ellitor 33,039 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Two-new-linebacker-targets-for-Auburn--46258994 Quote Two new linebacker targets for Auburn (Photo: 247Sports) Linebacker Ellis Brooks (Richmond, Va./Benedictine) and Akileis Leroy (Leesburg, Ga./Lee County) are both starting to draw high interest as potential offer guys from Auburn. Brooks camped at Auburn Thursday. Per his father, Keith Brooks, the experience went well. Brooks said Auburn linebackers coach Kevin Steele said they will be in touch going forward. "Coach Steele said he liked Ellis a lot and that he was very explosive," Brooks said. "He said he will get with us soon about offering." Brooks, a former Duke commit who has 18 offers, lists high interest in Maryland and Michigan among his verbal tenders. Per his father, Auburn would be heavily considered if they were to offer. Brooks will camp at Georgia this afternoon and will visit Alabama Monday. Brooks, a four-star recruit, is ranked as the nation's No. 14 inside linebacker and the No. 14 prospect in Virginia in the 2017 class by 247Sports.com Composite Rankings. Leroy, a hidden gem in south Georgia, literally hit the scene earlier this week. He picked up his first offer Tuesday night from LSU. Central Michigan and Middle Tennessee State has since offered. Duke, Florida and Troy are showing interest. Leroy will camp at Auburn this afternoon who also showed interest this week. He will camp at Troy tomorrow. As a junior, Leroy (6-0, 235) racked up 105 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, five forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. The three-star recruit is ranked as the nation's No. 61 inside linebacker and the No. 130 prospect in Georgia in the 2017 class by 247Sports.com Composite Rankings. Leroy also won the state shot put with a toss of 58 feet. He holds a 3.9 GPA and bench presses 405 pounds as a rising senior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,039 Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Quote Probably would have to miss on a couple guys. But this is worth watching. Auburn could use this as leverage on other guys. Tigers would like to have LB spots filled by end of August. Input from Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUMASTERS 555 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 6 hours ago, ellitor said: Input from Keith Miss on who?? Britt, Taylor, & Ingot or someone else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,894 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, AUMASTERS said: Miss on who?? Britt, Taylor, & Ingot or someone else ? yes, yes, yes, Jimmy Hoffa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,466 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 But...but....but.... A couple of months ago when a list of 9 LB prospects was posted and some said 9 wasn't casting a big enough net, those doubters got shouted down. Now we're casting a bigger net because, well, 9 wasn't enough. 11 may not be enough either, the way our luck with LB recruiting has gone. However this is good news as 11 is certainly more than nine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,039 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 38 minutes ago, AUMASTERS said: Miss on who?? Britt, Taylor, & Ingot or someone else ? 3 of the 4 of them & Monty Rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgufcm 4,096 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I bet we land two of those four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,039 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 1 minute ago, mcgufcm said: I bet we land two of those four. Agreed. 2 of 5 if UGA takes Britt over McBride for their last LB spot for some reason. If not, my guess for the last 2 is Britt & Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeinPF 94 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Note they are both stud MLB's! Stop the run! Four of our eight SEC opponents will feature strong power run games and giving up 200+ YPG on the ground to those bozo's has to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 9 hours ago, Mikey said: But...but....but.... A couple of months ago when a list of 9 LB prospects was posted and some said 9 wasn't casting a big enough net, those doubters got shouted down. Now we're casting a bigger net because, well, 9 wasn't enough. 11 may not be enough either, the way our luck with LB recruiting has gone. However this is good news as 11 is certainly more than nine. There are probably more linebackers playing HS ball than about any other position on the football field. There should be a huge shopping list of potential LBs. I looked at the ESPN 300 and there were a dozens of ILB and OLB guys listed.....so I wonder why, right at the beginning of any recruiting cycle we have just a small handful of candidates? Maybe we've already weeded them down but as noted, maybe we should expand the search beyond Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR 2,414 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I sure hope UGA takes McBride over Britt and Britt comes here. I think Britt's going to be better than McBride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autan 736 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 1 hour ago, CR said: I sure hope UGA takes McBride over Britt and Britt comes here. I think Britt's going to be better than McBride. So I guess you think you're a better evaluator of LB talent than UGA coaches. Kirby Smart has been coaching LBs and defenses for a lot of years. But I'm not sure they have that choice or have to make that choice, but maybe they do. Many on here think so. I certainly don't study other programs enough to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,039 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, autan said: So I guess you think you're a better evaluator of LB talent than UGA coaches. Kirby Smart has been coaching LBs and defenses for a lot of years. But I'm not sure they have that choice or have to make that choice, but maybe they do. Many on here think so. I certainly don't study other programs enough to know. Chill tan. CR saying he likes Britt better is not an indictment on a coaching staff or their evaluations nor is it implying he's a better evaluator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,277 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 If we get Britt and Taylor we could call it a day with a class of 4 quality LBs. Here's hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,104 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 On 7/15/2016 at 3:18 PM, ellitor said: http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Two-new-linebacker-targets-for-Auburn--46258994 Shotput is a combination of strength, mobility and coordination. You add that to a 405 pound bench and this kid could surprise a lot of people in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, AuburnNTexas said: Shotput is a combination of strength, mobility and coordination. You add that to a 405 pound bench and this kid could surprise a lot of people in the future. How many linebackers are literally strong enough to throw the biggest Offensive Linemen in the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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