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This guy is going to be tough to pull in. He can go anywhere he wants, including all the big schools close to home. We have to get him up this summer for a shot.

We may be full at WR by then.

 

I don't see us as a major player here anyway.

Certainly not now. It'd be a good get for the height but as someone else said, that might be more of our TE's role now. Definitely full up unless a home run player comes our way I'd think

You really don't think this guy is a home run type player? With this guy's size and speed I have him at the top of my WR board right next to Joshua Moore. I really do think that even if Moore commits on June 18th, we would still take Bush later on if he wanted N.

 

 

https://twitter.com/lilgarry_1/status/856687992596975617

 

All this family talk would be really awkward if it turned out his offer is noncommitable next year

Why would his offer be uncommittable?

It almost assuredly is not. Apparently not high enough on our board.

Doesn't make any sense. Why would we offer him during his sophomore year of high school if it isn't going to be committable? You would think we would take a little more 'wait and see' approach if we're not totally sure of the kids talent and projection, especially for a sophomore.

Adidas' popularity has surely increased a lot, but they still don't hold a candle to Nike, even with the recent #3stripelife mantra popular with a lot of kids such as those in the #Calibraska movement.

I would bet a lot of money that if you did a study on popularity for the 'big 3', where the only participants were high school recruits, that Adidas would be the most popular right now.

https://twitter.com/lilgarry_1/status/856687992596975617

 

All this family talk would be really awkward if it turned out his offer is noncommitable next year

Why would his offer be uncommittable?

 

 

 

Heard his SPARQ score was 55 and saw he had a 40 time of 5.71. Looks a little rough. He might be one that sees a drop of in ratings soon. Not saying we shouldn't go after him or be excited if we get him but not great stat line. Also, yes I realize he's 305 but still.

 

Edit: Film looks like he just mauls guys and goes till about half a second after the whistle. Definitely finishes blocks and looks like he has a bit of a mean streak. So plenty of good things to go with those low numbers.

I'm questioning if he's what we need at OT right now.

I was kind of leaning that way too. What are your reasons?

Seems to be a tweener that would be better suited inside, more of the same we already have on the roster. We need a guy that is a pure OT in a bad way.

 

Side note: I think Jameis from last class is one of those guys.

 

This guy looks like a pretty good RT prospect to me. Great run blocker with decent pass-blocking technique. He doesn't have the athleticism to be a LT though, so hopefully we can find a game changer there in this class.

Word is SC plain said no

Rumor on USC's 247 was that SC was actually still pursuing him pretty hard, but he was turned off by their depth at safety.

 

Going to be well over 75k I think. Record is around 81k, we might challenge that.

Scout article saying he listed Mich St. as his leader recently, but after visiting USC this last weekend and the comments he made about that visit it seems like he is headed to USC.

I really think this kid projects better as an OT/OG after watching his film.

I think Thurman would be a good replacement if we get him, presuming he doesn't have to sit a year. (not sure if we are even an option for him)

 

 

https://twitter.com/tgeb14/status/844382928121425920

I saw this tweet earlier. Why do people think he's talking about Bookie?

Bookie recently said he had a top 5 or 6, but it's pretty well known that it's down to us and UCLA basically. Add in the fact that Tristan is good friends with him, and the bones emoji, it all adds up pretty clearly.

Also add Calvin Avery please.

Add Michael Thompson, Draco Bynum, Chris Bleich, Jalen Redmond, Stephen Blaylock, and 2019 CB Chris Steele.

Steve Wiltfong (247) mentioned Talanoa Hufanga as being expected at the Spring game as well. Not sure thats enough to include him yet though.

 

 

 

With his skill set you take a chance on him regardless if he's s project.

His skill set being .... size?

I think you should take a look at his offer list

 

 

I did - I just don't buy into the fact that because others have determined their program can take a gamble on a big kid that UNL is at that point. It's potentially a big waste of scholarship if we can get someone who has played the game for 4+ years and understands the game. One that can be continued on his football knowledge journey and not just start it. I don't want any of our coaches having to spend time explaining defense vs. offense instead of coaching and perfecting game day skills. Division 1 FB isn't the place to learn.

