2013 Gator Commitment #14: DE Antonio Riles of Archer High School, Lawrenceville GA

[slmdLS1]

Originally Posted by GATORAZ

Yeah I know but he might actually believe what Saban is telling him. Saban tells that to all the D line and Lb prospects he really wants.

“I’ll give it to you straight,” Walker said. “I’ve always felt love from the coaches, but at first I didn’t feel like I could really trust them. After this visit, I definitely feel like I can. This time me and the coaches sat down and had more one-on-one than we’ve ever had. We were in the staff room basically all day and I kind of grew close with them. It meant a lot to me. I got to see more of what they’re about. So they helped themselves a lot because you have to play for coaches you can trust.”

[sbcg8r]

This guy is a set-the-edge DE in the mold of Marcus Spears IMO. He attacks the OL, opening up blitzing lanes for our LBs/S. Typical Muschamp player. Great addition.

[ApexNC]

Are we recruiting any offensive players? Just kidding....but it seems like we're loading up on defense.

[newdad]

Is he a EE?

[The_Graygator]

No doubt, Muschamp said he would start getting the bigger, Bama/LSU style - sized players on defense and in the offensive backfield, and the taller kids at WR and CB.

He wasn't kidding either.

[The_Graygator]

Originally Posted by GATORAZ

I like Riles but I am not sure he had a commitable offer from UGA

From what I've seeen, he'd been offered by Bama, Clemson, UGA, South Carolina and several others.

[GATORAZ]

Originally Posted by The_Graygator

From what I've seeen, he'd been offered by Bama, Clemson, UGA, South Carolina and several others.

yeah offer list don't tell the whole story but I am excited that riles is Gator

[Dreamliner]

How is USC doing it ? Aren't they on probation ?

[GATORAZ]

Originally Posted by Dreamliner

How is USC doing it ? Aren't they on probation ?

yes but why would kids care about that its just more playing time for the kids who commit

[Stewie4Governor]

I'm fine with USCw taking all the 5* on the west coast and having a #1 class. Lane Kiffin has yet to show that he can develop players. If there is one thing no one should dispute about Nick Saban, it is that he and his coaching staff develop their players exceptionally well. Yes, they are usually highly rated to begin with but there are too many examples everywhere of busts. Muschamp has not shown what he can do yet either, but if he approaches the developmental skills of his former mentor, USCw having top classes won't matter. Also, the depth at USCw will continue to be thin even in the years after the sanctions are lifted.

Oh... and welcome to Gator Nation Antonio Riles.

[MadduxFanII]

Originally Posted by Dreamliner

How is USC doing it ? Aren't they on probation ?

If there's one thing Kiffin is good at it's avoiding consequences. And if there are two things, then the second, for reasons surpassing understanding, is recruiting. USC's administration clearly scouted him well.

[gatorr4life]

Originally Posted by GATORAZ

who cares about USC's class we would only have to play them in the NC game anyways

Agreed.

[DieAGator]

Always great to land excellent DL prospects. Hope staff still feels they have a good chance with Walker. Walker and Sherit = great finish.

[eastowest]

19th or 20th ?

[GatorInSC]

Originally Posted by eastowest

19th or 20th ?

19th

[gatorfan12]

Max Staver is saying that we should expect another big one today. Maybe Sherit or Harris. He could just be talking with nothing to back it up or he knows something.

[slmdLS1]

Harris wants to wait and visit Texas before doing anything...

[RayGator]

Go Gators!

[RayGator]

Originally Posted by newdad

Is he a EE?

I have not seen him listed anywhere as an Early Enrollment. But I've seen conflicting info on EEs.

[NoahBeanBizzel]

Both Riles and Ivey will reportedly slide inside to tackle. The latest I've seen on Riles has him possibly visiting Tennessee and Georgia (per AJC). He apparently has some sort of interest in UGA now that they've hired a new DL coach.