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"I'm down to those two programs, but I really don't know when I'll make a final decision. I don't have any byes during the season so I'm not sure I'll have a chance to take an official visit to San Diego State."
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"I'm just going to take this visit to Tennessee and then sort things out after I get home. I'm still figuring some things out about both of these schools but I could make a final decision shortly after I get back this weekend."
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Fresno / Clovis Resident here.... Kingsburg is just down the road from us. We will watching some Kingsburg football games this fall. Maybe if he knows of another local kid going to Knoxville then he might be more comfortable with going to UT.
My Daughter going to UT next fall. We will be on her official visit for the Georgia game.
Go Vols!
My Daughter going to UT next fall. We will be on her official visit for the Georgia game.
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Tyler Bray | QB
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Hometown Kingsburg, CA
High School Kingsburg High School
Position rank QB # 7
Height 6'6"
Weight 189 lbs.
Last Updated: 9/1/2009 Data provided by Scouts, Inc.
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This guy could be one of the biggest sleepers this class has to offer and it may not be long until others start catching on. Bray reminds us of what stage Matt Leinart was at coming out of high school only right handed. He has prototypical height and his frame development upside is off the charts once he hits a college weight program. Looks like a Drew Bledsoe build. Is long and lanky, but not uncoordinated like most would be in his frame. As a result, the thing that stands out about Bray is his release-- quick, compact, not elongated and whip-like which is what we see a lot of from tall skinny kids. The ball really comes out nicely. He possesses good, not elite arm strength but potential to see increased RPM's and vertical strength in time. Has an over-the-top delivery and can certainly see the entire field from within the pocket. Shows good command of the scheme, anticipates routes well and knows where receivers are going to be and throws well to a spot. Is a sound player in terms of footwork which is why his accuracy is very consistent. Drops from center and works from the shotgun-- feet are quick and set up is firm and confident. He shows poise and confidence in the pocket and has flashed the ability to get rid of the ball on time on routes outside of the numbers. Shows juts enough power to squeeze the ball in, but throws a catchable pass and does a nice job of leading receivers as well. Is a deceptive athlete that throws well on the run and can also buy time. Isn't going to "wow" you with his legs or pull a rabbit out of a hat, but he shows subtle pocket movement while keeping his eyes downfield. Throws on the run to his right are very impressive, needs to find the same rhythm to his left. He is sure of himself and plays with a slight swagger even though he is somewhat of an unknown in this class. We like his overall productivity level and from an upside standpoint, his tools and physical measurables really make him attractive. He must develop bulk and strength, but that will come in time. Competitive nature and rhythm and timing in the passing game is impressive and we feel in a few years at the right program Bray could blossom into one of the finer players to come from the class.
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Official visit dates:: Tennessee - Sept. 5th... Committed July 2009... 2008: Threw for 2,411 yards and 26 touchdowns...
Scouts Grade80
Hometown Kingsburg, CA
High School Kingsburg High School
Position rank QB # 7
Height 6'6"
Weight 189 lbs.
Last Updated: 9/1/2009 Data provided by Scouts, Inc.
Evaluation / Notes On the Trail / Features
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Also Considered:
Evaluation
This guy could be one of the biggest sleepers this class has to offer and it may not be long until others start catching on. Bray reminds us of what stage Matt Leinart was at coming out of high school only right handed. He has prototypical height and his frame development upside is off the charts once he hits a college weight program. Looks like a Drew Bledsoe build. Is long and lanky, but not uncoordinated like most would be in his frame. As a result, the thing that stands out about Bray is his release-- quick, compact, not elongated and whip-like which is what we see a lot of from tall skinny kids. The ball really comes out nicely. He possesses good, not elite arm strength but potential to see increased RPM's and vertical strength in time. Has an over-the-top delivery and can certainly see the entire field from within the pocket. Shows good command of the scheme, anticipates routes well and knows where receivers are going to be and throws well to a spot. Is a sound player in terms of footwork which is why his accuracy is very consistent. Drops from center and works from the shotgun-- feet are quick and set up is firm and confident. He shows poise and confidence in the pocket and has flashed the ability to get rid of the ball on time on routes outside of the numbers. Shows juts enough power to squeeze the ball in, but throws a catchable pass and does a nice job of leading receivers as well. Is a deceptive athlete that throws well on the run and can also buy time. Isn't going to "wow" you with his legs or pull a rabbit out of a hat, but he shows subtle pocket movement while keeping his eyes downfield. Throws on the run to his right are very impressive, needs to find the same rhythm to his left. He is sure of himself and plays with a slight swagger even though he is somewhat of an unknown in this class. We like his overall productivity level and from an upside standpoint, his tools and physical measurables really make him attractive. He must develop bulk and strength, but that will come in time. Competitive nature and rhythm and timing in the passing game is impressive and we feel in a few years at the right program Bray could blossom into one of the finer players to come from the class.
