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bluecatntn said...
Let's just say Stoops and Company wants to add 10 more guys to the mix for the 2013 class.. Yes, this may mean that some on the current roster being asked to look around, but, if 10 is the number, what 10 would you add that would be the best fits for the team and in what order? here's mine:
1) DL/DE - Jarran Reed - This guy is the highest rated defensive lineman on the board and he can play DE as well as DT, so, that versatility makes him a very valuable addition, especially since we're thin at the DE spot, even with Smith..Also has a very nice offer sheet and it's my belief that for UK to really make a push forward in the SEC, it all starts in the trenches..
2) WR - Shelton Gibson - Again, highest rated WR on the board and an opportunity to make a big statement in the state of Ohio, an area we've had alot of problems cracking, not to mention our need at this position.. Plus, beating out tOSU for a recruit is a big feather in the hat..
3) OL - Hunter Bivin - Although OL isn't as big a need position as WR/LB/DE, we're still awfully thin after the starting 5, at least, awfully unproven and getting the top KY HS talent is important for the future of the program..
4) DB - Alexander Mackensie - We need help in the secondary and he's the best available on our board and to beat out the big boys for him would open alot of eyes around the country, not only to the other teams, but, more importantly, to other top recruits, not to mention, he'd likely bring Macendro with him, who, is good enough in his own right, to earn playing time early..
5) WR - Ryan Timmons - Same as with Bivins, getting the top in-state talent goes a long ways for future recruiting, plus, we need more than just 1 or 2 WRs this year and this is a guy, even if not in the 2 deep, can provide alot of help on kick and punt returns as he's a threat every time he touches the ball..
6) DT - Ben Bradley - Because he's strickly an inside lineman, I didn't put him as high as I did Reed, but, he's a guy that will play immediately and the fact we'd be taking him away from other, more prestigious SEC schools would be a great resume builder for Stoops and Company, plus, the guy's damn good and we need players like him to compete in the SEC...
7) DB - Jaleel Hytchye - Another Ohio product with alot of solid offers that can match up one on one with the speedy WRs across the country.. Adding 3-4 from Ohio would be an even bigger statement to where the programs heading and we need the Cinci area that produces a ton of D1 players every year..
8) LB - George Williams - Best LB on our board in a real need position as we have very little quality depth there, even if Dupree stays at LB..
9) QB - Asiantti Woulard - I don't think QB is as big a need position as the others above, so, he's not as high as some others, but, anytime you can get a top 5 QB, be it dual threat or pro style, you take it and the fact that he won the MVP at the Elite 11 Camp, really puts UKs name out there to alot of the big recruits that may otherwise never look at us, so, he's still a big land if we could get him..
10) RB - Jojo Kemp - RB, imo, isn't a great need, but, after hearing what the coaching staff had to say, we may ought to add another RB and Kemp, being teammates of Woulard and one of the top RBs on the board, he seems like the natural fit here..
Honorable mention:
RB/DB - A.Turner - The fact that he can help on both sides of the ball makes him a valuable pickup.. DB - N.Willis - Being a JUCO guy, he's the type player that can help immediately and has great size and speed for a DB.. WR - D. Samples - I'd have him slightly behind Shelton and Timmons, but, still a guy who you'd love to have on your team and at a need position.. OL/DL - L. Peterson - Again, a guy capable of playing on either side of the ball is always a valuable commodity and he's another Ohio kid.. DL - L.Jackson - A heck of a backup plan should Bradley or Reed not work out and one that could provide immediate help.. DL/OL - M.Swain - Need to keep that Lagrange pipeline going and another 2 way player with a ton of upside either way.. Ath - Rodney Adams - This guy may not be in my Top 10, but, he can absolutely play the game and has speed galore and athleticism is off the chart..
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bluecatntn said...
Let's just say Stoops and Company wants to add 10 more guys to the mix for the 2013 class.. Yes, this may mean that some on the current roster being asked to look around, but, if 10 is the number, what 10 would you add that would be the best fits for the team and in what order? here's mine:
1) DL/DE - Jarran Reed - This guy is the highest rated defensive lineman on the board and he can play DE as well as DT, so, that versatility makes him a very valuable addition, especially since we're thin at the DE spot, even with Smith..Also has a very nice offer sheet and it's my belief that for UK to really make a push forward in the SEC, it all starts in the trenches..
2) WR - Shelton Gibson - Again, highest rated WR on the board and an opportunity to make a big statement in the state of Ohio, an area we've had alot of problems cracking, not to mention our need at this position.. Plus, beating out tOSU for a recruit is a big feather in the hat..
3) OL - Hunter Bivin - Although OL isn't as big a need position as WR/LB/DE, we're still awfully thin after the starting 5, at least, awfully unproven and getting the top KY HS talent is important for the future of the program..
4) DB - Alexander Mackensie - We need help in the secondary and he's the best available on our board and to beat out the big boys for him would open alot of eyes around the country, not only to the other teams, but, more importantly, to other top recruits, not to mention, he'd likely bring Macendro with him, who, is good enough in his own right, to earn playing time early..
5) WR - Ryan Timmons - Same as with Bivins, getting the top in-state talent goes a long ways for future recruiting, plus, we need more than just 1 or 2 WRs this year and this is a guy, even if not in the 2 deep, can provide alot of help on kick and punt returns as he's a threat every time he touches the ball..
