Blackshirtsguru Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Player: Curenski Gilleylen Hometown: Leander, TX Position: WR Height: 6’0” Weight: 197 40 time: 4.5 Visit Date: Scholarships offered: Miami, Missouri, Okie St, KU, Purdue, Tennessee, and Vandy Favorites: Committed to Nebraska Rankings/Stars: Rivals: Bid Red Report: Assessing the talent: Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 90% I didn't see him up here anywhere but it looks like he may have committed to us. I think this is going to be the TE that Nebraska was searching for. Yes I know he is listed as a WR but with a frame already listed at 210. It wouldn't take long to pack on another 5-10 lbs of muscle. Imagine someone with his size and speed running TE seam routes! Curenski Gilleylen WR 6-0 210 Leander, Texas - Leander HS “I like Nebraska because they’re an up-and-coming program. I like that they’re known for good athletics and academics.” Quote Link to comment
RedDenver Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I didn't see him up here anywhere but it looks like he may have committed to us. I think this is going to be the TE that Nebraska was searching for. Yes I know he is listed as a WR but with a frame already listed at 210. It wouldn't take long to pack on another 5-10 lbs of muscle. Imagine someone with his size and speed running TE seam routes! I've heard he's more around 5'10" and 190 and is the speedy slot receiver type. Either way, hope he's N. Quote Link to comment
Huskerfanforlive Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Yes he's in! His dad said that he committed tonight. He said that Nebraska stood out from the rest of the other school's. Glad we pulled a fast wide out from Tenn. . Reportly runs a 4.3 forty. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Yes he's in! His dad said that he committed tonight. He said that Nebraska stood out from the rest of the other school's. Glad we pulled a fast wide out from Tenn. . Reportly runs a 4.3 forty. Hmm where exactly is your report of this guy running a 4.3 40? Both scout and rivals has him at a 4.5. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 I didn't see him up here anywhere but it looks like he may have committed to us. I think this is going to be the TE that Nebraska was searching for. Yes I know he is listed as a WR but with a frame already listed at 210. It wouldn't take long to pack on another 5-10 lbs of muscle. Imagine someone with his size and speed running TE seam routes! I've heard he's more around 5'10" and 190 and is the speedy slot receiver type. Either way, hope he's N. Nope Rivals has him listed at 6ft 210 and Scout has him at 5'11 195. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Sweet!!!! Welcome guy who's name I can't pronounce!!!! I hope he actually runs a 4.3 40 because that is fast as hell!!!! Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Does he have an S on his chest. That is fast. Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 a little short to be playing tight end???? looks more like a slot reciever to me Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I agree Rob and rumors are that is where he is being recruited to play in all actuality......... Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Texas receiver becomes 29th to commit to NU's 2007 class BY STEVEN M. SIPPLE / Lincoln Journal Star Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 - 12:31:19 am CST Because recruiting the state of Texas has become a prevailing theme for Nebraska, perhaps it was appropriate that the Huskers may have finalized their football class of 2007 on Friday by landing another prospect from the Lone Star State. Curenski Gilleylen, a 6-foot, 210-pound wide receiver from Leander, Texas, gave Husker coaches his verbal commitment, becoming the 29th player known to have pledged to NU’s latest class of scholarship athletes. If everything falls into place as expected, Nebraska’s class is complete, according to recruiting insiders. Verbal commitments can become official on Feb. 7, the start of national signing period. Gilleylen is the Huskers’ eighth commitment from Texas in the current class. Advertisement “He’s a recruiter’s dream, the total package,” said Leander coach Steve Gideon. “He’s a great threat vertically. And he’s got the body of a healthy running back. He’s just a phenomenal-looking kid.” Rated as a three-star player by both Scout.com and Rivals.com, Gilleylen starred in a spread-gun offense for Leander, which finished 10-3 in Texas’ largest high school classification. He turned down scholarship offers from Tennessee, Oklahoma State, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Kansas and Missouri, among others. “My instructions to our offensive coordinator were, ‘If we want to win games, we have to get the ball to Curenski 20 to 25 times a game,” Gideon said. “We probably didn’t get the ball to him enough.” Nevertheless, Gilleylen produced 1,480 yards of total offense, benefiting from tremendous speed — he holds the school record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.53 seconds, Gideon said. Consequently, Gilleylen often ran the ball on reverses, the coach said. He will have to battle hard for immediate playing time at Nebraska, as the Huskers return their top six wideouts from 2006. Gilleylen, Leander’s unanimous choice as team captain, plans to major in engineering at NU. “He’s an outstanding student,” Gideon said. “Above all, he’s a superb person. He has a positive outlook. He seems to have an upward slant on everything. He’s just one of those kids that people gravitate toward because of his presence.” Nebraska’s 2007 class currently is ranked ninth nationally by Rivals.com, and 10th by Scout.com. Gilleylen is the second wideout to pledge to the class, joining four-star prospect Niles Paul of Omaha North. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 a little short to be playing tight end???? looks more like a slot reciever to me Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Texas receiver becomes 29th to commit to NU's 2007 class Nebraska’s 2007 class currently is ranked ninth nationally by Rivals.com, and 10th by Scout.com. Gilleylen is the second wideout to pledge to the class, joining four-star prospect Niles Paul of Omaha North. Wouldn't Gilleylen be the third widout for this class. Niles Paul, Eric Hagg, and now Gilleylen? or do we not have Hagg anymore? Quote Link to comment
Blackshirtsguru Posted January 27, 2007 Author Share Posted January 27, 2007 Texas receiver becomes 29th to commit to NU's 2007 class Nebraska’s 2007 class currently is ranked ninth nationally by Rivals.com, and 10th by Scout.com. Gilleylen is the second wideout to pledge to the class, joining four-star prospect Niles Paul of Omaha North. Wouldn't Gilleylen be the third widout for this class. Niles Paul, Eric Hagg, and now Gilleylen? or do we not have Hagg anymore? We have Hagg but he is listed as an Athlete. Quote Link to comment
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