CANE
The Champ
- Joined
- Nov 10, 2011
- Messages
- 2,505
Started an all-purpose recruiting thread until the recruiting board is up. I will post info as I get it. Hope you enjoy!
Danny Dillard 2-star
RB Venice, FL
Venice High School 6'1'' 210
On the hoof, Dilliard is a good looking prospect, built more like an outside linebacker than a running back prospect. Tall, with a tapered build and some bulk. He has been productive at the high school level with a one-cut-and-go upright running style. Hits the hole with urgency and at close to full speed. Looks to get downhill quickly and takes what his blockers give him. Not a cutback or pick and dart type runner. Shows some hip-tightness and lack of good fluidity and lateral agility. Most productive when he plants, gets North and runs behind his pads. Flashes better than adequate burst through the first level and builds solid downhill momentum given his size. Shows above average strength and good determination moving the pile and can certainly break consistent first contact at the high school level when smaller defensive backs come in high. Runs through a lot of arm-tackles but he has a narrow base and we do not see great power through his hips and lower-body at this time. Gives defenders a lot to tackle and durability could be an issues at the next level. His high running style and long body hinders his elusiveness in the open field as well. Balance is marginal. Struggles to make the last defender miss and lacks a second gear and great breakaway burst to separate. Builds more than adequate top-end speed. Overall, Dilliard is an intriguing prospect and certainly a guy with some measurables that will catch some recruiting attention but we question if he can develop into an every-down back at the next level. Does have experience catching the ball and has the size to develop into a blocker. May continue bulk up to play fullback but would really need to improve leverage and power base.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5MXOCtd52c&feature=related
Taylor Gadbois NR
OT Dallas, GA
6'7'' 300
(Done for the Class of 2011) Gadbois flashes the aggressive run blocking attitude we look for when evaluating offensive tackles. Has the size for the offensive tackle position at the major level of competition however his overall athleticism will need to improve. Shows some lower body stiffness which affects his balance and agility when play in space; at times we see him lose a block and go to the ground. Playing out of a three point stance he comes off the ball hard but with an initial fit and pad level which must be lower on first contact; is capable of sustaining briefly due to his base and leg drive. Flashes the ability to cross block and seal up-field however this is where his balance and agility need to improve. If this guy is to consistently get a hat on active 1st and 2nd level defenders his agility and pad level must improve. His arm length should be an asset in pass protection however immediate quick set, bend and slide need to be addressed; works to extend his arms however all areas of hand use, especially initial punch and location need refinement. We like his tough, aggressive finishing effort. Gadbois is a late bloomer in need of time and perhaps a red shirt year. This prospect is a developmental size prospect that will need to improve his athleticism and playing strength.
Notes
Originally signed as part of Miami-FL's Class of 2011...
Earl Moore 2-star
DT Tampa, FL
Hillsborough High School 6'1'' 280
Moore is an active, high energy player that is on the shorter side, but compensates with good quickness and a nice motor. He is not going to be a guy that is real flashy. He is consistent in his get off and production and has a bit of a mean streak. He can step and quickly work across a blocker's face to get penetration on a line stunt. He flashes the ability to use his hands, but needs to be more consistent as he tends to be more collision like and take on opponents with his shoulder. He is able to stay active and shed from blocks. He is as physical player at the point of attack. He has a good motor and hustles around. He does not have great speed when he has to cover a distance to the perimeter, but does give the effort to give support. He does show a little burst of speed in small areas to bring in ball carriers. He is a solid tackler wrap up tackler. He can get adequate pressure on the quarterback, but needs to keep developing moves and a plan. While he does some good things and you like his energy he tends to play very tall. Displays good brute strength to push smaller blockers around and hold his ground, but against bigger and better competition he could struggle if he does not bend more and play lower. Even when he tackles he tends to go high and because of his pad level he high he can struggle to bring ball carriers to the ground. He is also active with his hands and gets them on blockers, but needs to create more separation. Moore lacks that elite size and explosiveness you want in a one technique guy. Needs to bulk up and develop polish with his hands. We feel he is likely a non-BCS level player.
Notes
Also recruited by: Texas Tech, North Carolina...
