Tigger1985 805 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Boom ! Hopefully one of several LBers coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,607 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/8/2019 at 3:15 PM, tbone4jc said: Didn't say KF was All-American or All-Sec but he was a good player. Y'all seem to forget that awful shoulder injury in 2012(?). Was on the Butkus list for his Jr and Sr seasons. All SEC third team his Sr year. Again, not too shabby. I cant talk down about any defender we had individually from 2010 to 2012. If any of those guys ended up being good, it was a pure miracle and because of their own natural talent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,876 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 War Eagle! Welcome to the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Trenton, welcome to the Auburn family. WAR EAGLE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Huge, Huge, Huge! Wow - welcome to the family Trenton! WDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,617 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Boom! Very pleased with the pickup. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Kev 1,653 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Trenton made The 2019 Opening Finals Dream Team Quote LB: Trenton Simpson (52 in the 247Sports Composite) When Simpson walks in the door, he’s already a leg up on most other linebackers based on frame at 6-2.5, 224 pounds. He also checks the athleticism box with a 4.67 40, a 4.15 shuttle and a 34.5 inch vertical. In 7on7 he also showed the ability to run downfield and carry vertical routes with ease and even make a play on the football as a finisher Link Edited July 3, 2019 by Auburn Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Kev 1,653 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Quote The Opening Final Cut — LB Trenton Simpson By TOM LOY 97 minutes ago FRISCO, Texas — 247Sports was on-site for The Opening Finals and there was a ton of footage shot from the event. Over the course of the next week, we are putting together a ton of video packages from the showcase to bring fans a look at what it was like inside The Star. Today's highlight features Charlotte (N.C.) Mallard Creek four-star linebacker Trenton Simpson, one of the Top100 prospects in the class of 2020. The 6-2, 220-pounder is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 34 overall player in the country, No. 3 outside linebacker this cycle and No. 2 prospect in North Carolina. He's pegged as the No. 52 overall player in the nation, No. 4 recruit from his position this class and No. 2 target from his home state. Simpson is currently committed to Auburn and has been locked in since June 14, 2019. He chose the Tigers over 20-plus scholarship offers including Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and many others across the country. As a junior, Simpson racked up 74 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, eight sacks and six pass breakups on defense. For his efforts in the Lone Star State at the elite prospect camp, Simpson was named to the 247Sports Dream Team. "When Simpson walks in the door, he’s already a leg up on most other linebackers based on frame at 6-2.5, 224 pounds," wrote 247Sports National Director of Scouting Barton Simpson. "He also checks the athleticism box with a 4.67 40, a 4.15 shuttle and a 34.5 inch vertical. In 7on7 he also showed the ability to run downfield and carry vertical routes with ease and even make a play on the football as a finisher." 247Sports Scouting report via national analyst Charles Power (May 22, 2019) "Has a high-cut build with wide shoulders and a developed lower body. Already well-put together heading into his senior season. Possesses very nice length with long arms. His ultimate size remains to be seen, but it’s not out of the question he could grow into an edge player at the next level. Highly athletic and tests well in a combine setting. Initially began his high school career as a running back before playing linebacker in addition to carrying the ball. Has a long stride and runs with explosion and fluidity on both sides of the ball. Excels as a blitzer off the edge. Uses his high-end first-step quickness to blow by offensive linemen off the snap and closes quickly. Has shown a desirable level of physicality both on the field and in camp settings, showing strong hands. Embraces contact on both sides of the ball. Fluidity and flexibility is evident in his forward lean and low pad level as a running back. Is battle-tested playing at a top level of competition for one of North Carolina’s top high school programs. Scheme versatile as a defender and could develop into a blue-chip pass rusher depending on how he fills out. Projects as a multi-year starter with the upside of developing into an all-American candidate and early round NFL Draft pick. " 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,909 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Big move! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,955 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Sizzle said: Holy crap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 29 minutes ago, DAG said: Holy crap He was close to a five-star for them already. He was #34 overall. He’s #14 overall now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,108 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 (edited) Wow. A 5-star linebacker in each of the last two classes is very impressive. Beating UGA for both guys is even better. Edited July 23, 2019 by abw0004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCPeePants 226 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Dat boi fire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plainsman 948 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, ellitor said: He was close to a five-star for them already. He was #34 overall. He’s #14 overall now. Is he a composite 5*? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 27 minutes ago, The Plainsman said: Is he a composite 5*? No. Need big jumps from rivals in ESPN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 Quote Analysis from 247Sports' John Garcia Jr. In today's game, Trenton Simpson screams five-star prospect and has pretty much forced our hand over the last year or so. Regardless of experience at linebacker, his athletic profile at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with elite athleticism both on the field and validated by testing is head-turning alone. Even as a running back it would be hard to ignore what he's done in a short period of time. The length and mass catch your attention before the effortless movement skill holds that attention. But of course Simpson is a true linebacker in the projection game and the future couldn't look much brighter. The running back experience translates incredibly well with his instincts in the box, along with vision, leverage and explosion. But where he shines even more is in space, moving in any direction. Most defensive backs don't hold that type of range so to have it in what will be 230-plus pounds one day is pretty scary. Simpson could blossom into a true inside linebacker and captain an SEC defense or play throughout the second level and spend time as a part time cover guy, part time pass rusher and flex 'backer. Neither or a combination of any three-down role would, or should, surprise at this point. Every time we've seen him work, whether in the fall, winning Alpha Dog honors at The Opening Charlotte or proving comfortable covering some of the nation's top wide receivers and/or tight ends at The Opening Finals, Simpson has been up to task and found a way to stand out at a position that usually takes a back seat during the non-padded portion of the offseason. He is simply a special athlete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 7 hours ago, ellitor said: winning Alpha Dog honors at The Opening Charlotte or proving comfortable covering some of the nation's top wide receivers and/or tight ends at The Opening Finals 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 This Linebacker class is FIRE!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Trent is playing on ESPN2 tonight at 5 PM CT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 TS just busted a pretty solid run, while playing RB. Dude is a hoss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Hope we can hold this guy....he's getting a lot of ink /time in NC media, especially Charlotte......the real deal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,402 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn Kev 1,653 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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