Dark Horse Recruit

[Ahab]

Since we have more slots than expected, name a recruit that could grab one of the final ships that hasn't been discussed much on the board.

My pick is GHS MLB Keith Kelsey.

[luciaboy]

we need lb's. IMO, with the large number of schollies that we have to give, it is worth it to give a legacy or a local kid an opportunity that might not be the highest rated. we have seen it work out several times in the past -- willie jackson, v. brown, t. mcgriff, t. jackson, b. james

[StrangeGator]

we need lb's. IMO, with the large number of schollies that we have to give, it is worth it to give a legacy or a local kid an opportunity that might not be the highest rated. we have seen it work out several times in the past -- willie jackson, v. brown, t. mcgriff, t. jackson, b. james

Didn't know James was a legacy. Who was his dad?

[GATORQUEDOG]

Didn't know James was a legacy. Who was his dad?

I think he may have been referring to BJames as a "local kid".

[ArtDeco]

I don't think the current coach believes in burning a scholarship on a warm body, better to keep that one in the pocket and give to an outstanding 2014 player.
A quick sidestory, if you will. We all know that our previous coach never filled up an entire class and had us running lean, well below the max allowable. There were years where said coach did exactly as the OP mentioned, gave one last scholarship to a kid that had a near career-ending injury, or to a kid that admittedly would be a "project", at least one of which is still on the team. Anyway, you guys probably remember the sad story a couple years ago of a kid from Navarre High School named Ian Lockwood, tough football player who was all Gator, diagnosed with brain cancer. Players like Tebow and Ahmad Black and the previous coach visited him at Shands when he was there getting treatment. Anyway, this amazing kid had an obviously terminal illness, was not expected to live more than a year, and did succumb to his disease. I always thought the classiest thing our coach could have done was to offer this kid a UF scholly (as we had plenty to burn) while he was alive, knowing it probably would not be used for more than a year. For some reason, we did not. IMO, we had our Chucky Mullins moment and whiffed.

[Ahab]

I'm not opposed to saving ships for next year but Kelsey is hardly just a warm body. The ESPN Insider analyst gave him a strong evaluation. He's got good size, has been productive and has plenty of offers from teams like Louisville, USF, UCF & Utah. I like taking a chance on a local kid b/c they typically play their hearts out and do anything the coaches ask.

[60sDCGator]

AS said in his article that came out today that UF looks to be done at the LB position.

[PSGator66]

If Kelsey is anything like his father then he can flat out play!

[Ahab]

Any other names to throw out there? Maybe another DE or WR?

[gators1422]

http://www.hudl.com/team/24964/highlights/8765817

This kid while probably not suited for UF is definitely a baller. Watched him show out against the Dawson kid that just committed.

[GATORAZ]

If Florida missed on a Clark they might take a kid like Ryan Timmons a 4 star WR out of Kentucky Timmons is also waiting for Ohio state to offer

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/832345/ryan-timmons

If Florida lands Clark and missed on Daniel then they could offer someone like DE Davarez Bryant who is a teammate of Clark's

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1848928/highlights/27172377

[Lawdog88]

As far as receivers, we need guys that can take over games as soon as they walk on campus, like Amari Cooper or Sammy Watkins.

What a nice change that would be. Of course, we would need to get a passer who can get them the ball, and we are working on that too.

[mikechap93]

As far as receivers, we need guys that can take over games as soon as they walk on campus, like Amari Cooper or Sammy Watkins.

What a nice change that would be. Of course, we would need to get a passer who can get them the ball, and we are working on that too.


Demarcus Robinson...

[Briang8r]

As far as receivers, we need guys that can take over games as soon as they walk on campus, like Amari Cooper or Sammy Watkins.

What a nice change that would be. Of course, we would need to get a passer who can get them the ball, and we are working on that too.


The coaching staff has done a fantastic job recruiting WRs this year. If we want to consistently land those 5 star Cooper/Watkins types, we'll have to show some improvement in our passing game. The offenses of the last 3 seasons have provided a negative recruiting tool for other schools to use against us with WR prospects. I am hopeful that will change soon.

