'10 FL LB/DL Christian Jones

#51
#51
IBlvNTmWrk said:
He would face a lot of uncertainty with the FSU program in the next few years, which is why quite a few of their recruits are reconsidering options.
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I agree completely. I just think the family ties he has to the school will be tough to overcome no matter what.
 
#53
#53
Casselberry (Fla.) Lake Howell linebacker Christian Jones may be visiting Notre Dame this weekend, but it appears Miami and Tennessee have the best shot at pulling him away from Florida State, his long-time leader. Jones has a strong relationship with Miami recruiting coach Aubrey Hill, and he is enamored with Vols defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. Tennessee could be tough to beat if Jones takes his official visit there when the Vols play host to South Carolina, but right now, Miami could be his leader.
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- Mike Farrell...
 
#56
#56
He is one of the top defensive players left on the staff's board, and they have made him a huge priority. I personally believe we have a decent shot at landing him, which would give us (possibly) a DL class of Corey Miller, Christian Jones, Brandon Willis, Jacques Smith, and that's excluding a few other prospects that are committed to us. That would be probably the top DL class this year and one of the best in recent years.

When it's all said and done, if we got Jones, we could concievably end up with three 5*s (Jones, Miller, and Willis) and four Top 50 guys.

I strongly believe that Jones and Miller will be 5*s (per rivals) come final rankings.
 
#58
#58
This would be huge...the possibilities for this class are endless...this is going to fun to watch shape up.

I think I am going to go ahead and take off work National Signing day...what is the date this year?
 
#61
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jmva, LV, Sab, el virtuoso, the expert, etc,

Not to be debbie downer but if Christian Jones ends up a DE instead of a LB I am less enthusiastic about him. Let's say Corey Miller and Jacques Smith are our two known DEs (w/ Willis and Copeland moving to DT, which isn't a certainty). We're still after Bruce Irvin (he won't be a LB and knows it), Corey Lemonier (I hope), and Chris Martin (who I really want), among others. There's also a few tweener backers we're in on that could be moved to DE ala Chris Walker--Christian Jones being a primary example. My point is this: we need LBs in this class and right now we have Michael Taylor. I see Ralph Williams going to Ole Miss at this point. Who does that leave? Luc we're rumored to lead but that's not certain yet. Furthermore, Shirley, Owens, Mosley and a few others seem like long-shots at the current moment. We need LBs!! Not LBs who are better suited for DE (and I only say that b/c of the naturally-suited DEs we have committed and are still in on). So if Christian Jones is not going to be a LB part of his appeal is gone for me, expected 5-star status or not.

Is it widely thought by gurus and, more importantly, the coaching staff that Jones will end up at DE??? If so, I'm not saying I don't want him but I'd prefer Lemonier or Martin or even Irvin over him if he's just going to be moved to DE...
 
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junder13 said:
jmva, LV, Sab, el virtuoso, the expert, etc,

Not to be debbie downer but if Christian Jones ends up a DE instead of a LB I am less enthusiastic about him. Let's say Corey Miller and Jacques Smith are our two known DEs (w/ Willis and Copeland moving to DT, which isn't a certainty). We're still after Bruce Irvin (he won't be a LB and knows it), Corey Lemonier (I hope), and Chris Martin (who I really want), among others. There's also a few tweener backers we're in on that could be moved to DE ala Chris Walker--Christian Jones being a primary example. My point is this: we need LBs in this class and right now we have Michael Taylor. I see Ralph Williams going to Ole Miss at this point. Who does that leave? Luc we're rumored to lead but that's not certain yet. Furthermore, Shirley, Owens, Mosley and a few others seem like long-shots at the current moment. We need LBs!! Not LBs who are better suited for DE (and I only say that b/c of the naturally-suited DEs we have committed and are still in on). So if Christian Jones is not going to be a LB part of his appeal is gone for me, expected 5-star status or not.

Is it widely thought by gurus and, more importantly, the coaching staff that Jones will end up at DE??? If so, I'm not saying I don't want him but I'd prefer Lemonier or Martin or even Irvin over him if he's just going to be moved to DE...
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I understand your skepticism but there's a reason why he's probably the #2 defensive guy left on the staff's board (behind Luc).

As of right now, I think we end up with one of Jones and Bruce Irvin, and that both will end up being DL, barring some drastic. There's also a very good chance that we land Luc, and even if we drop Williams (which I still don't think will happen) Taylor is a great LB. Also, don't forget that Jerod Askew looks to be getting a redshirt, Greg King is a will be a stud, and (hopefully) Reveiz will get a medical redshirt which would grant him two more years of eligibility left.

