Commit To The G edit by Bob Miller
[su_spacer size=”40″] Well, part of that question is already answered with six early enrollees already on campus. Chad Clay, Ben Cleveland, Jacob Eason, Isaac Nauta, Cavin Riley Ridley, and Julian Rochester all enrolled on January 11th and will a head start on their fellow Class of 2016 team mates as they will get a chance to compete during spring practice.
[su_spacer size=”40″] But what about the rest of the class?
[su_spacer size=”40″] Will all the current prospects committed to UGA stick?
[su_spacer size=”40″] Can Georgia flip any prospects currently commited elsewhere?
[su_spacer size=”40″] Whose signing after National Signing Day?
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THE CLASS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Class projection size: 25
[su_spacer size=”20″] Class breakdown on offense: 1 QB, 2 RBs, 4 WRs, 1 TE, 5 OL, 1 P
[su_spacer size=”20″] Class breakdown on defense: 4 DL, 3 LBs, 3 DBs, 1 ATH
[su_spacer size=”20″] Georgia can sign up to an estimated 27 for the class of 2016 but will more than likely sign between 22 to 25. The Bulldogs have the potential to finish with a top 5 recruiting class for 2016.
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Overall ranking are per 247Sports composite ranking system.
[su_spacer size=”20″]THE QUARTERBACKS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Jacob Eason (EARLY ENROLLEE)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Lake Stevens High School, Washington
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 6 and 217 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 5-star and #2 pro-style QB, #5 player nationally, #1 player in state of Washington
[su_spacer size=”40″] 247Sports, Rivals and Scout all rank Eason as a 5-star prospect at QB and one of the top 2 pro-style QBs for the class of 2016. ESPN ranks Eason as a 4-star prospect at QB and list him as the top pro-style QB.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Selected to US Army All-American Bowl and also named as U.S. Army Player of the Year. Eason was also named the 2015 Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year as well as the USA Today Offensive Player of the Year in addition to being named to the All-USA First Team Offense.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Eason may have the biggest arm of any QB to play between the hedges before it is all said and done, or at the very least, his cannon is comparable to Matthew Staffords.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: The question is will he start the first game of the season against North Carolina in the Dome in Atlanta, or will the coaching staff ease him into the starting role? Either way, Eason is the future at QB for Georgia for the next 3 to 4 years.
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THE RUNNING BACKS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Arkeem Byrd (POTENTIAL NSD OFFER)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Jenkins High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 0.5 and 191 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star ATH and #71 ATH nationally, #89 player in the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] One of the questions in this 2016 recruiting class is after Devwah Whaley decommitted from Georgia, would the Bulldogs go after another RB besides Elijah Holyfield? For a long time it looked as if JUCO RB Justin Crawford could be that guy, but UGA has yet to offer him.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Byrd fits that bill, and he could end up being a NSD offer and commitment for the Dawgs. The talented Jenkins high school athlete plays running back and safety and can flat out fly.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: The question here is whether or not Byrd is a RB or safety? Georgia needs depth at both positions.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Elijah Holyfield
[su_spacer size=”20″] Woodward Academy, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 5 foot 10.5 and 205 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star RB and #6 RB, #17 player in the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] The son of heavy weight boxing great Evander Holyfield, Elijah hasn’t accomplished what he’s done at RB via the star power of his last name. A warrior both on the field with pads on and off the field in the weight room and class room, Holyfield looks like an SEC running back.
[su_spacer size=”40″] While there might be faster running backs in the class of 2016, Holyfield has Knowshown Moreno type ability with his skill and vision to make jump cuts.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: With Nick Chubb still rehabbing his injured knee, Marshall headed to the NFL, and questions regarding RB depth headed into the 2016 season, Holyfield has the opportunity to come and compete for playing time and of the top 3 spots on the depth chart at tail back.
