2010 Recruiting Class Overview

[duff 0]

Guys, I've been lurking here for quite a while but finally decided to leave one of the other main boards and make this my new home. I really love the family feel so here goes my first post!

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We already have commitments from the top two prospects from Arkansas, the top prospect from Louisiana, the top prospect from Mississippi and arguably the top two prospects from Alabama – with a real good shot at the top prospect from South Carolina. Looking at it position-by-position, we have the top running back, the top kickers, and some of the best receiver/athletes in the country including the top wideout from Louisiana (Reed), Alabama (Richardson) and Georgia (Goodwin). It's a solid group of linebackers as well. Our JUCO guys are some of the highest rated at their position. We still need to get another solid defensive lineman and the defensive backs are probably projects, but this is a very impressive class! Fourteen of our commits (half) have received All-America honors. We are already the #5 consensus class...another 5-star or a couple 4-stars and we will be challenging for the top overall class. With another 5 openings remaining (5 are early enrollees), I think it is very likely we have several more quality commits. Personally, I think our only competition for #1 is Florida and maybe Texas. What do you guys think?

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          28 COMMITS AS OF 01/20/2010

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CAMERON NEWTON – QB – 6’6” 245lb 4.53 – ★★★★★ – EARLY ENROLLEE

            #1 JUCO player (Rivals)

            #1 dual-threat quarterback in the nation (Rivals) *not official b/c JUCO*

            JUCO players are not ranked with 2010 class but ranked separately

            Rivals JUCO 50

MICHAEL DYER – RB – 5’9” 202lb 4.32 – ★★★★★

            #1 running back in the nation (ESPN/Scouts, Inc)

            #1 Arkansas prospect (ESPN, Rivals)

            Under Armour All-American

            PrepStar Dream Team (#11)

            Rivals 100 (#11)

            Scout 100

            ESPN 150 (#5)

            MaxPreps Top 100

            O-D Top 100

            Sports Illustrated Takkle 200

D.J. HOWARD – RB/DB – 6’0” 195lb 4.38 – ★★★

            #11 running back in the nation (Emfinger)

            #29 athlete in the nation (Rivals)

            #10 Alabama prospect (Emfinger), #12 AL (Rivals)

TROVON REED – WR – 6’1” 180lb 4.4 – ★★★★★

            #2 'super athlete' in the nation (Emfinger)

            #5 wide receiver in the nation (Rivals) , #7 WR (Scout.com)

            #15 cornerback in the nation (SI/Takkle)

            #1 Louisiana prospect (Rivals, ESPN)

            U.S. Army All-American

            PrepStar Dream Team

            Rivals 100

            Scout 100

            ESPN 150

            MaxPreps Top 100

            O-D Top 100

            Sports Illustrated Takkle 200

JEREMY RICHARDSON – WR – 6’4” 220lb 4.5 – ★★★★

            #2 wide receiver in the nation (CBS MaxPreps) - Lemmings notes

            #6 'big wide receiver' in the nation (Emfinger)

            #1 Alabama prospect (CBS MaxPreps)

            PrepStar All-American

            MaxPreps Top 100

ANTONIO GOODWIN – WR – 6’2” 180lb 4.37 – ★★★★

            #4 athlete in the nation (ESPN)

            #3 Georgia prospect (ESPN)

            #15 wide receiver in the nation (Emfinger), #26 WR (Scout.com)

            Under Armour All-American

            ESPN 150

DAKOTA MOSLEY – TE – 6’5” 255lb – ★★★

            #10 tight end in the nation (CBS MaxPreps), #14 TE (ESPN)

            #2 Arkansas prospect (ESPN)

            Under Armour All-American

BRANDON MOSLEY – TE/OL – 6’6” 285lb – ★★★★ – EARLY ENROLLEE

            #1 JUCO tight end (Rivals)

            ~#17 tight end in the nation (Rivals) *not official b/c JUCO*

            JUCO players are not ranked with 2010 class but ranked separately

            Rivals JUCO 50

SHALON “SHON” COLEMAN – OL – 6’7” 290lb – ★★★★★

            #3 offensive tackle in the nation (Rivals, Emfinger), #7 OT (Scout.com)

            #1 Mississippi prospect (Rivals)

            U.S. Army All-American

            Rivals 100 (#22)

ERIC MACK – OL – 6’4” 320lb – ★★★★

            #2 offensive guard in the nation (ESPN), #6 (Rivals), #10 OG (Scout.com)

            #6 South Carolina prospect (ESPN)

            Under Armour All-American

            ESPN 150

ROSZELL GAYDEN – OL – 6’7” 310lb – ★★★★ – EARLY ENROLLEE

            #3 JUCO offensive lineman (Rivals)

