TomVH: WR Jehu Chesson Visit Reaction

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Missouri receiver Jehu Chesson took in Ann Arbor with his family for the BBQ this past weekend. It was his first time up with the new coaching staff and he came away very impressed. Here's a look at his film and what he had to say about the trip.

TOM: I know you sent me a text after the BBQ that said the visit was great, but what made it so great?

JEHU: I got there and we actually got there Saturday night. We went to the barbecue on Sunday and I just liked how I got to meet the coaches and talk to Coach Heck about football. We didn't talk too much but at the end we found some privacy and talked recruiting.

TOM: You went with your family this time, who all went with you?

JEHU: My mom and dad took me and my brother. My dad had been there before, but they seemed to like it. My mom really likes the campus and my brother likes the Big House.

TOM: What kind of stuff was Coach Hecklinski talking to you and your family about?

JEHU: We didn't talk too much football. It was a public event so we talked about recruiting a little bit. We mostly talked about that and he was straight up with me and said that if two wide receivers commit then the receiver position is done. I feel like they're letting me know in advance what's going on with recruiting, which I like. I'm going to stay on my own track because I want to make sure I see all the schools I'm interested in. Coach Heck[linski] was just saying though that there's two spots so if one guy commits he's going to let me know. That speaks volumes with them.

TOM: Just to be clear they're going to let you know if someone else commits but that doesn't necessarily mean you'll jump and make a decision right?

JEHU: Right. They're going to let me know, and I can figure out what to do from there but I'd like to take my visits and everything.

TOM: With Michigan it seems like you have a good amount of interest, is that the case?

JEHU: Yeah, they have something going there but you don't really know until you see them play. They're one of the schools that I'm going to watch closely. Coach Hoke seems very family oriented, and I liked how the coaches brought their families to the barbecue to introduce them. 

TOM: After this visit do you feel a higher comfort level with the coaches and maybe even the program?

JEHU: Yeah the coaches signed contracts for a certain amount of years, but I feel stability shouldn't be a problem there. Looking at what Hoke did at San Diego State they will definitely turn things around. 

TOM: Was there anything that really stuck out to you about this visit?

JEHU: We watched a highlight film; it was a neat film they put together. It was basically about them rising back up, it got some guys fired up. That was what really stuck out, and also that it was family oriented.

TOM: Now that you have this visit done with what's next?

JEHU: I'm going to meet with my counselors and talk to them about what schools I want to narrow it down to. I should have a top list before summer ends.

Comments

Mr. Yost

August 2nd, 2011 at 2:15 PM ^

A #2 WR is a bigger need than even Dunn or Fuller (unless Fuller is that #2 WR).

 

1. DT #1
2. WR #2
3. DT #2
4. WR #2
5. OT/RB

Also, we've heard in two different articles in the past 2 days that the coaches are looking at TWO WRs, so I think it's a moot point even if you disagree that a 2nd WR isn't of need.

The coaches think it is of need, so we should all just assume we're going to get 2 WRs in this class. They said 1 more DT, however Danny O'Brien says he thinks they'll take two if the entire class isn't full.

Also, don't think Payton is coming, he ends up on the west coast...seems to want to join other guys on the west coast in THIS class. I could see him at Oregon.

Mr Mxyzptlk

August 2nd, 2011 at 12:13 PM ^

Everyone seems confident we will still be able to land 2 quality WR's, but it seems like things are getting a litte tight now that were out of the running for Burbridge and Stanford.  From what I can tell, we are now down to Peyton (4*), Darboh (4*), Chesson (3*) and Madaris (3*).  Are there any more that I've missed?

Mr. Yost

August 2nd, 2011 at 2:19 PM ^

...so why couldn't we land two of them? You named 6 guys and someone else named a 7th.

As of right now people are only naming 4 DTs and many are expecting 2 of them (with Day and Shittu being the ones that go elsewhere)...I like our odds at WR.

I don't know if we're going to get the 5-star or high 4-star kid that many wanted...but I think we'll get some taller, more physical WRs that can really play.

I'd expect that top 5 WR to come in next year with Sugar Shane Morris on deck.

timber

August 2nd, 2011 at 1:04 PM ^

went to high school with this kid and he is as good as his highlights make him look. He has been a star on our historically overmatched football team. Jehu also ran track and just dominates. great acceleration and stride.....also his name is said just like you would say the letters J then U. sounds a little sceptical in his commments but i do like the honesty about the importance of this seasons success in his recruiting.