2014 Graveyard Thread

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Thompson’s junior production took a precipitous dip, in as much because the Hornets had a lot more difficulty getting him the ball. Still, he is a sleek athlete who plays the ball well, and his sophomore film was dynamic. Appears to be giving UNC and N.C. State stronger consideration after initially leaning toward Clemson, Florida and Ohio State.

Link: http://northcarolina.247sports.com/A...or-2014-116157

[STEPHONGILMOREFAN!]

i just want a quarterback to be a passer.. not a thrower.. difference between barker and harris... shaw and thompson...

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Berrios typically draws comparisons to a prospect UNC had to reach to West Virginia to nab for the ’13 class, Ryan Switzer. South Carolina is the team to beat unless Miami exhibits stronger interest.

Link: http://northcarolina.247sports.com/A...or-2014-116157

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Blazevich transformed himself from skinny receiver to bona fide tight end prospect in one offseason a year ago. Clemson and Georgia perhaps have the likeliest odds of landing the four-star target, who has Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Ole Miss in his top six.

Link: http://northcarolina.247sports.com/A...or-2014-116157

[STEPHONGILMOREFAN!]

we will end up with a top ten class.. problem with that?.. well still be 6th in the SEC

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Lloyd has been on the recruiting radar longer than anyone else in the state, having claimed offers since a superlative freshman season. Different schools have him on the board as a slot receiver, cornerback, athlete or quarterback. Ohio State and Notre Dame stand as the top out-of-state challengers.

Link: http://northcarolina.247sports.com/A...or-2014-116157

[STEPHONGILMOREFAN!]

cantt waitttt for this guy to committ

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Barbour is your standard slot receiver with speed whose only knock is height. South Carolina and UNC remain his top two candidates.

Link: http://northcarolina.247sports.com/A...or-2014-116157

[gamecockfinatic2007]

Absolutely love the work we are putting in to get the big ugglies. We are building great starting and talented depth on the Oline. A must have to win a championship.
TIME TO COACH UP AND PERFORM.

Mr. Spain hope you become a gamecock and look forward to seeing you play on saturdays.

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The 5-foot-10.5, 203-pound Michel was on hand Saturday and took part in the workout. He looked to be in tip top shape, as he usually does and zipped through running back drills with quick feet and terrific balance. More than just a threat as a runner, the five-star prospect caught the ball naturally throughout the day. Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Florida and Florida State are his current top five.

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/Sony-Mi...Tryouts-116125

[cockywill09]

Originally Posted by STEPHONGILMOREFAN!

cantt waitttt for this guy to committ

Me either

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As a sophomore, Hurd was a big versatile athlete that had the look of a safety, wide receiver, linebacker and maybe a running back. As a junior, Hurd took on the burden of proof and removed any doubt that he’s a running back all the way. In 2012, the 6-2, 205-pounder led his team to a 15-0 record and a state championship. Along the way he rushed for a state record of 3,357 yards and 43 touchdowns. Hurd’s closing act as a junior was a 394-yard, seven-touchdown performance in the state championship game. Florida, Ohio State, Vanderbilt and Tennessee are currently listed among Hurd’s favorites.

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"He's answered a lot of questions about whether or not he's a running back at the next level with his recent play on the field but he still needs to prove that he's on the same level of other backs in this class physically," Wommack said of Hurd, who checks in at No. 15. "He's a little taller than most running backs and because of it tends to run with an upright style that leaves him open to big hits. His ability to transition to the college game will depend on how he continues to develop throughout the offseason."

Link: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...0948&PT=4&PR=2

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The 6-foot-7, 300-pound Prince is dominant as both a pass blocker and run blocker and had close to 50 pancake blocks this season for his high school team. He was an All-Met selection by the Washington Post and his scholarship offer count reached double digits long ago.

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One of the more physically impressive offensive linemen in the nation on the hoof, Smith is the state of Kansas' highest-ranked prospect in several cycles. The 6-foot-6, 282-pounder helped Olathe South to a state championship as a sophomore and followed that up with a solid junior campaign. Smith rarely comes off the field for the Falcons, being the basis for the run game in their wing-t offense in addition to playing defensive tackle, where he tallied 26 tackles, and 3 sacks in 2012. The 247Composite five-star holds over 15 offers and has yet to name top schools, but Nebraska, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas, and Texas A&M are among the programs thought to be in the best position heading into offseason visits.

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"As a purely physical specimen, Smith is an unquestioned five-star," said Rivals.com West analyst Rob Cassidy, who also scouts Missouri and Kansas. "He's got the best build of any offensive lineman in the country. In a lot of ways, he boasts a college-ready body as a high school junior. On film, he's the dominate force you'd expect. The sticking point is the fact that he plays out of position at the guard spot on the high school level.

"His high school team rarely throws, so Smith has not been given much chance to showcase his pass-blocking technique. His standing as a four-star at this early juncture has nothing do with anything he's done wrong; as he's great in every situation he's put into. It's just that nobody has seen him showcase his full potential. In my opinion, it's only a matter of time until he adds his last star," Cassidy said.