[Lawdog88]

The coaching staff has done a fantastic job recruiting WRs this year. If we want to consistently land those 5 star Cooper/Watkins types, we'll have to show some improvement in our passing game. The offenses of the last 3 seasons have provided a negative recruiting tool for other schools to use against us with WR prospects. I am hopeful that will change soon.


Totally agree with that, and am hoping that one of our new recruits will step up to be "that kind" of receiver.

Heck, I wouldn't mind a reputation for just being able to dump the ball off to power backs who rumble for 35 yards a clip, either. :laugh: You know, something the Gumps have perfected.

[Nicho]

I was also going to say D Bryant.

[jmike131014]

Definitely would go after some more middle lb unless they project someone else there. Bostic was a safety when he signed

[ArtDeco]

Bostic was a safety when he signed

Just because you say this on the internet does not make it true.
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2009/01/30/bostic-among-four-all-staters-in-6a/
Why does his local paper from his high school days refer to him as a linebacker on his HS team?

[The_Graygator]

Demarcus Robinson...

Kelvin Taylor and Adam Lane too.

[Gatorrick22]

I still think we have a shot at landing Adams. Although, he's too well known to be a "Dark-Horse recruit".

[GATORAZ]

Looks like the cats out of the bag with Ryan Timmons. Staff told him if they miss on Clark he gets an offer. I hope we get a visit out of Timmons.

[LAGatorDoc]

Looks like the cats out of the bag with Ryan Timmons. Staff told him if they miss on Clark he gets an offer. I hope we get a visit out of Timmons.

I hope we don't miss on Clark

[giantgator09]

Just because you say this on the internet does not make it true.
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/highschoolbuzz/2009/01/30/bostic-among-four-all-staters-in-6a/
Why does his local paper from his high school days refer to him as a linebacker on his HS team?

Bostic played corner his freshman year, some safety sophomore year and junior and senior year mostly linebacker on D.

Source: i was his teammate all four years of HS

[Gatorrick22]

I hope we don't miss on Clark

+1

[GATORAZ]

I hope we don't miss on Clark

I dont either but Timmons would be a nice replacement. Different skill set, but still a very good prospect for the slot

[revthejedi]

Hopefully GC's "75%" is accurate in terms of our chances for Clark, Timmons is athletic but reminds me a lot of WRs we already have committed. Not a bad thing, but Clark's speed puts him in a league of his own.
Call me a "Meyer Lover" but I was absolutely delighted when UF was considered the fastest team in college football and I'd like us to get that title back.

[GATORAZ]

Hopefully GC's "75%" is accurate in terms of our chances for Clark, Timmons is athletic but reminds me a lot of WRs we already have committed. Not a bad thing, but Clark's speed puts him in a league of his own.
Call me a "Meyer Lover" but I was absolutely delighted when UF was considered the fastest team in college football and I'd like us to get that title back.

Timmons and Bailey have a lot of similar traits. Meyer is also looking at Timmons not sure he has a commitable offer from them

[Jrok79]

Chris Jones, but he's very highly ranked!

[Gatorrick22]

Timmons and Bailey have a lot of similar traits. Meyer is also looking at Timmons not sure he has a commitable offer from them

What ever happened to Stacy Coley?

[GATORAZ]

What ever happened to Stacy Coley?

CWM stopped recruiting him.

[ArtDeco]

Bostic played corner his freshman year, some safety sophomore year and junior and senior year mostly linebacker on D.

Source: i was his teammate all four years of HS

Thanks for your input, welcome to the boards.

Now I played quarterback in a pickup game yesterday, that has nothing to do with the OP. He said, and I quote "Bostic was a safety when he signed", he was not. He was an All-State linebacker. While you may have seen him earlier in his career at other positions, that was not what he was brought to UF to do. I just thought the poster was being misleading, either unintentionally or not.

[G8RNTN]

Kelvin Taylor and Adam Lane too.

He said referring to wr

[Tebowism0823]

I'm not opposed to saving ships for next year but Kelsey is hardly just a warm body. The ESPN Insider analyst gave him a strong evaluation. He's got good size, has been productive and has plenty of offers from teams like Louisville, USF, UCF & Utah. I like taking a chance on a local kid b/c they typically play their hearts out and do anything the coaches ask.

