how's Jerrel Adams doing?

[garnet_black215]

Really excited about him. Have a feeling he's going to make a lot of noise this year.

[Goofyboy]

Jerrell hasn't seen football at this level before, but he's got the attributes to do well. The next 8 to ten weeks are going to be a struggle and a test. He's seen as a really willing talent, but he's likely very raw for the demands of this league. We're all pulling for him.

[catdaddy66]

Originally Posted by Goofyboy

He played QB his senior year because of his versatility and they wanted the ball in his hands. He almost never threw. They had a really good tailback, and I think it was mostly he and Jerrell with the ball. He played both ways (1A school). At prep, I think he played TE, DE, and some safety at critical times. He had good hands when he was in HS, and scored 4 TD's in the Shrine Game, but one was called back. He was sort of uncoverable that week, I heard. Same game Clowney got about 4 sacks and the refs got tired of calling holding.

That was when I took much more notice of this young man! He was unreal at the Shrine Bowl, and that is top tier talent for sure. I know his Aunt very well from work but I try not to pester her too often with questions regarding him and football.

Remember when only one or two players were called "beast"?? Now we have like, 6 of 'em!!

[jellafever]

Originally Posted by Herbie3

Didn't he play QB in high school?

Jerell D. Adams spent the fall of 2011 in prep school at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy after originally signing with the Gamecocks in February 2011... played for John Shuman... considered a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com, and a three-star prospect by ESPN.com... played quarterback, tight end, linebacker, defensive end and punter in football and was a power forward on the basketball team at Scott's Branch High School in Summerton, S.C... led the Eagles to the 1A Division II state title as a senior... coached by Leonard Johnson... in two years at quarterback he threw for 689 yards and 12 touchdowns in the run-dominated offense... also caught 21 passes for 581 yards and eight scores in his career... logged 96 tackles with five interceptions and a sack as a junior on the defensive side of the ball... caught three touchdown passes as a tight end in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... was the first player from his high school to play in the Shrine Bowl... also played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach... the Eagles were the 2008 1A Division II state champions and the 2009 state runners-up... also played basketball, averaging 19 points and 13 rebounds as a junior... given a three-star ranking, considered the state's 10th-best player and rated as the 17th-best tight end in the country according to Rivals.com... given three stars and considered the nation's 30th-best high school tight end by Scout.com... a four-star recruit by 247Sports.com... named to PrepStar's All-Atlantic Region class... selected South Carolina over Clemson.

[GarnetGoggles08]

Originally Posted by PageUSC

TE. But we'll see some TE's split out wide in a lot of 2 TE set this year.

I've been hearing alot of people saying this. Have the coaches stated that we are going to do this alot? Or have we been running it alot in practice? Or are people just assuming that we will do this because of the depth at TE?

[FlorenceCock]

How is Drew Owens doing? Is he fully recovered from his knee injury in the spring game? Having Jerrel and Drew out there together would be scary.

[cockymac]

Originally Posted by FlorenceCock

How is Drew Owens doing? Is he fully recovered from his knee injury in the spring game? Having Jerrel and Drew out there together would be scary.

Plus Buster and Cunningham.

[86 GradCock]

Originally Posted by GarnetGoggles08

I've been hearing alot of people saying this. Have the coaches stated that we are going to do this alot? Or have we been running it alot in practice? Or are people just assuming that we will do this because of the depth at TE?

Spurrier made a comment or two about using our tight ends more and moving them out wide and the practice reports indicate they are running a few plays in spread formations.

[jfbreb94]

Can you say big target?

[Gamecock0310]

Originally Posted by jfbreb94

Can you say big target?

Can you say Buster and Jerrel in a 2 TE set with 3 WR. All of a sudden there is 5 guys going out for a pass. hahah

[ConwayGamecock]

Originally Posted by LegalCock

God I wish he could/would play defensive end.

Darius English...

[lchite4]

Originally Posted by ConwayGamecock

Darius English...

Did you watch the interview with Lawing from practice the other day? Pretty sure Lawing had a quarter chub when he was talking about English. Also, can you say Jerrel Adams redzone jump ball?

[99 steamer Hit X]

Alot more naked boots to the wide side of the field to hit our TE's....the big Ten does alot of this on 2&8, 3&6. Gives Shaw a run/throw option

[yazoo]

Originally Posted by Gamecock0310

Can you say Buster and Jerrel in a 2 TE set with 3 WR. All of a sudden there is 5 guys going out for a pass. hahah

Then, when one of the WR is Lattimore, you put him in motion and run a zone read with all the defenders spread out.

[Herbie3]

We are so loaded!

[thebigspur33]

you still gotta think that buster and justice will get most of the reps at te this year

[Goofyboy]

you still gotta think that buster and justice will get most of the reps at te this year

I'm betting that all four big TE's will get the reps spread around. Rainey, possibly at WR or a try at spur as a transition to LB. He's loaded with versatility. In 2 TE run sets, I wouldn't be surprised to see Justice and Owens. In 2 TE split out sets, I'd guess Buster and Adams. I would expect all four to get significant reps in "normal" one TE sets. The next 2 weeks of practice will sort out who sees the most PT. Owens may be the fan-overlooked talent of the group as soon as his knee gets 100%

[usc1]

We have 5 TEs. I don't think we've ever had this kind of depth and talent at TE.

[Wiz Khalifa]

Im a biiiig Busta Anderson fan because I think he will be prime time, add this guy who looks like he can be a performer just makes our TEs so athletic and diverse. The TEs will make up a big part of our passing game.

[thebigspur33]

buster has made big plays i hope he plays a lottttt this year i really think he will be a big time downfield threat