2019 instate OL to keep an eye on
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Nobananasnblondes said:
We're there any kids who attended the Rising Cocks or Dirt Dongs camps who didn't win MVP?dnc said: -
I have seen all of these kids this last year or two on the camp circuit. All good recruits but, besides Kalepo, only one other will likely get offered since all three would likely commit on the spot. UW typically only recruits one G/C per year and two tackles. My bet is they go out of state for another 2019 tackle.
Thomas (Tackle/ Guard Prospect)- Good frame but mobility and strength need work. He did real well at the WSU camp in pass pro, needs work on run blocking. I think his dad is a legacy guy who played at UW. It would be a stretch to see UW offering but will still play MWC football at the least. I know WSU has chatted him up a bit.
Elder (Guard Prospect)- He has gotten considerably better this off-season, could be a 4 star this time next year. Needs to shave neck beard and work on ankle flexibility. Kid is very focused and driven and I believe is a straight-A student as well. His Steilacoom highlights were impressive this year. Needs to be able to do that against serious D1 talent. Needs work on pass pro. Not sure why UW has not shown more interest in this kid.
Davison (Guard/ Center Prospect)- A bit on the small side but is a projected 4 year starter on one of the top 4A programs in the state and is very strong (see first play of sophomore highlights). Moves well, needs to be more aggressive and better pad level. Kid ran a 5.19 40 at the Opening regional too. He’s LDS so UW may be treating him like a 2021 recruit which means he may have wife/ kids/mortgage by his sophomore year.
Kalepo (Tackle Prospect)- The kid is outstanding- size, mobility, strength and flexibility are all there. UW got a good one here. He is a bit rough technique-wise with his OL skills but that is easy to fix. Has clearly been enlisted to start recruiting for UW which should net benefits. From RB so getting shot before graduation is a real possibility here.
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What do our attrition numbers look like for current players after this year for the OL? How about after the following year when these guys would come into the fold?
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Elder looks amazing, but I think his condition is going to be crucially important.dumpsterchair said:I have seen all of these kids this last year or two on the camp circuit. All good recruits but, besides Kalepo, only one other will likely get offered since all three would likely commit on the spot. UW typically only recruits one G/C per year and two tackles. My bet is they go out of state for another 2019 tackle.
Thomas (Tackle/ Guard Prospect)- Good frame but mobility and strength need work. He did real well at the WSU camp in pass pro, needs work on run blocking. I think his dad is a legacy guy who played at UW. It would be a stretch to see UW offering but will still play MWC football at the least. I know WSU has chatted him up a bit.
Elder (Guard Prospect)- He has gotten considerably better this off-season, could be a 4 star this time next year. Needs to shave neck beard and work on ankle flexibility. Kid is very focused and driven and I believe is a straight-A student as well. His Steilacoom highlights were impressive this year. Needs to be able to do that against serious D1 talent. Needs work on pass pro. Not sure why UW has not shown more interest in this kid.
Davison (Guard/ Center Prospect)- A bit on the small side but is a projected 4 year starter on one of the top 4A programs in the state and is very strong (see first play of sophomore highlights). Moves well, needs to be more aggressive and better pad level. Kid ran a 5.19 40 at the Opening regional too. He’s LDS so UW may be treating him like a 2021 recruit which means he may have wife/ kids/mortgage by his sophomore year.
Kalepo (Tackle Prospect)- The kid is outstanding- size, mobility, strength and flexibility are all there. UW got a good one here. He is a bit rough technique-wise with his OL skills but that is easy to fix. Has clearly been enlisted to start recruiting for UW which should net benefits. From RB so getting shot before graduation is a real possibility here.
Is he really autistic or was this a Tom Rinaldi piano, attention seeking story?
Based off his film alone, he's amazing. What happens when he struggles at the college level? Can he be coached?
I know we have an OKG program, but how would he deal with Victor or Kevin King fucking around with him, even if it's in good intent?