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Official visit dates:: Tennessee - Sept. 5th... Committed July 2009... 2008: Threw for 2,411 yards and 26 touchdowns...
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Bray's Elite 11 showing impressiveComment Email Print Share By JC Shurburtt
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif.- Tyler Bray continued his "out-of-nowhere" journey toward top quarterback prospect with another stellar showing during Wednesday morning's Elite 11 quarterback camp workout in Southern California.
The 6-foot-6, 190-pounder from Kingburg (Calif.) High won the EA Sports Golden Gun Accuracy Challenge for the second straight day, earning the right to wear the golden jersey on Thursday, the final session of the camp.
"The deep ball is starting to pay off for me," Bray said. "I am hitting that. I hit it five total times, so it is starting to go good."
The San Diego State commit jumped onto the recruiting radar with a series of outstanding performances at camps. First, there was the Stanford Nike Football Training Camp, where he impressed on-lookers with his size and rocket arm. Then, he had an equally impressive showing at the USC skills camp, causing many to wonder why he did not have dozens of scholarship offers.
"The USC skills camp is when I started to get noticed," Bray said. "I came back for the rising stars camp and did real well there, too."
The Aztecs were one of those schools and he committed to them on the fifth of July.
"I fit in a pro-style offense," he said. "That's why I committed to San Diego State, because they run an offense that can get you to the next level." Bray says that while his commitment to the Aztecs is firm, he won't turn away any new suitors that are interested in him.
"I will just have to sit down with my family and my quarterback coach and see what happens when it settles," he said. "I want to see what they want and see what I want. I will definitely listen to them."
The progression of Bray has continued this week at the Elite 11, not just in the accuracy challenge, but in the drills and working with the coaches at the event.
"[The counselors] have helped me a lot with my footwork," Bray. "Since I am so big, I have to work on that and get that down."
Bray has been a starter for his high school team since his sophomore year and has thrown more than 50 touchdown passes during that time. Last, year he was an All-Section selection.
Bray added that he would like to add weight before stepping into a college program.
"I weigh about 190, so I need to put on about 30 pounds," he said.
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ALISO VIEJO, Calif.- Tyler Bray continued his "out-of-nowhere" journey toward top quarterback prospect with another stellar showing during Wednesday morning's Elite 11 quarterback camp workout in Southern California.
The 6-foot-6, 190-pounder from Kingburg (Calif.) High won the EA Sports Golden Gun Accuracy Challenge for the second straight day, earning the right to wear the golden jersey on Thursday, the final session of the camp.
"The deep ball is starting to pay off for me," Bray said. "I am hitting that. I hit it five total times, so it is starting to go good."
The San Diego State commit jumped onto the recruiting radar with a series of outstanding performances at camps. First, there was the Stanford Nike Football Training Camp, where he impressed on-lookers with his size and rocket arm. Then, he had an equally impressive showing at the USC skills camp, causing many to wonder why he did not have dozens of scholarship offers.
"The USC skills camp is when I started to get noticed," Bray said. "I came back for the rising stars camp and did real well there, too."
The Aztecs were one of those schools and he committed to them on the fifth of July.
"I fit in a pro-style offense," he said. "That's why I committed to San Diego State, because they run an offense that can get you to the next level." Bray says that while his commitment to the Aztecs is firm, he won't turn away any new suitors that are interested in him.
"I will just have to sit down with my family and my quarterback coach and see what happens when it settles," he said. "I want to see what they want and see what I want. I will definitely listen to them."
The progression of Bray has continued this week at the Elite 11, not just in the accuracy challenge, but in the drills and working with the coaches at the event.
"[The counselors] have helped me a lot with my footwork," Bray. "Since I am so big, I have to work on that and get that down."
