Derrick Henry announcing today

[Speedofsand]

http://jacksonville.com/sports/high-...y-friday-yulee

Recruiting has dragged on for Henry since re-opening the process last June, and he said that he’s ready to get it out of the way to concentrate on the remainder of Yulee’s season without distraction. Originally a Georgia pledge, Henry has narrowed his college choices to three programs — Alabama, the Bulldogs and Tennessee.

Henry’s game-by-game yardage — 336, 242, 303 and 502 — is almost unbelievable considering the competition. His first game came against Gainesville, the state’s top-ranked team in Class 6A, and the 303 came against Class 7A school, South Lake.

[DieAGator]

"He's a LB".

[Gatuar]

Gee wonder who he's committing too

Let's hope Taylor has the better game

[Gatorrick22]

I hope Taylor doubles his yardage.

[Jaggator]

Bama it is? The rich get richer.

Saban and Muschamp will be in Yulee tonight for the game to be televised at 8PM on ESPNU.

[GATORAZ]

I got a feeling Henry will have more yards

[HudsonGator]

Originally Posted by Speedofsand

Derrick Henry announcing today

...for the second time.

[GATORAZ]

well he picked Bama

[StrangeGator]

Good choice for him. They have a recent history of highly productive big backs. Glad he's not going to UGA. Don't want any deja vu from the early eighties.

As good as I think he'll be, I believe Taylor will be better. I have more faith in his vision, toughness and instincts than I do in Henry's freakish size and speed. Tonight might be a different story though. At the high school level, it's hard to stop somebody like Henry when he gets going. Glades Day could be in for along night.

[Gatorrick22]

Those two adults next to him look like they just hit the lottery jackpot.

[GatorJeff]

Originally Posted by Gatorrick22

Those two adults next to him look like they just hit the lottery jackpot.

LOL. They'll be "house sitting" a mansion in Tuscaloosa for $5,000 per month for the next four years.

[DieAGator]

I find it intriguing that we have this OL prospect named Trenton Brown that, as I understand it, is most interested in UF because he can play the position he wants(OT). Maybe it's a better opportunity depth-wise at UF or maybe UGA coaches haven't outright said he would be slated as an OT, I don't know. But if UGA staff wasn't offering at OT and our staff is there must be some difference in their respective evaluations. UGA and Bama staffs were willing to take this fricking bruiser who seems unstoppable as a RB, we tried to sell him on a different future. I'm not thrilled. Someone feel free to save this post and bring it to my attention if he doesn't pan out or gets moved to LB/TE but I doubt it.

[Itssaul]

I too would have taken him. Looks like a Steven Jackson back. Unstoppable in hs, probably going to wreck it in college ball

[gatordee]

They say he will not be an rb

[UFFL]

He won't be a RB at Bama, but he will still be a good player

[DieAGator]

Originally Posted by UFFL

He won't be a RB at Bama, but he will still be a good player

You mean you hope he won't be a RB at Bama. But Bama doesn't need LBs or TEs, they expect he will play RB.

The other thing is, Henry has been doing it vs the bigger competition, more comparable to the type of athlete he'll see in D1.

[UFFL]

Originally Posted by DieAGator

You mean you hope he won't be a RB at Bama. But Bama doesn't need LBs or TEs, they expect he will play RB.

The other thing is, Henry has been doing it vs the bigger competition, more comparable to the type of athlete he'll see in D1.

No, that's not what I mean. If he plays RB at Bama, that's better for us than any Ingram/Richardson/Lacey because of his physique. No high school competition is comparable to what he'll face in college. College teams are far more well-rounded, more physical, and have better execution (including tackling) than any hs team. He is about the size he'll be for most of college. If he grows in height or weight, he will either become easier to tackle, or slower. You're right, Bama doesn't need LBs or TEs, but I can't see Henry being a long-term factor anywhere else. Just my opinion though

[Gatorrick22]

Originally Posted by GatorJeff

LOL. They'll be "house sitting" a mansion in Tuscaloosa for $5,000 per month for the next four years.

Reggie Bush 2.0.

[Lawdog88]

Maybe we can flip him.

[LAGatorDoc]

Originally Posted by Lawdog88

Maybe we can flip him.

Are you talking Macho Man Randy Savage elbow lock flip, or recruiting flip? Maybe Fowler can flip him next year... Or Damien Jacobs with his old man strength. That would be an awesome display of strength.