'17 TX ATH KD Nixon (Former UT commit)

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VersaceButch said:
Apparently non-UT insiders think his commitment is soft, but that is all we have to go off of. It was referenced in a few vague tweets today.

I don't think anyone seriously has any real info. But I would take losing KD Nixon if that meant we could for sure get Higgins and Holloman.
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Psh, I think we take both if that scenario presents itself
 
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BleedOrange91 said:
Anyone hear any rumblings of his commit is "soft"
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There was always talk that his commit may not be the firmest from the beginnin, especially in regards to a Baylor offer. I thought the crapfest they have found themselves in may have shielded us from that possibility, but maybe not.

We have had little luck in recruiting the state of Texas, so I just assume every kid who commits to us from there is a soft commit at best.
 
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SouthKnoxVOL said:
Rivals now says Nixon is a soft commit...they said if he gets an offer from Oregon or Baylor...he's gone. Lol.
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I hope he sticks but we'll be alright either way.

I mean... How dare he not honor his commitment! :angry:
 
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SouthKnoxVOL said:
Rivals now says Nixon is a soft commit...they said if he gets an offer from Oregon or Baylor...he's gone. Lol.
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And this is exactly why there is nothing wrong with our coaches asking someone to look around and recruiting over them. The recruits do the exact same thing to them.
 
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Players can get faster in a college S&C program but probably not nearly to the degree that they can get stronger. Acceleration is the same, IMO -- increasing it is rather difficult bc its mostly developed by the late teens and is as much genetics as conditioning for those who are already well condition (as a highly sought HS WR should be). Also, while players can develop their speed and acceleration on the margin in college, it's a relative scenario. In other words, most skill position players will improve their speed and acceleration (on the margin) in college. It would take a poorly developed (nutrition, speed & weight training) prospect to see a dramatic increase in speed and acceleration relative to peers.
*One exception to this is if a player is taking something that unnaturally gives him a boast, such as steroids, testosterone, etc.

Translating this to KD Nixon, I don't see him having the speed necessary to make up for his lack of height. His build is actually bigger than most receivers also (which is why he's been described as looking like a RB). In this regard, he's nothing at all like McCluster -- not in build, speed, acceleration, or shiftiness. McCluster had elite acceleration, speed, and shiftiness. I don't see KD having elite speed or acceleration (not as sure on shiftiness but I have my doubts). Height might be the only similarity between the two that I can see.

KD has shown the ability to get separation at the 5-Star Challenge, but that was in a 7-on-7 setting with limited ability for CBs to jam at the LOS. He did display excellent hands and I think he'll do well in a less physical conference. As I expressed before, however, I don't see him being a difference maker in the SEC. Not enough speed or size to be a consistent threat. He'd also be a hard target for a QB to hit beyond 5 or 10 yards downfield, especially in the middle of the field, which is where a slot receiver often does much of his damage.

Ironically, he's one of our highest rated players based on his composite ranking, yet I think he's one of the players we most need to let go. Just my opinion. If he signs with UT then I hope I'm wrong. I'm sure he's got a chip on his shoulder from hearing this very type of analysis before.
 
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Per Nick Kreuger

The situation: Nixon is currently committed to Tennessee, but for now it seems as though it’s a soft commitment.

The front-runner: Oregon

Oregon would jump straight to the front of his list, should they offer. Baylor is another program Nixon holds in high esteem as well, but the Ducks would be a better situation for him as a player on and off the field. Until it’s known whether Baylor will face NCAA sanctions in wake of the sexual assault scandal that cost Art Briles his job, Oregon seems to be the smarter pick pending its offer.

The other option: Tennessee

You can’t count out the school he is actually committed to at the moment. Nixon has a good rapport with receivers coach Zach Azzanni, and should Baylor or Oregon offers never materialize, a big-time SEC program like Tennessee is a great place to land.

Don’t count out: Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State has been recruiting smaller, speedier, shiftier skill players that can be lined up in a variety of offensive roles. Nixon is likely being sold on the possibilities and the creativity of what the Cowboys are looking to do offensively.
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junder13 said:
Players can get faster in a college S&C program but probably not nearly to the degree that they can get stronger. Acceleration is the same, IMO -- increasing it is rather difficult bc its mostly developed by the late teens and is as much genetics as conditioning for those who are already well condition (as a highly sought HS WR should be). Also, while players can develop their speed and acceleration on the margin in college, it's a relative scenario. In other words, most skill position players will improve their speed and acceleration (on the margin) in college. It would take a poorly developed (nutrition, speed & weight training) prospect to see a dramatic increase in speed and acceleration relative to peers.
*One exception to this is if a player is taking something that unnaturally gives him a boast, such as steroids, testosterone, etc.

Translating this to KD Nixon, I don't see him having the speed necessary to make up for his lack of height. His build is actually bigger than most receivers also (which is why he's been described as looking like a RB). In this regard, he's nothing at all like McCluster -- not in build, speed, acceleration, or shiftiness. McCluster had elite acceleration, speed, and shiftiness. I don't see KD having elite speed or acceleration (not as sure on shiftiness but I have my doubts). Height might be the only similarity between the two that I can see.

KD has shown the ability to get separation at the 5-Star Challenge, but that was in a 7-on-7 setting with limited ability for CBs to jam at the LOS. He did display excellent hands and I think he'll do well in a less physical conference. As I expressed before, however, I don't see him being a difference maker in the SEC. Not enough speed or size to be a consistent threat. He'd also be a hard target for a QB to hit beyond 5 or 10 yards downfield, especially in the middle of the field, which is where a slot receiver often does much of his damage.

Ironically, he's one of our highest rated players based on his composite ranking, yet I think he's one of the players we most need to let go. Just my opinion. If he signs with UT then I hope I'm wrong. I'm sure he's got a chip on his shoulder from hearing this very type of analysis before.
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Agreed, I think it'll be hard for him to win reps unless we continue to rotate like we are crazy.
 
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Never had a good feeling about him. Him never RTs anything UT related on Twitter is a little giveaway to me.

He would be a big time player in the slot for us but if his heart ain't here then he shouldn't be either.
 
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EricberryFAN said:
Never had a good feeling about him. Him never RTs anything UT related on Twitter is a little giveaway to me.

He would be a big time player in the slot for us but if his heart ain't here then he shouldn't be either.
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Hate to see the scouting on him if he WASN'T a commit. :unsure:
 
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butchna said:
Hate to see the scouting on him if he WASN'T a commit. :unsure:
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I agree. I like him as a slot receiver. He has really good hands and moves to get open. He is also tough and can take the hits over the middle. I look forward to see him in Tennessee Orange.
 
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