Five prospects who could raise rankings this fall ($)
ESPN posted 5 (ESPN 300) prospects they expect to make a bump up in their rankings throughout the upcoming season and one of them is a Michigan commit:
DE Luiji Vilain (Alexandria, Va./Episcopal)
ESPN 300 rank: 102
The Under Armour All-America Game selection and Michigan commitment is a rare talent. While the 6-foot-4, 238-pound Vilain has been playing football for nearly a decade, it is only his second year in the United States. This year should help Vilain develop into a more confident player, which will lead to added consistency. While a natural pass-rusher, additional confidence should allow for his elite athleticism to show much more after flashing some of that as a junior.
Very excited to see what Coach Brown can do with such a weapon.
http://insider.espn.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/insider/post?id=77551
August 18th, 2016 at 9:17 AM ^
His school plays a high school a few miles from me (where Wilton Speight went, incidentally) on 9/30. I look forward to seeing him in person.
August 18th, 2016 at 11:34 AM ^
I didn't know Luiji was coming to RVa--bummed I won't be in town to see the game.
August 18th, 2016 at 9:34 AM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 10:04 AM ^
With regard to having a lot of awesome players on the roster: I would not describe my feelings as "frustrated."
August 18th, 2016 at 5:32 PM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 2:29 PM ^
Also, a good Luigi.
August 18th, 2016 at 9:58 AM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 9:59 AM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 10:05 AM ^
A sample size of 2 seems to be very sufficient for a blanket statement like that.
August 18th, 2016 at 3:17 PM ^
When Virginia becomes known for their elite level of high school football competition I'll let you know. Not saying good players never come from there, but Stevie Wonder could watch Deveon Smith and Derrick Green's HS tapes and tell which was played against football players and which was played against kids waiting for baseball or lacrosse season.
August 18th, 2016 at 3:30 PM ^
How is Stevie Wonder going to do that when he can't see? Answer me that.
August 18th, 2016 at 10:33 AM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 10:43 AM ^
So was David Terrell.
August 18th, 2016 at 11:13 AM ^
Good call- but I thought I was stretching "recent" by going with Minor.
August 18th, 2016 at 10:09 AM ^
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August 18th, 2016 at 10:50 AM ^
If he touches you throw yourself backwards for the film.
August 18th, 2016 at 5:35 PM ^
August 18th, 2016 at 10:53 AM ^
Meanwhile Benjamin St. Juste exists on an astral plane just outside their perception, but occupied by all other rating sites.
August 18th, 2016 at 12:18 PM ^
Myself that it's from Canada and that is game film is against lesser competition etc. I still think based on camp performances he is a 4* but at this point not sure if ESPN will reevaluate him.
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August 18th, 2016 at 2:21 PM ^
He was at The Opening, the largest collection of the best high school players. He earned and invite, and then performed very well by many accounts vs top competition. It's stunning that they haven't even bothered looking at him again.
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August 18th, 2016 at 1:18 PM ^
Now we just need a Mario!