2014 - Orlando "Zeus" Brown - Tennessee

[uscdoit]

Originally Posted by MWard

This guy is bigger than 90% of the Div I OT's, and he's not even a Sr in HS, lol. He would be a huge pickup, literally.

Hope he has quicker feet than the other huge OL tackle we have in Shell. I saw that guy get beat so many times, even the 240lb Wofford guy ate him up.

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by uscdoit

Hope he has quicker feet than the other huge OL tackle we have in Shell. I saw that guy get beat so many times, even the 240lb Wofford guy ate him up.

Seems to move really well. He's got a sturdier lower body than Shell.

[uscdoit]

Originally Posted by ReadR00ster

Seems to move really well. He's got a sturdier lower body than Shell.

That's great news then! If we could get a very solid group of Olinemen our offense could be great. Quarterbacks in place, running backs are outstanding, tight ends just Wow, and the Wide receivers are good enough. I really think we can score 40 a game with this Offense.

[imabeastonu]

Originally Posted by uscdoit

That's great news then! If we could get a very solid group of Olinemen our offense could be great. Quarterbacks in place, running backs are outstanding, tight ends just Wow, and the Wide receivers are good enough. I really think we can score 40 a game with this Offense.

our wr's are far from good enough. we have 1 proven guy out there and no height

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by imabeastonu

our wr's are far from good enough. we have 1 proven guy out there and no height

We did better with short guys, but we could use another tall WR that to go with Smith. Googer is supposed to be that guy.

[imabeastonu]

Originally Posted by ReadR00ster

We did better with short guys, but we could use another tall WR that to go with Smith. Googer is supposed to be that guy.

it just takes away our deep threat. regardless if they are tall or short... we have no PROVEN wr except bruce

[ra742002]

Originally Posted by uscdoit

Hope he has quicker feet than the other huge OL tackle we have in Shell. I saw that guy get beat so many times, even the 240lb Wofford guy ate him up.

Shell played in a run heavy offense in high school, and was rarely asked to do anything other than down block on a 3 technique. He is really a baby at his position. The fact that a senior end who weighs nearly 100 lbs less than him is quicker than him, shouldn't surprise you. Stop bashing our players particularly ones who do things the right way, were highly sought after, and chose to help us get better.

[uscdoit]

Originally Posted by ra742002

Shell played in a run heavy offense in high school, and was rarely asked to do anything other than down block on a 3 technique. He is really a baby at his position. The fact that a senior end who weighs nearly 100 lbs less than him is quicker than him, shouldn't surprise you. Stop bashing our players particularly ones who do things the right way, were highly sought after, and chose to help us get better.

Not bashing the guy at all, I'm glad he chose us. I'm just stating what I saw during the year. Our Oline is not top level in my opinion. We can never really establish a consisted running game against our better competition. I've been a Carolina fan since the senior year of Big George and I can honestly say Carolina has more talent than ever, and we're now a winning program in my eyes. I think in order for us to win a SEC or National Championship we have to become better in our Oline.

[Harrycock]

Originally Posted by ra742002

Shell played in a run heavy offense in high school, and was rarely asked to do anything other than down block on a 3 technique. He is really a baby at his position. The fact that a senior end who weighs nearly 100 lbs less than him is quicker than him, shouldn't surprise you. Stop bashing our players particularly ones who do things the right way, were highly sought after, and chose to help us get better.

He should not be a "baby" after 2 plus years at the SEC level. If you are not improving you're holding us back. Our line play needs to improve dramatically in 2013.

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by imabeastonu

it just takes away our deep threat. regardless if they are tall or short... we have no PROVEN wr except bruce

Well, any new recruits are not going to be proven either. Plan A I believe is to bring in Davidson, Googer, and Berrios. So yes we are recruiting WRs but it has nothing to do with lacking proven threats like Ellington, Jones, and Byrd. It's that we need to replace players that will soon graduate.

[elcid99]

Originally Posted by Harrycock

He should not be a "baby" after 2 plus years at the SEC level. If you are not improving you're holding us back. Our line play needs to improve dramatically in 2013.

Shell? Hope you aren't talking about him or any, excluding Patrick, of our offensive linemen. If you are talking about Shell, do some research before retracting your comments...2+ years in the SEC-WRONG. RS FR &Freshman 1st team All-SEC this year.

