Nigel Bethel, Jr. to visit Miami January 26th weekend

Dec 11, 2017

Miami Northwestern CB Nigel Bethel, Jr told me tonight that he will be visiting UM for his official visit on January 26th weekend.

Bethel decommitted from UF tonight and Miami has been intrigued with his size/speed combo at defensive back since the summer when he nearly committed to the Canes. His recruitment will be one to watch depending on the Canes’s continued pursuit of Tyson Campbell, Patrick Surtain, and Josh Jobe.

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The Franchise

Jan 16, 2018

Karlnolits26 said:
Should the fact he goes to MNW be a consideration? As in helping us keep a pipeline with MNW

Miami coaches shouldn't have to offer Tulane/FIU/Akron recruits to get who we want from MNW.

The Franchise

Jan 16, 2018

dycane said:
I watched two NW games this year, including the last, and didn’t see him make a single play.

He was saving them for when D$ showed up. He wasn't going to waste his two plays.

supersaiyanshel

Jan 16, 2018

He'd be the only reach in this class, but for whatever reason, they've liked him for a while.

Shrug.

bigsonnyu

Jan 16, 2018

This kid actually has some talent! Nice size and athleticism, and a cycle in our program will only boost him even further!!

I think you guys are down on him, due to our recent dud's that have come from MNW....

But I looked at this kid's play, and though he might not be as polished as the American Heritage kids (currently), with coaching I think we have something here.

In addition to CB, this kid can play WR and is a nice KR/PR as well; and has D1 speed.

I'm with the staff on this evaluation.. He's a take!

Jan 16, 2018

I'd still rather see Miami offer this Taiyon Palmer kid from Archer in GA. Bigger, seems more polished, played on a winning team. Oh well.

L A M P

Jan 16, 2018

Gatorhater said:
My point is UCF went undefeated -- who else did? And Butch offered the kid. Like Butch or not, one name is enough to make anyone pay attention to a kid he offers that other don't -- Ed Reed. And I think he was the Dline coach and recruiting co-coordinator who offered a kid in Chicago flipping burgers named Russell Maryland. Just saying he might be worth the shot since our bigger targets got away.

The bold is what has to stop happening, point blank.

UCF would have lost if they played in power 5 conference. Pathetic schedule. Butch isn't the only coach with an eye for talent.. Al Golden thought he was the smartest guy in the room. I'd trust the consensus.

DerekDohrman

Jan 16, 2018

watched his senior hudl.

i understand the measurables, but not going to expect much outta him save for some practice reps and an eventual transfer.

DMoney

Jan 16, 2018

Jassid82 said:
Would love to get Liberty City El's perspective on this. Ill run with whatever he says but if we are taking flyers..this is the type of kid you do it for.

Here you go:

Liberty City El said:
He had 4rec 61yds vs CC back in October
1rec 52yds & 1TD vs Central
3rec 90yds vs Norland
4rec 72yds vs CC in the playoffs

He was used primarily as a Deep ball WR to stretch the field & take the top off the Defense in a QB run first offense with Tutu.

He's a versatile athlete with good speed, good feet & hips, he's not just some bum that's a 25th hour add. He's a take imo.

For a comparison I would say he's a taller Kayvon Webster with similar speed.

AUcane

Jan 16, 2018

checked out his track times and was expecting a little faster. Never broke 10.8 or 22 for 100/200, it seems.

DMoney

Jan 16, 2018

AUcane said:
checked out his track times and was expecting a little faster. Never broke 10.8 or 22 for 100/200, it seems.

He ran 10.78 and 21.57 as a sophomore. Still has his senior season to get those times lower.

https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=9249645#!/L0

ShadowSpring

Jan 16, 2018

DMoney said:
AUcane said:

checked out his track times and was expecting a little faster. Never broke 10.8 or 22 for 100/200, it seems.

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He ran 10.78 and 21.57 as a sophomore. Still has his senior season to get those times lower.

https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=9249645#!/L0

Hudl page says 10.66 which is very believable given he ran 10.78 as a sophomore.

DerekDohrman

Jan 16, 2018

so his speed is legit.

i dont mind taking him, just not expecting much.

Canefan70

Jan 16, 2018

For some reason when I say the name Nigel Bethel it immediately makes me think and say Philo Beddoe. Anybody else have that happen to them?

The Franchise

Jan 16, 2018

HOw fast was Terrence Henley?

jackbenimble71

Jan 16, 2018

..watch we take Bethal over all these knucklehead objections and he ends up running the opening kickoff back for a td against the gaytors in 2019

supersaiyanshel

Jan 16, 2018

You'll see a player like Bethel in alot of classes. Bama seems take a 3 star kid without that impressive of an offer sheet at least once a year. Some times staffs just fall in love with a player.

JgDaCane

Jan 16, 2018

this board is so inconsistent. everyone cries for local kids to get an offer then they do & its no good.

gogeta4

Jan 16, 2018

I tell you if he come she'll likely be the fastest kid in the class. Hes a legit track guy

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stb

Jan 16, 2018

AUcane said:
checked out his track times and was expecting a little faster. Never broke 10.8 or 22 for 100/200, it seems.

Surtain did not break those time barriers either------100m 10.87, 200M--22.14
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=7749767#!/L0

Bethel did break 22.0 at 200m--21.57 and 100m--21.78
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=9249645#!/L0

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AustinCane6688

Jan 16, 2018

supersaiyanshel said:
You'll see a player like Bethel in alot of classes. Bama seems take a 3 star kid without that impressive of an offer sheet at least once a year. Some times staffs just fall in love with a player.