Article: CaneHunt '14: DT UPDATE | Valentine names new leader

Mar 9, 2013

CaneHunt '14: DT UPDATE | Valentine names new favorite

Name: Travonte Valentine

Hometown/School: Palm Bay, FL (Bayside)
HT: 6-4 / WT: 297 / 40: 4.90
Season Stats: 2011- 80 tackles | 22 tackles for loss | 12 sacks
247sports Composite Rating: 98 / Rank: #3 DT
Scouting Report (s): NA
Schools of Interest: (17 ) UF, UM, OKL, Bama, Aub, Miss State, Clem, FSU…
Leader(s): FSU
Status: Verbal to UF | De-committed from UF
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

3/9/13: Travonte Valentine now has the Noles as his favorite. Sound familiar? Here we go again. It’s a long way to NSD. Trust the Tie.

2/20/13: Travonte Valentine has de-committed from Florida.

2/18/13: Travonte Valentine is a massive DT that has given his verbal commitment to Florida. He’s the #2 DT in the nation and should be considered a “soft” verbal at this time. It will be hard for the Canes to flip Travonte from the Gators, but we should Trust the Tie.
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caneallday21

Mar 11, 2013

Leland said:
caneallday21 said:

Wait didnt he decommit from FSU before he decomited from UF?

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Nah he was committed to Louisville

My bad but hes a NSD guy i guarantee what he says now doesnt matter at all

jruiz

Mar 11, 2013

RiDLer80 said:
Why the **** can't we sign stud DTs?

dammit mane...

I think a lot of us are seeing it as, there's no good dt's here, just come and start, but they're seeing it as we have horrible DT, we can't develop DT's

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caneallday21

Mar 11, 2013

jruiz said:
RiDLer80 said:

Why the **** can't we sign stud DTs?

dammit mane...

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I think a lot of us are seeing it as, there's no good dt's here, just come and start, but they're seeing it as we have horrible DT, we can't develop DT's

I agree but i alos dont blame Jethro because we either had a good dt comitted or for the most part the dts who visited had us right up there in the end and thats Jethro but the scheme to me turns them off and thats coach d

SA Cane

Mar 11, 2013

TexCane

Mar 11, 2013

CaneHunt '14: WDE Update | Lorenzo Carter...his own man.

3/11/13: ESPN.com reports tonight that WDE Lorenzo Carter is keeping his feelings on his recruitment close to the vest. He acknowledges his school has been a pipeline to Alabama in recent years and that his teachers and coaches are encouraging him to pick Georgia. However, Lorenzo is going to be his own man. He won’t reveal his leaders, but did indicate that Georgia, Florida, Miami (Fla), Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, South Carolina are recruiting him the hardest. Lorenzo feels he will probably decide on signing day.

Carter is rated at 96 and ranked the #4 WDE in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Last edited: Mar 30, 2013

TexCane

Mar 11, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: WR Update | Bama offers Roberts

3/11/13: ESPN Insider reported last night that Alabama has offered 2014 WR Austin Roberts.

Assistant Coach Mario Cristobal made the offer and followed up with a phone call from HC Nick Saban to Roberts. The report also indicated that Cristobal introduced Roberts to the Alabama staff and that Cristobal recruited Roberts while at Miami.

Ugh!

Tex

TexCane

Mar 14, 2013

CaneHunt '14: OLB Update | Jacob Pugh names new leaders

3/14/13: 2014 Outside linebacker Jacob Pugh (Tallahassee, Fla./Godby) today named his top 5 leaders in a report on espn.com Insider.

Alabama, Georgia, USC, FSU and Kentucky are in the lead for Pugh, a four star OLB, rated a 90 and ranked the #23 in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Earlier, Jacob had the Canes in his top 5. The Hurricanes are still in the mix though, but clearly in the next grouping. UM has their work cut out.

Tex

TexCane

Mar 14, 2013

CaneHunt '14: OB Update | UM offers 2014 QB Brad Kaaya
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5. Name: Brad Kaaya

Hometown/School: West Hills, CA (Chaminade)
HT: 6’-4” | WT: 195 | 40:
Season Stats: NA
247Sports Composite: Rating: 88 Rank: #26 PRO
Scouting Report (s): NA
Schools of Interest: (8) Miami, Arz., Ariz. State, MI, Stanford, TCU Wisc., Utah
Leader(s): Miami
Status: Offered
Chance: Too early

UPDATES:

3/14/13: Miami has offered 2014 QB Brad Kaaya (West Hills, CA). Kaaya is rated 88 and ranked the #26 PRO in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Sean Ceglinsky, of Bruin247, earlier reviewed some of the west coast’s elite prospects. Read what he had to say about Kaaya…

http://ucla.247sports.com/Article/Tyler-Luatua-Jamardre-Cobb-notes-from-4th-Quarter-Elite-7v7-117893
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TexCane

Mar 15, 2013

CaneHunt '14: WDE Update | Chad Thomas' off season

3/14/13: Earlier this week, Jon Bastian, of CaneInsider, reported on Chad Thomas’ recent recruiting activity.

“A talented South Florida defensive end, Class of 2014 Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington product Chad Thomas is already a consensus four-star prospect with the ability to move up. He has had a consistent top three of Miami, Florida State and LSU. He spoke to CaneInsider.com about his off season activities.”

READ MORE: http://acc.xofan.com/Miami/stud-de-chad-thomas-putting-in-time-at-miami/

Tex

TexCane

Mar 15, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: ILB Update | Andrew Beck

3/15/13: On Wednesday, Bulls247 reported on ILB Andrew Beck's unofficial visit to USF. Within the interview, Beck stated that he will make up his mind by the end of July, when his military father is reassigned. He has no favorites at this time.