Obviously, if there's a glaring need at LB (which I don't think there is right now), and Jones does end up being a Vol, he can play LB. Same can be said for Jacques Smith IMO.

I think it's widely known that Jones will end up at DE. I personally think he's a better prospect than Lemonier and Irvin, and close to if not as good as Martin.

Hope that answers your questions/concern.
 
#65
#65
Lord Vader said:
I think Elam is the #1 defensive target...
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Elam, Luc, and Jones are the staff's three biggest targets on defense left.

Monte attended Jones' last game and went to his school to talk with him/his coach during the bye week.
 
#66
#66
Ericvol2096 said:
This would be huge...the possibilities for this class are endless...this is going to fun to watch shape up.

I think I am going to go ahead and take off work National Signing day...what is the date this year?
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Feb 3rd.

jmva1 said:
Definitely.

He's a rich man's Chris Walker IMO and that's no slight to Walker, just a testament to how physically gifted and how much potential Jones has.
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Chris Walker is a rich man's Chris Walker IMO. Not many DEs in the SEC I would trade him for. Maybe Carlos Dunlap and that's about it.
 
#67
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Sabanocchio said:
Feb 3rd.



Chris Walker is a rich man's Chris Walker IMO. Not many DEs in the SEC I would trade him for. Maybe Carlos Dunlap and that's about it.
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Dunalp is good, but i think he takes too many plays off and vastly under produces. I would still take C-Walk over him any day. If you look at Dunlap and Cunningham, for how good their "skill set" is suppose to be, the don't really produce a whole lot. UF doesn't have much of a pass rush.
 
#68
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ssims6 said:
Dunalp is good, but i think he takes too many plays off and vastly under produces. I would still take C-Walk over him any day. If you look at Dunlap and Cunningham, for how good their "skill set" is suppose to be, the don't really produce a whole lot. UF doesn't have much of a pass rush.
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Nailed it.

Only 1 edge rusher in the SEC I'd take over CWalk and thats Norwood. If Greg Hardy could stay on the field I would take him too but thats a big IF


and back to topic, I reeeeally hope we pull Christian Jones
 
#70
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many have said if not florida state he will pick tennessee. it has also been brought up that luc does not want that b/c he fears competition. however, luc does not realize he is a mlb and that christian jones would be an olb or even a defensive end. i hope it works out that we get both
 
#71
#71
ssims6 said:
Dunalp is good, but i think he takes too many plays off and vastly under produces. I would still take C-Walk over him any day. If you look at Dunlap and Cunningham, for how good their "skill set" is suppose to be, the don't really produce a whole lot. UF doesn't have much of a pass rush.
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I can agree with this. We started to get a consistent pass rush in the Arkansas and LSU game, but before that we have had trouble getting the QB consistently.

I think Dunlap has a real high ceiling just because of his physical size and speed, but technique wise he still has a ways to improve.

Cunningham hasn't been healthy the whole year so I am hoping he picks it up in the coming games.
 
#72
#72
Douglas did a pretty solid job against Dunlap from what I remember. I wasn't impressed, but he's a physical freak. When he develops some more moves and techniques, he's going to be the next Mario Williams
 
#74
#74
Come NSD, I think all Vol fans will be surprised, pleased and SHOCKED at the players that end up signing here. If the kid has any interest in us at all.....you simply cant count us out.
 
#75
#75
jmva1 said:
I understand your skepticism but there's a reason why he's probably the #2 defensive guy left on the staff's board (behind Luc).

As of right now, I think we end up with one of Jones and Bruce Irvin, and that both will end up being DL, barring some drastic. There's also a very good chance that we land Luc, and even if we drop Williams (which I still don't think will happen) Taylor is a great LB. Also, don't forget that Jerod Askew looks to be getting a redshirt, Greg King is a will be a stud, and (hopefully) Reveiz will get a medical redshirt which would grant him two more years of eligibility left.

Obviously, if there's a glaring need at LB (which I don't think there is right now), and Jones does end up being a Vol, he can play LB. Same can be said for Jacques Smith IMO.

I think it's widely known that Jones will end up at DE. I personally think he's a better prospect than Lemonier and Irvin, and close to if not as good as Martin.

Hope that answers your questions/concern.
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Thanks for the info. I want game-changers and this guy is so it's exciting we're a good possibility. I would prefer all these game-changers be at different spots but the staff knows what they're doing so I'll just sit back and enjoy the ride. I do wonder how many LB/DEs, DEs, DE/DTs we can take. I sometimes felt like Fulmer took on too many "tweeners" so I just don't want to see this staff do the same thing. A few's good but it's easy to get a few too many (pun). He's def big-time though. Thanks again for all the info you provide, jmva!
 
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