'10 GA CB Ryan Ayers

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Cornerback
Douglasville (GA) South Paulding

Ht: 5-foot-10
Wt: 175 lbs
Forty: 4.44 secs
Class: 2010

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Evaluation

Ayers is an impressive defensive back; he shows the acceleration and speed of a corner and the range, ball-hawking skills and physicality sought-after in a free safety. Has just adequate size but he plays much bigger and his leaner, rangier frame should continue to physically develop well. Very versatile impressive athlete and depending on scheme could pretty much play corner or safety at the next level. Better breaking and playing the ball in front of him. Anticipates the pass and diagnoses the run very quickly. Transitions fast and smoothly out of his pedal breaking on the football with little wasted motion. Flashes excellent ball skills and adjusts his body well to the pass. Takes sharp, directed angles to the football on both run and pass support. Leaves minimal cutback creases when running the alley. Has great "play speed" and recovery quickness. Closes with great burst and generates striking velocity allowing him to separate the ball from the receiver. A collision tackler who can force turnovers but does need to do a better job wrapping up and breaking down, particularly in space. Very physical but needs to build up his frame with bulk to remain a strong run supporter in the box and able to press bigger college receivers. Has fluid hips but can loses some in transition opening and turning with his high-cut frame; projects better breaking on the ball in underneath zone or off-man schemes than locked up as a cover corner. Potentially a great hard, cover 2 corner and a guy who will offer his future defensive coordinator great scheme versatility. Footwork and overall corner technique need some refinement. That said, Ayers brings a lot of intangibles to the table both physically and mentally. We love his aggressive style of play, instincts and big play potential when projecting for the next level. Has the speed just needs some polish in coverage and added bulk to become a great college defensive back.

UT has offered.

 

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ESPNU150 Watch List cornerback Ryan Ayers (Douglasville, Ga./ South Paulding) will hit the road for unofficial visits this summer. He is expected to visit Florida first, followed by trips to Georgia, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. He also is likely to visit Auburn, Vanderbilt and Tennessee. The Vols and South Carolina were the two latest SEC programs to offer the talented corner. Many believe that Georgia Tech is the team to beat with Ayers, who recently placed eighth in the state of Georgia in the 100-meter dash, at the present time.

 

[gorockytop]

Get Monte down there!

 

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Committed to GA Tech.

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[ballou1024]

That's great! keep him away from the Dawgs!