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OL Orlando Brown of Suwanee, GA was scheduled to attend Georgia's junior day recently but was unable to make the trip. Brown cited a family situation for preventing him to go. Brown has named USC among his top ten schools along with Georgia but is in no hurry to narrow the list. "I don't know when I'll do it," he said. "I haven't really thought about it. USC has remained in touch with Brown. "I hear from them all of the time," said Brown. "I get hand-written letters and have talked to coach (G.A.) Mangus quite a bit." Brown named Arkansas and Oklahoma as his next two destinations and plans to visit California during spring break. As for Arkansas and Oklahoma he said, "They're both showing me a lot of interest and I really like their head coaches." Brown is planning a return trip to USC that could come during spring practice. He did not name a leader.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...805/-1/PSPORTS

[beak2]

Named a top 7 tonight on his twitter.

Orlando Brown (Zeus) ‏@ZEUS__78
Top 7: Alabama, Oklahoma, Arkansas, South Carolina, Michigan, Ohio State, Iowa

6-7 340 wow

[cockymac]

Stud. Plain and simple.

[FilchCock]

Such a compliment just to be in on the list of a guy like this.

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OL, Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge -- The 6-feet-7, 345-pounder is one of the most heavily recruited offensive linemen in the South. He claims more than two dozen offers and recently named a top seven of Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Brown has shed a lot of weight in the past year, and with this new look should be more effective. He had arguably the best camp of his life at the Under Armour Combine in January, where he won back-to-back reps against four-star defensive lineman Dexter Wideman.

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/VTO-Pre...h-List--120336

Offensive tackle Orlando Brown of Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge recently named a top seven of Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and South Carolina.

"I feel like they're all schools I really like," the 6-feet-8, 346-pound Brown said.

"They've all got great head coaches, great offensive line coaches, systems that fit me."


Orlando Brown had a strong showing during camp one-on-ones. He recently named a top seven.


According to Brown, Alabama, Arkansas and Oklahoma stand out a little from the other schools in that group.

Which of the seven is recruiting Brown hardest?

"Oklahoma," Brown said. "I get a lot of hand-written letters, a lot of phone calls, a lot of Facebook messages. Arkansas, too."

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/VTO-Spo...Alabama-120678

[ConwayGamecock]

I get the funny feeling that this one falls into the category of "long shot" with us, despite him naming us in his final 7....

[CoverTwo]

Interview via 247

Brown continues to reshape his body and weighed in at 345 pounds on Sunday. Then, he proceeded to dominate at times during one-on-ones, showing a tenacity and an ability to move his feet that had previously not been as consistent. Brown won the MVP for his position for his performance. The key for Brown is to continue to progress and carry the tenacity and ability he showed in the camp setting to Friday nights in the 2013 season. The son of the late NFL player of the same name, Brown currently has a top seven of Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Brown currently is the No. 37 offensive tackle prospect nationally according to 247Sports.

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/Atlanta...formers-121076

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The 6-feet-7 1/2-inch, 343-pound Brown continues to make strides. In recent months, Brown has shed the extra weight and reshaped his body. He also plays lighter on his feet, has become increasingly more aggressive and did a nice job Saturday of using his reach and a strong punch. Smaller, faster ends still give him trouble at times, and he must continue to get quicker.

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/Atlanta...g-Nike--126518

Offensive tackle Orlando Brown, whose late father [Orlando Brown] played in the NFL, said he has a top three of Tennessee, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

"They're great opportunities to play freshman year, great coaching staffs, and good colleges," said Brown, who plays at Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge.

Will it definitely be one of those three that Brown ultimately picks?

"I don't want to say that because there's a long way to go," Brown said. "I want to commit sometime at the end of August or early September."

Brown will visit Tennessee next weekend. He plans to visit Arkansas and Oklahoma sometime in the near future. He already has visited the Vols previously, but not the Razorbacks and Sooners.

Brown is the No. 42 offensive tackle nationally in the 247Composite.

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/Elite-1...ruiting-126393

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You’ve likely heard the name even if you’re not familiar with recruiting circles. Brown is the son of the late Orlando Brown Sr. who played 12 years in the NFL for the Browns and the Ravens. His son has no-doubt NFL potential but he’s a long way from being there. At 6-7/5 and 345 pounds, Brown has a body that college coaches claw to work with but his feet haven’t caught up to him quite yet. When they do – and they will – watch out.

Link: http://247sports.com/Article/Offensi...g-class-127102