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THE WIDE RECEIVERS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Cavin Riley Ridley (EARLY ENROLLEE)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Deerfield Beach High School, Florida
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 1.5 and 199 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star WR and #46 WR nationally, #35 player in the state of Florida
[su_spacer size=”40″] Riley is the younger brother of Alabama freshman phenom Calvin Ridley, and both are similar receivers with Riley being the “thicker” more muscular build of the two while Calvin is the speedster.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Riley provides instant depth at a position of need at WR for Georgia. The fact that he is an EE also gives him the opportunity to compete for playing time.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Tyler Simmons (FLIP PICK)
[su_spacer size=”20″] McEachern High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 5 foot 11 and 195 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star WR and #63 WR nationally, #34 player in the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Yes. You are reading that right. The McEachern reciver that committed to Alabama back on January 2nd will decommit from the Tide and come to Georgia instead; very much like Rico McGraw did last year.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: If Simmons flips to Georgia like I’m predicting, he is an athletic and speedy receiver that should provide Georgia with a player that can stretch the field.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Javon Wims
[su_spacer size=”20″] Hinds C.C., Mississippi
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 4 and 215 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star JUCO WR and #4 WR
[su_spacer size=”40″] Many Georgia fans will have red flags go up and sirens start to whine when they read or hear the word “JUCO.” Why? Simply because as of late the Bulldogs have not had the best of luck with JUCO players staying healthy to see the field or simply not making much of an impact.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Wims has a chance to break that curse. His size speed, athleticism, body control and jumping ability remind me of former Bulldog WR A.J. Green. Now, I’m not saying Wims is A.J. Green 2.0, but his tape reminds of you Green.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: For a Georgia team that will be young and inexperienced in 2016 at receiver and looking to replace Malcolm Mitchell, the Hinds C.C. receiver has a chance to make an immediate impact. He should vie for 1 of the top 4 WR spots on the depth chart.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Charlie Woerner
[su_spacer size=”20″] Rabun County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 5 and 228 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star WR and #25 WR, #15 player in the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] While some might consider Woerner a future prospect at TE because of his size, the nephew of Bulldog legend Scott Woerner is a WR with the size of a TE. He is deceptively fast with because of his size and long stride and very athletic. Rarely does he go down with the first hit. An instant mismatch problem for opposing defenses.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projections: A taller, bigger, and more athletic Michael Bennett at WR. Future starter at WR.
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THE TIGHT ENDS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Isaac Nauta (EARLY ENROLLEE)
[su_spacer size=”20″] IMG Academy, Florida
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 3.25 and 244 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 5-star TE and #1 TE nationally, #3 player from the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Nauta is the top TE in the class of 2016 and dominated on the field in high school. With junior Jeb Blazevich, junior Jordan Davis, and sophomore Jackson Harris on the roster, Nauta makes this one of the deeper and more talented position groups for the Dawgs.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Future starting TE for the Dawgs.
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THE OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
[su_spacer size=”40″] Chris Barnes
[su_spacer size=”20″] Lee County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 5 and 278 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star OT and #45 OT nationally, #47 player from the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Coming in at around 278 lbs, Barnes is the “lightest” offensive lineman in the class of 2016, but he has the frame and ability to put on weight and play at or over 300 lbs.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Future offensive guard or center for the Dawgs.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Ben Cleveland (EARLY ENROLLEE)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Stephens County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 6.5 and 319 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star OT and #9 OT nationally, #11 player from the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Cleveland is a physical speciman and looks like an SEC starting offensive lineman. He is naturally strong and moves quick and fast for a player of his size. He was near the top in SARQ test scores at the Nike Camps for an offensive linemen with a result of 97.32, but like E.J. Price, he is raw, especially when it comes to pass protection.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: The question here is his future at offensive guard or tackle?
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Solomon Kindley
[su_spacer size=”20″] Raines High School, Florida
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 5 and 335 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star OT and #86 OT nationally
[su_spacer size=”40″] Where as Chris Barnes is the “lightest” offensive lineman in the class of 2016 that Georgia may sign, Kindley maybe the most “massive” at 335 to 340 lbs. Head Coach Kirby Smart and Offensive Line Coach Sam Pittman wanted to get bigger and taller up front on the o-line, and Kindley certainly answers that call. The big man is an explosive and tenacious blocker, and he is nimble on his feet for a player his size.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Could be a punishing road grader for Georgia at offensive guard.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] E.J. Price
[su_spacer size=”20″] Archer High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 6 and 311 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star OT and #8 OT nationally, #10 player from the state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] E.J. Price has the size, wingspan, and athletic ability to play offensive tackle at the collegiate level in the SEC, but as with most high school offensive linemen, he is raw when it comes to pass protection. However, he is a road grader when it comes to run blocking.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Future starting offensive tackle for Georgia.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Jauan Williams
[su_spacer size=”20″] Archbishop Carrol High School, Washington D.C.
