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rexvol said:
I recall EB getting some snaps at QB and he's a safety. Truth be told, I agree, but if it piques his interest...
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Elam doesn't have the ball skills that Eric Berry has. And he's not built like a running back. You don't put your star safety at RB. It just doesn't happen. That's why everyone has a role. JMO.
 
#203
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=Sabanocchio;2928104]Elam doesn't have the ball skills that Eric Berry has. And he's not built like a running back. You don't put your star safety at RB. It just doesn't happen. That's why everyone has a role. JMO.
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whose to say what a rb is built like? just look at our team, they are all physically different. I disagree with you about Elam, I think he does have the ball skills. He has a 7.67 yard per carry average.

On the Hoof: Elam is built like a tank, both in the upper and lower body. He's strong, extremely physical and runs exceptionally well. He looks like a beast and plays like a beast.
Needs Improvement: Needs to improve his ability to play the ball in the air as a defender. Elam looks to make the big stick and ignore the ball, which is great from an intimidation point of view, but a key pick can turn a game around instantly.
Most Impressive: Very versatile and may be able to play running back, linebacker or safety at the next level. He will surely excel early in his career on special teams.
Conclusion: Right now, he is a man without a position at the next level. But he will find a way to get on the field in some capacity early in his career because of his great work ethic and superior athletic ability
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#204
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Scouts have yet to agree upon where Elam is best suited on the next level, but they all agree that is a great player. He has potential at linebacker, running back, receiver or safety. He certainly has the pedigree as his older brother, Abram, plays safety for the Cleveland Browns.

The first thing I noticed about Elam on film is his size. While not tall, he is a sturdy looking prospect who seems to have a thick, tough frame — although not a long, rangy player (so lacks much room to grow). This will allow him to play a number of positions. It also means he likes to hit and hit hard. This physicality is what makes him an intriguing outside linebacker. He does not have the ideal size but the speed, toughness and tenacity to fill against the run with great effectiveness. His fast twitch ability also allows him to play sideline to sideline and get accurate and sound pass drops into coverage. A rover position would actually be a perfect fit for his athletic ability and toughness.

As a running back, his physical style of play and initial explosiveness makes him an interesting option. He also brings soft hands and deceptive open field agility. His versatility is a welcome problem for any team but for a very creative Florida Gator coaching staff, Elam could be a monster. The athlete committed to the defending national champs during the middle of his junior season (Oct. 2009).
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#205
#205
rexvol said:
whose to say what a rb is built like? just look at our team, they are all physically different. I disagree with you about Elam, I think he does have the ball skills. He has a 7.67 yard per carry average.

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I can see your point, but IMO he does not have ball skills at this level. Certainly not on the level of Eric Berry or even approaching it. Eric Berry isn't a guy you put at another position either either. These safeties are too valuable to a team. Look at how sparingly he's been used on offense.

When I say he's not built like a RB, I am saying that he doesn't have the lower body strength that the position typifies. I think he would be a WR before a RB. You won't ever see Elam playing any position but safety unless it's as a special teams player. JMO.
 
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Sabanocchio said:
I can see your point, but IMO he does not have ball skills at this level. Certainly not on the level of Eric Berry or even approaching it. Eric Berry isn't a guy you put at another position either either. These safeties are too valuable to a team. Look at how sparingly he's been used on offense.

When I say he's not built like a RB, I am saying that he doesn't have the lower body strength that the position typifies. I think he would be a WR before a RB. You won't ever see Elam playing any position but safety unless it's as a special teams player. JMO.
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to be honest I think EB should have had a few touches on offense. that is if they really wanted him to have a shot at the heisman. a defensive guy has no shot without making some noise on offense.
 
#210
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Occasionally I get emails from "insiders" and I hardly ever post the stuff because who knows if its real info or not. That being said, I received one that for some reason I think might have some substance. The guy said to watch for something to happen with Justin Hunter.
 
#213
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rexvol said:
Occasionally I get emails from "insiders" and I hardly ever post the stuff because who knows if its real info or not. That being said, I received one that for some reason I think might have some substance. The guy said to watch for something to happen with Justin Hunter.
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I would love to get Hunter. He actually talked about visiting after the commitment to LSU. But I think the LSU coaching staff gave him a hard time about taking visits and he cancelled. But you can't teach his size and jumping ability.....
 
