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The 2018 class is shaping up to be everything we thought it would be. Of the 21 players from that class that are still on this team, 20 of them will see significant playing time this season.

QB Jarren Williams 4 star (will start)
HB Lorenzo Lingard 5 star (recovering from injury, but will be in the rotation at some point this season)
HB Cam'Ron Davis 4 star (competing to be the starter)
FB Realus George 3 star (will start)
WR Mark Pope 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
WR Brian Hightower 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
WR Marquez Ezzard 4 star (transferred)
WR Dee Wiggins 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
TE Brevin Jordan 4 star (will start)
TE Will Mallory 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
OT John Campbell 3 star (will start)
OG DJ Scaife 4 star (will start)
OG Cleveland Reed 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
DE Gregory Rousseau 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
DT Nesta Silvera 4 star (once healthy, he will be back in the 2 deep and pushing to start)
DT Jordan Miller 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
LB Patrick Joyner 3 star (Injured but had a good spring, was on his way to being the 2 deep)
CB Al Blades Jr. 4 star (will start)
CB Gilbert Frierson 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
CB DJ Ivey 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
CB Nigel Bethel 3 star (transferred)
S Gurvan Hall 4 star (will start)
K Bubba Baxa 3 star (will start)

23 Commits
8 starters
11 2nd team
2 recovering from injury
2 transfer
 
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1 transfer. The gaytors have 6 guys who won’t even make it to the first game in the most recent class lol. I love it.

But let’s stay on topic. It seems the 3 offensive linemen we took will make a great impact their sophomore years with 2 starting and I feel reed takes over for Donaldson after he leaves this year or next. Basically we won’t 3 for 3 at the o-line for 2018. Tight ends were basically a home run. Jarren looks to be moving right along. Backs should be great. Great class
 
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DMoney said:
It’s definitely going to be the foundation of our offense the next couple years. I’m excited to see what they do.
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2019 complements it nicely with a defense heavy class. I know they didn’t intend to only take 5 offensive players last year, but still.
 
Hstokes1447 said:
The 2018 class is shaping up to be everything we thought it would be. Of the 22 players from that class that are still on this team, 20 of them will see significant playing time this season.

QB Jarren Williams 4 star (will start)
HB Lorenzo Lingard 5 star (recovering from injury, but will be in the rotation at some point this season)
HB Cam'Ron Davis 4 star (competing to be the starter)
FB Realus George 3 star (will start)
WR Mark Pope 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
WR Brian Hightower 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
WR Marquez Ezzard 4 star (transfered)
WR Dee Wiggins 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
TE Brevin Jordan 4 star (will start)
TE Will Mallory 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
OT John Campbell 3 star (will start)
OG DJ Scaife 4 star (will start)
OG Cleveland Reed 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
DE Gregory Rousseau 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
DT Nesta Silvera 4 star (once healthy, he will be back in the 2 deep and pushing to start)
DT Jordan Miller 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
LB Patrick Joyner 3 star (Injured but had a good spring, was on his way to being the 2 deep)
CB Al Blades Jr. 4 star (will start)
CB Gilbert Frierson 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
CB DJ Ivey 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
CB Nigel Bethel 3 star (still developing, but has made great improvements)
S Gurvan Hall 4 star (will start)
K Bubba Baxa 3 star (will start)

23 Commits
8 starters
11 2nd team
2 recovering from injury
1 developing
1 transfer
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2 transfers now
 
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305407cane said:
1 transfer. The gaytors have 6 guys who won’t even make it to the first game in the most recent class lol. I love it.
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2 transfers now. But your point is accurate. UF and FSU are struggling keeping their guys on roster. Meanwhile, this class is holding together exceptionally well and is the bedrock for #TNM rebuild. It's time they prove their potential by winning on the field. Because if we land another quality class for 2020, it's off to the races. These guys could be the ones who jump us over that hurdle.
 
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You know who this class opens their senior season against in 2021? Alabama, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA.

That is going to be a **** of an opportunity to make a statement. IF by some miracle all of them return for their senior season they can pull it off.
 
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Hstokes1447 said:
The 2018 class is shaping up to be everything we thought it would be. Of the 21 players from that class that are still on this team, 20 of them will see significant playing time this season.

QB Jarren Williams 4 star (will start)
HB Lorenzo Lingard 5 star (recovering from injury, but will be in the rotation at some point this season)
HB Cam'Ron Davis 4 star (competing to be the starter)
FB Realus George 3 star (will start)
WR Mark Pope 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
WR Brian Hightower 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
WR Marquez Ezzard 4 star (transfered)
WR Dee Wiggins 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
TE Brevin Jordan 4 star (will start)
TE Will Mallory 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
OT John Campbell 3 star (will start)
OG DJ Scaife 4 star (will start)
OG Cleveland Reed 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
DE Gregory Rousseau 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
DT Nesta Silvera 4 star (once healthy, he will be back in the 2 deep and pushing to start)
DT Jordan Miller 3 star (will be in the 2 deep)
LB Patrick Joyner 3 star (Injured but had a good spring, was on his way to being the 2 deep)
CB Al Blades Jr. 4 star (will start)
CB Gilbert Frierson 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
CB DJ Ivey 4 star (will be in the 2 deep)
CB Nigel Bethel 3 star (transfered)
S Gurvan Hall 4 star (will start)
K Bubba Baxa 3 star (will start)

23 Commits
8 starters
11 2nd team
2 recovering from injury
2 transfer
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Well done sir.
 
The two players who have transferred are just guys who weren't cracking the rotation. It's not like Richt was signing guys who couldn't qualify or guys who cause trouble.

You pull in classes like this one for two or three years straight and you've got a championship caliber team.
 
DTP said:
The two players who have transferred are just guys who weren't cracking the rotation. It's not like Richt was signing guys who couldn't qualify or guys who cause trouble.

You pull in classes like this one for two or three years straight and you've got a championship caliber team.
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Smith was definitely in the 2 man rotation. Bolden would probably had pushed Knowles out.
 
This class will make or break Manny Diaz. Based on what we’ve seen from them in a small sample size and camp hype we can infer the following:
  • We have our QB for the next 2-3 years
  • Potentially two great RBs
  • A couple solid WRs with high upside
  • Two elite TEs
  • One 4 year starter on offensive line and two potential starters
  • A freak DE
  • Two solid DTs with upside
  • A solid LB with upside
  • A few solid CBs with high upside
  • A potentially elite safety
  • Our kicker for 4 years
If we hit of most of the above, which seems likely, we will be running the coastal and competing for the ACC title.
 
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