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 7 and 305 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star OT and #15 OT nationally, #3 player from D.C. area
[su_spacer size=”40″] The Georgia coaching staff has 3 offensive linemen currently committed as of Saturday, January 30th with Chris Barnes, Ben Cleveland, and Solomon Kindley, and the Dawgs look like they are in good shape to also get E.J. Price givng them 4 for 2016. However, I do believe the goal of the Georgia staff and OL Coach Pittman is to shoot for signing 5 and Jauan Williams is that 5th offensive lineman in the class.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Another big, tall bodied o-lineman with a large wingspan that the new coaching staff just offered a couple of weeks ago on January 19th because of the need to get bigger in the trenches.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Future offensive tackle for Georgia.
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THE DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
[su_spacer size=”40″] Michail Carter
[su_spacer size=”20″] Jackson High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 3.5 and 310 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star DT and #15 DT nationally, #14 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Carter is a DT that gets over shadowed by the Browns, Garys and Rochesters of this recruiting class, and partly because he, like Charlie Woerner, doesn’t do a lot of interviews, but he is a very good DT in a deep class at that position for this recruiting cycle. He is just brutally disruptive at the LOS, often overpowering high school offensive lineman and blockers with his power and rush. Where he needs work is improving technique and player with lower pad level.
[su_spacer size=”40″] The fans’ fear is here that Carter will pick Bama over Georgia, but I just don’t see that happening.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Adds immediate depth and size at a position of need at DT for Georgia.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Tyler Clark
[su_spacer size=”20″] Americus Sumter, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 3.5 and 292 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star DT and #25 DT nationally, #22 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Tyler like Carter is another talented DT in a deep class at the position for 2016 and gets lost in the talk of the Browns, Garys and Rochesters, and while he is not is big as Brown, Carter or Rochester, he is very quick and explosive at the snap of the ball off the LOS.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Clark is raw and used his speed to rush past blockers in high school. He will need to work on adding strength, weight and technique to become a complete college DT. Possible redshirt candidate as a freshman, but depending on how much Coach Smart and Rocker rotate the defensive linemen, he might not get the chance to sit a year.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] David Marshall (FLIP PICK)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Upson-Lee High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 2.5 and 275 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star DE and #21 SDE nationally, #41 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] My second flip pick for the 2016 recruiting class for Georgia. A couple of weeks ago, it looked as if Marshall was dead set on being an Auburn Tiger, and then, Kirby Smart and company dropped by for an in-home visit. On that visit, he convinced Marshall’s parents to come on his official visit on January 22nd, and that went so well, that he came back for an unofficial over the weekend on the 29th.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: There was some question as to whether or not Marshall would play at LB or on the DL at DE, but he is up to 270 to 280 lbs; so, I just don’t see him playing at LB. His future is at DE.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Julian Rochester (EARLY ENROLLEE)
[su_spacer size=”20″] McEachern High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 5.5 and 321 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star DT and #10 DT nationally, #8 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] The only reason Rochester is not a 5-star prospect is due to the fact that he was injured during the 2014 season and required surgery to repair his shoulder. In turn, he did not compete and work out at as many camps and also put on some bad weight while healing and rehabbing.
[su_spacer size=”40″] As the 2015 high school football season progressed, some of that bad weight came off, and Rochester got better. Simply put, he is an imposing monster of a man in the trenches at 6 foot 5 and over 300 lbs to go along with rare athleticism for a player his size.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Although he still has some of that “bad” weight to get rid of and needs to work on his technique … most d-linemen coming out of high school do … he is a future starter on the defensive line for Georgia and will provide immediate depth at the position. Can play 3 or 5 technique.
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THE LINEBACKERS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Brian Burns
[su_spacer size=”20″] American Heritage High School, Florida
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 4.5 and 209 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star WDE and #5 WDE nationally, #8 player from state of Florida
[su_spacer size=”40″] Burns has been compared to Leonard Floyd and I cannot argue with comparison. The question here is has Georgia regained the position in the race to sign Burns that they held prior to the coaching change? There is the concern that Burns will pick Florida or FSU, but I think Georgia wins out here in the end.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: He played at WDE and OLB in high school, but his future is at OLB. He is an excellent pass rusher with good speed to get to the QB, but like Floyd, Burns needs to add both weight and strength to grow into an SEC OLB. Future starter at OLB.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Jaleel Laguins
[su_spacer size=”20″] Oconee County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 2.5 and 216 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star ILB and #10 ILB nationally, #20 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Pronounced “La – Gwens”, Laguins committed to Georgia back in September 2015, but after Mark Richt was fired and LB Coach Ekeler was not retained, there was some question as to whether or not Jaleel was stick with his commitment to the Dawgs. He had developed a close relationship with Ekeler and they talked almost daily.