David Thompson 2-star
QB Miami, FL
Westminster Christian School 6'1'' 195
Thompson is an undersized, well built pocket passer that shows some savvy and instincts within the pocket and also possesses a good arm and consistent mechanics. He shows good footwork, quick drops and set-up in the pocket and he shows the consistent ability to hit the 5th step, plant and get the ball out. Understands timing and where a ball has to be placed. Is equally adept at throwing the quick and deep passing game and has the arm strength to make some of the throws necessary at the next level. Shows good zip on short and intermediate throws and has enough power to drive the ball vertically if on time with his feet set. Is very accurate, throws a catchable ball with enough touch to lay the ball in over coverage on corner and fade routes. He is just good enough as an athlete to move around, buy some time and keep the play alive for one last look downfield. Not a scrambler or runner, but shows good presence of mind to avoid. He has a high, over-the-top delivery that is pretty quick, but can also be robotic. Thompson does a nice job working progressions and looking off intended targets. Is crafty at working the middle of the field down the seams with good anticipation. We don't feel Thompson possesses great tools or measurables, but does show some intangibles and competitveness. Is likely a non-BCS level prospect.
Notes
Committed to Miami's football program February 2011... 2010: Threw for 1,650 yards and nine touchdowns. Rushed for 933 yards and 13 more scores... Top baseball prospect as a shortstop. Committed to Miami's baseball program July 2010. Batted .486 with Dade County record and tied state record with 19 home runs as a sophomore...
Larry Hope 3-star
CB Hialeah, FL
American High School 5'10'' 160
Hope has just above average size and speed measurables but is a quick and savvy DB with some coveted intangibles at the position. A real competitor. Lacks ideal height and bulk but has some length to fill out which may be the key to his success at the next level. In coverage, he displays a low, balanced back pedal and is quick out of his breaks. Could be cleaner transitioning as he does show a bit of wasted motion. Shows good footwork and recovery quicks in man-to-man. Does flash some hip tightness changing direction and when opening to turn and run vertically. At his best when he can read the quarterback and time his break. Anticipates the pass well. Shows good leaping and ball skills in one-on-one coverage and competes like a receiver when it's in the air. Defends taller than his height. Displays good overall downfield awareness skills. Comes up quickly on underneath perimeter run and pass support and does a good job playing with a cushion. A torpedo type tackler in the open field who comes in low and limits yards after the catch. He is deceptively strong and can set the edge. The question is whether he will be able to do so at the major college level. May struggle to press, jam and reroute bigger college receivers and continue to win the contested jump-ball. Appears quicker than fast and feel he will be most effective with over the top help in coverage which will allow him to play more aggressively and instinctively. Overall, Hope shows flashes of major level, cover corner skill-set but feel he may be more productive in zone schemes at a higher level and with that his future success may dictated by physical development.
Notes
Committed June 2011...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx-zKBOkmcY&feature=related
Danny Dillard 2-star
RB Venice, FL
Venice High School 6'1'' 210
On the hoof, Dilliard is a good looking prospect, built more like an outside linebacker than a running back prospect. Tall, with a tapered build and some bulk. He has been productive at the high school level with a one-cut-and-go upright running style. Hits the hole with urgency and at close to full speed. Looks to get downhill quickly and takes what his blockers give him. Not a cutback or pick and dart type runner. Shows some hip-tightness and lack of good fluidity and lateral agility. Most productive when he plants, gets North and runs behind his pads. Flashes better than adequate burst through the first level and builds solid downhill momentum given his size. Shows above average strength and good determination moving the pile and can certainly break consistent first contact at the high school level when smaller defensive backs come in high. Runs through a lot of arm-tackles but he has a narrow base and we do not see great power through his hips and lower-body at this time. Gives defenders a lot to tackle and durability could be an issues at the next level. His high running style and long body hinders his elusiveness in the open field as well. Balance is marginal. Struggles to make the last defender miss and lacks a second gear and great breakaway burst to separate. Builds more than adequate top-end speed. Overall, Dilliard is an intriguing prospect and certainly a guy with some measurables that will catch some recruiting attention but we question if he can develop into an every-down back at the next level. Does have experience catching the ball and has the size to develop into a blocker. May continue bulk up to play fullback but would really need to improve leverage and power base.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5MXOCtd52c&feature=related
Taylor Gadbois NR
OT Dallas, GA
6'7'' 300
(Done for the Class of 2011) Gadbois flashes the aggressive run blocking attitude we look for when evaluating offensive tackles. Has the size for the offensive tackle position at the major level of competition however his overall athleticism will need to improve. Shows some lower body stiffness which affects his balance and agility when play in space; at times we see him lose a block and go to the ground. Playing out of a three point stance he comes off the ball hard but with an initial fit and pad level which must be lower on first contact; is capable of sustaining briefly due to his base and leg drive. Flashes the ability to cross block and seal up-field however this is where his balance and agility need to improve. If this guy is to consistently get a hat on active 1st and 2nd level defenders his agility and pad level must improve. His arm length should be an asset in pass protection however immediate quick set, bend and slide need to be addressed; works to extend his arms however all areas of hand use, especially initial punch and location need refinement. We like his tough, aggressive finishing effort. Gadbois is a late bloomer in need of time and perhaps a red shirt year. This prospect is a developmental size prospect that will need to improve his athleticism and playing strength.
