Those hidden gems in 2007
Posted on November 24, 2007
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.
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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.
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Feisty, noticed the QB comments i saw the Lamar kid Sherrard play and win aginst Yogi this season. Yogi seemed ok but looked small.The Lamar kid Sherrard looked like a college QB now. The program listed him as 6′4″ 215. He has a very strong arm i read that he threw for 2150 yds. Just wondering why we recruit small short QB’s
Dalton is not a short QB at all. Some of the consideration behind taking Gallegos was the fact that his growth plates were still open and he is expected to continue to grow. We shall see on that, but his overall speed, arm strength and agility is definitely better than Sherrard. How that eventually translates at the next level? That is always the huge question you never have the answer on until they hit the field.
I however like the Sherrard kid and surprised at the lack of interest on him overall and not just from TCU. Another big kid doing well, but not getting many looks is Tanner Marsh at Hebron who is over 3,300 yards and only 8 picks on 372 attempts.
Ok you are right Mr. Dalton is not small i forgot about him.I will also give you speed and i might have to give you agility with Yogi but i have seen the Lamar/Sherrard kid make fantastic throws, Feisty that kids arm is VERY strong and boy can he take a beating and get back up. No he’s not a 4.5 guy he’s just big and strong and tough.Kind of like Peyton manning i guess. and who knows which kid’s growth plates are closed they are all only 17yrs old. thanks
Again, I like Sherrard and I would love for TCU to go after another QB such as him or Riko Smalls, but don’t think they will.
A few more slots have opened so they may re-think their strategy however.