            ~#14 offensive tackle in the nation (Rivals) *not official b/c JUCO*

            JUCO players are not ranked with 2010 class but ranked separately

            Rivals JUCO 50

ED CHRISTIAN – OL – 6’5” 285lb – ★★★★

            #17 offensive guard in the nation (Scout.com)

            #18 offensive tackle in the nation (ESPN, Emfinger)

            #22 Georgia prospect (ESPN, Rivals)

CHAD SLADE – OL – 6’6” 315lb – ★★★

            #58 offensive guard in the nation (ESPN)

LADARIUS OWENS – LB – 6’2” 225lb 4.46 – ★★★★

            #5 outside linebacker in the nation (Emfinger), #6 OLB (Rivals)

            #2 Alabama prospect (Emfinger), #3 AL (Rivals)

            Under Armour All-American

            PrepStar All-American

            ESPN 150

JAKE HOLLAND – LB – 6’1” 230lb 4.5 – ★★★★

            #4 middle linebacker in the nation (Emfinger), #8 ILB (ESPN, Rivals)

            #8 Alabama prospect (Emfinger), #11 AL (Rivals)

            Under Armour All-American

            PrepStar All-American

JAWARA WHITE – LB – 6’2” 220lb 4.5 – ★★★

            #11 outside linebacker in the nation (Emfinger), #17 OLB (ESPN)

            #6 Alabama prospect (Emfinger), #7 AL (ESPN)

            PrepStar All-American

JESSEL CURRY – LB – 6’2” 220lb 4.49 – ★★★ – EARLY ENROLLEE

            #22 middle linebacker in the nation (Scout.com)

            #10 fullback in the nation (ESPN)

KOWASKI "SHAUN" KITCHENS – LB/WR – 6’3” 215lb 4.6 – ★★★★

            #8 athlete in the nation (ESPN)

            #19 linebacker in the nation (SI/Takkle)

            #20 outside linebacker in the nation (CBS MaxPreps) - Lemmings notes

            #15 Georgia prospect (ESPN)

            ESPN 150

            Sports Illustrated Takkle 200

CRAIG SANDERS – DE – 6’4” 230lb – ★★★★ – EARLY ENROLLEE

            #12 weakside defensive end in the nation (Rivals)

            #6 Alabama prospect (Rivals)

            PrepStar All-American

JOEL BONOMOLO – DE – 6’4” 245lb – ★★★★

            #3 JUCO defensive end (Rivals)

            ~#20 defensive end in the nation (Rivals) *not official b/c JUCO*

            JUCO players are not ranked with 2010 class but ranked separately

            Rivals JUCO 50

KENNETH CARTER – DE/DT – 6’5” 280lb 4.84 – ★★★★

            #27 defensive end in the nation (Emfinger)

            #32 defensive tackle in the nation (ESPN), #40 DT (Scout.com)

            #16 Alabama prospect (ESPN)

          AABG All-American

          Emfinger Top150

JUSTIN DELAINE – DE/DT – 6’6” 225lb 4.56 – ★★★

            #91 defensive tackle in the nation (ESPN)

            #29 Alabama prospect (Rivals)

JONATHAN MINCY – CB – 5’10” 175lb 4.35 – ★★★

            #13 cornerback in the nation (Emfinger), #28 CB (ESPN)

            #33 defensive back in the nation (Rivals)

            PrepStar All-American

RYAN WHITE – CB – 5’11” 185lb 4.4 – ★★★

            #55 athlete in the nation (ESPN)

CHRIS DAVIS – CB – 5’11” 180lb 4.4 – ★★★

            #80 athlete in the nation (ESPN)

            #32 Alabama prospect (ESPN)

DEMETRUCE MCNEAL – S – 6’1” 200lb 4.6 – ★★★

            #56 safety in the nation (Rivals)

            PrepStar All-American

CODY PARKEY – K – 6’2” 195lb – ★★★★

            #1 kicker in the nation (ESPN, Rivals), #2 K (Scout.com)

            Under Armour All-American

            Scout 100

STEVEN CLARK – P – 6’5” 230lb – ★★★

            #4 kicker in the nation (ESPN) – rated as #1 punter

13 OFFENSE: 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 TE, 5 OL

13 DEFENSE: 5 LB, 4 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

2 SPECIAL TEAMS: 1 K, 1 P

[312234 0]

I like the balance of offense to defense.  This counters the bammer idea that we're just recruiting offense and our defense will go to the crapper.

[steve74 0]

great post and welcome

[bird36 5]

I like the balance of offense to defense.  This counters the bammer idea that we're just recruiting offense and our defense will go to the crapper.

Yes,  Also when you add the players likely to still commit Auburn may end up with two more DTs and a DE

[Mike_Eds_BBQ 0]

Welcome Duff. Enjoyed the post. As for the #1 class. I think Florida has it locked down. Technically not yet, but will be almost impossible to beat. So, Auburn, Texas, Alabama and possibly USC will challenge for #2. Honestly, I wanted to have a top 5 class. I think we will. More importantly, I wanted several 'needs' addressed which this Staff has done. They are filling needs and getting top notch talent. As for DB projects, I think C. Davis is very under-rated. War Eagle!