Notes
Originally signed as part of Miami-FL's Class of 2011...
Earl Moore 2-star
DT Tampa, FL
Hillsborough High School 6'1'' 280
Moore is an active, high energy player that is on the shorter side, but compensates with good quickness and a nice motor. He is not going to be a guy that is real flashy. He is consistent in his get off and production and has a bit of a mean streak. He can step and quickly work across a blocker's face to get penetration on a line stunt. He flashes the ability to use his hands, but needs to be more consistent as he tends to be more collision like and take on opponents with his shoulder. He is able to stay active and shed from blocks. He is as physical player at the point of attack. He has a good motor and hustles around. He does not have great speed when he has to cover a distance to the perimeter, but does give the effort to give support. He does show a little burst of speed in small areas to bring in ball carriers. He is a solid tackler wrap up tackler. He can get adequate pressure on the quarterback, but needs to keep developing moves and a plan. While he does some good things and you like his energy he tends to play very tall. Displays good brute strength to push smaller blockers around and hold his ground, but against bigger and better competition he could struggle if he does not bend more and play lower. Even when he tackles he tends to go high and because of his pad level he high he can struggle to bring ball carriers to the ground. He is also active with his hands and gets them on blockers, but needs to create more separation. Moore lacks that elite size and explosiveness you want in a one technique guy. Needs to bulk up and develop polish with his hands. We feel he is likely a non-BCS level player.
Notes
Also recruited by: Texas Tech, North Carolina...
David Thompson 2-star
QB Miami, FL
Westminster Christian School 6'1'' 195
Thompson is an undersized, well built pocket passer that shows some savvy and instincts within the pocket and also possesses a good arm and consistent mechanics. He shows good footwork, quick drops and set-up in the pocket and he shows the consistent ability to hit the 5th step, plant and get the ball out. Understands timing and where a ball has to be placed. Is equally adept at throwing the quick and deep passing game and has the arm strength to make some of the throws necessary at the next level. Shows good zip on short and intermediate throws and has enough power to drive the ball vertically if on time with his feet set. Is very accurate, throws a catchable ball with enough touch to lay the ball in over coverage on corner and fade routes. He is just good enough as an athlete to move around, buy some time and keep the play alive for one last look downfield. Not a scrambler or runner, but shows good presence of mind to avoid. He has a high, over-the-top delivery that is pretty quick, but can also be robotic. Thompson does a nice job working progressions and looking off intended targets. Is crafty at working the middle of the field down the seams with good anticipation. We don't feel Thompson possesses great tools or measurables, but does show some intangibles and competitveness. Is likely a non-BCS level prospect.
Notes
Committed to Miami's football program February 2011... 2010: Threw for 1,650 yards and nine touchdowns. Rushed for 933 yards and 13 more scores... Top baseball prospect as a shortstop. Committed to Miami's baseball program July 2010. Batted .486 with Dade County record and tied state record with 19 home runs as a sophomore...
Larry Hope 3-star
CB Hialeah, FL
American High School 5'10'' 160
Hope has just above average size and speed measurables but is a quick and savvy DB with some coveted intangibles at the position. A real competitor. Lacks ideal height and bulk but has some length to fill out which may be the key to his success at the next level. In coverage, he displays a low, balanced back pedal and is quick out of his breaks. Could be cleaner transitioning as he does show a bit of wasted motion. Shows good footwork and recovery quicks in man-to-man. Does flash some hip tightness changing direction and when opening to turn and run vertically. At his best when he can read the quarterback and time his break. Anticipates the pass well. Shows good leaping and ball skills in one-on-one coverage and competes like a receiver when it's in the air. Defends taller than his height. Displays good overall downfield awareness skills. Comes up quickly on underneath perimeter run and pass support and does a good job playing with a cushion. A torpedo type tackler in the open field who comes in low and limits yards after the catch. He is deceptively strong and can set the edge. The question is whether he will be able to do so at the major college level. May struggle to press, jam and reroute bigger college receivers and continue to win the contested jump-ball. Appears quicker than fast and feel he will be most effective with over the top help in coverage which will allow him to play more aggressively and instinctively. Overall, Hope shows flashes of major level, cover corner skill-set but feel he may be more productive in zone schemes at a higher level and with that his future success may dictated by physical development.
Notes
Committed June 2011...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx-zKBOkmcY&feature=related
Last edited: