7. Jeremiah Masoli, Oregon: He's short (around 5-10) and built more like a fullback than a QB, but Chip Kelly has done a great job of moving him around and giving him different release points. Masoli has a very powerful arm and can run over tacklers. Ask Oklahoma State how dangerous a dual-threat guy he is.
What people don't realize was that he was recruited for his passing skills out of JC. Keep an eye out for him this year now that he's comfortable withthe system and knows what he's doing with the plays.
I caaaaaaaaaan not wait...
Originally Posted by 10508 Cardo Jr Ln
Nickell Robey
Originally Posted by dreClark
Originally Posted by 10508 Cardo Jr Ln
Nickell Robey
Too bad he's like 4'11
If he was taller
Robey is the cousin of Georgia rising sophomore Carlton Thomas, a running back who also starred at Frostproof.
Asked to compare the two, Metheny said: "Nickell is probably a step faster. Carlton is probably a little thicker. They're both tremendous athletes."
Robey was electronically times at 4.37 seconds and 4.38 seconds during camps at Florida and Tennessee, respectively, Metheny said. He is the two-time state runner-up in the long jump at more than 24 feet and set the UnderArmor record for the broad jump with a leap of 10 feet, 3 inches, this summer, according to Metheny. Robey had more than 1,800 all-purpose yards as a slot receiver and kick returner last season.
"Unbelievably explosive," Metheny said.
up thruuu therrree!!
Stripling at 28
Doesn't seem that impressive to me either... But he may be a Gator too. So 28 sounds about right to me.
Orr getting into the 100 from outside the 250
From everything I've heard, expect him to move up even higher. We are getting him for DT but he played TE in hs last year.
Big impression
Who were some prospects you saw during the May evaluation process that impressed you?
-- Jim from Tampa
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I did have a chance to see some spring games and practices in the Tampa Bay area, and I saw some super-looking prospects as well as somesleepers and a few football studs for the Class of 2011.
Perhaps the biggest surprise was Florida commitment Leon Orr, of New PortRichey Gulf. I already knew Orr was quite a talent after viewing film and seeing him in a 7-on-7 in Tampa in March. But after watching him in pads and play onboth sides of the ball, I now am a firm believer that he is one of the best big men in the nation. Orr reminds me of Glenn "Big Baby" Davis (BostonCeltics) at the same stage.
Leon Orr plays tight end and linebacker for Gulf High at 310 pounds.
Orr (6 feet 6/310 pounds) played tight end and strongside linebacker during his intrasquad spring game. He hasamazing athleticism, speed and agility for a player his size. Offensively, Orr was running long patterns, such as post and corner routes, and getting open. Healso ran short patterns, showed soft hands and the ability to make something happen with the ball in his hands. On the game's first play, he caught a shortdig over the middle and made a spin move in the open field (though he fumbled when being tackled). To see a player at his size move the way he does isunbelievable. They even ran a shovel pass to Orr.
As a blocker, Orr was dominant. He is quick off the ball and is an excellent run-blocker. Orr has terrificfootwork and can move side to side as well as anyone I have seen in this class. He has a great frame, long arms, good balance and great hips. In fact, Orrwould make one heck of an offensive tackle prospect at the next level.
What I really wanted to see was Orr on the defensive side of the ball. Although I was disappointed hedidn't put his hand down and play defensive tackle, Orr didn't disappoint at linebacker. On one play, he shot around the edge, blew up a would-beblocker and sacked the quarterback. During the game, Orr showed he can take on blockers, then go find the ball. He showed aggressiveness and played physical attimes.
The bottom line is that Orr has freakish physical tools. I still don't know what he's like in thetrenches battling players of somewhat equal size and abilities. But everything else is top-notch.
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=952537
'Refrigerator' Orr
Who?
July 22, 2009
[h1]Lattimore gives the scoop[/h1]
Chris Clark
GamecockCentral.com
Talk about it in The Tribal Council
Duncan (SC) Byrnes RB Marcus Lattimore recently changed up his visit plans, and USC will benefit as a result.
The Gamecocks host their Showcase camp this coming weekend, and will now have two of their biggest targets in Lattimore and teammate Nick Jones on campus.
"We're going to visit on Friday and then work out for the coaches on Saturday," Lattimore told GamecockCentral.com. "We're going to go to Penn State next Friday."
Lattimore will be on USC's campus yet again this weekend
A recent report quoted Lattimore as saying that Oregon, North Carolina, and Penn State were going to make his final cut, and he said the same on Tuesday night.
"The other two will come in the next couple of weeks," he said.
Lattimore plans on keeping only one of the in-state programs on his list. Does he know yet who it will be?
"I don't know yet, but I should know after this week," he said.
The big-time running back, rated the seventh-best player in the country by Rivals.com, has a great relationship with the coaching staff at USC and spoke with GamecockCentral.com about a few of them.
"Coach (Steve) Spurrier, he's just straight-forward," Lattimore said. "He is confident in getting the offense to the next level and has let me know that."
South Carolina defensive line coach Brad Lawing recruits the Upstate for Carolina and has drawn a lot of respect from the talented back.
"Coach Lawing has been my man for the longest and he's been recruiting me the longest," he said. "He's a good guy."
Jay Graham has done a great job building a relationship with Lattimore after the departure of former running backs coach Robert Gillespie.
"Coach Graham is a real cool guy and he knows what it takes to go the NFL because he played there," he said.
Eric Wolford recently impressed Lattimore on an unofficial visit to South Carolina.
"He is cool also," he said of USC's offensive line coach. "He's real intense. He's bringing in some good o-linemen and I'm confident he can help get the offense where it needs to be."
Lattimore has obviously noticed that Carolina has landed seven offensive lineman in an already impressive recruiting class.
"Oh, it's awesome," he observed of USC's Class of 2010. "They are bringing in good o-linemen and I am excited about that. I talk with A.J. (Cann), Tramell (Williams), and (Eric) Mack a good bit and they just tell me that they will pave the way and hold the line up."
Lattimore also talks with two other recruits that could be handing off to him in the future.
"I talk with Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson too," he said.
Perhaps the biggest obstacle USC has to overcome in Lattimore's recruitment is showing him that South Carolina is committed to improving their run game, and it looks like they are well on their way to doing so.
"I am excited," he said. "I think they are committed to the run game and with the addition of Coach Wolford the sky is the limit."
For those expecting an early decision from Lattimore, don't hold your breath, as he said he would likely not make his decision decision until the day before Signing Day.
Lattimore's top 5, IMO (in order)
USC, FSU, UNC, PSU, UO
