2021 ludicruous recruting thread

[MrNubbz]

Yep, I was wrong. The kid was on PSU's campus for a tour (no contact with coaches) at the time of my post, which is why I thought he was going there.

Maybe he got there and realized that State College ain't Madison.

Bag Men

[FearlessF]

MADISON – Blake Wilcox, a decorated punter/kicker from Kettle Moraine High School who joined the Wisconsin football program in 2019 as a preferred walk-on, insists he was surprised to learn he is not being asked to return in 2020.

"It wasn't my choice at all," Wilcox said Tuesday. "I think it wasn’t a good representation of the program on their end."

According to Wilcox:

Eric Johnson, UW's executive director of football administration, called on May 15 to inform Wilcox he would not have a roster spot in 2020.

Wilcox redshirted last season and was listed on the team’s spring roster. He was expected to battle for the punting job.

UW officials have not commented publicly on the reason Wilcox isn’t being asked back. They would only confirm Tuesday that he is not expected to be on the team in 2020.

Wilcox acknowledged he took a leave of absence from the football program shortly after the beginning of winter workouts in January. He estimated he was gone for about three weeks but added he tried to keep the staff aware of how he was doing.


https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2020/05/26/punter-blake-wilcox-surprised-wisconsins-decision-his-status/5261209002/

[FearlessF]

Kingsland (Ga.) Camden County receiver Shawn Hardy has committed to Nebraska.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Hardy chose the Huskers over an offer list that included Mississippi State, Arkansas, South Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, UCF, Auburn, Kentucky and Tennessee. As a junior he caught 44 passes for 782 yards and 10 touchdowns.

“Oh man Shawn is a really explosive player," Camden County head coach Bob Sphire started in. "He may be arguably the best athlete in our program overall. He has ability to make huge explosive plays. He tracks the deep ball about as good as any kid I’ve ever had. We’re going to look at him some at corner this year, he has length to him, but he’s going to be a big-time college receiver. He’s huge in our special teams, he’s been starting since his sophomore year and he’s a super smart kid, really high character, and he was one of our eight offseason leaders voted on by our players that we call our challenge teams.

[Mdot21]

5* OT JC Latham (6-6, 305) of IMG Academy - 5*, the #17 player overall and the #3 OT in the nation according to the 247Sports composite- is posting lot of heavy pro Michigan stuff all over his social media, according to the MGoBlog.

Latham is originally from Wisconsin, and very early on in his recruitment had been considered a heavy Michigan lean if not even lock before he decided to transfer to IMG and move to Florida last year. Moves to Florida, blows up into a 5* recruit and suddenly Michigan is an after-thought and he's all OSU, Bama, LSU. Whatever. It happens. Michigan isn't winning on the field in the game that matters, so you expect that sort of crash and burn of recruiting momentum.

Normally I'm not one to look into this stuff too much, and it still is probably nothing, but 5* Michigan commit JJ McCarthy (6-2, 195) literally just transferred to IMG and just got down to IMG/Florida days ago. McCarthy is probably the strongest recruiter Michigan has, and no doubt he's been all in Latham's ear since he's been there. I don't know if Latham winds up at Michigan, but I'd bet good money at least 1 kid from IMG wind up at Michigan in this class or the next in large part because of JJ McCarthy's being down there and recruiting them non-stop. If he kicks ass and takes names this year and shows all these guys he's the real deal, he'll get a couple to follow him I'd bet.

Wisconsin took 5* OT Logan Brown from Michigan in 2019. The state owes us a 5* OT in return. Come on down JC Latham.

[847badgerfan]

JC Latham has not been recruited by Wisconsin in over a year. They have their two Plan A guys, with an eye still on Nolan Rucci. Latham's offer was pulled. Have at it.


Anyway, this is some good news for Badger fans:


Viewed as the favorite since last fall, Wisconsin reeled in one of its top targets on the defensive side of the ball. On Monday, Akron (Ohio.) Hoban outside linebacker Darryl Peterson announced his commitment to the Badgers.