6) DT - Ben Bradley - Because he's strickly an inside lineman, I didn't put him as high as I did Reed, but, he's a guy that will play immediately and the fact we'd be taking him away from other, more prestigious SEC schools would be a great resume builder for Stoops and Company, plus, the guy's damn good and we need players like him to compete in the SEC...
7) DB - Jaleel Hytchye - Another Ohio product with alot of solid offers that can match up one on one with the speedy WRs across the country.. Adding 3-4 from Ohio would be an even bigger statement to where the programs heading and we need the Cinci area that produces a ton of D1 players every year..
8) LB - George Williams - Best LB on our board in a real need position as we have very little quality depth there, even if Dupree stays at LB..
9) QB - Asiantti Woulard - I don't think QB is as big a need position as the others above, so, he's not as high as some others, but, anytime you can get a top 5 QB, be it dual threat or pro style, you take it and the fact that he won the MVP at the Elite 11 Camp, really puts UKs name out there to alot of the big recruits that may otherwise never look at us, so, he's still a big land if we could get him..
10) RB - Jojo Kemp - RB, imo, isn't a great need, but, after hearing what the coaching staff had to say, we may ought to add another RB and Kemp, being teammates of Woulard and one of the top RBs on the board, he seems like the natural fit here..
Honorable mention:
RB/DB - A.Turner - The fact that he can help on both sides of the ball makes him a valuable pickup.. DB - N.Willis - Being a JUCO guy, he's the type player that can help immediately and has great size and speed for a DB.. WR - D. Samples - I'd have him slightly behind Shelton and Timmons, but, still a guy who you'd love to have on your team and at a need position.. OL/DL - L. Peterson - Again, a guy capable of playing on either side of the ball is always a valuable commodity and he's another Ohio kid.. DL - L.Jackson - A heck of a backup plan should Bradley or Reed not work out and one that could provide immediate help.. DL/OL - M.Swain - Need to keep that Lagrange pipeline going and another 2 way player with a ton of upside either way.. Ath - Rodney Adams - This guy may not be in my Top 10, but, he can absolutely play the game and has speed galore and athleticism is off the chart..
This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by bluedynasty on 1/4/2013 at 11:54 PM
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MinterWonderlnd said...
Remember, JRowland was told the #1 thing that Stoops and Co noticed when they looked at the roster was UK's size, or lack thereof. He said UK's main priority is adding "bigger bodies". That means massive upgrades along the OL, DL, and LB are ultimately the key to UK moving forward.
Yes, it's great seeing all of these skill position players and DBs visiting UK, because UK needs help there, too. But make no mistake, until UK gets serious about OL, DL, and LB, they'll have the same problems they've always had.
The good news is that Stoops recognizes this and is working his butt of to fix it. Would really like to see us add Meadows, Bradley, Reed and an impact LB and another DE.
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bluecatntn said...
Exactly the reason I had Reed, Bivin and Bradley so high on the wish list.. Also, why I put a LB on there, but, as far as DE goes, outside of Hatcher, who's a longshot, at best, there's not anyone I've seen or heard about on UKs radar that would be an upgrade over what we have and I still have high hopes for guys like Hugenin, Bell and Newton and if we could land a LB like Williams and put Dupree at DE, I think we may end up better than expected there..
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bluecatntn said...
I may be wrong, but, for some reason, I don't think Boynton, Smith and Battle end up Cats.. With the way the staff is going after DBs, WRs and OL, you have to think they aren't convinced what we have currently recruited, is SEC caliber and these 3 seem to be the ones at there positions with the most question marks.. Don't get me wrong, if they all stay, I'm fine with that, just get the feeling there's going to be some atrition in the current class. I'm sure there's also going to be some on the current roster, but, more unsure of who that may be. I'd say 1 or 2 of the TEs, a couple of the DBs, maybe an OL and RB, just not sure who? And, who knows who may qualify and who won't with guys like Sweat, Cobbins and Caffey having some prior grade issues..
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JDHLaw11 said...
RV, have you heard good things regarding Duke Riley? I noticed that you listed him in the group you thought UK would get. He would be a monster addition at OLB.
I'm very high on George Williams at MLB, even though he is lightly recruited, because he has a nasty attitude and enough athleticism to play in the middle in this scheme. Haven't heard anything about him since it was reported that UK offered.
Edit: I might be wrong about him being lightly recruited. Still curious about his interest in UK.
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MossCat15 said...
I don't get how people are counting OT and DE as priorities right now. We simply cannot take another OT in this class without trimming one of our commits or scholly holding OTs. As of now, we will have 9 OTs on our roster next year, which ridiculous considering our WR situation, which could shake out very bad for us considering grade issues with current players and who our competition is for some of these prospects. We need Blue, Timmons, Samples, and anyone else we can get.
As for DE, with the additions of Bell and Smith, we have Dupree (?), Smith, Huguenin, Paschal (?), Davis, Douglas (?), Newton, and Bell. A couple of those could end up elsewhere position wise but in a 4-3, it's hard to believe Paschal or Dupree could cover well enough in space to play LB. Also Douglas could go either way between DE or DT. I could see taking a scholly here, but only if a 'best available' scenario presents itself (Hatcher), otherwise we have much more pressing needs on both sides of the ball.
Bottom line: We only have 10 schollys left without pulling any, and we need ATLEAST 3 WRs (probably more if quality is available), CBs, LBs, and DTs. We need a mix of JUCO and freshman talent to give balance as well, sometng the previous staff failed miserably at providing.



Best case scenario for 2013 class?