Positive note on recruiting

[utisdabomb12]

Saw this on 247 and these guys hit the nail on the head. 

"If you went by the average score per recruit, Texas would currently have the 7th ranked recruiting class in the nation."

"I've even been guilty of this, but the perception of our class gets very distorted if all you are doing is comparing our rankings to A&M's. We have a very solid class right now. We definitely need to build on it, but we have a class 90% of the country would trade for right now."

This is something that is really distorted in all these recruiting meltdowns. If you are looking at the quality of players Texas has the number 7 class in the country right now per 247. Other schools are simply ahead because they have more commits. When Texas picks up a few more commits it will be in position to be a top 10 class.  Also, this is how Strong recruits. Strong doesn't pressure kids to commit and this isn't always a bad thing. That's how we ended up with players like Cambell and Garza under Mack. Give Strong time, he's getting quality players. 

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Which QBs are we targeting for 2016?

 

[utisdabomb12]

Which QBs are we targeting for 2016?

Jacob Eason is going to be the guy Texas goes after IMO. The most underrated QB in the 2016 class is Devin Williams though. If we don't get Williams as a QB I sure hope we get him as an athlete. I've seen Williams play in person a couple times, he's the real deal. A few mechanical changes to his throwing motion and Williams has the potential to be great. You can't teach play making ability and Williams has that. 

 

[streettopeschel]

nothing to see here. move along.

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

We're only taking 1 QB in 2015 in Gentry, correct?

How many will we take in 2016?

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Can someone rank position needs for 2015 class?

example:

1. LB

2. CB

3. OL

 

[texasdobbs]

This is my opinion. ..

1. DL

2. OL

3. More of 1 and 2...

 

[utisdabomb12]

We're only taking 1 QB in 2015 in Gentry, correct?

How many will we take in 2016?

If Locksley commits, Texas will take him. 2016 will depend on if we get Locksley. 

 

[utisdabomb12]

Can someone rank position needs for 2015 class?

example:

1. LB

2. CB

3. OL

1. DL

2. TE

3. CB/Safety 

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Isn't Locksley a Maryland lean?

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

It'll be cool if Jake Oliver can transition into a hybrid-type TE like a Zach Ertz/Dennis Pita.  Gosh, do we need a play-maker TE so badly.   David Thomas was so under-rated.  

 

[utisdabomb12]

Isn't Locksley a Maryland lean?

His dad is the offensive coordinator for Maryland I believe. His family is pretty close with Strong though. 

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Having ties to Florida's a huge advantage.  Texas, Florida, California = best recruits

Once Strong establishes Texas HS relationships, watch out world!!!  Also, Tommie Robinson is familiar with California, another plus!  

 

[echeese]

Having ties to Florida's a huge advantage.  Texas, Florida, California = best recruits

Once Strong establishes Texas HS relationships, watch out world!!!  Also, Tommie Robinson is familiar with California, another plus!  

I get the Texas HS kids first concept . ..home cooking. . .even USC recruits Cali the hardest .. . 

But California is ripe for the picking. . . .and why we didn't pull 1-3 Cali-West coast kids a year is beyond me. . . .

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

I get the Texas HS kids first concept . ..home cooking. . .even USC recruits Cali the hardest .. .

But California is ripe for the picking. . . .and why we didn't pull 1-3 Cali-West coast kids a year is beyond me. . . .

Establish ties to Long Beach Poly and Mater Dei.

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

1. DL

LB
OL

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

Locksley tweeted his top 3: Texas, FSU, Maryland

 

[buice77]

Don't know if y'all know Locksley set up a visit for July 14. Per 247

 

[Topstarr]

Locksley I would put at 65% on a commitment.