. So...
Given Kragthorpe's medical condition I see him taking a non-coaching position in the athletic department within the next year or two.
And if the past is a good indicator of the future, you'll still have that bull$hit 1908 national title in your sig.
UberTiger
10-30-2012, 04:54 PM
And if the past is a good indicator of the future, you'll still have that bull$hit 1908 national title in your sig.
Uh...OK.
gymgator
10-30-2012, 07:18 PM
2014 QBs
Wade Freeback 6'4" 185 Davie, FL rumored to have an offer
Chase Litton 6'6" 195 Tampa, FL
2014 RBs
Bo Scarbrough 6'2" 222lb AL Commit, but took an UF visit.
Jalen Hurd 6'3" 195lb Henderson, TN (as mentioned previously and could grow into other positions)
2014 WR
I think Dixon, Scott & Ford are great choices to go with Bronson. A few other names to watch.
Kendrick Edwards 6'6 190 Miami, FL
Adly Enoicy 6'5" 200 Delray Beach, FL
Eddie Neal 6'4" 215 Okeechobee, FL
Moral Stevens 6'3" 205 Perry, FL
lean_gator
10-30-2012, 07:26 PM
Take that LSU bullsh*t back to Tiger Droppings and worry about if your team will cross the 50 yard line against Bama this weekend.
TnCamoGator
10-30-2012, 07:33 PM
coaches are after Hurd we are in his top 4
I'm from his hometown and from what I've seen, saban, Meyer, and the coach from Nebraska have been to games multiple times and appear to be recruiting him real hard and he is rumored to really like those 3 schools the most unfortunately
florda1967
10-30-2012, 08:29 PM
I am not sure how one defines "fight" in recruiting. Here are the facts, which tell me a lot, UF recruited Phillips, UF took Phillips' "commitment," and Phillips ultimately flipped to LSU. That really tells me all I need to know regarding Muschamp's recruiting prowess in Louisiana, such as it is.
Regarding Brumfield, his dad posts on an LSU board, I like our chances..
What position does the dad play?
GATORAZ
10-30-2012, 09:15 PM
I'm from his hometown and from what I've seen, saban, Meyer, and the coach from Nebraska have been to games multiple times and appear to be recruiting him real hard and he is rumored to really like those 3 schools the most unfortunately
he told a reporter yesterday that his 3 favorites are Ohio state Florida and Georgia
TnCamoGator
10-31-2012, 12:03 PM
he told a reporter yesterday that his 3 favorites are Ohio state Florida and Georgia
Very interesting, it is recruiting and things change very quickly. I guess champ got us into the picture with him... At any rate, he's a great athlete.. I don't really know what position he will play in college to be honest
LimeyGator
10-31-2012, 01:24 PM
So I put together a positional list of guys who have pretty decent shots at being Gators.
Offensive Line:
OT - K.C. McDermott - 6'6" / 285 - West Palm Beach, FL
OT - Mason Cole - 6'4" / 285 - Tarpon Springs, FL
OT - Reilly Gibbons - 6'6" / 270 - Saint Petersburg, FL
So, that's the 3 best OT's in the state (I left off Trevor Darling, a 6'5" / 300 OT from Miami who is already committed to Miami... I don't see him waivering). K.C. McDermott would be the real pull... His recruitment will go National, I mean, it already has. We have a chance, but if we miss out, Mason Cole is another GREAT OT to be recruiting. I have a good feeling about one of these guys, but I couldn't tell you which one... just waaaaaay too early. We do seem to be recruiting Cole pretty hard at the moment, or at least, pursuing him more than the others. It's a wait and see thing with McDermott, his brother plays at Miami, but they already have a big talented OT committed (Darling) and I am hoping this makes McDermott search elsewhere... but we can all expect Notre Dame, Ohio St and Miami to be major players... I would not be surprised at all if a few SEC teams jumped in as well.
