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RISERS
"Ross is a very athletic kid who could play on either side of the ball and
backed up his impressive senior film with impressive work at the Army Bowl. From
what I was able to see on video and in the game, he's an explosive kid who will
also be a special teams standout." -- Mike Farrell, National
Recruiting Director
"There may not have been a guy who had a smoother, easy-going stride out on the
field during Army Bowl week. He spent most of his time working on offense and he was able to make
quick adjustments on the fly and use his length to high point the ball.
Regardless of his position it was easy to see his athleticism. He made some
tough plays and he made them look effortless." -- Jason Howell,
Mid-South Recruiting Analyst
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"I have always liked his arm strength, but it was his poise in the pocket, his ability to keep his eyes downfield and his field vision as well as his consistency that made him the best quarterback at Under Armour and a guy I think could be a star in college and beyond." -- Farrell "Florida State is taking three quarterbacks in this recruiting class, but Francois -- at least during the Under Armour week -- clearly separated himself as the best one. Francois was deadly accurate during the game, completing all his passes, including a beautiful deep ball to George Campbell and then coming back and throwing across the field for a touchdown to Clemson tight end commit Garrett Williams. He threw the nicest ball out of any quarterback at Under Armour and while he can run to pick up yards, Francois seems most comfortable sitting in the pocket and picking apart defenses. He did that really well all week." -- Adam Gorney, West Recruiting Analyst |
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"This kid fits in with the massive ends already at Oregon but I think he ends up moving inside and becoming a dominant 3-technique. He has the potential to be a Haloti Ngata-kind of prospect if he continues to develop. He's that physically gifted and impressive" -- Farrell "Kaumatule is an absolute behemoth. There wasn't an offensive tackle that he went against that could match his sheer size and strength at Under Armour. Throughout the week of practice, he pushed around offensive linemen, beating them to the inside and outside during one-on-ones. What's even scarier is that Kaumatule still has room to fill out his frame. He could end up being a defensive tackle when all is said and done." -- Adam Friedman, Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst |
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"Lewis is a big and physical linebacker who will only get bigger and stronger. He arrives at the ball with a thump, is very effective moving forward and has some quick-twitch ability in space and sideline-to-sideline reaction time. He has all the physical tools to be special." -- Farrell "Linebackers at All-Star events sometimes get lost in the shuffle because they can't blitz and there are other restrictions that make it tough for players at that position. Sometimes, they disappear. Not Lewis. The soft Ole Miss commit who's now embroiled in one of the hottest recruiting battles in the country had a phenomenal week. He is a big-time hitter, physical, comes up and can really knock the breath out of a running back hitting the hole. Lewis was impressive in camps, but that setting doesn't do him justice. He's the kind of kid who loves to put the pads on and go hit." -- Gorney |
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"Wow, do I like the way this kid looks. He's just huge and moves so well. He's going to be a massive 3-technique who can move down the line and string things out. His backside pursuit is excellent, he's athletic with a motor and he's good enough to play end if needed. I think a lot of people are going to regret sleeping on him." -- Farrell "The USC commit had a fantastic week at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and saved his best for last, capping a dominant performance with two sacks in the game. He has the size and tenacity to be a force for the Trojans early on, especially following the departure of Leonard Williams. Jefferson doubled as a tight end in high school, and that versatility allowed him to improve his footwork and ultimately helped him become a better defensive prospect. His natural strength makes him a handful on the interior." -- Blair Angulo, West Recruiting Analyst |
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"A very active and athletic cornerback and a willing tackler, Jackson is about speed. He can turn and run with anyone and he arrives at the ball quickly. He has great hips and good technique and very good in space. He's a lockdown guy. He created a lot of buzz at the Army Bowl and rightly so." -- Farrell "Explosion is the word that comes to mind in regard to Jackson. He showed his skillset on both sides of the football throughout the Army Bowl week. There were some questions regarding his level of competition during the season, but Jackson made it clear he shines bright on the biggest stages. His burst out of the break and quick-change ability were on another level." -- Howell |
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"Bailey is a massive kid on film and could play tackle or guard. With a mean streak and a physical edge, he's going to be an early starter in college." -- Farrell "The hulking 6-foot-6, 325-pound Bailey shied away from marquee events during the offseason and while he's always been ranked high, we didn't have a chance to really stack him up against elite talent. At the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, Bailey looked bigger, stronger and more athletic than ever, showing that he has the ability to be an instant impact guy at the next level. Bailey's combination of size and athleticism is very rare, especially at guard." -- Woody Wommack, Southeast Recruiting Analyst |
