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 | TE | 6-5 / 243 Copiah-Lincoln (MS) | Pos Rank: JC | Commit Date: 1/8/10 Committed Over: Auburn, North Carolina, Tennessee | Scouting Report: Adams is a big athlete capable of playing on both sides of the ball. He logs most of his time on defense at Co-Lin playing both DE and DT. He is quick enough to get pressure on the offensive backfield from his end position, and he’s strong enough to occupy blockers when he’s inside. What he lacks in lateral movement, he makes up for in strength and leverage. His skill set suit him well as a run blocker or strong side DE in college - Scott Kennedy |
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 | DE | 6-6 / 250 West Monroe (LA) | Pos Rank: 16 | Commit Date: 7/18/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, Nebraska, Tennessee | Scouting Report: Allen is as tough as they come coming off the edge and he is relentless in his pursuit of the ball. Coming off the ball too high is something that Allen will need to work on and sometimes he will overcompensate and come off too low which takes away from his leverage. Allen has a frame that has some thinking about a move to offensive tackle but his speed and intensity would be best suited for defense. |
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 | DE | 6-2 / 218 The Saint Pauls Sr Boys (LA) | Pos Rank: 68 | Commit Date: 6/17/09 Committed Over: Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida International, Southern Miss, Tulane |
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 | DT | 6-3 / 265 Selma (AL) | Pos Rank: 62 | Commit Date: 7/23/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, Troy | Scouting Report: Blackmon is a good athlete who plays with a high motor. He is aggressive with his best football days ahead of him.--Andrew Bone Scout.com |
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 | RB | 6-2 / 205 Hahnville (LA) | Pos Rank: 27 | Commit Date: 12/6/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Mississippi, Texas A&M, Tulsa | Scouting Report: Blue is a running back that runs like a slasher. He is taller back that runs fairly upright and can make a lot of nice cutbacks. He has quick feet and good body control. He runs high and running better behind his pads would give him more yards after contact. He is a better guy outside of the tackles now, so improving his power game will make him a more balanced back. His speed is good and he makes nice cuts. - Chad Simmons/Recruiting Analy |
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 | WR | 6-1 / 195 Trinity Catholic (FL) | Pos Rank: 15 | Commit Date: 2/3/10 |
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 | DE | 6-1 / 245 Troup County (GA) | Pos Rank: 43 | Commit Date: 2/3/10 Committed Over: Auburn, Georgia, Louisville, Maryland, Mississippi, South Florida, Tennessee | Scouting Report: Quick first step off the line, Copeland is consistently the first player off the ball. He uses his hands well to control and dispatch of his blocker. Outstanding in pursuit and a good change of direction. Needs to work on getting off blocks if he loses the battle of initial contact. Has a tendency to stay blocked if the offensive lineman gets into his chest. Has a terrific motor and goes sideline to sideline and downfield. - Scott Kennedy |
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 | DE | 6-3 / 228 Ocean Springs (MS) | Pos Rank: 37 | Commit Date: 8/15/09 Committed Over: Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Oklahoma | Scouting Report: Travis is a very athletic defensive end/tight end who is tough as nails and possesses great hands. He will need to continue to get bigger and stronger to make an impact on the next level. |
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 | C | 6-4 / 243 Northview (GA) | Pos Rank: 7 | Commit Date: 6/9/09 Committed Over: Clemson, Connecticut, East Carolina, Florida State, Syracuse, UCF | Scouting Report: It is stil up in the air just where Fordham will end up playing at LSU. He played a lot of tight end in high school, but could transition into a center very nicely. He was mainly a blocker in high school and is a very tough young. He likes to play physical, he has that nasty streak, and he is smart about the game of football. The knowledge of playing center is not there and he will need to learn the position if he ends up there. -Chad Simmons |
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 | S | 6-1 / 205 Prattville (AL) | Pos Rank: 40 | Commit Date: 6/9/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Stanford, UAB, Vanderbilt, Virginia | Scouting Report: A good athlete at the quarterback position for one of the best teams in the country, Gibson is a very good athlete with a strong arm. He'll need to work on his mechanics in order to be an effective quarterback on the college level and be more consistent in his accuracy. He's very poised on the field and is dangerous as a runner and as a thrower on the move. A winner, Gibson is very confident with the ball in his hands. Scott Kennedy, Scout.com. |
