Rivals National Recruiting Director adam gorney National recruiting analysts participate Sam Spiegelman, jack knowlton from TideIllustrated.com and nicky edwards of CUSportsReport.com Work through three topics and decide whether each statement is fact or fiction.
Mr. Gorney’s view: Fact. georgia There’s a good chance we’ll get closer to Justus Terry, which isn’t surprising, but the word I’m getting is, Alabama Because if Terry wants to commit, he already has plenty of time to do it. The five-star defensive lineman from Manchester, Ga., may be playing on timing and wants to make things more interesting closer to signing day (no one would be surprised if the Bulldogs win) ), but the University of Alabama is definitely the leading contender here.
Mr. Knowlton’s view: Fact. University of Alabama welcomes Terry to campus south florida The surprise visit game was an important move for the Crimson Tide. Alabama remains Georgia’s only viable option, and the staff is working hard to land one of the nation’s top defensive linemen to fill the Tide’s biggest remaining needs in the 2025 class. Terry may not be able to play in the Alabama-Georgia game because his high school game was postponed to Saturday. However, it’s very likely that Alabama will welcome him back to campus this fall. A decision is not expected until National Signing Day, but that would give the Crimson Tide more time to close the gap on Georgia and give it an advantage. It’s still a tough battle, but there’s no doubt that Alabama is a strong contender here.
Gorney’s view: Fiction. LSU is definitely a player in the majors, and while I’m sure the Tigers have made Jakeem Stewart their top priority, I don’t think they have a top choice for him right now. He is very interested in the opportunities at NIL. University of Southern California And growth under a position coach Eric Henderson And others. Oregon has a lot to offer. play as a position coach larry johnson – And to see his development in the NFL – is huge. And, of course, since LSU is closer to home, he will also be able to play SEC ball there and be coached by some of the best players. He could end up with the Tigers, but I don’t think Stewart is thinking about a winning team yet at the time of his recruitment.
Spiegelman’s view: facts. There are currently many unknowns surrounding five-star defensive lineman Jakeem Stewart, including when he will graduate and whether he will join the 2025 or 2026 class. One thing is for sure: LSU will be involved in this recruitment until the end. Stewart leads a lead group comprised of the Tigers, USC, Ohio State and Oregon, which has made multiple stops at each campus this year, including a return visit to the universities. University of California Los Angeles game. If Stewart ultimately changes classifications and is unable to see the field as a senior, there are many reasons to believe Baton Rouge would make the most sense. bo davis and frank wilson He has been at the top of this recruitment drive for many years. Both University of Southern California and Ohio State have had close games at times, but I expect the Tigers to be involved until the end this time.
Gorney’s view: Fiction. Travis Hunter certainly has the ability to play both wide receiver and defensive back in the NFL. He’s a special player from an athleticism and playmaking standpoint, but I highly doubt any organization would pay him an astronomical amount of money just to crush him that quickly in the NFL.
Things that usually work well in high school and college don’t work in the NFL. It’s a true craftsmanship to play at that level, and some teams may want to use him as a receiver first (even though Richard Sherman Hunter himself called him a “bland” receiver (how’s that for a flex?) before retracting that comment on the phone, but other teams like him defensively. Dew.
The former five-star No. 1 overall pick could definitely return to the NFL and play either receiver or defense. But I doubt he does both.
Mr. Edwards’ view: Fact. NFL coaches would be remiss not to utilize Travis Hunter’s elite abilities on both sides of the ball. Indeed, in the NFL, the better the opponents, the better the game, the extra film study, and the mental and physical strain that is the biggest deterrent when playing two ways. But Hunter changed the two-way game in college and plans to change it at the pro level.
last week vs. baylorHunter played 145 snaps, recording 82 on offense and 63 on defense. In those offensive snaps, he had seven receptions for 130 yards. Defensively, he recorded three tackles and a game-clinching forced fumble. Hunter became Colorado’s first receiver in five consecutive games ( Utah Last year), he gained over 100 receiving yards and currently has 472 receiving yards, the sixth most in the FBS.
According to PFF, Hunter has an 83.6 receiving grade, 86.3 run defense grade, 85.5 coverage grade and zero touchdowns this season. No one in recent history has accomplished what Hunter accomplished in college.
“I’ve heard other people have done it, but no, that’s not it.” Urban Meyer He spoke on the Triple Option Podcast. “…our own charles woodson He won the Heisman, but not at this level. ”
Hunter is a true college football anomaly, putting him in a category of his own that not even Charles Woodson is in.
