For anyone wondering. The staff likes him A LOT. He blew them away at Paradise Camp, that's when he got his offer.
For me, he checks all the boxes. Height, length, speed, athleticism & most of all explosiveness. His closing speed is a beauty to watch. Reminds me a bit of former Cane Great Darryl Williams.
You can tell he's still a little raw but he has all the tools to be great.
Gurvan posted 6 interceptions last season as a sophomore.
His ability on returns is just a bonus.
Do you see him being a LB at the next level?
Safety IMO, I think he's smooth enough to even play corner if we need him too. Kid is just a great athlete, hasn't even come close to scraping his potential.
As for safeties to linebackers. I like the 2018 Safety from Dwyer that we offered, Cameron Jonas. They're pursuing him as a LB.
I like Nadab Joseph in 2018 a lot at safety too, but his frame and length is very intriguing as a LB down the line if weight can hold up. I think he's a Safety as of now though.
The other one I would keep an eye on as a potential convert from S to LB. Cajuan CJ Smith 2018 safety from Oxbridge. Big 6'3"-6'4" 190-195 kid. He moves very well for his size and possesses great ability to always be in position to make a break on the ball (7 INTS last year). My only concern with him would be his size at the next level as a safety, not many guys like him running around at safety cause they outgrow the position.
As for 2017 and what we have currently.....
I think Romeo Finley could see a move down to LB in near future. Billy Gibson Jr. in 2017 is another interesting one, considering how superb he is in the box but falls in same boat as Nadab Joseph. Would he be able to have that weight on him without losing ability, would remain to be seen? Billy practically plays like another LB for southridge but don't underrate his cover ability, he can actually drop back.
Amari Carter looks like a safety all the way though.
All of these guys are Miami caliber. I expect Joseph and Smith to get their offers fairly soon.