Peterson chose UW over Alabama, Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, Michigan State, Northwestern, and more. Assistant coaches Joe Rudolph and Bobby April III helped land the three-star prospect for the Badgers.

Following an unofficial visit to Alabama in February, Darryl Peterson said his father was surprised he didn't commit right on the spot. The talented pass-rusher, who was a priority for the Crimson Tide and had weekly talks with head coach Nick Saban, never could really shake the feeling that he belonged at Wisconsin.


While he admittedly went back and forth between UW, Alabama, and his other finalist West Virginia, Peterson ultimately decided he wanted to be a part of a program potentially on the verge of doing something special, versus one that's already experienced national championship glory.
"Wisconsin is on the rise," Peterson told Badger247. "Obviously, they don't have the national championships, but they're so close. I think I can be a part of the change that can help bring the national championship to Madison.



He's gonna be a DE in UW's defense.

[847badgerfan]

MADISON – Blake Wilcox, a decorated punter/kicker from Kettle Moraine High School who joined the Wisconsin football program in 2019 as a preferred walk-on, insists he was surprised to learn he is not being asked to return in 2020.

"It wasn't my choice at all," Wilcox said Tuesday. "I think it wasn’t a good representation of the program on their end."

According to Wilcox:

Eric Johnson, UW's executive director of football administration, called on May 15 to inform Wilcox he would not have a roster spot in 2020.

Wilcox redshirted last season and was listed on the team’s spring roster. He was expected to battle for the punting job.

UW officials have not commented publicly on the reason Wilcox isn’t being asked back. They would only confirm Tuesday that he is not expected to be on the team in 2020.

Wilcox acknowledged he took a leave of absence from the football program shortly after the beginning of winter workouts in January. He estimated he was gone for about three weeks but added he tried to keep the staff aware of how he was doing.


https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2020/05/26/punter-blake-wilcox-surprised-wisconsins-decision-his-status/5261209002/

Not really recruiting, but OK. Sounds like the kid was a cancer in the locker room. On to the next walk-on.

[Mdot21]

JC Latham has not been recruited by Wisconsin in over a year. They have their two Plan A guys, with an eye still on Nolan Rucci. Latham's offer was pulled. Have at it.

Steve Witflong, the top recruiting guy over at 247Sports put in a BALLZ for Rucci to Wisconsin recently.

Barton Simmons, the top scouting guy over at 247 has JC Latham as the #3 player overall in the entire nation and says he’s got a great shot to grab that #1 spot. 

Is there a particular reason why Wisconsin pulled the offer? Is there bad blood there?

[847badgerfan]

Steve Witflong, the top recruiting guy over at 247Sports put in a BALLZ for Rucci to Wisconsin recently.

Barton Simmons, the top scouting guy over at 247 has JC Latham as the #3 player overall in the entire nation and says he’s got a great shot to grab that #1 spot.

Is there a particular reason why Wisconsin pulled the offer? Is there bad blood there?

Yeah, but not horrible. It's more him honestly. When UW offered in 2018, it was at the DL spot. Then he grew more and got to OT, where UW is and has been set for a while now, even without Rucci. Rucci would be a luxury at this point, and the only OL that would still be a take right now, with JP Benzschawel and Riley Mahlman already in the class.

I don't know why Latham is rated so highly. He's really not that good to be a high 5*. Top 10-15 OT, yeah. But #3 overall? I don't see it on film.

[847badgerfan]

And another. From 247's Evan Flood:



Although he was unable to physically visit Wisconsin, Medford (N.J.) Shawnee defensive end Mike Jarvis opted to end his recruitment and commit to the Badgers on Wednesday. UW, who offered Jarvis in April, was able to work quickly and gain a commitment from Jarvis, giving them 13 pledges in the 2021 recruiting class.

"Just the history, it's the Badgers," Jarvis told Badger247 earlier in late May. "They're always ranked and do well every year. I like the coaching staff, the type of players they bring in, and the college atmosphere."