OG - Garrett Brumfield - 6'3" / 270 - Baton Rouge, LA
OG - Isaiah Wynn - 6'3" / 265 - Saint Petersburg, FL
OG - Corey Martinez - 6'5" / 295 - Tampa, FL
OG - Travaris Dorsey - 6'3" / 280 - Jacksonville, FL
Brumfield is the best option here. He is the kid who goes to school on LSU's campus and would like to get away from home. He is really liking us and FSUcks, it's looking like Brumfield simply want's to come to Florida, one way or another. I like our chances. Wynn could be the best OG in the state of Florida, however, he is not holding a UF offer, that will have to change. Martinez is another great OG who doesn't want to leave the state... it's coming down to the 4 powers (UF/UM/FSU/USF). Dorsey earned an offer at the last FNL... out of the four, I think Dorsey is the biggest lock. Nice kid who really likes the Gators. An excellent addition for an OL that needs depth.
Center's?? None that I've seen. This position typically goes unnoticed until the summer. Have to wait and see who pans out at the camps and who has a good season. From what I have seen though, there is no stand-out guy like Kublanow for 2013. I am really hoping that Cameron Dillard can step up at OC... he may HAVE to.
QB's:
QB - Will Grier - 6'3" / 170 - Davidson, NC
There's only one QB, in my opinion, up to this point. Grier is looking like he has some real interest in playing for Florida... and vice versa. The longer he waits to commit, the more likely another name will emerge... But again, it's waaaay early, so he'll have some time.
RB's:
RB - Sony Michel - 5'11" / 190 - Plantation, FL
RB - D'Ernest Johnson - 5'10" / 180 - Immokalee, FL
RB - Tony James - 5'10" / 160 - Gainesville, FL
RB - Donte Thomas-Williams - 5'11" / 205 - Durham, NC
Now I can see why we wanted to take 3 RB's for 2013.... There isn't a lot here. Maybe this will change around summer time. Sony Michel is the best in-state and will most likely be a top 3 RB... But I am not countning on him committing to UF... this could change, anything in recruitment can change fast, but at this time, I say he is leaving the state. D'Ernest is looking like a real option for 2014... I think it's a matter of time before he gets on board. I know our staff is going to test the market and try to come out with a BIG TIME name, but we'e going to need 2 RB's and it's looking like the best ones aren't even looking our way. I say we snap up D'Ernest's commitment and then try to work one of the top backs.
TE's:
TE - Jeb Blazevich - 6'5" / 240 - Charlotte, NC
This is the best target. I am sure other names will emerge, but hey, look at his height and weight... We should want to snap this kid up. We could really use him. BUT He is holding offers from just about every school in the nation. We need to get him here on campus ASAP. On the bright side he is from NC, so our chances of landing him skyrocket, lol.
WR's:
WR - Ermon Lane - 6'2" / 190 - Homestead, FL
WR - Trevion Thompson - 6'2" / 177 - Durham, NC
WR - Speedy Noil - 5'10" / 175 - New Orleans, LA
WR - Artavis Scott - 5'10" / 175 - Tarpon Springs, FL
WR - Johnnie Dixon - 5'10" / 187 - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
WR - Isaiah Ford - 6'2" / 170 - Jacksonville, FL
This is the most stocked position on on offense for 2014, in my opinion. There's a lot of names here. Artavis Scott and Isaiah Ford are looking like the most likely to become Gators. I am sure the staff will targets a TOP NOTCH WR to round out this class... we need guys who know how to play well in our offense and catch a mean ball. Four WR's for 2014 is realistic. Ryeshene Bronson is going to be a beast, as well. We should do great here.
Well, that's about it for Offense. Again, more names will emerge... it's entirely possible that I forgot someone, so feel free to post any additional names. I left off a few names too... like Leonard Fournette... he's going to be a top 3 RB, but it's already down to Bama and LSU.
I'll probably make a Defense post tomorrow... That one will have a lot more names... Wanted to do the Offense first because it's still a pretty small list at this point.
Great post, thank you.
It's hard to imagine that "Speedy Noil" goes anywhere other than FSU. That name seems like destiny. ;)
stomp_and_chomp
10-31-2012, 03:22 PM
Great post, thank you.
It's hard to imagine that "Speedy Noil" goes anywhere other than FSU. That name seems like destiny. ;)
hehehe, I don't think we have a huge shot with him, but he is holding an offer. I would say LSU at this point, but only because he is from New Orleans.
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