AuburnNTexas

I like the way Auburn handled this. From what Ellitor said we told him we would honor the offer but in our new system but we told him he wouldn't get much if any PT. We set him up with a visit to an SEC school in the East. He gets an offer and commits and we get an open slot we may need. Plus since he is at Kentucky if he proves us wrong and becomes a stud he won't hurt us.

To me this was a very classy way to handle a difficult situation.

While I can't see him gaining enough weight to be a linebacker I could see him gaining enough weight to be a safety with that speed. If he currently plays corner that would indicate he has skill set to cover TE's and RB's out of backfield but would definitely need more weight when he comes up in run support.

It is also possible that what he said is exactly what it is. New coaching staff and he wants some tome to actually speak to them one on one and he doesn't think he will get then when so many other possible recruits will be there. His last statement was he still liked Auburn.

He has the Height, Wing Span and Jumping ability to be beaten and still make a play. He has the speed to close, there is no doubt he needs to put on muscle so he can play run support. With out coaches and Red Shirt year to get stronger and refine technique we will have a great CB at Best or a great Safety at worst.

Auburn lineage already 6'8"and 215 pounds and only a sophomore. He is already thicker them some of our current players assuming normal weight gain and strength he will have a college players body and will be a presence around the boards. A power forward with height and enough meat on his bones to hold his position.

I would love to see this kid come to Auburn when he graduates. Another poster mentioned him and Person's together I would love to see it. I am one of the people who think that we need a pure shooter like Persons.