Bray has been a starter for his high school team since his sophomore year and has thrown more than 50 touchdown passes during that time. Last, year he was an All-Section selection.
Bray added that he would like to add weight before stepping into a college program.
"I weigh about 190, so I need to put on about 30 pounds," he said.
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Kingsburg (Calif.) QB Tyler Bray is still saying hes committed to San Diego State, but the recent offer for the 6-foot-6 rising star from Tennessee certainly has him thinking.
According to an article in the Fresno Bee, Bray and his father are expected to visit Knoxville on Sept. 12 for the UCLA game. But the signal-caller who recently upstaged Jesse Scroggins and finished second to Jake Heaps in MVP honors at the prestigious Elite 11 camp said he may wait all the way to National Signing Day to make a decision.
Taking that long to make a decision is out-of-the-ordinary for most quarterbacks, who hop on board with a team early to help recruit. This is good news and bad news for the Vols if true.
The good news is this means hes not really solid to San Diego State, and hes open to seeing what Knoxville has to offer. Also, if he sees a marked improvement in our quarterback situation, it may make the Vols an intriguing option. UT was the first major program to offer, too, so that has to help. He currently holds offers from us, SDSU and Fresno State.
The bad news is two-fold: For one, this means that Bray cant help the Vols recruit and a lot of top-shelf prospects who may have committed are going to go through their seasons and up to Signing Day thinking UT doesnt have a quarterback from high school in the fold. Also, waiting this long allows other colleges and all those Pac-10 schools a chance to offer Bray. Distance isnt our friend here.
So, what does this mean for UT? It pretty much means the Vols are in the same boat weve been in for a long time hoping that Nick Lamaison is the real deal and scouring the land for a high school quarterback good enough to play in the SEC. Hopefully, the addition of Markeith Ambles will help UT with in-state quarterback Barry Brunetti, who has an offer even though hes committed to West Virginia. Also, the Vols have shown some interest in California quarterback Tyler Shreve, Georgia QB Hutson Mason, Alabama QB Coty Blanchard and Florida QB Turner Baty, though none have offers.
Its going to be a while on Bray, who is painfully thin but has a 6-foot-8 dad and could fill out into a rifle-armed quarterback (we did OK with skinny QBs Peyton Manning and Erik Ainge). By the time he makes a decision, Brunetti may already be in the fold. Stay tuned.
According to an article in the Fresno Bee, Bray and his father are expected to visit Knoxville on Sept. 12 for the UCLA game. But the signal-caller who recently upstaged Jesse Scroggins and finished second to Jake Heaps in MVP honors at the prestigious Elite 11 camp said he may wait all the way to National Signing Day to make a decision.
Taking that long to make a decision is out-of-the-ordinary for most quarterbacks, who hop on board with a team early to help recruit. This is good news and bad news for the Vols if true.
The good news is this means hes not really solid to San Diego State, and hes open to seeing what Knoxville has to offer. Also, if he sees a marked improvement in our quarterback situation, it may make the Vols an intriguing option. UT was the first major program to offer, too, so that has to help. He currently holds offers from us, SDSU and Fresno State.
The bad news is two-fold: For one, this means that Bray cant help the Vols recruit and a lot of top-shelf prospects who may have committed are going to go through their seasons and up to Signing Day thinking UT doesnt have a quarterback from high school in the fold. Also, waiting this long allows other colleges and all those Pac-10 schools a chance to offer Bray. Distance isnt our friend here.
So, what does this mean for UT? It pretty much means the Vols are in the same boat weve been in for a long time hoping that Nick Lamaison is the real deal and scouring the land for a high school quarterback good enough to play in the SEC. Hopefully, the addition of Markeith Ambles will help UT with in-state quarterback Barry Brunetti, who has an offer even though hes committed to West Virginia. Also, the Vols have shown some interest in California quarterback Tyler Shreve, Georgia QB Hutson Mason, Alabama QB Coty Blanchard and Florida QB Turner Baty, though none have offers.
Its going to be a while on Bray, who is painfully thin but has a 6-foot-8 dad and could fill out into a rifle-armed quarterback (we did OK with skinny QBs Peyton Manning and Erik Ainge). By the time he makes a decision, Brunetti may already be in the fold. Stay tuned.
