I hope CWM goes after TE Durham Smythe

[GATORAZ]

He just decommitted from Texas I know he liked Stanford a lot in his recruitment but he looking to go to med school and liked the offense at Texas which is the same offense Florida runs.


http://www.hudl.com/athlete/586778/highlights/27729395

[GATORAZ]

looking like its between Stanford and Notre Dame CWM should still give him a call and try to get him on campus

[Gatorrick22]

Funny - I just saw that he de-committed from Texas on ESPiN.

[Lawdog88]

For football = UF

For med school = Stanford.

With apologies to the best GP MD there ever was, Willie Whibbs, my doc of 30 years and UF grad.

[The_Graygator]

With the commitment of Robinson, at least IMO, we probably have about 3 spots left.

We still need another DT, another LB, and perhaps an athlete or a TE.

[StrangeGator]

With the commitment of Robinson, at least IMO, we probably have about 3 spots left.

We still need another DT, another LB, and perhaps an athlete or a TE.

Collins. Maybe not a need, but a want.

I think I like Elijah Daniel better than any DTs left on the board. I see a couple of our truckload of DEs turning into DTs. All but one of them are bigger than Jaye Howard was in high school. Ivey could be 285 by fall.

I like a great TE, but I don't know that a stud pass-catching TD is a necessity in every recruiting class. Reed is a necessity because he's so freaking good. And didn't we just redshirt two really good freshman TEs? That said, I'd take Smyth in a heartbeat. Last Smyth we had was all SEC, though in another sport.

[DieAGator]

Collins. Maybe not a need, but a want.


After watching his film he looks like a NEED to me. I was scared for the defenses he was attacking.

[woltes]

I know we need a DT but Collins would just be sick. If florida can grab him look at the recruits that will be coming in on offense. We all knew CWM would get top defensive guys but now they are adding top offensive guys to the class. Can't wait for next year. I really want Alexander as well our secondary would be the best in the country for a good while.

[DieAGator]

But why do we need another DT? I know I sound like a broken record, just looking for opinions.

[gymgator]

With Floyd the most likely NFL jump, Hunter graduates, Mann dismissed from the team, we have SR Jacobs, JR Orr & RS FR Williams with JUCO Cummings & True FR Brantely. Only two of the five are battle tested and game ready, so building some depth is important.

Unless we land Adams, which I doubt, I agree another DT might be a waste, especially when Fowler & Bullard could give you 10 snaps a game inside if needed and I like our DE depth. I would rather focus on O and land RB Collins or even a 6th WR like James Quick or Clark.

[The_Graygator]

It also depend upon wither Easley returns which I think he does, and perhaps one or two of our DE's can also play inside. You can never have enough DL and OL IMO... ever.

[Bushmaster]

It also depend upon wither Easley returns which I think he does, and perhaps one or two of our DE's can also play inside. You can never have enough DL and OL IMO... ever.

Yes.

[Nicho]

Agree with Gray. And while Daniel is great, he's not better than Adams at his position.

[GATORAZ]

Durham Smythe has a few in home visits in the next few days one of them being Florida it will be hard to beat out Stanford

[tomis_gator]

Durham Smythe has a few in home visits in the next few days one of them being Florida it will be hard to beat out Stanford

Their TE's have done very well recently and they use them a lot.

[GATORAZ]

As of right now its Florida ND and Stanford. ND already has 2 TE's committed this cycle so he is probably not a take for them right now. Stanford has stayed in contact with him the whole time he has been committed to Texas. His family is big on academics but I believe Florida can win this battle.

[gatordee]

He could mean a lot to the offense. Enough to where I feel we should take him if we can. However, the coaches know where their chances are strongest at landing more talent at positions of need. If it does not look like we can land another top dl, then take this kid if we can.

[GATORAZ]

looks like Stanford has 2 TE's committed this cycle. I would gues we would send Lewis to talk to Smythe since he played TE at UT and is our TE coach.