Players get coached hard. It won't be easy to dominant at the next level. The players might be good people, but they are still kids. They will fuck with him and make him the butt of jokes simply because he's around everyday. -
This is a fair question. I would not want to get into details but mom and dad are close by at all camps I have seen him at. He will be an amazing player but may need some accommodation in this regard. Of course he may grow out of that. Two years ago his dad did not hide the fact he was on the spectrum so I am sure this is true both from what he has said and what I have observed. But I think we can work with it, especially if mom/dad are just down the road. No chance he goes out of state, though. He's a good kid and I hope he gets to play where he wants. My bet is that coaching won't be a problem once he knows and is comfortable with the staff. And Huff is a seriously good dude, perfect fit for this kid.RoadDawg55 said:
Elder looks amazing, but I think his condition is going to be crucially important.dumpsterchair said:I have seen all of these kids this last year or two on the camp circuit. All good recruits but, besides Kalepo, only one other will likely get offered since all three would likely commit on the spot. UW typically only recruits one G/C per year and two tackles. My bet is they go out of state for another 2019 tackle.
Thomas (Tackle/ Guard Prospect)- Good frame but mobility and strength need work. He did real well at the WSU camp in pass pro, needs work on run blocking. I think his dad is a legacy guy who played at UW. It would be a stretch to see UW offering but will still play MWC football at the least. I know WSU has chatted him up a bit.
Elder (Guard Prospect)- He has gotten considerably better this off-season, could be a 4 star this time next year. Needs to shave neck beard and work on ankle flexibility. Kid is very focused and driven and I believe is a straight-A student as well. His Steilacoom highlights were impressive this year. Needs to be able to do that against serious D1 talent. Needs work on pass pro. Not sure why UW has not shown more interest in this kid.
Davison (Guard/ Center Prospect)- A bit on the small side but is a projected 4 year starter on one of the top 4A programs in the state and is very strong (see first play of sophomore highlights). Moves well, needs to be more aggressive and better pad level. Kid ran a 5.19 40 at the Opening regional too. He’s LDS so UW may be treating him like a 2021 recruit which means he may have wife/ kids/mortgage by his sophomore year.
Kalepo (Tackle Prospect)- The kid is outstanding- size, mobility, strength and flexibility are all there. UW got a good one here. He is a bit rough technique-wise with his OL skills but that is easy to fix. Has clearly been enlisted to start recruiting for UW which should net benefits. From RB so getting shot before graduation is a real possibility here.
Is he really autistic or was this a Tom Rinaldi piano, attention seeking story?
Based off his film alone, he's amazing. What happens when he struggles at the college level? Can he be coached?
I know we have an OKG program, but how would he deal with Victor or Kevin King fucking around with him, even if it's in good intent?
Players get coached hard. It won't be easy to dominant at the next level. The players might be good people, but they are still kids. They will fuck with him and make him the butt of jokes simply because he's around everyday. -
Kalepo week 2
Davison week 2
Thomas week 1
Elder week 1
To be honest I think Thomas has some of the best film so far. -
Thomas looks not amazing to me.dumpsterchair said:Kalepo week 2
Davison week 2
Thomas week 1
Elder week 1
To be honest I think Thomas has some of the best film so far.
Davison is a natural, it's just his size that could be an issue.
Kalepo is raw but has crazy upside.
Edler, I love.
Thank you for the links, tho. -
I am looking forward to seeing Elders next game. He is a mauler.
My prediction based off what I have seen on Twitter is that Davison is the next OL offer. He definitely has bubble size though so this may be a Nick Harris type leap of faith. But here's the weird thing- Tom Moore (father of Kellen Moore and HOF HS coach) is one of Davisons coaches at Richland. You have to believe Moore and Peterson have a relationship of some sort which may be driving UWs interest in Davison over, say, Elder. Moore sent two kids through Peterson's BSU program, one of which contributed to a large part of his success at Boise.
A D1 coach once told me they only care about two things- 1) what they see on film, and 2) what the kids coaches say about them. Coach endorsements are huge and may explain lack of interest in Elder (who knows what his coaches are feeding to college recruiters). I'll be surprised if Elder does not have an offer from somewhere within the next month or two though. -
Have we signed Rain Man yet?
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Elders week 2 is another impressive game.
