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I'll never be one to argue that recruiting rankings don't matter, or that just because the occasional 3-star becomes great means that these 5-star misses don't hurt.
But if we are looking for a silver lining on a worst case scenario, our last two big reaches for RBs were Tae Crowder and Brian Herrien. So if we miss on all the big dogs, there's a 50-50 chance we accidentally get our 2025 starting linebacker.
I don't think the staff is comfortable going into 2020 with just Cook, White, McIntosh, and Milton as scholarship RBs, not with the chances that Cook and White leave early. And I have no opinion as to whether Edwards or Todd or Clayton could some day crack the UGA RB rotation.
But if the staff feels like they are depth pieces and little more, I'd much rather them go BPA. in my opinion, Prather Hudson and Sevaughn Clark are both serviceable as #5 backs for a year. Walter Grant has slowly been pushed out of the OLB rotation, and could provide additional depth. Especially with Evan Pryor, Cody Brown, and Lovesea Carroll all possibilities for the 2021 class, in addition to our ability to pull prospects from other states.
Still want Evans but just for kicks...if they end up only having Milton and Wren* in this class because they decide not to (or unable to) flip another elite 2020 RB, how many RB spots do they recruit in the 2021 class? And who would be their targets?
*Note: I know Wren is technically listed as an ATH, but he’s used predominantly as a RB in his current team (31 rushes vs 3 receptions season to date)
**Just saw @Jay ’s post with possible 2021 targets...looks like we posted at the same time
Any others? Specifically interested if the staff has any in mind (if our resident insiders are aware/can share)
Still thinking E J Smith!
It’s clear Evans is the top running back on the board and we want him as a part of this class, but he’s a “player” in the process and has been a “player” the entire time and will be one until he finally signs the LOI. We have to accept the ride on his roller coaster and stay even keel as we let his ups and downs roll along. Even with a commitment his ride will continue to go up and down. At the end of day, it’s better not to react to every change and just wait to see where we are when the ride ends knowing we have our first choice, a great stable in the house and the program of choice for so many other great RBs.
Great minds think alike. I’ve been told that Dell is actively recruiting E.J. (among others like Daijun Edwards) so we’ll see what happens. He’s a stud - on and off the field.
like I said when the Evans stuff first broke...
If he comes fine
If he doesn't fine
I trust the staff.
I get all the BPA talk in regards to Evans or bust, but we NEED a 2nd RB.
If we can't flip Chaney, then I'm confident we get Tank.
If we still can't do that, the Clayton is still a great option.
yeah but if you trust the staff, relax. We will get a 2nd RB.
There is some things that worry me. The recruiting of RB’s is not one of them. I’ll be more then pleased if Evans come but if he doesn’t. The sun will still rise in the morning and our coaches have earned the trust in the fanbase to secure what they perceive to be the best fit for our team.
They switch it up, I've got some Nike stuff from them.
Completely agree. Evans was always going to be a wild recruitment, but I think RBU will stay just that, RBU.
Dexter has been pro Florida lately on social media. My question is: is this sincere or is he just playing the game?
I’m hoping it’s another epic troll of UF by Kirby.
His flip won’t happen during the season , it will be a signing day decision for him. Expect him to be pro uF throughout the season.
I’d rather go after another quality qb then play games with a 2nd rb. We have no depth there especially if the brain surgery stuff creates a problem
I would much rather have a Top 100 RB than a 3 star/borderline 4 QB. At this point in the process any quarterback we are in on is purely a play for depth and has little chance of having longterm value especially with the QBs we are pursuing in 21 and 22.