Ryan Newsome Transferring From Texas

[utisdabomb12]

Count me as one of the excited ones when Ryan switched from UCLA to Texas, so its disappointing news to me.  Ryan and Devin are about the same size, quickness, and speed.  

Devin: Height. 5'11". Weight. 193lbs. 40yd Dash. 4.38. Vertical. 37.7". 

Ryan:   Height. 5' 9".  Weight. 170lbs. 40yd Dash. 4.35. Vertical. 39.5". 

There was just as much excitement over Ryan as there was Devin when they signed.  So I find the proverbial "The writing was on the wall" mantra to be presumptive.  Ryan played very little last year without Devin here.  There were rumors of him leaving and Ryan posted very cryptic twitter messages hinting on him leaving LONG before Devin ever committed.  So whatever the reason is it hasnt worked out for Ryan, its not Devin.

Duvernay and Newsome aren't in the same league. Anyone that covers Texas HS football or recruiting will tell you this. 

Which is why Duvernay was the #36 composite player in the country and Newsome the #224 composite player in the country. 

A lot of people actually thought Newsome had a drop off from his JR to SR year in HS. 

I knew Newsome was gone after the Spring game. He had 0 receptions and was only targeted one time. That was before all the '16 recruits were even on campus. Newsome was pretty much relegated to punt returns. 

I don't think Devin was the only reason Newsome left but I think it was the nail in the coffin. Newsome was getting limited touches/targets before Devin was even on campus. 

 

[utisdabomb12]

Rankings are not everything.  While Ryan hasnt produced on the field, Devin hasnt even seen a college game. 

But I know the feeling I have more excitement about Shane than I did about Heard.  

But notice how the "newest" incomer always has more hype.  Everyone does it and its part of the preseason excitement.

For whatever reason Ryan is leaving, I highly doubt its some new freshman coming in who hasnt even played a down yet.  As he has already stated on twitter.

 
Ryan = 4.35.

Devin = 4.38.

You shouldn't trust unofficial times. 

Newsome 40 time at the Opening was a 4.50. 

Duvernay ran a 4.38 at the Dallas Nike SPARQ event and a 4.32 at the Opening. 

That's with Duvernay being a couple inches taller and a good bit heavier. 

http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1562694-the-opening-devin-duvernay-evaluation

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/7/8/5881543/2014-sparq-combine-results-the-opening

 

[utisdabomb12]

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/190661/devin-duvernay

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/combine/_/id/182025/ryan-newsome

ESPN has Duvernay with 120.57 SPARQ and Newsome with a 99.36 SPARQ. 

Duvernay is a substantially better athlete at about 3 inches taller and 25 pounds heavier. 

 

[TeamMayhall]

I don't think Devin was the only reason Newsome left but I think it was the nail in the coffin.

Pretty much sums it all up right here

 

[Brandon17]

all you have to do is watch both of their huddle videos to see they are not even close to the same level

 

[DMAC]

You guys are right.  Ranking and huddl highlight films say it all.  Unofficial times, 20 lbs heavier, SPARQ ratings, yaddi yadda.  

Recruiting gurus and promotional highlight films are the tell all?  By these statements I guess Collin Johnson is the 41st WR recruit in last year's class. Tyrone Swoopes was what, the #6 athlete/QB?  

D'onte Foreman might have something to say about guru rankings as well, afterall his highlight film was unimpressive and he was ranked #1031.   While J Gray was the #1 RB and #6 player in the country in his class.  

Who was the better back?  No comparison at all but Gray was ranked 1025 slots higher in respective classes.  Foreman nearly doubled Gray's yards per attempt.

I hope Devin lives up to billing but you will have to excuse me if I am not in the "Its ok, Devin is better anyways" line. So aggy

 

[DMAC]

I knew Newsome was gone after the Spring game. He had 0 receptions and was only targeted one time. That was before all the '16 recruits were even on campus. Newsome was pretty much relegated to punt returns. 

Pretty much everyone knew Ryan was leaving after his lack of playing time last year and twitter posts with the usual "Much to think about going forward".  

 

[utisdabomb12]

You guys are right.  Ranking and huddl highlight films say it all.  Unofficial times, 20 lbs heavier, SPARQ ratings, yaddi yadda.  

Recruiting gurus and promotional highlight films are the tell all?  By these statements I guess Collin Johnson is the 41st WR recruit in last year's class. Tyrone Swoopes was what, the #6 athlete/QB?  

D'onte Foreman might have something to say about guru rankings as well, afterall his highlight film was unimpressive and he was ranked #1031.   While J Gray was the #1 RB and #6 player in the country in his class.  

