The National Signing Day Thread

[GatorWarfare]

We have five scholarship tight ends going into next season. No targets on the board currently moving forward in this class.

1. 80 Cyontai Lewis (Redshirt Senior)
2. 82 Moral Stephens (Redshirt Senior)
3. 88 Kemore Gamble (Redshirt Freshman)
4. Kyle Pitts (Freshman)
5. Dante Lang (Freshman)

Gamble was pegged for early playing time this year but could not stay healthy. I expect Pitts to get a great shot at playing time. With two redshirt seniors and two primos in Gamble and Pitts, I think if they stay healthy, they'll try to create some distance between the three and redshirt Lang. We've casted a wide net in 2019 for TE's. I expect us to sign two to replace the two graduating.

 

[-THE DUDE-]

Concerning Watkins recruitment. He's trending to UF at 46%. Perhaps an indicator is that Greg Nord was his primary recruiter. I have no idea what coach is assigned to him, but he'd be a good get.

Rumors of bad grades and needs a lot of work to get eligible

 

[Gatorraid81]

3* TE '14 class

I'm not trying to get that ban or stern talking to.

Has he even played up to his 3* potential yet? Hopefully he’ll be a reliable pass catcher for his senior year.

 

[Theologator]

Well, we've heard what the peanut gallery said, here's what NFL.com's scouting report said:

Spikes has an outstanding combination of size, strength and toughness for the inside linebacker position. Is a highly-competitive performer who was the heart and soul of his Florida defense. Highly- productive player who earned All-American status. Displays impressive athleticism in multiple facets including in coverage where he?s a playmaker. Supremely instinctive reactor who is extremely quick to diagnose plays and find the football. Has been very durable.

They nailed it. He may not have been “fast” but played fast due to excellent read/reaction. He may not have been a “coverage” guy but he got crucial INTs.

It’s an interesting conversation about him vs. Siler. Each had 6-year NFL careers (really 5 active for Spikes.) Bostic & Jenkins have played 5 years now.

 

[Theologator]

Jackson is gone. He announced he's transferring a month or so ago.

Missed that - thanks!

 

[williston_gator]

4* SDE Dorian Gerald
@TopNotchDG: Greats talks with @CoachTGrantham & Sal Sunseri ... #GoGators

 

[crosscreekcooter]

Well, we've heard what the peanut gallery said, here's what NFL.com's scouting report said:

Spikes has an outstanding combination of size, strength and toughness for the inside linebacker position. Is a highly-competitive performer who was the heart and soul of his Florida defense. Highly- productive player who earned All-American status. Displays impressive athleticism in multiple facets including in coverage where he?s a playmaker. Supremely instinctive reactor who is extremely quick to diagnose plays and find the football. Has been very durable.

I guess there ain't no love in here for his prowess as a punter. Ya'll remember this " Spikes " after his pick 6?

 

[Ancient Reptile]

I guess there ain't no love in here for his prowess as a punter. Ya'll remember this " Spikes " after his pick 6?

Had forgotten that.

 

[MADGator]

I guess there ain't no love in here for his prowess as a punter. Ya'll remember this " Spikes " after his pick 6?

Pulled my hammy just looking at that.

 

[Theologator]

You hear crap like "I trust Coach X over some website" even though the data clearly shows the opposite.

I generally trust the collective assessment of coaches in general over the specific assessment of one coach. Any wise coach will look at prospects themselves as well.

It’s fine for coaches to trust their eyes and gut on a guy, but as accents to a class and/or bringing specific skills. Greg Mattison (who has a great eye) snagging Brandon James is a good example.

Kids do get overlooked, but fewer now than ever.

 

[CGgater]

Missed that - thanks!

You also missed the fact that this conversation was moved to a brand new thread. Move along, nothing to see here... except recruiting updates.

 

[Mr2Bits]

Schwartz to Auburn....no real surprise there

 

[ThreatMatrix]

I really wanted Schwartz. Should have got him.

 

[Mr2Bits]

I really wanted Schwartz. Should have got him.

Its not locked up yet but was never going to happen with Copeland back in the mix

 

[aka]

3* TE '14 class

I'm not trying to get that ban or stern talking to.

Money? He might better look under the couch cushions.

 

[williston_gator]

This would be great.

@GrahamHall_: #Georgia QB signee Justin Fields just said he'll consider the Major League Baseball draft if he's considered to be one of the top picks

 

[MJMGator]

I guess there ain't no love in here for his prowess as a punter. Ya'll remember this " Spikes " after his pick 6?

Forgot about that. It was awesome!

 

[Swamp Donkey]

I really wanted Schwartz. Should have got him.

Mehhhhhh.....

 

[ThreatMatrix]

3* TE '14 class

I'm not trying to get that ban or stern talking to.

This is how it's done children. We can all learn from Dookie.

 

[Theologator]

Mehhhhhh.....

Thinking Jon Jon Capel or Andre Debose?

I was.

 

[Slevin]

Mehhhhhh.....

Way better overall wrs in the class. Copeland, Watkins. Schwartz could end up very good with refinement. But theres a reason we arent going full court press on him.