Jarvis was able to take a virtual visit with the Wisconsin staff last week.
"Everything was just amazing and beautiful Madison is a special place," he said. "Everything was top of the line. Then the game day atmosphere is just incredible. 80,000 plus lunatics dancing around. I love the energy."

Jarvis had other scholarship offers from Florida State, Nebraska, Virginia, Vanderbilt, Rutgers, Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, Duke, Indiana, and more. Assistant coach Inoke Breckterfield reeled in the three-star defensive end for the Badgers.

"He's a great guy, we have a great relationship," said Jarvis. "He coaches his guys hard. I like that. He's very good at teaching techniques. He's a very personable guy too."
As a junior, Jarvis tallied 10.0 sacks and 28.0 tackles for loss. Per 247sports, he is the nation's No. 48 ranked strong-side defensive end.

Wisconsin has now picked up three commitments over the last nine days as Jarvis follows Jack Pugh (Hillard, Ohio.) and Darryl Peterson (Akron, Ohio.). The Badgers stayed put at No. 17 overall in the 247sports composite team recruiting rankings.

[FearlessF]

Nebraska added another piece to its defensive class for the 2021 class on Saturday as Fremont-Mills (Iowa) outside linebacker Seth Malcom announced his commitment to the Big Red.

“I really like the fan base, it’s very close to home and I think I’ll be set up for a great job after college around my hometown,” Malcom said.

The linebacker ultimately chose the Huskers over offers from Iowa State, Kansas State and Minnesota. Malcom visited schools several time and had hoped to make more visits this spring, but because of campus shutdowns and NCAA regulations, he’d been unable to do so.


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[FearlessF]

Los Gatos (Calif.) outside linebacker Will Schweitzer is headed to the Big Ten.

The 6-4, 210-pounder announced his commitment to Nebraska on Thursday morning, choosing the Huskers from almost 25 offers.

In Schweitzer, the Huskers land one of the top players in Northern California in a strong 2021 class.


A three-star in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings, Schweitzer ranks as the No. 35 outside linebacker nationally and the No. 48 player in the state of California by the composite while 247Sports ranks him as the No. 32 outside linebacker in the class and No. 41 in the Golden State.

Will Schweitzer Scouting Report: A bit of a tweener, doesn't have the weight to be a defensive end, but has the pass rushing ability to stand up off the edge and get to the quarterback while also dropping into coverage to cover tight ends and backs.  Can also play inside, physical at the point of attack and can strike the ball carrier.  Moves well in space and covers a lot of ground.  Active hands and can break up passes in coverage.  Needs to continue to add weight and strength. Projects as a multi-year Power 5 starter and potential NFL draft pick.

[betarhoalphadelta]

4-star dual-threat QB Sam Jackson decommitted from Minnesota and committed to the Boilers.

https://www.hammerandrails.com/2020/6/10/21287360/2021-purdue-football-recruiting-sam-jackson-minnesota-flip

[ELA]

4-star dual-threat QB Sam Jackson decommitted from Minnesota and committed to the Boilers.

https://www.hammerandrails.com/2020/6/10/21287360/2021-purdue-football-recruiting-sam-jackson-minnesota-flip

Not convinced he's actually a QB.  MSU RS freshman Peyton Thorne was the strarter when Johnson was the backup, and MSU offered him as a WR.  Not sure he fits what Brohm likes in a QB.

[WhiskeyM]

Not convinced he's actually a QB.  MSU RS freshman Peyton Thorne was the strarter when Johnson was the backup, and MSU offered him as a WR.  Not sure he fits what Brohm likes in a QB.

He's a bit small for QB, listed at 5-11, 170.  He has 4.4 speed.  That's probably why a lot of programs were trying to nah him as a WR or DB.

After watching his highlight tape I think he will be perfectly fine as a QB.  He can throw downfield and across his body easily.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9465785/5d7d14c3478d400f0482b00f

Brohm has been wanting a dual-threat for a while now.  Can't wait to see his system with a piece like this in it.