[Rednilla 5,469]

That's a nice rundown. I honestly don't know...I mean, every bit of logic tells me that Auburn will not end up at number 1, but as I mentioned in a ranking prediction thread I started a few days ago, rivals is in the business of selling subscriptions, and spurring the Auburn-Bama rivalry on in recruiting by landing AU at number 1 after two years of Bama dominance would only serve to widen their subscription base. I'm not overly concerned with it, and I still don't think it'll happen, but there's always that one little thought in the back of my mind...

[HeadlandTiger 0]

War Eagle.  lots of great young men coming to the Plains!

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[HeadlandTiger 0]

Had an issue there with the computer.  Top 5 class will be awesome and send a message that we've never left...we were just refilling our barn!  War Eagle!

[HeadlandTiger 0]

My goodness at the offensive weapons and defensive studs.  Won't be long now!

[AUTi9er96 9]

WOW!!!! I was excited about this class just looking at it as a whole, but when you lay it out like that with all the accolades, it really is impressive!  You have to love this staff, but more than anything, I am glad the rest of the country gets to see that there really is something special about Auburn.

[PokerJokerAU 0]

Just curious....where did you get those 40 times for the players? I want to believe them, but just looking at rivals and scout has the times of the few i compared slightly higher than these....just wondering!! Thanks and WDE!!! Great post!!!

[WiltonTiger 0]

                      :wareagle:Computor was shut down for three days and  I come back with the Mack news, War Eagle. Thanks duff

[AuburnSpider 2]

Welcome in from the cold of those other boards.  This site has alot in comon with the Au program  It feels like  home.

[mbarker7 0]

Welcome Duff

Great Post and WOW - that really puts things in perspective

This class ROCKS and stay tuned because there's more to come :yay:

[TheMayorOfChillville 31]

Good job Duff. Nice breakdown. I might use some of this for the "Recruiting Trail" wrap up. WDE!

[duff 0]

I like the balance of offense to defense.  This counters the bammer idea that we're just recruiting offense and our defense will go to the crapper.

Yes,  Also when you add the players likely to still commit Auburn may end up with two more DTs and a DE

Yeah, I loved the balance too which is why I wanted to include it. Also, you never know where kids will end up. For instance, I counted DJ as a RB (as that is where we are recruiting him for) but he could end up switching to DB. Same for several other guys. I trust this staff to fill the needs we have. We just need to finish strong and lock down the guys we already have in the fold!

[duff 0]

Thanks for the welcome guys...look forward to becoming part of the fam. It's a slight variation from the handle used on ITAT but same guy. Look forward to posting here instead going forward! Now to respond....

Just curious....where did you get those 40 times for the players? I want to believe them, but just looking at rivals and scout has the times of the few i compared slightly higher than these....just wondering!! Thanks and WDE!!! Great post!!!

The height, weight, 40-times, etc all came directly from the different recruiting agencies: ESPN, Scout, Rivals, Max Emfinger, MaxPreps (CBS), Takkle (Sports Illustrated), PrepStar, Offense-Defense, etc. You'd have to use google to figure out which player's info came from which website because I don't remember.

Also, just want to point out that I haven't checked ALL player's rankings today. I did check many but some of the older recruits, I last looked at when they committed. I had the URLs in my notes for every source in parenthesis but they didn't show up in the post (only the ones I added manually). If there is a link you want, I will gladly post. It was just gonna take too long to add links for every single source.

Good job Duff. Nice breakdown. I might use some of this for the "Recruiting Trail" wrap up. WDE!

Feel free to use Mayor. That's why I posted - so nobody else would have to do the legwork. I've been keeping this file going since the summer (some may notice from my past posts on the other board).

Likewise, I plan to post my game stat breakdowns here next season instead of over there. There is just too much junk on those boards. I hope with the growing popularity of this site that the quality remains the same!

[autiger44 0]

wow... i am excited about these cornerbacks. two of them run 4.4's, and the other runs a 4.35 with some coaching, these kids will be very good!

[PokerJokerAU 0]

awesome man...thanks for the info

[kAmU 1]

Were you a former member of AL.com too haha?

[duff 0]

Were you a former member of AL.com too haha?

No, ITAT mostly. I've avoided al.com like the plague for years. Too much useless arguing in the comments! I simply read the articles there but don't wander further down the page.

It's like Finebaum - my life is much better once I stopped paying it any attention. FWIW I do occasionally download his podcasts and fast-forward to the interviews = Paul and his callers are useless (no offense to anyone if they are crazy/bored enough to actually call into his show).