The National Signing Day Thread

[BMF]

So isn't there also a transfer O-tackle from Texas that will be eligible next season?

#79 Jean DeLance, 6'5 314lbs

http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10685&path=football

2016 (at Texas): Played in two games… Made his career debut against UTEP… Also saw action against Iowa State.
PRIOR TO FLORIDA: Played for coach Mike Robinson at North Mesquite... A two-time all-state honoree… Selected to participate in the 2016 Under Armour All-America Game… Invited to play in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl… Named third-team 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2015… Picked to the All-USA Texas First Team by USA Today… Tabbed first-team All-District 10-6A… One of five offensive linemen named “Tops in Texas” and to “2016 Texas’ Best” by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football… Chosen first-team All-Area and the No. 6 recruit in North Texas by the Dallas Morning News… Placed No. 13 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55… Picked a Top 30 prospect in Texas by the Waco Tribune… Rated No. 78 nationally (No. 6 OT) and No. 2 OT in Texas by Scout… Ranked No. 128 overall (No. 13 OT) and No. 20 overall in Texas by ESPN… Rated No. 152 nationally (No. 12 OT) and No. 24 overall in Texas by 247Sports… Ranked No. 208 nationally (No. 13 OT) and No. 28 overall in Texas by Rivals… Anchor for an offense that accumulated over 5,000 total yards, averaging 389.0 ypg, including seven games of 400 yards or more… Helped a ground game that averaged 300.0 ypg, including nine games of 250 yards or more and four games of 400 or more… Part of an offense that averaged 38.2 points per game with six games of 45 points or more… Helped North Mesquite to a 10-3 overall record, including a 5-3 district record, with an appearance in the 6A Division I regional playoffs in 2015… Named 2015 preseason first-team Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football… Selected honorable mention 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2014… Part of an offense that averaged 356.5 total yards per game as junior… Helped North Mesquite to a 5-5 overall record in 2014. PERSONAL: Son of Jean and Altavian DeLance... Has two siblings - Jalen and Javen... Grandfather Alton Carson played football for Kansas State from 1974-77... Volunteers time at the Boys & Girls Club in Austin, donates toys to the Dell Children’s Medical Center and volunteers in helping clean up the streets in Austin to keep them clean... Born in Eastman, Ga.... Can play the tuba, flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet and the baritone.

 

[Slevin]

#79 Jean DeLance, 6'5 314lbs

http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10685&path=football

2016 (at Texas): Played in two games… Made his career debut against UTEP… Also saw action against Iowa State.
PRIOR TO FLORIDA: Played for coach Mike Robinson at North Mesquite... A two-time all-state honoree… Selected to participate in the 2016 Under Armour All-America Game… Invited to play in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl… Named third-team 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press in 2015… Picked to the All-USA Texas First Team by USA Today… Tabbed first-team All-District 10-6A… One of five offensive linemen named “Tops in Texas” and to “2016 Texas’ Best” by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football… Chosen first-team All-Area and the No. 6 recruit in North Texas by the Dallas Morning News… Placed No. 13 on the Austin American-Statesman’s Fab 55… Picked a Top 30 prospect in Texas by the Waco Tribune… Rated No. 78 nationally (No. 6 OT) and No. 2 OT in Texas by Scout… Ranked No. 128 overall (No. 13 OT) and No. 20 overall in Texas by ESPN… Rated No. 152 nationally (No. 12 OT) and No. 24 overall in Texas by 247Sports… Ranked No. 208 nationally (No. 13 OT) and No. 28 overall in Texas by Rivals… Anchor for an offense that accumulated over 5,000 total yards, averaging 389.0 ypg, including seven games of 400 yards or more… Helped a ground game that averaged 300.0 ypg, including nine games of 250 yards or more and four games of 400 or more… Part of an offense that averaged 38.2 points per game with six games of 45 points or more… Helped North Mesquite to a 10-3 overall record, including a 5-3 district record, with an appearance in the 6A Division I regional playoffs in 2015… Named 2015 preseason first-team Super Team by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football… Selected honorable mention 6A All-State by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2014… Part of an offense that averaged 356.5 total yards per game as junior… Helped North Mesquite to a 5-5 overall record in 2014. PERSONAL: Son of Jean and Altavian DeLance... Has two siblings - Jalen and Javen... Grandfather Alton Carson played football for Kansas State from 1974-77... Volunteers time at the Boys & Girls Club in Austin, donates toys to the Dell Children’s Medical Center and volunteers in helping clean up the streets in Austin to keep them clean... Born in Eastman, Ga.... Can play the tuba, flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet and the baritone.