[su_spacer size=”40″] But now that he has had time to meet with the new coaches and think about things, it looks like his feet are back on solid red and black ground.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Like 2015 linebackers Roquan Smith and Juwan Taylor, the Oconee County linebacker is not the biggest ILB, and his body type is more of a hybrid LB/Safety. However, like Smith and Taylor, Jaleel can flat out fly and is athletic. He also plays bigger than his size and played a good bit from the defensive end position in high school.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Under the previous Georgia DC Jeremy Pruitt, Laguins fit the bill for an ILB in that defense, but in Kirby Smart’s defense, he is undersized; so, it will be interesting to see how the coaching staff utilizes his abilities.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Chauncey Manac
[su_spacer size=”20″] Clinch County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 3 and 247 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 4-star WDE and #10 WDE nationally, #13 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] While Burns maybe ranked higher, Manac is the more SEC ready as far as size to play at OLB. At 247 lbs, he moves as well as if he weighed 210 to 215 lbs. He is very disruptive and explosive, a punishing hitter and IMO underrated as a player by the pay sites.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: He projects as an OLB at the college level. He does have the ability to slide down to DE on the LOS with his hand in the dirt; so, he is a versatile player. Future starter at OLB.
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THE DEFENSIVE BACKS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Chad Clay (Early Enrollee)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Peachtree Ridge High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 0.5 and 180 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star CB and #41 CB nationally, #36 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] Clay committed to Georgia back in May of 2015 and even after the turmoil of the coaching changes on the staff, he never waivered from that commitment. He enrolled early on January 11th.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Has good size for a CB. He may not be as athletically gifted as some of the other prospects at DB, but he is a student of the game and is willing to work hard to compete. Clay has good ball skills for a DB.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: He projects to be a boundary or Nickel CB at the college level.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Tyrique Mcghee
[su_spacer size=”20″] Peach County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 5 foot 10.5 and 177 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star CB and #56 CB nationally, #56 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] McGhee is another prospect that has been pretty quiet through the recruiting process, like Charlie Woerner and Michail Carter. He has been remained solid in his commitment to Georgia sincce last February.
[su_spacer size=”40″] What stands out about the Peach County defensive back is his physicality. When he played at WR on offense, McGhee was a tenacious blocker. He is not afraid to mix it up with opposining players and fight for position and the ball. He plays bigger than his size, and part of the reason for that is his jumping ability and his make-up and recovery speed. McGhee has consistently tested at around a 39 to 40 inch vertical. Plays with a lot of confidence and intelligence.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Future starter at CB for Georgia.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Jeawon Taylor (FLIP PICK)
[su_spacer size=”20″] Park Crossing High School, Alabama
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 2 and 192 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star Safety and #20 Safety nationally, #8 player from state of Alabama
[su_spacer size=”40″] My third flip pick for the class of 2016 for the Bulldogs. The Montgomery, Alabama player has been committed to Florida since August, but the new coaching staff at Georgia has made quite an impression. Enough so, that I think he flips from Florida to Georgia.
[su_spacer size=”40″] The first thing you notice when watching Taylor’s tape is that he is a tackling machine. He very rarely misses a tackle, and he does a good job getting low and wrapping up. The second thing that you notice is that Taylor is fast. He makes up ground in a hurry and can play side line to side line. As a safety, Taylor is equally comfortable in pass coverage as he is coming down field towards the LOS to mix it up with running backs.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Taylor has the ability to be starting safety in the SEC and for Georgia.
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THE ATHLETES
[su_spacer size=”40″] Mecole Hardman Jr.
[su_spacer size=”20″] Elbert County High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 5 foot 10.5 and 170 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 5-star ATH and #1 ATH nationally, #2 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] The Army All-American has received a lot of attention from a number of major FBS college football programs throughout his recruitment, and Georgia appeared to be in the driver seat after Dawg Night in July. But, after Mark Richt was fired and the coaching changes at Georgia, it looked as if he could follow Pruitt to Alabama. Give Kirby Smart and the new staff credit though as they have appeared to have put Georgia back in front for Mecole.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Hardman’s athletic ability and speed jumps out at you when you watch his film. He is a legit 4.3 to 4.4 forty player, and he made defenders look silly all through out high school. He does things with the ball in his hands that are quite simply amazing to watch. For 2015, he mainly played on offense from the QB position or at WR, but his ability allows him to play all over the field.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Offense or defense? Wide receiver or defensive back? What side of the ball is the best fit for Mecole’s athletic ability? He maybe a better receiver right now, but he has the potential to be a star at DB. Regardless of which side he plays on, Hardman should have an immediate impact on special teams as a returner.