 

We can agree to disagree on this, it's ok.

 

Edit: if your friend jumps off a cliff do you jump off a cliff too?

 

I mean, lets not pretend like we would actually be teaching the kid the difference between offense and defense. He's at IMG, the best possible situation to prepare high school athletes for what college is going to be like. You really think after spending two years there, this kid is going to be that far behind, if it all, a lineman coming in from any other place? Lets also visit the fact that he didn't play any snaps last year. Look at the two people who started infant of him. Broc Bando is coming here to play, and Robert Hainsey was a four-star that signed with Notre Dame. I don't think it can be denied that he would have started at just about any other high school in the country.

 

 

David Knevel is 6'9" also. Size doesn't mean everything.

 

At best he is a major project....walkon.

Agree to disagree

 

That's fine. But, just remember one part of the OP. He has yet to play a single down of football.

 

We know he is very large. We have seen a total of one snap at a camp where pretty much everyone admits the defender being blocked really wasn't very good....AND, he false started.

 

Not sure how that isn't classified as a major project.

 

I want to be clear by saying I never said he wouldn't be a project and I wouldn't be upset if we don't recruit him. Honestly, I'm not sure if we are in a position where we can risk the scholarship with the low numbers in this class. I was simply saying that the kid is super impressive strength/size wise and in that clip shows really high potential. Ill trust the coaches on this one all the way. If they offer and go after him hard, he must show big-time promise. If not, we may not be able to spend the time developing him that he needs.

 

 

I'm going to predict this kid doesn't amount to much in college football. 17 years old and already 400 lbs?

 

More concerned about the kid's life long health.

The kid is built pretty impressively. I don't think there is any reason to be concerned over his weight. Also, heres a video of him at a recent camp.

 

 

Not to be negative....but....that clip really doesn't show much. The kid rushing the QB really didn't do much.

 

I don't think I'm in love with the kid (i know you didn't say it), but I do believe there is a lot to like about the potential this guy has. One thing the video does show is his strength obviously. Seems pretty realistic that as long as this kid can get his hands on a d lineman he is going to win more often than not, and with the wingspan of a 6'9" frame, he will be able to do that pretty easily.

I'm going to predict this kid doesn't amount to much in college football. 17 years old and already 400 lbs?

 

More concerned about the kid's life long health.

The kid is built pretty impressively. I don't think there is any reason to be concerned over his weight. Also, heres a video of him at a recent camp.

 

Sounds like we are recruiting him at DB and he is planning to visit for spring game.

Also sounds like his teammate Reggie Hughes is coming to the spring game with him.

Got his fourth star from Rivals today. They listed us, Oregon, and UCLA as schools receiving his early attention. I think he could be a big-time field OLB in this 3-4 that has great pass-rushing ability too.

Manny Allen (recent USC decommit) will be in attendance.

 

I'd still take Darnay... but, Bookie would be a huge get no doubt.

Bookie was seen as the better player all throughout big red weekend last year.

 

I thought Darnay didn't make it up for that. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't remember seeing him in any of the videos either.

 

Looks like we are in a position of being pretty selective for the DL in 2018. With guys like Trevor Trout and Calvin Avery showing high interest and many other high profile guys that we may have an outside shot at, do we rethink the offer to Masry? I really don't know what to think. I would hate to turn away an instate kid like that, and there is obviously an entire year for this stuff to play out, just wondering if anyone thinks this may be a discussion the coaches have down the road?

I don't think you remove that scholarship. That kid is raw from what I've heard and could be a great candidate by the end. I think in the end you utilize oversigning at the DL position if one of those big name guys wants N. The fact that you have a guy in Masry that is committed right now does relieve some of the pressure of it being a dire need and really allows for us to be selective.

 

So where does Masry project in this scheme then? I've never seen any highlights of him. Is he athletic enough at his weight that he could slide out to DE or do we try to bulk him up more and turn him into a mountain at NT? I think Trout has great upside as a DE in this 3-4. Yeah, he's a little heavier, but his athleticism could make him a great fit. Based on everything people have been saying, and going off of what Calvin Avery has already said, Avery seems like a perfect fit as a squatty 2-gap NT.