Jordan Wilkins Nearly Committed to Auburn
Jordan Wilkins, the 4-star RB who's visiting this weekend, nearly committed to Auburn on his visit. For those of you who don't remember, we'll likely either take Wilkins or Green at the RB position, or be done with the position for the recruiting cycle. Of course, once he get's on campus, he could be swayed, but it sounds like we're playing from behind on this one.
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Four-star Jordan Wilkins respects his mother's opinion. Otherwise, the Rivals250 running back from St. Benedict in Cordova, ... |
I would really love Green to be a part of this class. Anyone with an orange streak of hair is ok in my book.
I do also like Wilkins, and I still hate Auburn for taking Kris Frost and paying Cam Newton and getting away with it.
So I'll settle for either.
I thought he would end up committing to Auburn this weekend and would never visit us. The fact that Auburn offered within the past two weeks and took the lead is telling of his desire to stay in the South. Say we land Treadwell, would a third (ok, maybe second) RB help our future offense more than a fourth receiver?
Committed this year, 3 last year, and then Hayes and Rawls from the year before. A 3rd RB is more of a luxury than anything. A 4th WR would definitely be more valuable. Most of the WRs on roster, no matter how much we may like them, aren't really the elite type that can stretch the field in Borges' offense. Darboh and Chesson are the closest we have, but they're freshmen. A WR like Treadwell is an absolute must get in this class, in my opinion.
Hoke has said he likes to take running backs because they are athletic, and can most of the time play many positions! I suspect many of the rb's will not stay there.
Shallman is pretty much the only one with position flexibility so far.
Maybe Hoke means special teams for athletic running backs that aren't in the two deep. I can see some guy like Drake Johnson, flying down the field at over 200 lb on kick-off coverage (and hopefully also playing RB as an upper classman).
And I'm hoping we get Treadwell and LaRue.
I think it depends on the player(s). I wouldn't take any old 4th WR or any old 3rd RB. If we get Treadwell, I'd only want to take a 4th WR in the form of a smaller, fast guy who can make things happen after the catch.
Sounds like Devon Allen
It sounds like we get a commit from Alvin bailey next week which boasts up even farther on mcquays list, and get Treadwell still. Hold out hope for a guy like Mathis after that
Eh, Devon Allen wouldn't be my first choice. There's not a whole lot of shake there.
I didn't see anything really noteworthy in Allen's video highlights. His track exploits suggest that he's got really good speed, but it didn't seem to me he was that explosive.
He's got good speed if he gets free, but the "getting free" part is the issue. I almost see him as being a Drew Dileo-type of receiver/player, more of a role player than a potential star.
Have you looked at Alvin Baileys tape yet? COuld be another slot ninja type of player we should be stoked about.
I'm not Magnus, but I watched Bailey's video. There's a whole lot of shake there.
Just watched Bailey's video -- Kid has major shake. Would love to see a player like that & Treadwell jump onboard.
Would also like to see Derrick Green in this class!
Was is our optimal WR recruiting combo this year?
Im thinking someone needs to be El Diablo and the other MagicMan. All this shake and bake talk has me itching to watch Talledega Nights.
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I wouldn't mind seeing him play some time at RB. If that elusiveness can translate to the next level I'd like to see him get the chance to break a couple runs. Seems like he would need to get more physical, but I don't think splitting time between RB and slot would be ridiculous for him.
Yeah, I like Bailey a lot. I'm not sure how good of a receiver he is, but he's a very good athlete. I think you should always have one or two of those guys on the roster, little slot guys/punt returners. I'm not too keen on filling up on 6'4" guys who can leap...and that's it. You have to have a mix of talents to be successful, I think. Braylon, Avant, and Breaston were very productive as a trio, but all three are very different. Manningham and Arrington were very different but very productive.
Not sure why people like Allen so much, his best work has been done on the track. He has great speed and good size, but hasn't displayed that much in terms of true receiver abilities.
we are not behine, he will be commiting to michigan this weekend
mom wants him to go to michigan. this is a done deal guys. its party time
I'd say the pertinent information is the part about him respecting his mothers opinion. We all know how Hoke is with mothers. Has he visited before? I can't remember.
hes never been to michigan
No, he hasn't.
Can we make this an epic post by getting BKfinest and Raback involved here?
isn't that good enough for you??
more great news coming this weekend
Well, that means about as much as when Mathis "almost" committed to Michigan. Given how little an actual verbal commitment means these days (kids de-committing right and left), an "almost" verbal commitment is completely worthless.
If he has his heart set on going to Auburn and the only thing stopping him is his mom wanting him to see more schools, we are certainly fighting uphill. But if he's just wowed by a single visit and we have a shot to wow him just as much then there's a chance. It kinda sounds like the former though.
Does it sound like the former? It sounds like he went on a visit to a big school and liked it. No big shock. These articles are meant to be worth reading. Saying "he really liked it" is boring. Saying "he almost committed" says almost nothing more, but gives people something to talk about and reason to link the article.
I can visualize every Auburn fan burning up F5, sitting on the edge of their seats, for the next few days because of whole "he almost committed" thing. Time for payback for those 2 OL's last signing day, I wont mention names.
Who do you think, If Hoke and all are set on taking another RB, do we approach / offer? Is there anyone we think we can flip is probably more along what I am asking....
Can we flip anyone? Aside from Isaac, I don't see any possibilities to flip someone, really...unless we take someone who's committed to a MAC school or something. Possibilities:
Adam Taylor
David Williams
Godwin Igwebuike
Berkley Edwards
Sucks that we missed on Isaac but Green and Wilkins are both pretty good. I just hope Wilkins gives us a fair shot and is able to visit next weekend. Anyway, it seems likely that we might take a 4th receiver if we miss out on these two. Are there any other RB's that have mutual interest?
The kid is Auburn all the way. He wants to be near home and he seems to have already made up his mind. Moving on...do we have any snake oil for Isaac? Or should we just bank on Green?
Snake oil was so 2009.