Recruits I Witnessed

Rick0714 · Unread post by **Rick0714** » Sat Aug 30, 2014 9:48 pm

Thought it might be interesting to discuss some recruits that I had a chance to watch this weekend. Would love to get some input and EDUCATED opinions from others as well. Remember these are kids and that I (or you) am not a college coach,so we must be kind!!! Quickly, my background is that I played (briefly) at App and have coached at many different levels over the last 20 years. I also have had the opportunity to work many summer camps and showcases including some Nike Elites.

This week I was at the North Davidson - Ledford game. These are the home schools for our household so I'm a bit biased here. First, let's talk Shy Tuttle from ND, 2015, 6'3" 315, DT. #1 Recruit in NC, #4 DT, #26 overall. Not one of our recruits, but has been offered by just about every ACC, SEC, Big 10 school out there. Massive and agile. Tends to play too upright and gets blocked by smaller linemen, but flings them aside when he sees the ball. Strong! Will have to work on form at the next level but a true athlete at his size. Could be,probably will be, dominant with college coaching and conditioning. Ran for a TD in a goal line situation as well.

Now, our guys. Khylil Miller, ND, 2015, 6-2, 170, CB/WR. Smooth athlete. More fast than quick, long strides. Good hands, natural player. IMHO, would be a better WR than DB because he, like most HS kids that are better than most others, has a tendency to rely on his athleticism and doesn't get in his backpedal, plays very upright, and his hips are not fluid. However, when the ball is in his hands, fluid is the word that keeps coming to mind. Will have to get some energy and coaching at the next level, but ability is there. If the work ethic is there, then he could be a nice addition.

Garret Hooker, Ledford, 2016, 6-2, 230, MLB. Wow. Not the fastest, but always seems to get in the right position. HARD hitter. Loves contact and very physical. Energy is NOT a problem here. Needs to keep his cool a little better (had at least 1 deadball 15 yarder) and needs to work on wrapping up and not just hitting. Still young. Good form and positioning. Usual things to learn at this point in his career (angles, cleaner tackles, keeping his hips under him) but a natural MLB. Finds the ball well. Why haven't we offered?

Good Pic in this article: http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/201 ... ?p=1&tc=pg

A couple of other possible college players that stood out: ND - Kennedy McKoy, 2016, 6-0, 175, RB. speed and cuts very well, finds a hole and goes! Charlotte and NC State offers. Had 152 yards on 19 carries. Ledford - Dalton Harris, 2015, 5'10", 170, RB. VERY biased here as I coached him very early on. Natural football player. Good speed, cuts very well and finds a hole. Deceptively strong. Will be playing on Saturdays somewhere next year. Great addition to any team, will do whatever is asked. Had 80 yards on 28 carries and a TD. McAllistar Ingram, 2017, 6-0, 180, FS. Coming out party this year. Crushing hitter, good speed, all over the field. Will be a good recruit as he learns the game.

Let's hear from the rest of you.

AppGrad78 · Unread post by **AppGrad78** » Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:23 pm

Thanks for the analysis. I haven't seen any of these teams, but I've been a fan of Khylil Miller ever since I looked at his video. He's got to get stronger but his athleticism is off the charts. Love the way he moves in space. Great instincts. He's a solid three-star in my book. It sounds like he's strongly considering App.

wdhsbcsasu · Unread post by **wdhsbcsasu** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:56 am

Tuttle has gotten the "Big Head" with his recruitment I think. Not the same drive that I saw as a Fr. or Soph. Miller hoefully comes with his "Buddy" from Thomasville who has committed to us. LB is a beast from Ledford. Usually in the right spots and has good reads. A "Load" when he gets there. The RB is good. Injuries from past may hold him back.

BUTCH1991 · Unread post by **BUTCH1991** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:32 am

I believe Hooker will end up at a bigger school. I sat with him at the ACC baseball tournament (he is also a pretty good hitter in baseball) and he was really liking Clemson.

Rick0714 · Unread post by **Rick0714** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:26 pm

BUTCH1991 wrote:I believe Hooker will end up at a bigger school. I sat with him at the ACC baseball tournament (he is also a pretty good hitter in baseball) and he was really liking Clemson.

I, unfortunately agree. His father and I are friends and he has mentioned State, Clemson and Georgia a lot. However, it doesn't mean I won't keep the bug in his ear. Would be a great replacement for Law when he graduates. Just hope we are first in with an offer. At least our coaches are aggressive with P5 recruits and not afraid to give it shot.