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 | RB | 5-8 / 175 Christopher Columbus (FL) | Pos Rank: 30 | Commit Date: 12/8/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, California, Rutgers, Tennessee | Scouting Report: Gore is a smaller back that can be used in many ways on the next level. His hands make him more valuable because he can catch the ball well out of the backfield, he could line up in the slot, and he can return kicks/punts. His size doesn't make him an every down back, but he is good in space because he is quick and elusive. He will be a good change of pace back in college. - South Recruiting Manager Chad Simmons |
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 | TE | 6-5 / 270 Many (LA) | Pos Rank: 10 | Commit Date: 2/28/09 Committed Over: Mississippi, Mississippi State, Oregon | Scouting Report: Jacobs is a solid run blocker and can also be a factor in the passing game as he has good hands and some athleticism. He’s up to 270 pounds which could prompt a move to the offensive line but regardless of where he plays Jacobs will need to get more aggressive, play with more fire and learn to play behind his pads. He also plays defensive end and could get a look there but offense seems to be the best bet. |
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 | QB | 6-4 / 200 McKinney (TX) | Pos Rank: 21 | Commit Date: 6/14/09 Committed Over: Arizona, Arizona State, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas Tech |
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 | OLB | 6-4 / 225 Ridgeway (TN) | Pos Rank: 19 | Commit Date: 6/6/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, USC, Vanderbilt | Scouting Report: Maclin is a guy that could play with or without his hand down on the next level and he is even athletic enough to play tight end as well. His biggest strength is rushing the passer and he has very good speed to the ball. If he plays linebacker, then he will need to work on his drops and shedding blockers, but he has a great frame to be a physical linebacker or pass rush specialist in the SEC. - Chad Simmons |
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 | CB | 5-9 / 160 St. Augustine (LA) | Pos Rank: 31 | Commit Date: 7/21/09 Committed Over: Florida International, Miami (Oh), SMU, Southern Miss, Tulane, ULM | Scouting Report: Mathieu is a fluid athlete that has a terrific change of direction, in all directions. He is equally adept as breaking forward on an out route as he is flipping his hips and running with a fly pattern. Is a little undersized, but plays stronger and tougher than his listed weight. He should be able to add considerable strength and muscle weight while continuing to improve on his natural athleticism - Scott Kennedy, Scout.com |
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 | OLB | 6-3 / 225 Klein Oak (TX) | Pos Rank: 35 | Commit Date: 4/19/09 Committed Over: Arizona, Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State | Scouting Report: Muncie began his high school career as a safety and has quickly grown into an outside linebacker for his Klein Oaks team. With his size and range, that's the position that seems to be his best fit on the college level. He's a long strider that runs well, but early in his linebacker career it appears he is still feeling his way around the field rather than attacking. He's solid in pass coverage, but needs more experience - Scott Kennedy, Scout.com |
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 | DT | 6-4 / 280 Archbishop Shaw Jr (LA) | Pos Rank: 35 | Commit Date: 7/18/09 Committed Over: Florida State, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska, Texas Tech | Scouting Report: Porter played defensive tackle but will start out and is projected to play offensive guard at the next level. He hasn’t spent much time on the offensive side of the ball but was impressive on the camp circuit before his senior year. He showed good quickness at getting to the second level and had a strong punch. Learning to stay low and improving his flexibility will help Porter adjust to the move. |
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 | S | 6-1 / 202 Dutchtown (LA) | Pos Rank: 4 | Commit Date: 3/19/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Stanford, Tennessee, Tulane | Scouting Report: Reid played his junior season with a dinged up shoulder but he played the entire year and showed good toughness. He is very physical but can sometimes be too aggressive and take himself out of the play. Some feel that Reid is destined for a move to linebacker with his size but he has very good change of direction skills and the speed to cover a lot of ground. |
