Recruiting 2023 Recruiting Thread: 4* OT Caden Jones completes the class

[Joegator96]

That was very classy. Showed an appreciation for those that invested in him to this point. Well spoken, articulate, looks the part of a quality DB. No magic tricks with hats! If this is the type of citizen BN is after I really don't care about his star rating.

 

[CGgater]

That was very classy. Showed an appreciation for those that invested in him to this point. Well spoken, articulate, looks the part of a quality DB. No magic tricks with hats! If this is the type of citizen BN is after I really don't care about his star rating.

Mostly good points, but star ratings still matter. Not saying this kid won’t be great. Just saying the odds are better when getting a 4 or 5 star (who also has his head on straight). I want it ALL, call me greedy. That said, his offer list indicates he might be underrated by the scouting services (the dreaded “diamond in the rough”).

He’s a Gator, so I hope he absolutely crushes it when he gets to the Swamp.

 

[GatorJ]

On3 reporting that Jordan Hall AND John Walker coming to LSU game

 

[SECund2nun]

All of this recruiting success and these top prospects coming this weekend, but not a OL in sight. We really need to make a change at OL on the staff if this doesn't get turned around. Same for LB.

 

[VirginiaGator]

Our old Curmudgeon ‘Law posted a comment. Funny thing was when I read it I thought it had his tone. Then I looked at the name and aviator.

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I actually interact with him often on Twitter. He's pretty reasonable over there, not sure what happened here. Lol.

 

[VirginiaGator]

 

[VirginiaGator]

As for Stokes, I'll add that he doesn't have much help around him. I think Nease graduated around 30 players last year and several were playmakers he relied on last year. Though I'd still like to see better stats.

 

[GatorJ]

All of this recruiting success and these top prospects coming this weekend, but not a OL in sight. We really need to make a change at OL on the staff if this doesn't get turned around. Same for LB.

It’s a BAD year for OL in the state. They’re working on a few kids. But one of the bigger ones whose from Louisiana and who favors UF does not have the green light. 4* Caden Jones. High rated kid. But was abused at Friday Night Lights.

 

[GatorJ]

As for Stokes, I'll add that he doesn't have much help around him. I think Nease graduated around 30 players last year and several were playmakers he relied on last year. Though I'd still like to see better stats.

Another high school started up and cannibalized the team and school as well. I read on On3 that they only won 1 game his freshman and sophomore year combined.

 

[GatorJ]

 

[VirginiaGator]

Another high school started up and cannibalized the team and school as well. I read on On3 that they only won 1 game his freshman and sophomore year combined.

Yeah its crazy. They are building new schools yearly it seems like.

 

[t-gator]

It’s a BAD year for OL in the state. They’re working on a few kids. But one of the bigger ones whose from Louisiana and who favors UF does not have the green light. 4* Caden Jones. High rated kid. But was abused at Friday Night Lights.

Isn't kearney gonna be there?

 

[GatorJ]

Isn't kearney gonna be there?

Yeah. But he still committed to FSU. I meant uncommitted prospects. I wasn’t clear.

 

[GatorJ]

man I hope so.

 

[Theologator]

Mostly good points, but star ratings still matter. Not saying this kid won’t be great. Just saying the odds are better when getting a 4 or 5 star (who also has his head on straight). I want it ALL, call me greedy. That said, his offer list indicates he might be underrated by the scouting services (the dreaded “diamond in the rough”).

He’s a Gator, so I hope he absolutely crushes it when he gets to the Swamp.

247 lists him as 5’ 10” 185. That’s pretty small for a DB these days. But hopefully he’s got speed, a great motor and nose for the ball.

 

[Oklahoma Gator]

247 lists him as 5’ 10” 185. That’s pretty small for a DB these days. But hopefully he’s got speed, a great motor and nose for the ball.

Ahmad black type?

 

[Gulfstream]

Ahmad black type?

I was thinking the same thing.


He comes from a "football family" so his instincts must be off the chart.