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Fullerton College (Calif.) offensive lineman John Cullen updated affiliate Web site the current status of his recruitment.

"Right now my No. 1 school is Tennessee," he said. "It is the first school that I have visited. I have taken unofficial visits to UCLA and San Diego State, but Tennessee was my first official and I really enjoyed it. I have never seen SEC Football before in person, and I have never seen a stadium like that."

Cullen, who is holding 14-15 total scholarship offers, also lists Auburn, Oklahoma, Miami-FL, Kansas State and Utah as his other top schools.

"The main thing is do I have a chance to play at that school? And I am looking to get out of California, so distance is not a factor at all. And I want to play in a pro style offense. That is the type of offense that I have played in since high school, and the type of offense that we run at Fullerton," added Cullen.
 
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T Reed and Hunter both interested according to some reports. I can see no way we get both unless Meline is not coming or is going to be the DB and Dixon is the safety and that is all we take for secondary.
 
#218
#218
Delvin Jones remains committed to Tennessee.

However, until the four-star, Rivals250 standout signs a binding letter-of-intent, nothing is anything close to finalized.

Just ask Jones, who said Tuesday night that he "for sure" plans to visit Ole Miss sometime between now and the start of the signing period in February.

"They're just telling me I can come in and play as a freshman," Jones said. "My friend, Jeff Scott, is committed there and he's talking about going there all the time."
 
#219
#219
"He would have to sit out two years before playing and would be a junior."


That doesn't make any sense. He'd sit out one year and would be a sophomore.

...sorry, late to the party. That was about Nuke.
 
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#220
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Miami, Fla., four-star defensive end/athlete Delvin Jones is committed to Tennessee, but Ole Miss, Alabama, Arkansas and Nebraska are very much in the picture.
Jones said Tuesday he's planning to visit Ole Miss, Alabama and Arkansas. Additionally, he definitely plans to take an official visit to Tennessee. He's also considering a trip to Nebraska.

"As of right now, I'm still committed to them, but anything could change between now and signing day," Jones said.
 
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rexvol said:
Miami, Fla., four-star defensive end/athlete Delvin Jones is committed to Tennessee, but Ole Miss, Alabama, Arkansas and Nebraska are very much in the picture.
Jones said Tuesday he's planning to visit Ole Miss, Alabama and Arkansas. Additionally, he definitely plans to take an official visit to Tennessee. He's also considering a trip to Nebraska.

"As of right now, I'm still committed to them, but anything could change between now and signing day," Jones said.
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He and Ralph williams are two guys that will mostly likely decommit.
 
#222
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the more I look into Gore, the more I want him in this class. Could be another Sproles.
 
#224
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Those comments by Jones sure sound like that of a prospect who was advised to "explore his other options". I never expected his "commitment" to to mean anything at all, cause he committed without ever visiting. Seems he said yes to the first big school to offer him and that was us. If he leaves, I think we replace him with a better player. From his various comments, he sure doesnt seem like the brightest bulb in the fixture.
 
#225
#225
Sunday 5:00 p.m. Update: Matt Elam told me that he is officially visiting UF on the 12/12 visit weekend. He also said that teams are talking to him about letting him play offense too. If you haven't followed him this year, he has been going off. He rushed for a personal best 200 plus yards this past weekend.

Sunday 5:05 p.m. Update: Info is coming in fast and furious now. Jeff Luc's brother Alex told me that Jeff is deciding between visiting UF and LSU this weekend.

Sunday 7:30 p.m. Update: As of this evening teammates Chaz and Christian Green will both officially visit this weekend. The Gators would prefer that the instate kids come in during a less crowded weekend, but it looks like these two will be in.

Don't expect to see the rumored huge contingent of official visitors from California (no Tony Jefferson or Dietrich Riley) this weekend. Kenny Stills may be the only official visitor out of the Golden State.

4-star CB Cody Riggs will take his official visit to UF this weekend as scheduled. There was a possibility of it being moved back, but that doesn't appear to be the case now. There is a chance his teammate, 5-star cornerback Lamarcus Joyner may also visit.
 
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