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 | S | 6-4 / 180 Eunice (LA) | Pos Rank: 13 | Commit Date: 2/28/09 Committed Over: Florida, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M | Scouting Report: Simon is a perfect fit for the “athlete” label as he makes just as many plays on offense as on defense. Defensively, Simon is a big hitter and has good range. He has good hips but needs to continue to work on his flexibility if he is to play corner as some predict. Simon could also be a weapon on offense with his size and the mismatches he can cause. He is not shy about going across the middle and has enough speed to be a weapon on the outside. |
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 | S | 5-11 / 190 Isidore Newman (LA) | Pos Rank: 26 | Commit Date: 6/8/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, UCLA, USC | Scouting Report: Vinson could see time on either side of the ball but is slated to get his first look on defense. He played safety at Newman but is projected to play corner at the next level. He will need to get used to playing on the line and work on his jams but once he gets some reps he should be fine as he has very loose hips and can change directions on a dime. He could also see time at WR if called upon as he’s very elusive in the open field. |
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 | RB | 5-11 / 215 Princeton (OH) | Pos Rank: 10 | Commit Date: 7/29/09 Committed Over: Cincinnati, Iowa, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Purdue | Scouting Report: Ware is a special player on offense. A high school quarterback Ware projects as a running back due to his lack of height. Ware is great at changing direction and a play is never over until he’s brought down. Very strong the only think lacking is over all speed. But with his burst and elusiveness Ware is one of only a handful of players capable of making something out of nothing. – Midwest Recruiting Analyst Dave Berk |
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 | OT | 6-5 / 285 De Soto (TX) | Pos Rank: 22 | Commit Date: 7/14/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, Miami (Fl), Oklahoma, Oklahoma State |
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 | OLB | 6-1 / 220 Notre Dame (LA) | Pos Rank: 87 | Commit Date: 3/3/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Missouri, Oregon, Stanford | Scouting Report: Welter is aggressive and has a good nose for the ball. He gets to the ball very quickly and is a sound tackler. Getting stronger to get off blocks is something that Welter will need to continue to work on but he plays very instinctively which helps him in this area. Playing in space and matching up on faster receivers is something that Welter will have to adjust to but he has good recovery speed and a good grasp for playing the game. |
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 | WR | 6-3 / 189 Slidell (LA) | Rating:  Pos Rank: 210 | Commit Date: 1/30/10 Committed Over: Auburn, Louisiana, Southern Miss, Tulane, Tulsa, ULM |
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 | P | 6-3 / 175 Parkview Baptist (LA) | Rating: Pos Rank: 22 | Commit Date: 12/7/09 Committed Over: McNeese State, Northwestern State |
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 | FB | 6-0.5 / 243 Troup County (GA) | Pos Rank: 5 | Commit Date: 2/28/09 Committed Over: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Oklahoma State | Scouting Report: A big, mobile fullback, Worle is very good as either a lead blocker or dropping back in pass protection. He's a straight ahead runner with soft hands in the passing game. He's not going to make many players miss, and it doesn't look like he minds as he relishes contact. Has good balance and has quick feet. Blue Collar fullback prospect with outstanding size and team effort mentality - Scott Kennedy, Scout.com. |
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 | WR | 6-2 / 195 Belle Chasse (LA) | Pos Rank: 44 | Commit Date: 1/24/10 Committed Over: Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, TCU, Tennessee, Texas Tech | Scouting Report: Wright is more polished than any other wide receiver in Louisiana for 2010. He has good size and although he doesn’t have great speed he has good quickness. He is a fluid route-runner and can use his quickness to beat jams. Wright is very effective at finding open areas and can be an asset in the red zone with his leaping ability. Improving his straight-line speed is something he will need to work on. |
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