Beck is rated a 90 and ranked the 11th best ILB in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite.

TexCane

Mar 18, 2013

CaneHunt '14: ILB Update | Kain Daub down to 2 schools

3/18/13: As reported by Noles247, 5-star ILB Kain Daub announced on Saturday at NFTC Camp in Orlando that he has narrowed down his schools to FSU and Alabama. He plans to make his decision by late spring or early summer.

Daub is rated at 98 and ranked the #2 ILB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Last edited: Mar 19, 2013

TexCane

Mar 19, 2013

CaneHunt '14: RB Update | Dalvin Cook's recruitment not over

3/18/13: 2014 RB Dalvin Cook, in a ESPN.com report today, stated that he is still committed to Clemson, but his recruitment is not over. He wants to keep his options open.

Dalvin also admitted he’s feeling pressure from teammates and friends to go to Miami, since it’s the hometown school. Cook stated he has built a strong relationship with the coaching staff at the “U.”

Miami’s competition, at this point, appears to be Florida and So. Cal.

Cook is rated a 97 and ranked the #6 RB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Last edited: Mar 20, 2013

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Copeseticman

Mar 19, 2013

Why don't you guys utilize the Big Board visual? It would be a lot easier to track to group all the players by position and provide the latest update on each player. I think it would be a lot easier to review/ read compared to scrolling through comments on a thread. Just a constructive comment.

'Cane On.

TexCane

Mar 20, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: QB Update | David Cornwell visits Bama

3/19/13: ESPN Insider reported today that 2014 QB David Cornwell (Norman, Okla./Norman) made an unofficial visit to Alabama last weekend.

This isn’t Cornwell’s first time in Tuscaloosa. He also attended the Crimson Tide’s first Junior Day in January. David came away very impressed with the facilities, coaches and how the practices were conducted. He called the practices, “NFL quality.”

David met Tide QB AJ McCarron during his visit. He even texted a picture of the two QBs to friends. Cornwell, however, is not finished his UVs, as he is touring SEC schools on his spring break. He said he will likely know what school he wants to go to by the end of spring practice, but won’t announce it until June.

Cornwell is currently rated 97 and ranked the #4 PRO QB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

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TexCane

Mar 20, 2013

CaneHunt '14: WR Update | Speedy Noil names early leaders

3/20/13: ESPN Recruiting Nation reported yesterday on Devante “Speedy” Noil’s early leaders. Noil has Florida, LSU, Texas A&M and USC in the lead with Louisiana Tech in the mix.

Can his former teammate, Standish Dobard, get the Canes in the hunt? It’s a long way to NSD.

Speedy is rated at 96 and ranked the #13 WR in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

TexCane

Mar 22, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: CB Update | Peppers has early leaders

3/22/13: 2014 Athlete Jabrill Peppers (Paramus, N.J./Paramus Catholic) appears to have four schools as early frontrunners, according to his coach, Chris Partridge. At this time, Stanford, Ohio State, Michigan and LSU have the early lead.

Can the Canes get in on the action? UM offered Peppers last year and Coaches Golden and Coach D are from Peppers' New Jersey area. It looks like we may have to get him to campus to stand a chance. Can we get him here this summer?

Jabrill Peppers is rated at 99 and ranked the #1 Athlete in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

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TexCane

Mar 22, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: RB Update | Yearby evaluation

3/22/13: ESPN.com Recruiting Nation has published an article, “Breaking down 2014 prospects.” Their report includes RB Joe Yearby. Here’s what they had to say…

“One of the more explosive and elusive backs this class has to offer, Yearby is a big play waiting to happen every time he touches the ball. Has gifted feet and body control. He's built low to the ground with a compact, muscular build that is tightly wound and extremely fast-twitched, making him very difficult to wrap up cleanly. Explosive back who can turn even the smallest crease of daylight into a big gainer.”

Tex :cigar:

Last edited: Mar 30, 2013

TexCane

Mar 22, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: RB Update | Dixon evaluation

3/22/13: ESPN.com Recruiting Nation has published an article, “Breaking down 2014 prospects.” Their report includes WR Johhnie Dixon. Here’s what they had to say…

“There is a lot to like about Dixon athletically. He has height, good bulk, very good strength and builds very good top-end speed. Has the initial quickness to escape press. Has good awareness and a natural feel to separate versus man and uncover versus zone in rhythm with the quarterback. He's big enough, strong enough and physical enough to play off defenders to separate if necessary. A physical player for the position.”

Tex :cigar:

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TexCane

Mar 22, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: OT Update | McDermott evaluation

3/22/13: ESPN.com Recruiting Nation has published an article, “Breaking down 2014 prospects.” Their report includes OT Kc McDermott. Here’s what they had to say…

“McDermott is the third in a line of some good O-line prospects from his family in recent years, and the 2014 edition is the biggest and arguably the most promising of the group. His brothers were interior guys, but K.C. should find a home at tackle with very good height and a solid build, with more room to add some needed good mass with time in a college weight program.”

Tex :cigar:

Last edited: Mar 30, 2013

TexCane

Mar 22, 2013

CaneHunt ’14: OG Update | Brumfield evaluation

3/22/13: ESPN.com Recruiting Nation has published an article, “Breaking down 2014 prospects.” Their report includes OG Garrett Brumfield. Here’s what they had to say…

“Brumfield is a physical and promising offensive line prospect. He looks to play predominantly tackle, but will end up sliding inside at the next level. He has adequate height and bulk at this stage, but possesses a lengthy frame with room to continue to fill out and looks to possess a nice reach for his height. He is a knee bender with good hip and ankle flexion. Possesses excellent lower-body playing strength.”

Tex :cigar:

Last edited: Mar 30, 2013

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