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Bray commits 'softly' to San Diego State
By Will Goldbeck
wgoldbeck@selmaenterprise.com
An announcement at a major football camp later this week could change the college plans of Kingsburg's Tyler Bray. The 6-foot-6, 189-pound Kingsburg High School senior has made a "soft" verbal commitment to San Diego State of the Mountain West Conference. A soft commitment is a non-binding commitment to the school.
But that could change if Lakewood product Jesse Scroggins does not announce a commitment to USC. Both Bray and Scroggins are among the quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp, which began Monday and continues through Thursday in Southern California. Scroggins is the only quarterback at the camp who is undecided on his college plans, according to published reports. He is expected to choose Florida, Tennessee or USC.
Bray is waiting for the Scroggins commitment. "If he doesn't commit, it will be between me and a kid named Chase Redding for quarterback and a scholarship offer," Bray said of the USC possibility.
Bray got started as a quarterback in third or fourth grade.
"I played flag football in Reedley because I wasn't old enough to play tackle football," he said.
He started playing youth football in fifth grade, and said he always wanted to be a quarterback.
And his perseverance has paid off. Now that he's receiving recruiting mail, "it's fun," he said.
"It's hectic too, getting all the mail to see what college is talking to you," he said. "It is just really tough."
Bray hasn't decided for sure whether he will transfer to his new school at the end of the first semester or stay at Kingsburg. However, it's likely he will remain a Viking throughout his senior year and will play both basketball and baseball.
Both his dad, Jeff, and his uncle, Kingsburg High head boys basketball coach Mark Bray, played college basketball. Does it bother them that he will soon be concentrating on just football? "They really don't care," said Tyler.
The Brays live right down the street from the Kingsburg High School Athletic Bowl, so Tyler doesn't need anything through which to throw the football in the backyard. "It's about a two-minute walk to get over there," he said.
But when it comes to following his passion, the Brays have logged over 1,000 miles traveling to camps throughout the West Coast.
"When he was little and he first started the process, people told us that he would have to go to a big high school to get recognized," said Jeff Bray.
"Being from Kingsburg, it was nice that we could move back home and still be successful."
The whole process has given some exposure to the Kingsburg community and the Valley as a whole.
Even some of the young players recognized Tyler this weekend when he showed up for the Kingsburg Youth Football Camp.
The Elite 11 camp, which usually showcases 12 quarterbacks, has an impressive list of alumni, including Matt Leinert, Vince Young, Matthew Stafford, and Mark Sanchez, and former counselors Ben Roethlisberger, Jay Cutler, Drew Brees and Carson Palmer.
Counselors scheduled to be at this year's camp are Juice Williams (Illinois), Colt McCoy (Texas), Daryll Clark (Penn State), Cody Hawkins (Colorado) and Zac Robinson (Oklahoma).
This year, the Elite 11 camp will expand from a four-day closed event, to a cutting edge, multi-platform event that will offer fans an inside look and experimental opportunity through a dedicated Web site (ESPN Elite 11), an interactive "QB Competition" gaming component, a series of webisodes, and a one-hour telecast finale on ESPNU.
According to a press release from ESPN RISE, "Bray is a strong-armed pocket passer who draws favorable comparisons to former NFL standout Brew Bledsoe.
"He throws a great deep ball and has outstanding feet for a quarterback his height. He is a small-school, three-sport standout that really has a chance to be something as he begins to focus 100 percent on football in college.
"He was an all-area and league MVP selection last fall as a junior, and impressed everyone at the final EA SPORTS Elite 11 regional in Las Vegas with his strong arm and quick release, and also showed well at the Stanford Nike Camp despite pitching the night before.
"He is the 28th quarterback from California to be selected to the Elite 11 in the event's 11 years."
During the 2008 season, Bray completed 155 of 297 passes for 2,224 yards and 26 touchdowns with 10 interceptions as well as four rushing touchdowns while leading the Vikings to an 11-2 record.
Besides Bray and Scroggins, the only other Elite 11 quarterback from California is Nick Montana of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village. Nick, the son of former NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, has committed to Washington.
"It is great honor for Tyler, our school and our football program to be selected to the Elite 11," said Kingsburg High head coach Dave Steele.
"He has been working hard and has done extremely well in all the camps he has attended this summer.
"It has been a great summer for him and I am excited for his future in school and football."
