With 6 commits this class already taking shape

Posted on November 30, 2007
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Six commits doesn’t look like every much but with a clas size of around 18 and with the offers on the board a lot has become much clearer about the intentions of the TCU staff with this group.

The commits so far:

Commits:

So how do the 12 slots left look to shake out.  First it has become apparent that they intend to load up on JUCO talent using with 4 or 5 of those slots at RB, WR, OL, DE, and CB.  The primary targets appear to be:

A few of the second options from the JUCO ranks (and possibly 1st now) are:

So that leaves about 7 spots left for incoming freshman.  It looks like those will be filled by a RB, FB, WR, LB, CB, Ath, and a K.  This may change a little depending on the commits for example if they don’t get the kicker they want they may get another WR or S.   Also they may be able to get 19 in this group and add another DT.  At the top of the list appear to be:

And some of the additional options are:

Running back

Fullback

Wide receiver

Linebacker

Cornerback

Athletes:

Lots of talent still out there and the TCU staff looks to be putting together another great class.

The mst complete list of TCU recruits anywhere:

http://www.killerfrogs.com/blog/recruiting-pages/2008-recruit-list/

Those hidden gems in 2007

Posted on November 24, 2007
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TCU staff has been well known for finding those hidden gems in the past to go along with the upper level recruits they get each year and this year expect more of the same.  With well known recruits such as Trevius Jones and Jeremy Colemam already committed as well as DaWaylon Cook who was recruited by programs such as West Virginia & Utah, the coaches really started out with a bang.

Then comes TE Walker Dille virtually out of nowhere.  Certainly Dille had an offer from Boise State which is no slouch at recruiting tight ends, but very few fans have even heard or know how to pronounce his name.  Dille entered his junior year barely over 200 pounds and 6 feet tall and though at a highly respected Sugarland Clements school, few had him on their lists.  Add 30 or so pounds and 4 inches to the frame over 1 and a half years and yet maintain a 4.6 forty and guess what happens?  TCU and others notice you!

Vincent (P.J.) McNeil JR (6-2/195/4.5) Quarterback Dallas Roosevelt.  Not really a hidden gem especially to Dallas high school fans.  McNeil originally played at Wilmer-Hutchins and this season has rushed for 1,469 yards and 18 TDs to go with 1,807 and 33 TDs passing (avg a TD on every 3rd completion).  Ran for 130 yards and 3 TDs and was 13-21 for  211 yards and 3 TDs passing in the 48-22 victory over Royce City.  Also plays on the defense and originally projected as a safety in college.

Will Clay (6-1/195/4.6) running back Snyder, TX.  Leads West Texas in total yards with 2,032 yards rushing in 255 attempts for an 8 yard per carry average.  In round two of the playoffs had 225 yards on 25 carries as Snyder topped Monihans 40-14.

Marcus Jackson (5-11/180/4.5) running back, Round Rock.  Over 3,400 yards the last two years on the ground, including 1,965 and 24TDs so far as a senior.  Though the focus of the Round Rock offense few teams have been able to slow him down.  Not a big back, but a workhorse carrying the ball over 20 times per game.  Opened up the playoffs by carrying the ball 36 times for 268 yards in the bi-district win over A&M Consolidated.  He followed that with 242 yards and 2 TDs as Round Rock beat Klein 35-13 in round two.  LT is his favorite RB and loves TCU.

http://www.hsgametime.com/austin/videopage.html?nvid=189552

Clarence (CJ) Jennings (5-10/200/4.7) fullback Everman.  A beast of a runner and has 1,485 yards on 164 carries and 18 TDs for undefeated Everman.  A leader on the team going into the playoffs and had 160 yards on 17 carries as Everman destroyed Wichita Falls in round 2 of the playoffs, 33-14.

Carl Swain 5-11/185/4.6 running back Refugio.  Has led 12-0 Refugio with 1,398 yards averaging 9.8 yards per carry even after being limited to 58 yards on 13 carries in the playoff win over Dilley due to a severe ankle sprain that kept him out of the first round.  Big fan of TCU football and Brian Bonner and wants to play free safety. 

Doug Allman (5-10/210/4.61) fullback Liberty Hill.  As a junior rushed for 1,935 yards and 33 TDs to lead Liberty Hill to the state championship.  As a senior has rushed for 1,502 yards and 26 TDs including 144 yards and 3 TDs as LH beat Carthage 41-14 in round 2 of the playoffs this year.  All state as a junior and loves TCU.

Blaine Adkins (6-0/230/4.53) linebacker Katy.  Team leader on top ranked Katy defense.  Hard hitter and has continued to improve.

Curtis Kevil (5-9/200/4.65) running back Clyde.  Led Clyde in rushing with 1,508 yards and 20 tds including a 21 carry, 98 yard effort in playoff loss to Argyle.

Yobes Walker (6-0/202/4.5) running back Brazoswood.  2,324 yards on 351 carries and 17 TDs in 2007 Yobes was one of the top ofensive weapons in the Houston area.  Had 150 yards on 237 carries in loss to Pasadena

Isaac Tauaefa (6-1/270/4.9) defensive tackle Lake Dallas.  Son of Siolo Tauaefa who is known as “The Big Somoan”, Isaac was born in Hawaii but moved to Corinth when his father became a minister in the area.  Leads the Lake Dallas defense despite an ankle injury from a chop block early in the season.  Tagged by many as the best defensive player in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Two-time all district and varsity all 4 years.  A solid individual on and off the field and has visited TCU.

Cody Daniels (6-0/185/4.5) cornerback/wide receiver La Grange, TX. Was all-district as a sophmore and junior, one of the top defenders in 3A.