'11 VA QB/ATH Lafonte Thourogood

[tennessee391]

Dual-threat quarterback
Virginia Beach (VA) Ocean Lakes

Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 200 lbs
Class: 2011 (High School)

Rivals Profile

We are recruiting him as an athlete, but he's listed as a dual-threat on Rivals.

He camped here, here's his coach's thoughts on UT...

"The stadium is unbelievable. The coaches have a lot of energy and with the older guys also on the staff, they are really about business. They preached a family deal there and that's what we do here too."

 

[Montrell Hardy]

He's going to be a really good one.

 

[cwil74`]

He's going to be a really good one.

If you don't mind me asking, what's your connection with the recruiting scene? You seem to really know your stuff.

 

[tennessee391]

What position did he workout at in camp?

 

[P810sDaMan18]

UT needs to come into Va. and recruit more. They are loaded with kids. Most go to VT. There is a CB in Central Va named Lorenzo Fields. Will be a soph. this year and is a stud.

 

[utmba93]

If you don't mind me asking, what's your connection with the recruiting scene? You seem to really know your stuff.

+1

 

[utmba93]

It is time to talk 2011 QB's. Turn the page!

 

[Beachdude]

Vols fans you will love this kid, been my pleasure to watch him and Justin Hunter play together the past two seasons, undefeated in league play past two seasons.

 

[ReeceBobby]

That is quite the name...

 

[alwaysorange81]

We have to get him just because he has the coolest name in this class.

 

[Beachdude]

Here is a two for one. Lafonte throwing mostly to Hunter. When you see him line up under center the first time that was 4th and 1 on his 45 went for 55 yard QB Sneak TD.

Lafonte Thourogood - College Football Recruiting 2011 - ESPN

 

[Ill Will Vol]

CONSIDERING: He has early offers from Stanford, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.

STRENGTHS: Thourogood has good size and strength and is a powerful runner. He's most dangerous when running the ball and is hard to tackle.

WEAKNESSES: As a passer, Thourogood needs to be more accurate and his ball tends to wobble. He also needs to see the field better as he missed some wide open receivers.

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[I4Jay]

He seems like the typical Va Tech type QB.

 

[NochNoch]

He seems like the typical Va Tech type QB.

Saw him play twice last year when I went to see Hunter and if he ends up sticking at QB its going to be at a place like VT or WVU, I'd think. Pretty big arm but would still need to develop a lot as a passer. I freely admit to having no expertise in evaluating a QB but it seemed like he would need a lot of work.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

We have to get him just because he has the coolest name in this class.

I wonder if he is "bad to the bone".....Sorry i couldn't help it.

 

[BuckeyeVols]

What position did he workout at in camp?

QB

 

[codyg10]

Any updates on him doesnt he go to the same school as Justin Hunter

 

[UTBuff37]

Oh yea is there any updates on this kid? From his film I would love to see him in orange next year. Hopefully, Hunter is in his ear.

 

[Lord Vader]

"I'm going to North Carolina on April 10th," he said. "I plan to go to spring games at Virginia Tech, Duke and I believe Tennessee also."

Per Rivals...

 

[codyg10]

Out of those spring games ours will be the best by far

 

[BillyHoyleVol]

Do you remember December 31st?

 

[volunteerfan94]

Do you remember December 31st?

Don't remind me...

 

[Squoshua17]

Offer from Stanford? He must be a good student.

 

[VolSwaff]

I wonder if he is "bad to the bone".....Sorry i couldn't help it.

Delaware is hoping he doesn't go somewhere that has them on the schedule

 

[rexvol]

Where is Thourogood in his recruitment now?

"He's mentioned he's got an idea of things and what he's looking for," he said. "He wants to make sure he's seeing everything and I expect him to set up stuff to North Carolina and Penn State. He's already seen Virginia. He wants to make sure he's going to the right place.

"He understands making a decision as a quarterback could have a big impression on bringing in other recruits. But, he hasn't said when he wants to decide."

Brian Mohr
HokieHaven.com