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THE KICKERS AND PUNTERS
[su_spacer size=”40″] Marshall Long
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 3 and 220 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] South Rowan High School, NC
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 3-star P and #8 P nationally, #62 player from state of NC
[su_spacer size=”40″] Why should a kicker or punter get a scholarship? Well, special teams are one third of the game of football, and Long is also Army All-American punter. He committed to Virgina Tech on January 14th but decommitted on the 27th. One day later he committed to Georgia.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Long’s name fits as he can put the ball a long ways. What stands out most are the hang times on his punts which reach stratospheric proportions. He is also big for a punter at 6 foot 3 and 220 lbs. Chris Sailer Kicking Ranking: 5-star P and #5 nationally
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: With Collin Barber graduated and questions on whether Brice Ramsey will concentrate on competing with Eason, Lambert, and Robinson at QB, Marshall Long can come in and compete for the starting punting job immediately.
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ANYBODY’S GUESS IS AS GOOD AS MINE
[su_spacer size=”40″] Derrick Brown
[su_spacer size=”20″] Lanier High School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 3.75 and 317 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 5-star DT and #4 DT nationally, #1 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] At one point back during the feel good times after Dawg Night and the football season started, many speculated that Derrick Brown was a silent commitment to Georia . At the very least, Brown appeared to be a Georgia lock. Fast forward several months, and all that changed with the coaching firings and hirings. Now, it could be either Auburn, Georgia or Tennesee, but I think it comes down to Auburn or Georgia.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Like 2015’s Trenton Thompson, Brown can take over games in the trenches at the LOS from his DT position. He has the prototypical size for a defensive lineman at nearly 6 foot 4 and over 315 lbs, but the athletic ability of a defensive end.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Brown has the ability to be a starter on the defensive line.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Demetris Robertson
[su_spacer size=”20″] Savannah Christian School, Georgia
[su_spacer size=”20″] 5 foot 11.75 and 175 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 5-star ATH and #1 WR nationally, #3 player from state of Georgia
[su_spacer size=”40″] I frankly have no idea to be honest. D-Rob is not going to make his decision till after National Signing Day and still plans on visitng several schools including Georgia. The lynch pin on where he chooses to go to school really hinge on whether or not his test scores can get him into Stanford. If he gets the scores to do so, I think he heads west. If not, then it could Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, and or any of the schools he has visited.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Like Mecole Hardman Jr., Demetris is an incredible athletic talent. He is very smooth and fluid, and it looks like he is literally gliding across the football field when you watch him run.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Demetris has the ability to play at WR on offense or at DB on defense, but what sets him apart are his hands and ball skills. While he could certainly be a ball hawking free safety or corner back, he is dangerous with the ball in his hands; so, my vote is for WR. Like Mecole, he could make an impact on special teams immediately.
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[su_spacer size=”20″] Lyndell Mack Wilson
[su_spacer size=”20″] Carver High School, AL
[su_spacer size=”20″] 6 foot 2 and 230 lbs
[su_spacer size=”20″] Ranking: 5-star OLB and #2 OLB nationally, #2 player from state of Alabama
[su_spacer size=”40″] After it was announed that Kirby Smart had been hired to replace Mark Richt as Georgia’s new Head Coach, two linebacker from the state of Alabama, Ben Davis and Lyndell Mack Wilson, put Georgia in their top 3 schools.
[su_spacer size=”40″] I have been asked whether or not Mack Wilson is serious about having Georgia in his top schools. My answer is yes. I do think he is serious, and I thin he is trying to decided between Alabama, Florida and Georgia. If Georgia can flip Jeawon Taylor, who is friends with Mack Wilson, then it would certianly not hurt the Bulldogs case.
[su_spacer size=”40″] If you want a definition of what a linebacker is, I give you Mack Wilson’s. He has good size at 6 foot 2 and 230 lbs and has the speed to play side line to side line. He can rush the passer, defend the run, or drop back in coverage.
[su_spacer size=”40″] Projection: Mack Wilson projects to be a starting linebacker in college and the SEC.
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