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Recruiting update 10-15-2007

Posted on October 15, 2007

How does TCU recruiting stand at this point?

Not a lot of recruiting information flowing these days and not much expected in the coming weeks. Currently in the evaluation period of recruiting until Thanksgiving when contact period resumes. Still lots of visitors to the home games and a lot of the local recruits try and catch a practice now and then, but with both high school & college in the heart of their football seasons overall very little action these days as far as announcements.So how do the Horned Frogs look so far to date for the signing class of 2008? Two outstanding line commits, one on the defense and one on the offense in Jeremy Coleman & Trevius Jones are the highlights so far. Chase “Yogi” Gallegos at quarterback and Dawaylon Cook at athlete round out the class so far. Four commits out of what is now an expected class of eighteen with four months left to recruit and limited off-campus visits allowed until late November.

Hard to predict how this class will turn out at this point but here is a position by position analysis so far.  The extra scholarship will probably go to a QB or a FB.

Quarterbacks:

Expected 1, commits 1

Yogi Gallegos (6-1/185/4.4 Irving H.S.) that appears to be very solid. Yogi unfortunately plays in a run-oriented offense and has little support from both his lineman and receivers so extremely difficult to judge him by on-field performance. He is an excellent athlete, has a very quick motion and a strong arm. Coaches love his footwork and basic instincts, but he is taking a beating at Irving so far and hopefully he arrives healthy & happy. #57 ranked player in DFW by the Dallas Morning News and Top 5 QB by the Star-Telegram.

Though Yogi appears to be the only QB to be taken in this class, coaches may shuffle positions around as they approach February and may work in one more player. A couple of players who may get consideration are:

Andy Magee 6-2/215/4.75 Palos Verde Peninsula, CA (Chadwick) Andy has played organized football only a few years and is a raw talent, but off to a blistering start. Threw fpr over 2,000 yards his first year and so far in 2007 is completing 71% of his passes and has over 1,000 yards in 3 games.

Duncan McGee 6-1/208/4.8 Austin, TX (Anderson) One service rate Duncan a Top 20 quarterback and would be highly ranked if not vertically challenged. A great athlete with all the basic tools.

Riko Smalls 6-1/190/4.4 Plano, TX (East) A tremendous athlete who could play multiple positions, a great competitor and really is developing into one of the states better QBs. Shoulder injuries held him back last season, but he has been lights-out during 7 on 7 this summer and on into PESH’s 6-0 season so far.

Press Taylor 6-2/190/4.8 Eldorado, KS Butler CC-Originally from Norman and the younger brother of Zac Taylor (Neb). Fully qualified out of HS and took a RS last season so will have 3 years to play 3.

Running backs:

Expected 2, commits 0

Primary focus has been LaMichael James (5-9/180/4.35 Texarkana, TX (Liberty-Eylau)) Tremendous speed and strength, 34″ vert,. Had a tremendous 2006 rushing: 229 att/1,587 yds/16 TDs Rec: 33/426/3 first team all-district selection, district 16-3A MVP and was a second team all-state selection and has continued his onslaught in 2007.

Next in line was Jamal Mitchell (5-10/185/4.4 Tyler, TX (Lee)) who is a very smooth runner with good instincts, but has had an injury hampered start to 2007. Jamal also a great defensive back which may his better position at the next level.

Ramonte Hampton 5-9/183/4.45 Tyler (John Tyler) Extemely quick and averaging 5 YPC in 2007. Grades may be a hindrance and has had a very up and down 2007.

Michael Connor 5-10/190/4.5 Wolfforth, TX (Frenship) Over 2,000 yards rushing, all-state 4A HM, 1st Team all-district.  Michael has carried Frenship after the injury to Seth Doege.

Jeremi (The Pounder) Mathis 6-0/200/4.7 Arlington, TX (Martin) My favorite of the bunch.  Kid lives up to his nickname and is leading 5A rusher in the DFW area.

Kortlin White 5-11/200/4.5 Rockdale, TX (explosive runner with 34 ‘ vertical)

Wide receiver:

Expected 2, commits 0

Some early disappointments at the receiver positions, including Sedrick Johnson.  However, the prospects at this position all very good and getting another big receiver appears to be the primary goal.

Corey Fuller 6-5/212/4.55 La Vernia, TX (SMU soft verbal) Will vist soon and expected to make the switch and holds a TCU offer.

Marlon Smith 6-5/205/4.7 San Antonio, TX (Wagner) Also OLB and all-district in basketball, has a TCU offer

Nathan Sowels 5-11/170/4.45 Dallas, TX (Pinkston) 400m State Champ, 14-4A ST MVP, TCU offer

Chris Mass 6-4/195/4.65 Tyler, TX (Chapel Hill) Recruited as WR/Ath

Lonzie Range 6-3/178/4.6 Carrollton, TX (Creekview) Visiting soon, torn ACL hurt his recruiting but heck of an athlete.  Visiting soon and may get an offer shortly.

Fullback

Expected 0, commits 0

Though no fullbacks are expected to sign with Kris Gardner and Chris Smith returning, coaches may give Doug Allman 5-10/210 Liberty Hill, TX a serious look.  Kid is tearing it up down in South Texas.

Tight End

Expected 1, Commits 0

The versatility of Caleb Russell 6-2/235/4.7 Midlothian, TX may get him the nod over J.D. Standley 6-3/232/4.89 Madisonville, TX, however both are solid choices.

