2019 Recruiting Thread

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

2 hours ago, ellitor said:

AU has been interested a long time but likes other LBs better.

I know Brothers is high on our staff's list. 

[ellitor 33,080]

4 hours ago, fredst said:

But do any of them like us?

Yes. Brothers and Russell. Plus as I have said before Henry has academic concerns.

[toddc 13,194]

Derrick Hall is listed at weak side defensive end on recruiting sites, but he has been quoted as saying he’ll play linebacker. What are those in the know saying and why would he have the impression he’s playing linebacker?

[ellitor 33,080]

34 minutes ago, toddc said:

Derrick Hall is listed at weak side defensive end on recruiting sites, but he has been quoted as saying he’ll play linebacker. What are those in the know saying and why would he have the impression he’s playing linebacker?

He may see Buck as a LB but he is recruited for the Buck position. It may be a hybrid position moving forward. Also do you have a link to where you read what you read? Sounds like an interesting read.

[toddc 13,194]

17 minutes ago, ellitor said:

He may see Buck as a LB but he is recruited for the Buck position. It may be a hybrid position moving forward. Also do you have a link to where you read what you read? Sounds like an interesting read.

See last sentence.

Meet Auburn signee Derick Hall, a 6-foot-3 1/2, 215-pound 4-star prospect from Gulfport, Mississippi.

"Going in early is a huge thing. Big help," Hall said at the Under Armour All-American Game in Orlando, Florida. "Just trying to find myself, find myself fin the system is going to be huge. I'll go in do the best I can and try to get in a rhythm."

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That's why Hall opted to graduate from high school a semester early, enroll at Auburn this month and participate in spring practice.

"Get ahead of everybody else, it'll give me a better opportunity to play early," he said. "You get there in the summer, they're already focused on the first game, and you really don't have time to get developed, get used the coach, get used the system."

Auburn signed 16 players during college football’s early signing period, including Pappoe and Hall, who was listed as a weakside defensive end by recruiting services but said he expects to play linebacker.

It’s al.com so consider the source, but it is a quote!

Edited January 9, 2019 by toddc

[ellitor 33,080]

6 minutes ago, toddc said:

See last sentence.

who was listed as a weakside defensive end by recruiting services but said he expects to play linebacker.

It’s al.com so consider the source, but it is a quote!

Likely what I posted above.

[McLoofus 35,182]

46 minutes ago, toddc said:

"Going in early is a huge thing. Big help," Hall said at the Under Armour All-American Game in Orlando, Florida. "Just trying to find myself, find myself fin the system is going to be huge. I'll go in do the best I can and try to get in a rhythm."

....

"Get ahead of everybody else, it'll give me a better opportunity to play early," he said. "You get there in the summer, they're already focused on the first game, and you really don't have time to get developed, get used the coach, get used the system."

Sounds like a humble, intelligent guy. 

[AuburnNTexas 7,138]

Hall has his head screwed on right. He understands the advantage of playing spring ball and that helping him to get early PT. If he is a Buck I do hope what we saw in Purdue game continues where the Buck also plays some LB. It was a nice wrinkle that also can confuse the Offense plus getting somebody with his skill set as an LB can only help our LB rotation.

[Roos 122]

Does the dead period end today ?

[ellitor 33,080]

1 hour ago, Roos said:

Does the dead period end today ?

Tomorrow is the last day of the dead period.

[Mikey 16,569]

17 hours ago, AuburnNTexas said:

Hall has his head screwed on right. He understands the advantage of playing spring ball and that helping him to get early PT. If he is a Buck I do hope what we saw in Purdue game continues where the Buck also plays some LB. It was a nice wrinkle that also can confuse the Offense plus getting somebody with his skill set as an LB can only help our LB rotation.

Logic would dictate that either Hall or Jubinor, possibly both, should get a lot of practice time at LB and/or hybrid Buck.. We're down to the bare cupboard there, numbers-wise and we should be examining options. Both of those guys were exceptional high school LB's

Back last fall I heard a lengthy radio interview with Hall's mother. She's a Southern Miss grad and sounded like she really has it together. Very impressive lady!

[toddc 13,194]

Any interest here @ellitor ? I think he was a highly rated dual threat qb out of high school.

 

 

Can confirm: Tate Martell is in the NCAA transfer portal. Allows him the opportunity to speak to another school about a possible transfer from Ohio State.

Edited January 10, 2019 by toddc

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

In NCAA transfer portal.... wonder if we’d bite 

[ellitor 33,080]

23 minutes ago, toddc said:

Any interest here @ellitor ? I think he was a highly rated dual threat qb out of high school.

 

 

Can confirm: Tate Martell is in the NCAA transfer portal. Allows him the opportunity to speak to another school about a possible transfer from Ohio State.

 It’s rarely known the minute a name pops up  on the transfer market if a school has interest or not. With that said, Jalen hurts is the priority. Even if we don’t land hurts I don’t see us going after this kid because he’s an undergrad. The only QBs Auburn will be looking at will be grad transfers  because they’re only looking for one year potential bridge gap QB. 

Edited January 10, 2019 by ellitor

[ellitor 33,080]

8 minutes ago, tigerbrotha12 said:

In NCAA transfer portal.... wonder if we’d bite 

As I told Todd highly unlikely.

[tigerbrotha12 2,362]

5 minutes ago, ellitor said:

As I told Todd highly unlikely.

Figured so - just starting conversation. Started other thread and didn't see Todd's post until now

[Tigerpro2a 5,650]

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25729548/ohio-state-buckeye-quarterback-tate-martell-enters-name-ncaa-transfer-portal-according-source

 

Would Auburn have any interest? This kid could work great in our offense. I remember him at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas in High School. Kid can definitely run and has a decent arm, Not the biggest,  Jimbo probably has a good shot of landing him at Tamu.....He was committed there before going to tOSU

Edited January 11, 2019 by Tigerpro2a
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[ellitor 33,080]

45 minutes ago, Tigerpro2a said:

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25729548/ohio-state-buckeye-quarterback-tate-martell-enters-name-ncaa-transfer-portal-according-source

 

Would Auburn have any interest? This kid could work great in our offense. I remember him at Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas in High School. Kid can definitely run and has a decent arm, Not the biggest,  Jimbo probably has a good shot of landing him at Tamu.....He was committed there before going to tOSU

@Tigerpro2a covered in the 2019 recruiting thread 6 hours ago which is where I moved your post. Look up 3 posts from yours.

[DAG 33,964]

I thought Tate wanted to compete against fields ? At least that is what his twitter fingers was saying a couple of months ago. 

[augolf1716 21,102]

2 hours ago, DAG said:

I thought Tate wanted to compete against fields ? At least that is what his twitter fingers was saying a couple of months ago. 

sure he did...............................

[Tigerpro2a 5,650]

8 hours ago, augolf1716 said:

sure he did...............................

Oh wow i completely forgot about that.....he sho nuf did didnt he.....something along the lines of dont choose wrong a second time around

Edited January 11, 2019 by Tigerpro2a

[GwillMac6 20,664]

Now we just need the elite closer and Recruiter Butch Thompson to close this out for us! lol

[GwillMac6 20,664]

 

[augolf1716 21,102]

Good kid to have come in PWO the better PWO's the better overall team.

[Win4AU 4,052]

Who is Harrison Veal and what is a PWO?  I’m assuming he’s a DT or DE.