By Will Goldbeck
wgoldbeck@selmaenterprise.com
An announcement at a major football camp later this week could change the college plans of Kingsburg's Tyler Bray. The 6-foot-6, 189-pound Kingsburg High School senior has made a "soft" verbal commitment to San Diego State of the Mountain West Conference. A soft commitment is a non-binding commitment to the school.
But that could change if Lakewood product Jesse Scroggins does not announce a commitment to USC. Both Bray and Scroggins are among the quarterbacks at the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp, which began Monday and continues through Thursday in Southern California. Scroggins is the only quarterback at the camp who is undecided on his college plans, according to published reports. He is expected to choose Florida, Tennessee or USC.
Bray is waiting for the Scroggins commitment. "If he doesn't commit, it will be between me and a kid named Chase Redding for quarterback and a scholarship offer," Bray said of the USC possibility.
Bray got started as a quarterback in third or fourth grade.
"I played flag football in Reedley because I wasn't old enough to play tackle football," he said.
He started playing youth football in fifth grade, and said he always wanted to be a quarterback.
And his perseverance has paid off. Now that he's receiving recruiting mail, "it's fun," he said.
"It's hectic too, getting all the mail to see what college is talking to you," he said. "It is just really tough."
Bray hasn't decided for sure whether he will transfer to his new school at the end of the first semester or stay at Kingsburg. However, it's likely he will remain a Viking throughout his senior year and will play both basketball and baseball.
Both his dad, Jeff, and his uncle, Kingsburg High head boys basketball coach Mark Bray, played college basketball. Does it bother them that he will soon be concentrating on just football? "They really don't care," said Tyler.
The Brays live right down the street from the Kingsburg High School Athletic Bowl, so Tyler doesn't need anything through which to throw the football in the backyard. "It's about a two-minute walk to get over there," he said.
But when it comes to following his passion, the Brays have logged over 1,000 miles traveling to camps throughout the West Coast.
"When he was little and he first started the process, people told us that he would have to go to a big high school to get recognized," said Jeff Bray.
"Being from Kingsburg, it was nice that we could move back home and still be successful."
The whole process has given some exposure to the Kingsburg community and the Valley as a whole.
Even some of the young players recognized Tyler this weekend when he showed up for the Kingsburg Youth Football Camp.
The Elite 11 camp, which usually showcases 12 quarterbacks, has an impressive list of alumni, including Matt Leinert, Vince Young, Matthew Stafford, and Mark Sanchez, and former counselors Ben Roethlisberger, Jay Cutler, Drew Brees and Carson Palmer.
Counselors scheduled to be at this year's camp are Juice Williams (Illinois), Colt McCoy (Texas), Daryll Clark (Penn State), Cody Hawkins (Colorado) and Zac Robinson (Oklahoma).
This year, the Elite 11 camp will expand from a four-day closed event, to a cutting edge, multi-platform event that will offer fans an inside look and experimental opportunity through a dedicated Web site (ESPN Elite 11), an interactive "QB Competition" gaming component, a series of webisodes, and a one-hour telecast finale on ESPNU.
According to a press release from ESPN RISE, "Bray is a strong-armed pocket passer who draws favorable comparisons to former NFL standout Brew Bledsoe.
"He throws a great deep ball and has outstanding feet for a quarterback his height. He is a small-school, three-sport standout that really has a chance to be something as he begins to focus 100 percent on football in college.
"He was an all-area and league MVP selection last fall as a junior, and impressed everyone at the final EA SPORTS Elite 11 regional in Las Vegas with his strong arm and quick release, and also showed well at the Stanford Nike Camp despite pitching the night before.
"He is the 28th quarterback from California to be selected to the Elite 11 in the event's 11 years."
During the 2008 season, Bray completed 155 of 297 passes for 2,224 yards and 26 touchdowns with 10 interceptions as well as four rushing touchdowns while leading the Vikings to an 11-2 record.
Besides Bray and Scroggins, the only other Elite 11 quarterback from California is Nick Montana of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village. Nick, the son of former NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana, has committed to Washington.
"It is great honor for Tyler, our school and our football program to be selected to the Elite 11," said Kingsburg High head coach Dave Steele.
"He has been working hard and has done extremely well in all the camps he has attended this summer.
"It has been a great summer for him and I am excited for his future in school and football."
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