Recruiting 2027 Recruiting Thread: 4* CB Amare Nugent commits

[Silverback Gator]

Only the top 31 players are five stars.

Which is interesting because it's a designation awarded by people that probably don't know much about football.

 

[GatorJ]

Which is interesting because it's a designation awarded by people that probably don't know much about football.

Well since about 65% of them make it to the NFL, I would say they know what they’re talking about.

 

[Silverback Gator]

Well since about 65% of them make it to the NFL, I would say they know what they’re talking about.

I would believe their rankings more credible if I knew how much was based on scouting analysis and not offer lists.

 

[soflagator]

What do you mean? Going back just a couple years are the five stars below.

Eugene Wilson missed the cut by one slot. He was nationally 32nd. Only the top 31 players are five stars.


Vernell Brown
Lagway
LJ McCray
Ben Hanks
Myles Graham

Quite a lineup. I bet the coach who had those guys, plus Dallas and Baugh, and 4 years of roster stacking parlayed that into a minimum 3 wins.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Quite a lineup. I bet the coach who had those guys, plus Dallas and Baugh, and 4 years of roster stacking parlayed that into a minimum 3 wins.

#SUNBELT BILLY AND THE BOYS

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Get a hold of yourself for god sake. No, I don't mean touch yourself.

No need, your mom's got that covered.

 

[Paapa]

Reminds me that many of the 4 and 5 star guys don't "pan out"(DJ). Nice to get them, no doubt.

Is this our Kamari?

I guess he’s on school #4 then ?

 

[Theologator]

What do you mean? Going back just a couple years are the five stars below.

Eugene Wilson missed the cut by one slot. He was nationally 32nd. Only the top 31 players are five stars.


Vernell Brown
Lagway
LJ McCray
Ben Hanks
Myles Graham

You’re right. I use 247 (comes with Paramount). They had Lagway & McCray but not the others. (I assume On3 rated them 5’s as well.)

Just grumbling. Thanks for the correction.

 

[Theologator]

I would believe their rankings more credible if I knew how much was based on scouting analysis and not offer lists.

Offer lists were the original bases for rankings. The sports reporters figured if the top teams were all after a guy, he must be top shelf.

They do much more actual scouting now, which is more relevant because of all the elite camps where the top guys compete against each other.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Offer lists were the original bases for rankings. The sports reporters figured if the top teams were all after a guy, he must be top shelf.

They do much more actual scouting now, which is more relevant because of all the elite camps where the top guys compete against each other.

No, the "recruiting services" do zero actual scouting and dont have staff capable of scouting regardless. They have zero scouting talent.

The business is no longer sending out scouting reports like when it was scouts versus rivals who were both selling scouting reports to college football teams. The scouts then were actual lower end football coaches between jobs or people trying to move up in the industry. Magazines were a side gig.

Now they have social media "influencers" and low rent journalist wannabes selling product to the public based on clicks and advertising.

The schools all have their own very large scouting departments now and they don't rely on these hacks. it is certainly true that the hacks rely on leaks or inside sources from inside the scouting departments of the programs, who can obviously be quite biased.

 

[Ironhead]

You’re right. I use 247 (comes with Paramount). They had Lagway & McCray but not the others. (I assume On3 rated them 5’s as well.)

Just grumbling. Thanks for the correction.

I didn't know this.
I have Paramount+ , no idea I could have 247 with it.

 

[Theologator]

I didn't know this.
I have Paramount+ , no idea I could have 247 with it.

It was the other way for me. I bought a 247 teaser rate, like $1 a month then 75% off, then saw that I was suddenly in Taylor Sheridan’s world with most of his shows on Paramount. And CBS sports streaming. I’ve kept it.

 

[Theologator]

No, the "recruiting services" do zero actual scouting and dont have staff capable of scouting regardless. They have zero scouting talent.

The business is no longer sending out scouting reports like when it was scouts versus rivals who were both selling scouting reports to college football teams. The scouts then were actual lower end football coaches between jobs or people trying to move up in the industry. Magazines were a side gig.

Now they have social media "influencers" and low rent journalist wannabes selling product to the public based on clicks and advertising.

The schools all have their own very large scouting departments now and they don't rely on these hacks. it is certainly true that the hacks rely on leaks or inside sources from inside the scouting departments of the programs, who can obviously be quite biased.

I see what you’re saying. Scouting is the wrong word. Fair to say they have a lot more opportunity to observe the top players at the various camps like Under Armor plus the 7-on-7 tournaments etc.? I’m thinking that plus whatever they glean from coaches has improved their bases for ratings. That’s way more info than watching high school games or highlights, where 95% of the opposition won’t play in college at all.

And, of course, some will catch on better than others.

But it isn’t rocket science. The difference between good, very good and great can be apparent.

 

[sharkbite]

No, the "recruiting services" do zero actual scouting and dont have staff capable of scouting regardless. They have zero scouting talent.

The business is no longer sending out scouting reports like when it was scouts versus rivals who were both selling scouting reports to college football teams. The scouts then were actual lower end football coaches between jobs or people trying to move up in the industry. Magazines were a side gig.

Now they have social media "influencers" and low rent journalist wannabes selling product to the public based on clicks and advertising.

The schools all have their own very large scouting departments now and they don't rely on these hacks. it is certainly true that the hacks rely on leaks or inside sources from inside the scouting departments of the programs, who can obviously be quite biased.

They are using a software platform! There is a 100lb gorilla in this space where they have the high schools video all their game, practices, and upload bios for their players. This is where all the scouts pay to view these videos and can ask for specific video of certain players or plays. They do not need staff anymore.

 

[GatorJ]

Braden Gordon

4-star LB target: 'Florida is definitely top two'
4-star LB target: 'Florida is definitely top two'