Exactly

[gatorcal]

I don't think the current coach believes in burning a scholarship on a warm body, better to keep that one in the pocket and give to an outstanding 2014 player.
A quick sidestory, if you will. We all know that our previous coach never filled up an entire class and had us running lean, well below the max allowable. There were years where said coach did exactly as the OP mentioned, gave one last scholarship to a kid that had a near career-ending injury, or to a kid that admittedly would be a "project", at least one of which is still on the team. Anyway, you guys probably remember the sad story a couple years ago of a kid from Navarre High School named Ian Lockwood, tough football player who was all Gator, diagnosed with brain cancer. Players like Tebow and Ahmad Black and the previous coach visited him at Shands when he was there getting treatment. Anyway, this amazing kid had an obviously terminal illness, was not expected to live more than a year, and did succumb to his disease. I always thought the classiest thing our coach could have done was to offer this kid a UF scholly (as we had plenty to burn) while he was alive, knowing it probably would not be used for more than a year. For some reason, we did not. IMO, we had our Chucky Mullins moment and whiffed.

He was still in high school when all that went down. He actually passed away during his senior year. Meyer might have done something like that, but we have no way of knowing.

[ArtDeco]

He was still in high school when all that went down. He actually passed away during his senior year. Meyer might have done something like that, but we have no way of knowing.

Let's just say I'm in a position to know about something like that, and it didn't happen. Plus, the press would have eaten that up, we ALL would have heard about it.

[gatorcal]

Let's just say I'm in a position to know about something like that, and it didn't happen. Plus, the press would have eaten that up, we ALL would have heard about it.

Yeah, I know what you're saying. I didn't mean that he might have already done it. I meant that in the future he may have - after Signing Day or if the kid was healthy enough. Would have been an even better ending to an already great/sad story.

[stomp_and_chomp]

Since we have more slots than expected, name a recruit that could grab one of the final ships that hasn't been discussed much on the board.

My pick is GHS MLB Keith Kelsey.

Sticking to my guns.

Ira Denson.

[The_Graygator]

He said referring to wr

What? RB's can't catch passes? :wink:

[The_Graygator]

Sticking to my guns.

Ira Denson.

He's the Ol to FSU, correct? I'd rather have the LB and the defensive depth.

[GATORAZ]

DE Eric Mayes is another name but with 4 spots left I really hope we fill them with elite prospects

[ArtDeco]

didn't mean that he might have already done it. I meant that in the future he may have - after Signing Day or if the kid was healthy enough. Would have been an even better ending to an already great/sad story.

Sorry about that. I misunderstood. Sorry for being a jerk, it's just that I was real close to the situation, and man, I was praying Urban would do that. Can you imagine the tremendous uplifting of spirit this would have brought a wonderful kid, not to mention the positive press our university would have received?

[gatorcal]

Sorry about that. I misunderstood. Sorry for being a jerk, it's just that I was real close to the situation, and man, I was praying Urban would do that. Can you imagine the tremendous uplifting of spirit this would have brought a wonderful kid, not to mention the positive press our university would have received?

No worries. I didn't take it bad or anything.

[1984Gator]

I'm not opposed to saving ships for next year but Kelsey is hardly just a warm body. The ESPN Insider analyst gave him a strong evaluation. He's got good size, has been productive and has plenty of offers from teams like Louisville, USF, UCF & Utah. I like taking a chance on a local kid b/c they typically play their hearts out and do anything the coaches ask.

We have enjoyed great productivity from past legacy recruits, even the 1* guys. Some have gone on to have very productive professional careers too.

[newdad]

I don't think the current coach believes in burning a scholarship on a warm body, better to keep that one in the pocket and give to an outstanding 2014 player.

Read more: http://www.gatorcountry.com/swampgas/showthread.php?t=253850#ixzz2HXY07z2E
Cox ( last year ) imo

[Gatorrick22]

Bostic played corner his freshman year, some safety sophomore year and junior and senior year mostly linebacker on D.

Source: i was his teammate all four years of HS

Really? How old were you when you joined GC?