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I have not been able to find any free video on him and i've noticed he's one of the least talked about recruits on our commitment list. Has anyone seen/know what his strengths are (i.e. coverage skills, run support, speed, etc.) and if he projects at strong or free safety???

Thanks in advance, and...... :wedance:

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I have not been able to find any free video on him and i've noticed he's one of the least talked about recruits on our commitment list. Has anyone seen/know what his strengths are (i.e. coverage skills, run support, speed, etc.) and if he projects at strong or free safety???

Thanks in advance, and...... :wedance:

He will be a free safety (Mike McNeil is the strong safety). I expect him to be the starter next season.

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I have not been able to find any free video on him and i've noticed he's one of the least talked about recruits on our commitment list. Has anyone seen/know what his strengths are (i.e. coverage skills, run support, speed, etc.) and if he projects at strong or free safety???

Thanks in advance, and...... :wedance:

He will be a free safety (Mike McNeil is the strong safety). I expect him to be the starter next season.

McNeil will be gone next year. He is a senior.

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I have not been able to find any free video on him and i've noticed he's one of the least talked about recruits on our commitment list. Has anyone seen/know what his strengths are (i.e. coverage skills, run support, speed, etc.) and if he projects at strong or free safety???

Thanks in advance, and...... :wedance:

He will be a free safety (Mike McNeil is the strong safety). I expect him to be the starter next season.

McNeil will be gone next year. He is a senior.

No sir. McNeil redshirted last season. He is a Junior this fall, and will be a senior next fall IF he returns.

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Good job on posting this question. I've wondered about him as well. The coaches obviously think a lot of him. I don't think he should be lost in the shuffle of talented recruits on the board.

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IIRC he had something like 6 interceptions in JUCO last year as a freshman. Supposedly he'll be highly considered for a 4*, considering he's likely only gotten better and was a 5.7 3* out of HS.

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I did a profile on Lanier a while back... see my sig!  ;) Anyway, here it is...

*Izauea Lanier* Scooba, Mississippi, East Mississippi C.C. by way of Gordo (Gordo H.S.), Alabama

Ht: 6-foot-1

Wt: 190

40: 4.5

2009 stats: In 11 games as a freshman at EMCC, Lanier recorded 66 tackles, 42 solos, four interceptions, four sacks and nine pass break-ups.

RIVALS rating: 3*; #54 ATH (H.S.)/NR ATH (JUCO)

SCOUT rating: 2*; #150 WR (H.S.)/3*; NR CB (JUCO)

ESPN rating: Grade: 77, #73 ATH (H.S.)/ 3*, Grade of 78; #25 CB

(click on site name to link to profile)

Notes: AU's first comittment of 2011. Committed first to AU in January of 2009 and had the distinction of being the first commitment for Gene Chizik as Head Coach at AU. Failed to qualify and attended JUCO. Improved greatly, while playing safety Freshman year at EMCC. Plans to redshirt sophomore season, in order to have three years to play at AU. Also plans to graduate early in December, so he can enroll in January 2011. I was high on him from the get go! Check me out: http://www.wareagleauburn.com/WEAForum/index.php?topic=7830.0

Good info (from 2009) with some VIDEO here: http://joecribbscarwash.blogspot.com/2009/04/google-surveys-recruits-izauea-lanier.html

More info per Scout.com: 2008: Lanier rushed for 871 yards as running back and caught passes for 870 yards as a receiver.

He made 68 tackles and intercepted seven passes playing from the safety and cornerback positions.

Lanier returned one kickoff and one punt for a touchdown in the first two games of the season.

Voted West Alabama All-Star (3A) and Player of the Year for The Tuscaloosa News, ASWA Honorable Mention All-State 2008.

2007: 38 tackles, five interceptions; 25 receptions for 687 yards and eight touchdowns. Special teams one punt return and one kickoff for touchdowns.

ScoutSouth.com Star of Alabama for game against West Blocton: Lanier had 166 yards rushing with touchdown runs of 38, 8, 10 and 64 yards. He added 89 return yards. The senior recorded 10 total tackles on defense with an interception.

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Speaking of Lanier, i've been meaning to ask this question. On Rivals Defensive Hotboard last week it said something to the effect of "if we have room for him." I've seen nothing to indicate we wouldn't take him. It said with all the other highly rated DBs on out radar there may not be a spot for him. Did anyone else see this?

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Speaking of Lanier, i've been meaning to ask this question. On Rivals Defensive Hotboard last week it said something to the effect of "if we have room for him." I've seen nothing to indicate we wouldn't take him. It said with all the other highly rated DBs on out radar there may not be a spot for him. Did anyone else see this?

I doubt we wouldn't take him unless we got wayne lyons, valdez showers, roberson, florence, and maybe the guy out of sandy creek georgia with rose and gaulden already committed

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Speaking of Lanier, i've been meaning to ask this question. On Rivals Defensive Hotboard last week it said something to the effect of "if we have room for him." I've seen nothing to indicate we wouldn't take him. It said with all the other highly rated DBs on out radar there may not be a spot for him. Did anyone else see this?

You are confu-said.  It says we'll take a "Junior College athlete who projects as a safety" in reference to Lanier, and that's it. 

I think the coaches are really, really high on him.  I'm with whoever else said he'll probably start at safety.  I could DEFINITELY see that happening unless McNeil comes back.

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Speaking of Lanier, i've been meaning to ask this question. On Rivals Defensive Hotboard last week it said something to the effect of "if we have room for him." I've seen nothing to indicate we wouldn't take him. It said with all the other highly rated DBs on out radar there may not be a spot for him. Did anyone else see this?

You are confu-said.  It says we'll take a "Junior College athlete who projects as a safety" in reference to Lanier, and that's it. 

I think the coaches are really, really high on him.  I'm with whoever else said he'll probably start at safety.  I could DEFINITELY see that happening unless McNeil comes back.

THIS!!!^^^  :we:

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You are confu-said.  It says we'll take a "Junior College athlete who projects as a safety" in reference to Lanier, and that's it. 

I think the coaches are really, really high on him.  I'm with whoever else said he'll probably start at safety.  I could DEFINITELY see that happening unless McNeil comes back.

McNeil's return should have no bearing on Lanier. McNeil is a strong safety, Lanier is a free safety. I think they will be the starting tandum in 2011. I dont like to annoint starters, I think Lanier will earn it. But I still cannot count out Drew Cole. He was a Muschamp recruit. So he has some talent. Just hurt often.

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Saw this kid play in high school he is the real deal he is related to Courtney Taylor so he has the athleticism to play Safety of DB. He returned a lot kicks in high school and did a really good job he has speed, size, and cover skills ,and Lolley is in love with this kid. 

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I dont think there is such a huge difference in the two safety spots. and i am wondering why mcneil would not come back next year.

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I dont think there is such a huge difference in the two safety spots. and i am wondering why mcneil would not come back next year.

You are correct. In our defensive scheme, the safeties are interchangeable.  We don't have a SS and FS.  I am also wondering why McNeil wouldn't come back for his Sr. year.

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I dont think there is such a huge difference in the two safety spots. and i am wondering why mcneil would not come back next year.

You are correct. In our defensive scheme, the safeties are interchangeable.  We don't have a SS and FS.  I am also wondering why McNeil wouldn't come back for his Sr. year.

There will be a decision to be made by all our Juniors when they end up playing like an All American on a national championship team.  :thumbsup:

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I hear ya Big Blue.  I am hoping McNeil has a huge breakout year.  He was pretty solid in his first two years, but I am hoping he has a spectacular year with his injury behind him.

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