Who was the better back?  No comparison at all but Gray was ranked 1025 slots higher in respective classes.  Foreman nearly doubled Gray's yards per attempt.

I hope Devin lives up to billing but you will have to excuse me if I am not in the "Its ok, Devin is better anyways" line. So aggy

Recruiting services aren't perfect. There's hit and misses. 

Duvernay is faster, stronger, bigger, and a better receiver than Newsome was coming out of HS. It's not even close either. My evaluation of Duvernay and Newsome has nothing to do with recruiting rankings. It has to do with measurables and film. Newsome was a good player coming out of HS, Duvernay was an elite player coming out of HS. 

Is Duvernay guaranteed success at the next level, nope. But there's no doubt Duvernay is a better athlete/player than Newsome was coming out of HS. 

 

[DMAC]

But there's no doubt Duvernay is a better athlete/player than Newsome was coming out of HS. 

My point is if I insert these names, this was perceived by most.

But there's no doubt J. Gray is a better athlete/player than D'onte Foreman was coming out of HS. 

Look how that turned out.  I realize Gray wasn't the same since the injury but I thought Foreman was a better runner even in his limited action as a freshman.

 

[utisdabomb12]

My point is if I insert these names, this was perceived by most.

But there's no doubt J. Gray is a better athlete/player than D'onte Foreman was coming out of HS. 

Look how that turned out.  I realize Gray wasn't the same since the injury but I thought Foreman was a better runner even in his limited action as a freshman.

Recruiting is hit and miss. Sometimes the "better player and athletes" don't end up being all that good at the next level. 

With that said, I'll be surprised if Duvernay isn't substantially better than Newsome at the collegiate level. Newsome was a fine HS player but Duvernay is in a totally different league. 

 

[DMAC]

Recruiting is hit and miss. Sometimes the "better player and athletes" don't end up being all that good at the next level. 

With that said, I'll be surprised if Duvernay isn't substantially better than Newsome at the collegiate level. Newsome was a fine HS player but Duvernay is in a totally different league. 

Well considering Ryan has caught 4 passes for 23 yards in his first year the threshold to be "substantially better than Newsome at the collegiate level"   isn't very high.

Some people in my family know Ryan personally so his leaving bothers me a little more than normal.  I had high hopes for him.  Ryan didnt seem to get much of chance to develop but Strong sees him everyday so Im sure he knows.

 

[Hookemfan91]

Saw on another site that Newsome is trying to head to A&M. His father's side of the family are all fans.

 

[tejasrulz]

Saw on another site that Newsome is trying to head to A&M.

So spending a year at Texas has made him $ec ready?

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Saw on another site that Newsome is trying to head to A&M. His father's side of the family are all fans.

SMH..... Good luck young man!

 

[utisdabomb12]

Newsome has 6 schools he's interested in. http://247sports.com/Bolt/Texas-transfer-talking-to-SEC-Big-Ten-Pac-12-schools-46330484

I think Newsome enjoys the recruiting process so there's going to be a lot names thrown around. I bet he ends up at ASU or USC though. 

 

[utisdabomb12]

Well considering Ryan has caught 4 passes for 23 yards in his first year the threshold to be "substantially better than Newsome at the collegiate level"   isn't very high.

Some people in my family know Ryan personally so his leaving bothers me a little more than normal.  I had high hopes for him.  Ryan didnt seem to get much of chance to develop but Strong sees him everyday so Im sure he knows.

I think the biggest issue with Newsome is the fact he's not a very good fit in this offense. This offense wants a slot WR that can get downfield vs quick twitch type athletes. This is why Durvenay is a better fit and why Newsome probably wasn't utilized all that much in the Spring game at WR. I think Newsome is best utilized on bubble screens vs getting down field with straight line speed. Here's a good breakdown of the deep threat slot receiver in this system. 

http://www.footballstudyhall.com/2014/10/17/6990377/the-rise-of-the-deep-threat-slot-receiver-Baylor-Bears-Art-Briles-spread-offense

I think Newsome could have contributed on special teams but I don't think he was going to be much of a factor in this offense and likely part of the reason he transferred. Either way, I wish nothing but the best for the kid. 

 

[Juan]

Will never forget his signing day presser

I was literally squirming in my seat

 

[utb040713]

Will never forget his signing day presser

I was literally squirming in my seat

I just watched it for the first time. I have to say, that was really, really uncomfortable to watch.

 

[Brandon17]

Any truth to Kia flunking out rumors?

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Any truth to Kia flunking out rumors?

Rumors are never true. Until they are.