[Nicho]

As of right now its Florida ND and Stanford. ND already has 2 TE's committed this cycle so he is probably not a take for them right now. Stanford has stayed in contact with him the whole time he has been committed to Texas. His family is big on academics but I believe Florida can win this battle.

Great news.

[GATORAZ]

This is actually a need. Jordan Reed is probably going pro. Clay Burtan cant catch. Tevin Westbrook ???? Thompson hasnt played a down and Kent Taylor still needs to gain weight. Smythe is already 6'5 230

[gatortrace1]

Coach Lewis is visiting Smythe either today or tomorrow

[UFFL]

Do you know if our staff has contacted him?

Edit: Nevermind

[gatortrace1]

I really hope we can get Smythe cause to me there is just too much uncertainty at TE for sure if Reed leaves

[GATORAZ]

Somebody asked Demarcus Robinson what number he was wearing next year on twitter. D Rob said 11

[UFFL]

Somebody asked Demarcus Robinson what number he was wearing next year on twitter. D Rob said 11

Maybe he doesn't know it's Reed's number. Could know though

[sbcg8r]

Well, there ya go....

[1984Gator]

He just decommitted from Texas I know he liked Stanford a lot in his recruitment but he looking to go to med school and liked the offense at Texas which is the same offense Florida runs.


http://www.hudl.com/athlete/586778/highlights/27729395

Why? Do you think the two 5* TE's we took last year are no good? I'd rather find a defensive tackle that could grow into Floyd's shoes, we have almost no depth at that position. We might also need another LB but I'd think we could stop if we get Montravious Adams.

We have a shot a few others including 3* FB Kennard Swanson at FB but Joyer still has two years of eligibility remaining and guys like Clay Burton could easilly fill his shoes if needed, 5* RB Alex Collins is expressing interest but we've got Matt Jones coming back (he looked really good fuilling in for Gillislee) Mack Brown and Kalvin taylor along with Lane and Thompson. I'm not sure we really need another back competing for playing time at that position.

You can never have too many offensive linemen but withn the high profile signees from last year and this year along with two excellent transfers with noteworthy playing experience and a number of OL's returning next year with significant PT, we aren't in dire need there. I'm sure we'd take Tunsil but he isn't leaning to us and we don't really need him that badly.

We've signed some excellent WR's this year and have a few more in the coral so I'm feeling OK at that position. If Marquez North decided he wanted to be a Gator, I think we'd take him but we've met our need.

We have two excellent QB's with two years of eligibility remaining and adequate backup after that so no QB's are needed at present.

Again, DT is a position of need. Adams would fit bill and get PT as a freeshman. We might even look behind him for another DT but as it stands, we need a DT with star potential to fill Floyd's shoes if he decides to go pro and that seems highly likely.

Elijah Daniels at DE, Mike Mitchell at LB or could also be good pick ups. Daniels looks possible but Mitchell will most likely sign elsewhere. Other than that, Adams would probably fill our class...........

[GATORAZ]

Why because we lack depth at the position that's why the staff called right away and will be their either tonight or tomorrow. The staff would love to run two TE sets where both are a pass catching threat and you can set up mismatches with shifts motions and formation.

[GATORAZ]

The board is very fluid right now since the staff has met all their needs. The one position I am pretty positive will be filled is DE/BUCK because of the number of people we are after. Smythe is probably one of the highest prospects on the board right now.

[DieAGator]

The one position I am pretty positive will be filled is DE/BUCK because of the number of people we are after..

Who is on that board, E Daniel, Ogundeko and ???

[LAGatorDoc]

Bower, Hatcher

[The_Graygator]

Then Smythe, and hopefully another DT and LB to round out this amazing class.

(Keeping fingers crossed).

[Gator_84_88]

This is actually a need. Jordan Reed is probably going pro. Clay Burtan cant catch. Tevin Westbrook ???? Thompson hasnt played a down and Kent Taylor still needs to gain weight. Smythe is already 6'5 230

I have to agree with all of this. Sorry Trey but you need to work with Clay this summer on those hands.