splff3000 wrote:Auburn's recruiting class is coming along nicely so far(week 7).
Hard committed recruits:
- Lawrence Parker (SS) 6'3 209 - Depending on his rating when he come in, Parker may redshirt or he may get on the field immediately. We need help in the secondary so it's very likely he may start as a true freshman. He has decent speed and the good man coverage skill that I covet. The real thing that I love is his B- block shedding, B- pursuit, and his B- hit power. That means he will be knocking fools out real soon.
- Robert Johnson (WR) 6'3 183 - He will definitely see the field this year. Other than my top 3 WRs, my WR corp leaves a lot to be desired. He has pretty average receiving skills with C- to C+ ratings in all those categories but what will help get on the field is his A acceleration and B+ speed. His size will be an asset as well in tight spaces.
- Bill Booker (TE) 6'4 267 - He has average size for a TE but he will be an asset with his B speed. He may redshirt his freshman year to work on his impact blocking and blocking skills more, but we think he may be a college football star in waiting. If he can progress his all C's receiving skills and his impact blocking, he will definitely be a force to reckon with.
- Brandon Montgomery (DT) 6'3 310 - We were surprised that we were able to sign him without a visit. He had already visited FSU in week 3 and moved them to no. 1 shortly after that. I guess he wasn't impressed with their recruiting tactics afterwards and decided to go ahead and sign with his initial first choice. Montgomery his strong and quick. His C- speed and C- acceleration along with B- strength and B power moves will surely gives O-lines fits in the future. Hie's a good tackler with a B- rating, but he's not really a powerful hitter with his C- hit power rating. He will definitely redshirt because we are already deep at DT.
- Dwayne Burke (DE) 6'4 195 - Burke just instant committed this week during a phone call. He has had Auburn no.1 since the beginning of the season and since no one else was recruiting him, he decided not to wait for the visit and just committed instantly. He has that speed that I covet with a B rating in that category. He has very good moves, block shedding and hit power with a C+ to B- in all those categories. He's not an exceptionally strong tackler, but because of our depth at DE he will redshirt and hopefully work on that before getting on the field.
Week 7 is a very important week for me recruiting wise because the rest of my initial recruits are coming to visit this week. If I get a lot of commits this week, that will free up time to go after a few non- interested recruits. If not, I'll have to scour the recruiting pool to look for replacements for those that didn't sign.
BTW - nice rating system jhawk.
My recruiting class has turned out quite well. If I didn't get another recruit, I'd be satisfied with what I have(week 11).
Hard committed recruits:- Dan Wilkinson(DT) 6'3 283 - Wilkinson will probably redshirt just like Montgomery. These 2 will hopefully anchor the middle of Auburn's D-line in the future. While Montgomery is quick, Wilkinson is strong. He has B strength with B+ power moves. His B- tackle and B- hit power means that opposing offensive players will definitely feel when he hits them. Hopefully the combo of quick vs power at DT will make Auburn's interior line a force to be reckoned with.
- Joe Johnson(ATH) 6'4 181 - There is a debate in inner circles as to whether Johnson will come in as a FS or as a CB. At 6'4 he'd be deadly as a CB in coverage, but we need help at FS too. His coverage skills are not a question as he will come in with B ratings in man and zone coverage. His A speed will allow him to cover a lot of the field at FS as well. The only issue is his tackling has only a D rating. It is imperative that safeties in this defensive scheme be able to tackle as they are usually left one on one with a defender because of the aggressive nature of the defense. Another option is redshirting him at FS and bring him and Lawrence Parker onto the field at the same time as redshirt freshmen. Whatever happens, I have no doubt that Joe johnson will be a big part of our defense in a few years.
- Brett Morris(QB) 6'5 217 - Brett Morris has been has already been anointed the QB of the future. he will sure ly redshirt his first year to get a better grasp of the offense and to allow more time to get some more skilled players into positions at Auburn. Morris's B speed, B+ acceleration, A agility, and A elusiveness means that defenses will have their hands full trying to slow down this scrambler. The B+ throwing power with the B- throwing accuracy makes him truly a double threat. Hopefully, Morris can work on his B stamina while he's redshirting otherwise, all that speed might before naught.
- Sean Galloway(CB) 6'0 164 - Galloway is a 3* Juco CB who will step on the field and help our secondary immediately. He should be starting on opening day. His B+ speed is decent but what will help most is his B+ man and zone coverage and his B- press rating.
- Nick Herring(QB) 6'2 192 - Herring is another 3* Juco that is expected to come in and contribute right away. He is just a juco sophomore though. He will most likely instantly take over as the back up to David Fox next year when he takes over. He has good speed for a Qb with a B- rating. His throwing power is good too with a B rating but his accuracy need works with just a C rating. Even though he's the backup, he may see the field often to run the option to prevent injury to David Fox.
- Aaron Austin(G) 6'6 311 - Austin will most likely be starting right away next year. He is yet another 3* juco that is expected to contribute immediate next year. He is most likely gonna take over the left guard spot. Austin has C+ - B- ratings in most blocking categories and the B+ acceleration should be perfect for getting out on this sweeps and kick blocks that this offense utilizes. His presence should allow for some other young o-lineman to redshirt to get some experience.
- Corey Eaton(MLB) 6'0 255 - Eaton fills a need at the MLB position. He is another one of the 3 juco players that Auburn expects to contribute right away. He will be the backup MLB and the 2nd MLB n the 3-4 and 2-4-5 defense. Eaton has decent C to C+ stats in most categories pertaining to LB and his B speed should be an asset to the defense. The key thing is that Eaton provides good depth at a position that needed it.
- Dan Hall(OLB) 6'4 220 - Dan Hall is a 3* OLB, but unlike the previous 3* recruits we have, Hall is not a juco. We took a chance on him because he looks to fit our system with some good training. His categories that he was rated low in weren't necessarily needed at his position. His B speed with A acceleration will be his biggest asset. He will need training to bring up his C tackle, C block shed, and C pursuit. His C+ strength and C+ hit power should be useful once he gets some training. He will definitely redshirt his first year to develop a little more.
Like I said earlier, I really like my class so far. Hopefully we can get a few more players to really add some more talent to the team.