Link: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...0948&PT=4&PR=2

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A five-star prospect, the No. 1 overall weak-side defensive end in the country, and the No. 1 player in Georgia for 2014, Carter is No. 113 in the 247Composite. He is blessed with an NFL-type of frame with which to work. Carter, who also is a standout basketball player, is every bit of 6-feet-6, 232 pounds and he might not be done growing. His greatest football assets are his first step, he surprising strength, his reach [which he uses extremely well to his advantage] and his relentlessness. Carter, who is known for going hard every snap, recorded136 tackles, 45 tackles for loss and 17 sacks in 2012 while leading his team to an unbeaten season. Not surprisingly, he was a first-team all-state pick. At this point, he is wide open in his recruitment.

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Compared to former Norcross standout Adrian Hubbard, who now plays at Alabama. Carter has 22 offers, including Georgia Tech and Georgia.

Link: http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/college-r...y-top-10-2014/

Lorenzo Carter is a physical freak. At 6-foot-5, he's long and lean with terrific quickness off the ball," said Rivals.com Southeast analyst Woody Wommack of the defensive end from Norcross, Ga. who checks in at No. 9.

"He was in the mix for five-star consideration back in November and after watching the way he finished his junior season, there's no doubt he's a five-star talent. I think he's only going to add bulk to his frame and he can do so without sacrificing any of his athleticism."

Link: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...0948&PT=4&PR=2

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Hand, the consensus top prospect in the 2014 class, had a huge season on the field, piling up 78 tackles and 16 sacks while constantly facing double and triple teams. He was named All-Met by the Washington Post and is a fixture on most All-American teams. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder also wrestles and is a state contender in his weight class. His most recent top five out of more than 60 offers consisted of Alabama, Florida, Michigan, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.

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Since the first Rivals250 To Watch in November, there has speculation regarding who would be No. 1 in February.

"To me it wasn't that much of a question, but it did become interesting," Farrell said. "I tweeted way back in April of last year that I thought I was seeing the best player in the country in Da'Shawn Hand and more in-person evaluations have cemented that feeling. However, there were some guys who pushed up into the discussion and it will be interesting.

"But Hand is special, he's a 6-foot-4, 250-pounder whose athleticism is off the charts and can come off the edge or hold the line of scrimmage depending on where he's lined up. He played defensive tackle quite a bit for his team this year without complaint and was still dominant. And his high character just adds to the formula for potential success."

Link: http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread....165611&page=12

[espn4lyf]

Originally Posted by STEPHONGILMOREFAN!

Dont shoot the messenger. Im not claiming to "know" anything. But my buddy says barker has already started to recruit for UK..

NOPE

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Brown is an extremely impressive defensive tackle that is ranked as the No. 9 prospect for 2014 in the 247Composite and No. 1 player at his position. The 6-feet-4, 282-pounder was simply dominant at times in 2012, and ultimately was a USA Today first-team All-American. Brown finished with 82 tackles, including 12 for loss, and forced four fumbles despite facing constant double and triple teams each and every week. There are college staffs that have him No. 1 on their defensive board. Brown isn't just big, he's extremely athletic and cerebral. He utilizes an excellent first step, gets great leverage, knows how to get skinny in space and is masterful at using his hands to keep offensive linemen from getting a body on him. Brown is approaching three dozen offers.

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DL Andrew Brown of Chesapeake, VA Sunday night released his top ten list which includes Clemson. Brown attended the Tigers' junior day earlier this month. He listed his top ten, in no order, as Clemson, Ohio State, Michigan, Virginia Tech, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Florida State, Alabama and Georgia Tech. He did not name a favorite.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...982/-1/PSPORTS

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Simply put, McMillan is a playmaking machine. In 2012, he recorded 155 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, seven sacks and five forced fumbles. A year earlier, he had 16 tackles for loss. The 6-foot-3, 236-pound McMillan is one of the biggest and most physical linebackers in the country. He's currently the No. 1 inside linebacker and No. 22 overall prospect in the 247Composite rankings. McMillan not only was named first-team All-State in Georgia, but was the Class AAAA Defensive Player of the Year. McMillan, who currently has Ohio State in front with Clemson next, has excellent speed and quickness for his size. He's a true sideline-to-sideline player. Additionally, he possesses a stout power base, which gives him great strength to apply massive and forceful hits.

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He’s already ranked as a 5-star by Rivals and has more than 40 offers, with Ohio State as his early leader.

Link: http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/college-r...y-top-10-2014/

"There's no doubt McMillan is still an elite-level player but I think we need to see a little more from him physically," Wommack said. "He has great height for a linebacker, but he needs to avoid of falling into the trap of putting on too much weight and in turn sacrificing some of his athleticism. It's always tough for a guy who is clearly more developed physically than others his age, but something to monitor heading into the camp season."

Link: http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...0948&PT=4&PR=2

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The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Miller had an All-State season at Spring Valley High, pilling up 121 tackles, including 21 for loss and 14 sacks. He also forced four fumbles and had three fumble recoveries. On the recruiting trail, both Alabama and Florida recently the offered the son of former New York Giants linebacker Corey Miller. Both believe he’s an outstanding fit in their defensive scheme. Virginia Tech, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Clemson, South Carolina and a host of other programs also have offered.

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