Oh man I forgot about this kid. Very excited about our oline prospects next season

 

[aka]

...just feelin' it.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

If Trey Dean and Emory Jones both sign tomorrow (which looks extremely likely) then we will have the 13th ranked class in 247. Of course that's not factoring in anything that happens with any other schools but would feel much better.

Also not factoring in Van Jefferson since he's considered a transfer and not a recruit.

Not counting Jefferson, a RS sophomore while counting juco recruits sometimes with the same two years of eligibility is ridiculous.

 

[MertzJay26]

That’s two big azz JUCO OL right?

I think just one..am I forgetting somebody?

 

[ItsDookie87]

 

[Durfish]

Just saw that tweet myself. Starting to get a good feeling about this.

 

[maheo30]

I like the Noah Banks commit. He’s a physical, dirty lineman. He may need to play guard at UF as his feet are a bit slow.

 

[rogdochar]

ltraz said: ↑
Or we could all just be honest and stop the extremes that always start the back-and-forth.
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Trouble is Traz, nobody backs your forth?

 

[jdh5484]

 

[jdh5484]

 

[crosscreekcooter]

I think just one..am I forgetting somebody?

Chris Bleich - 6'6" 305 OL from Pa, Freshman not JUCO maybe who you were thinking of

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

you're late, he's already gone

Thank GOD

 

[BMF]

More on Banks:

https://www.seccountry.com/florida/noah-banks-florida-recruiting-early-signing-period

3-star JUCO offensive lineman Noah Banks

• 247Sports composite ranking: No. 6 JUCO offensive tackle nationally, No. 28 overall JUCO prospect and No. 2 JUCO recruit from state of Florida
• Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
• School: Iowa Western Community College
• Height: 6-foot-7
• Weight: 305 pounds
• Offers: 10, including Arkansas, Nebraska and Texas
• Commitment: Dec. 19, 2017, after de-committing from Arkansas
• Early enrollee: Yes
• Where he fits at Florida: It remains to be seen whether Gators starting left tackle Martez Ivey will return or head to the NFL, and there has been no timeline provided for when starting left guard Brett Heggie will be able to return from a significant knee injury. So it’s very possible Florida will be starting 2018 down two starting linemen (and two of their best linemen, for that matter). The Gators brought in two OL in their 2017 recruiting class, but Kadeem Telfort’s future with the program is in doubt after his involvement in the credit card fraud matter. And Florida’s reserves did not do much to push the starters last fall, even when the first unit struggled. So it would seem competition will be wide open as the new staff evaluates what it has up front. Banks’ experience could give him an advantage in trying to earn a spot.

 

[Slevin]

If there was any doubt, Chris Nee of 247SOW also put his CB in for the Gators with Jones. All of the SOW insiders think it’s florida too.

 

[T REX]

How do Juco's do once they get up here? Mixed? I'm trying to remember past Juco's. Anyone? And it's just a question, not negative.

 

[MidwestChomp]

you're late, he's already gone

 

[BMF]

More on Banks (from SDS...who has him listed a little bigger):

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/florida-football/florida-flips-juco-american-ol-commit-arkansas/

He’s listed at 6-foot-8, 315 pounds. When he committed to Arkansas, Banks had offers from Missouri, Iowa State and Middle Tennessee. He had 10 offers overall, including one from Auburn.


Banks is a 3-star prospect according to the 247 Sports Composite. He’s the third offensive tackle recruit in the current Florida class.

Banks reportedly committed to Troy out of high school, but ended up at Murray State, where he started nine of 10 games as a redshirt freshman before transferring to Iowa Western.

 

[Durfish]

How do Juco's do once they get up here? Mixed? I'm trying to remember past Juco's. Anyone? And it's just a question, not negative.

Mark Thompson for one.

 

[Blacklabgator]

How do Juco's do once they get up here? Mixed? I'm trying to remember past Juco's. Anyone? And it's just a question, not negative.

Seems like they are really great or suck. No middle ground.