EagleDamnWar 0 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 UPDATED 4/19/14 I have officially flipped from Ohio State to Auburn and im done!! #WarEagle@Ben_Edwards_ "I had to do it, I couldn't wait anymore," Edwards told 247Sports. "Words can't even explain. I grew up watching Auburn football. It's really just a dream come true and I can't wait to be here and play."The 6-foot, 196-pounder is ranked as the nation's No. 18 safety in the 247Sports Composite. After naming Auburn his leader last fall, he committed to Ohio State Feb. 11. On Saturday, however, he indicated his flip will be his final recruiting move. "This is is it, I'm done," said Edwards, who is being recruited by the Tigers as a free safety. "This is home." http://www.al.com/sp..._edwards_f.html Ben Edwards, S Jacksonville, FL (Trinity Christian Academy) Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 196 - 15 BCS conference offers including 5 from the SEC - Auburn offered 5/26/13 - Previously committed to Ohio State Offers: Auburn, Boston College, Davidson, Delaware, East Carolina, Florida International, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Liberty, Louisville, Maryland, UMass, Memphis, Miami (OH), Missouri, Navy, North Carolina, NC State, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Old Dominion, Penn State, Purdue, Stanford, Tulsa, UAB, UCLA and Vanderbilt, among others. 247 and Composite 3* & #28 Safety, 4* & #18 Safety & 282 overall Rivals 4* (Rivals250 - No. 162) #6 Safety ESPN 4* (ESPN300 - No. 170) #11 Safety Scout 3* #44 Safety Ben Edwards is a very physical and hard-hitting safety prospect who seems to be a natural born football player. He has good size and runs very well. He is instinctive and covers a lot of ground as both a two-deep or single-high safety. He has the potential to be a big-time player at the major college level.http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=7001199 Highlights Page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkTrJGTx6EE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1860 27 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thought we had a thread, maybe not. I really want his teammate LB 4*-5* Jeffrey Holland who is leaning UF to this point. Maybe we can get both. Long time from now but still...a girl can dream can't she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,107 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Added info to the OP including highlights link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfinz 1,362 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 That young man lays the wood!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The kid hit hard. Can he cover? I did not see him wrap up either. I did not watch all the film though. Man, the kid need to learn the fundamentals of wrapping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wareagletd 0 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 End of junior season is approaching fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymac 8 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 he plays the game in a violently good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullbuck12 0 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Looked good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1860 27 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 He is very good and will give us more of a foot in the door in Jacksonville. He may have a teammate we offered as well IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUtigerfan1027 14 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I like he's such a hard hitter but a few of those hits were definitely targeting which is something I'm sure he will work on during his senior season. 15 yards is 15 yards i dont care how nice the hit was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleDamnWar 0 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Announcing soon per 247sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,107 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Announcing soon per 247sports Auburn-Stanford battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,229 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 When is he announcing? When is soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,107 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 When is he announcing? When is soon? Definite specifics were not given but I would be surprised if it goes past NSD for the 2014 class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleDamnWar 0 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 When is he announcing? When is soon? There is a timeframe buts it's premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburntiger1987 759 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Announcing soon per 247sports Auburn-Stanford battle. That is an interesting battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,121 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 He hit everyone at full speed. Great tape on him. Very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikesEagle 168 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I like he's such a hard hitter but a few of those hits were definitely targeting which is something I'm sure he will work on during his senior season. 15 yards is 15 yards i dont care how nice the hit was. Agree with some of those hits. Believe he will need to work wrapping up and finishing tackles vice just trying to run through everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collector527 0 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wow. We need this kid. I do not care if he gets flagged occasionally. This is the type of hard hitting intensity we need on defense. Just do not let him play against the number 1 offense. He may hut them. Never seen a highlight video with so many people getting hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleDamnWar 0 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Announcing soon per 247sports Auburn-Stanford battle. That is an interesting battle. Well he has never visited Stanford... Plus he is from Florida. It's Auburn 100%. Now he doesn't have offers from the bigger schools (except AU) so I don't know if that would change anything. My guess is a UF offer would make it interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tivo48 31 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Rivals has him as their #149 overall player. Can't believe the kid hasn't gotten more offers. Would like to see him wrap up a little more but in general I absolutely love the way he plays. Would love to have him, and at least so far all the predictions seem to be to the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigerfan73 0 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I love this kid he hits like a freaking truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA Tiger 0 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Wow, you basically are putting your life on the line to play against this guy. Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleDamnWar 0 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Just watched the highlights and my first thought: someone is going to get hurt. He is like Therezie x2. Maybe even more aggressive than Foster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,107 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Rivals has him as their #149 overall player. Can't believe the kid hasn't gotten more offers. You can't just go by where recruit sites rank prospects. Quality staffs do their own evals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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