Offensive Linemen

Expected 2, commits 1

A strong group of OL the last few years makes the recruiting this season much easier.  Trevius Jones, Tyler Lee, 6-5/300/5.21 is a great commit to start it off.  Great size & footwork, injury set him back his JR year but fully recovered, Pre-season SuperPrep, TXprep 100 Seniors to Watch, Jim Stefani’’s #13 ranked OL in Texas, Star-Telegram Texas Top 100(offers include: LSU, Nebraska, Texas Tech, OK St., Colorado, Baylor).

Of the remaining group Riley Smith or Patrick Dvoracek look to be next in line, but an overall strong group to chose from.

Patrick Dvoracek (G/T) 6-3.5/295/5.38 Mansfield, TX (Timberview) Cousin of former Sooner Dusty D.

Matthew Fitzpatrick 6-2/270 College Station, TX (Consolidated)

Hunter Hettich 6-3/272 Abilene, TX good work habits and continues to grow.

Shaquille Roberson 6-2/305/5.6 Langham Creek, TX

Riley Smith LT 6-6/280 Huntsville, TX

Isaac Watson 6-7/320/5.2 Waller, TX

Shawn Wyatt 6-4/295 Smithson valley, TX brother of TCU guard Ryan Wyatt and showing very well in camps.

Defensive Linemen

Expected 3, commits 1

An oustanding commit in Jeremy Coleman 6-3/245/4.61 33¢ vert Missouri City, TX (Marshall) leads this group. 80 tackles and 6 sacks earned him 1st team all-district. Rated as one of the top DE’’s for 2008. (offers include: Texas Tech, Mizzou, Ok St., Indiana, Baylor, Tulsa, Houston).

The JUCO, Terrance Flagg may get a lot closer look if the interio line continues to struggle. 

Brian Davis DE 6-2/210 Beaumont, TX (Central) Scout Inc rated #30 DE in the country, 1st team all-district

Doran Guillory DE 6-3/265/4.75 Beaumont, TX (Kelly)

Joe Hawthorne DT 6-4/240/4.9 Arlington, TX (Martin)

Rufus Johnson DE/TE 6-6/230/4.8 Dallas, TX (Spruce) All-district TE hit the weights hard in the offseason

Ryan Pollard DT 6-3/295/5.2 Beaumont, TX (West Brook) 1st Team all-southest Texas as DT but may move to OG, brother of former Frog Robert Pollard

Marlowe Poitier DE 6-3/240/4.75 Liberty Hill, TX 2nd Team all-state 3A as JR, originally a power RB from Temecula Valley California and converted to DL at Liberty Hill, showed well at Nike Camp in FW

Chandler Spence DE 6-3/230 Arlington, TX (Lamar)

Terrance Flagg 6-2/295/4.8 Brehnham, TX (Blinn) Terrance has grown tremendously and still has great speed.  Downside is he has burned his RS year but is a monster on the field.

Linebacker

Expected 1, commits 0

A very talented group of linebackers in the mix.  Alan Dock is my personal favorite, but Burks is probably the most athletic of the bunch.

Trevor Brazil 6-0/200/4.4 Huntsville, TX 35¢ vert, all-district, 114 tkl, 4 ints

Greg Burks 6-2/200/4.5 Houston, TX (Spring Woods) tremendous athlete and can move to safety or WR, missed most of 2006 with injury but still made 2007 AP/Texas Football Super Team at LBer.

Alan Dock 6-0/210/4.5 Giddings, TX 3A Defensive Player of the Year, 2 time all-state and Maxpreps All-American HM, 167 tackles, six forced fumbles, and five sacks in 2006. Had 187 tackles as a soph.

Ryan Epperson 6-1/215/4.6 Brownsboro, TX (All-State as SO & JR)

William Henry 5-10/210/4.7 Waco, TX (La Vega) Centex Defensive POY

Dewayne Baziel 6-3/240/4.6 Cisco CC (Dec grad) Former Tech player who appears to have straightened out his situation.

Defensive Back

Expected 3, commits 0

Ben & Christian are solid athletes, but Tremain Thomas is probably the best of the bunch.

Jarrett Ben 5-10/160/4.45 Garland, TX, TCU offer

Steven Christian 6-0/175/4.5 Sacremento, CA (Kennedy) backed off early commit to Stanford, also RB, TCU offer

Mike Littleton 5-11/175/4.5 Galveston, TX (Ball) #15 in TexPreps All-Area Houston

Tramaine Thomas CB/S 6-1/175/4.5 Winnie, TX (East Chambers) Plays QB/WR/DB/PR good speed & size, #26 All-Houston area by TexPreps.

Brantwon Bowser CB 6-1/190/4.5 Phoenix, AZ (originally signed with ASU)

Ramar Watson CB 6-0/180/4.4 Chula Vista, CA Southwestern CC 39¢ vert

Khenon Hall S 5-10/185/4.45 Athens, TX Trinity Valley CC

Athlete

Expected 2, commits 1

A QB who can play a variety of positions is a TCU standard and getting DeWaylon Cook from Dallas Samuel will continue that tradition. At 6-2/180/4.6 Cook can play WR or Safety at the next level.  Offers include West Virginia and Utah, he is ranked #51 in DFW area per Dallas Morning News.

Darius Austin 5-10/170 Houston, TX (Booker T. Washington)

Jairus Kerlegan 5-11/180/4.4 Houston, TX LaMarque, TX Plays QB & S and is putting together a great season at LaMarque. 

Terrence Robinson 5-9/170/4.38 Klein, TX (Oak) 35″ vert has a TCU offer.

Kicker/punter

expected 0, commits 0

Randy Bullock was the lone kicker expected to get an offer, however a coaching change may alter his decision though he seems to be high on the Aggies regardless of who the coach may be.

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