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"Long and angular and very good at moving forward and taking good angles, Wheeler covers a lot of space and loves to hit. He arrives at the ball with force, plays with good pad leverage and gets skinny when he needs to without being afraid to take on blockers as well. He was one of the biggest surprises at Under Armour." -- Farrell "Wheeler was another linebacker who made his presence felt, but in a different way than Lewis. Sure, the new Texas commit can come up and hit, but he's far more athletic and covers ground so well. Wheeler has long arms and legs and does an excellent job of coming up like a missile to make a hit or to get sideline to sideline and wrap up. He's bouncy and moves so well for someone his size and that's why he was so successful during the Under Armour week." -- Gorney |
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"I didn't know Charlot had that extra gear, but he showed it at Under Armour, especially on special teams. He's going to be a deep threat and a fun guy to watch in the return game. He's a home run threat." -- Farrell "Charlot provided a good chunk of the fireworks at the Under Armour All-American Game. He is much faster than we originally thought, and is very shifty in the open field. When Charlot has the ball in his hands, he is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. He showed off great athleticism throughout the week and made plenty of plays to warrant a move up the rankings." -- Friedman |
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"The West Coast quarterback class has been well documented for years, but this kid doesn't seem to get the attention he deserves. When you watch him on senior film, you see a poised quarterback who sees the field well and has the touch and arm strength to put up monster numbers at the next level like he has in high school." -- Farrell "Browning threw 91 touchdown passes this season alone and 229 TDs in his career, a national record. Those numbers are mind-boggling and incredibly impressive, but some argue that Browning is a system quarterback and it's fair to say that for years Folsom's offense has put up insane statistics without high-level FBS recruits. The difference with Browning is that he is a top-level quarterback who can make all the throws, not just dump the ball off short and let receivers run down the field. In the state championship game -- a 68-7 win over previously undefeated Oceanside -- Browning calmly led his team on drive after drive, threw a great deep ball, nice touch passes and did everything to prove he's not a system quarterback but a phenomenal QB who plays in a great system." -- Gorney |
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"Walker is a tweener and has been forever, but he's the perfect hybrid guy who will get his numbers in the backfield but also be effective in drops and coverage. He's a non-stop motor guy who is very good at avoiding blocks and picking the right spot where the ball will be. He's very instinctual and will put up monster numbers in sacks and tackles for a loss if he continues to develop." -- Farrell "Listed at 212 pounds, Walker seems stuck between the defensive end and linebacker positions. What his Army Bowl week performance showed us is that it does not matter which position he lines up at, he can play in space and he is stronger at the point of attack than his size would suggest. Walker's versatility should allow him to see the field early at Georgia, and his ability to come from any direction will give offensive coordinators ulcers." -- Josh Helmholdt, Midwest Recruiting Analyst |
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"I love O'Grady's hands and his catch radius. He is going to be a quarterback's best friend because he can catch them high, low or behind him and he rises to the football and fights for it. He's athletic and is a downfield threat, so he can flex out, but he's also a willing blocker." -- Farrell "A one-handed catch in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl raised some eyebrows, but O'Grady was stellar throughout the week in practices, too. Whenever the West opened up the playbook, the Arkansas commit made the most of his opportunities. He has great hands and is fluid enough to be a nightmare for linebackers in the passing game, and he showed a willingness to get physical as a blocker." -- Angulo |
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"Athletic big men are hard to find and when Daniel is on, and wants to compete he can be very effective. He's a guy that surprised a bit at Army when I broke things down, because I didn't expect him to be so physical and effective. He is a guy who has a high ceiling and is just starting to come into his own." -- Farrell "Daniel uses his size and strength very well, and he played with really good leverage. He has a nice first step and he is capable of getting immediate penetration. He was one of the top defensive linemen throughout the week as he often overpowered opponents in one-on-ones and caused disruption during team drills." -- Howell |
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"Weathersby has a great frame with broad shoulders and a thin waist, so he could add another 30 pounds and remain as athletic as he is. He played out of position at Under Armour at guard, but delivered and was physical with some big and athletic interior linemen. He didn't have the best game, but his body of work and versatility moved him up." -- Farrell Ole Miss played offensive guard all week and did an excellent job. There were times during practice where he had issues with speed on the inside, but generally Weathersby handled all the interior offensive linemen really well. He's super powerful, so once he gets his hands up, he generally controls the rep and he has an excellent power base where no one is going to move him." -- Gorney |
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Mike Farrell National Recruiting Director |
Blair Angulo West Recruiting Analyst |
Rob Cassidy Midlands/Southwest Recruiting Analyst |
Adam Friedman Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst |
Adam Gorney West Recruiting Analyst |
Josh Helmholdt Midwest Recruiting Analyst |
Jason Howell Mid-South Recruiting Analyst |
Woody Wommack Southeast Recruiting Analyst |
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