Adarius Lemons and the family that got him back into UF

[GatorJ]

https://www.seccountry.com/florida/adarius-lemons-next-generation-florida-gators-2017/amp

 

[URGatorBait]

https://www.seccountry.com/florida/adarius-lemons-next-generation-florida-gators-2017/amp

Amazing what a little stability and support can do for someone lost in their life path.

This kid has a lot of talent, but more than that, I really hope he finds real stability in his life so that he can outgrow his less than ideal upbringing.
Will be rooting for this kid!!!

 

[chferg]

This kid could be the ultimate gamebreaker...

 

[deuce]

Good read, thanks for posting it.

 

[MidwestChomp]

What a great story. Thanks to the Urban family and thanks to Lemons for sticking with the Gators. I can't wait to see him on the field breaking ankles.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

This kid could be the ultimate gamebreaker...

He has the potential to be Emmitt Smith like game changer. I can't think of any RB we have had with a higher upside, including late bloomer Fred Taylor.

He also is very high risk to fail completely.

I hope he focuses, has the right mentors, and a little luck.

 

[Gator98MD]

Agreed. He needs to walk the walk now. Puff pieces are fine and well but he needs to live these pretty words he has uttered

 

[LagoonGator68]

He has the potential to be Emmitt Smith like game changer. I can't think of any RB we have had with a higher upside, including late bloomer Fred Taylor.

He also is very high risk to fail completely.

I hope he focuses, has the right mentors, and a little luck.

Rushing Receiving Scrimmage
Year School Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
1994 Florida SEC RB 12 171 873 5.1 8 29 271 9.3 0 200 1144 5.7 8
1995 Florida SEC RB 6 48 281 5.9 5 6 88 14.7 0 54 369 6.8 5
1996 Florida SEC RB 9 104 629 6.0 5 8 120 15.0 0 112 749 6.7 5
1997 Florida SEC RB 11 214 1292 6.0


Fred Taylor had a great freshman year.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

So is this kid fully in class and practicing? I know for a while it was dicey but havent seen the info stating hes good to go if it was posted already. What's his status as of now?

 

[GatorBart]

So is this kid fully in class and practicing? I know for a while it was dicey but havent seen the info stating hes good to go if it was posted already. What's his status as of now?

Two sites I looked at show Lemons enrolled June 20. Other than that I couldn't find any newer info. Maybe we'll start hearing more about him as practices happen.

 

[jdh5484]

Good read. The kid got a really good break. I hope he fully realizes his potential.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Rushing Receiving Scrimmage
Year School Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Plays Yds Avg TD
1994 Florida SEC RB 12 171 873 5.1 8 29 271 9.3 0 200 1144 5.7 8
1995 Florida SEC RB 6 48 281 5.9 5 6 88 14.7 0 54 369 6.8 5
1996 Florida SEC RB 9 104 629 6.0 5 8 120 15.0 0 112 749 6.7 5
1997 Florida SEC RB 11 214 1292 6.0


Fred Taylor had a great freshman year.

Yeah, but he really didnt even separate himself from TJack or Eli until his senior year.

 

[LagoonGator68]

Yeah, but he really didnt even separate himself from TJack or Eli until his senior year.

Read his stats....you have this idea in your thick skull for some damn reason and just won't let it go even though I have corrected you time and time again.....

 

[GatorJ]

So is this kid fully in class and practicing? I know for a while it was dicey but havent seen the info stating hes good to go if it was posted already. What's his status as of now?

Yes. He was also at FNL hanging out with the new recruits.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Yes. He was also at FNL hanging out with the new recruits.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Contrary to what alot of folks here feel, I haven't been high on our stable of RBs recently but that is changing now. I think scarlett is decent but he's not a special back. I think Perine, however, could really be something special. I also think lemmons has upside that is out of this world. I'm hoping he turns into a game changer for us; he has the ability.

 

[alcoholica]

So is this kid fully in class and practicing? I know for a while it was dicey but havent seen the info stating hes good to go if it was posted already. What's his status as of now?

Pretty sure he tweeted that he was in a few weeks ago.

 

[gatormandan]

Contrary to what alot of folks here feel, I haven't been high on our stable of RBs recently but that is changing now. I think scarlett is decent but he's not a special back. I think Perine, however, could really be something special. I also think lemmons has upside that is out of this world. I'm hoping he turns into a game changer for us; he has the ability.

I think our stable is pretty special and we will be fine in that area for a while.

 

[gators4224]

He has the potential to be Emmitt Smith like game changer. I can't think of any RB we have had with a higher upside, including late bloomer Fred Taylor.

He also is very high risk to fail completely.

I hope he focuses, has the right mentors, and a little luck.

I was ecstatic we got this guy in the class, because like you said just from a pure running back standpoint, I think this guy has enormous potential. He could end up being really really special.

 

[Theologator]

I really enjoyed his story. I hope he's able to continue his climb. So impressed with the family that took him in.

This type of story helps me appreciate these guys so much.