2021 TE Gunnar Helm

[texifornia 56419]

The TE commit rollercoaster (hopefully) ends in the Rockies. Hook 'em!

https://247sports.com/Player/Gunnar-Helm-46098641/

Edited July 27, 2020 by texifornia

[Hiphopopotamos 20865]

2021 TE / Coach on the Field

https://247sports.com/Player/Gunnar-Helm-46098641/

Edited July 27, 2020 by Hiphopopotamos

[Hiphopopotamos 20865]

This is pleasant news.

[UDontKnow 10439]

We have a TE!

[mdmost 42747]

[Laxtonto 11926]

A nice solid TE to seal the edge. Wish he was more of a receiver, but a legit TE prospect regardless

[golfclap 6903]

Someone put him in bubble wrap immediately. 

 

 

 

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[LTtxfan 48915]

[Lone Star Horn 2009]

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[texifornia 56419]

Boyd's eval:

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Helm is a pro-spread tight end prospect. He’s already getting work at his Colorado high school as a flexed out receiver and some as an in-line blocker. He’s effective as a receiver, cutting into open spaces, catching the ball, and using his size to present a big target and box out defenders. As a blocker he’s not yet doing Texas-type work base blocking big ends but mostly bullying outside linebackers and safeties in space. Like everyone else Texas has recruited at that position, he’ll need a lot of time to bulk up and get used to heavy duty blocking work in the box. The receiving stuff will come much more easily, assuming he’s not limited by weight gains which at 6-foot-6 is unlikely. – Ian Boyd

https://insidetexas.com/recruiting-gunnar-helm-picks-the-longhorns/

[Scholz 11920]

Excellent!  Hook'em, Gunnar!  Welcome.

[SA-KC_Horn 1293]

[JFKFC 4878]

[BigHorn'13 3352]

I'd take him for all name team alone. Now if we could only find a QB named Major Bombs or something 

[Gut Wagon 8052]

8 minutes ago, BigHorn'13 said:

I'd take him for all name team alone. Now if we could only find a QB named Major Bombs or something 

I'm just waiting for the "Helm's Deep" LOTR references when this guy gets behind the D.  

[TexasToast 728]

[Sgt Hulk 13635]

6 feet 6?   Insane. Let us rejoice in this victory

[Mdhorn 5908]

Could be a great pickup when he puts on weight and chips DEs.  Only needs to make two or three catches game at most to be effective. 

And Hook'em Gunnar.  

Edited July 27, 2020 by Mdhorn

[bborange 9945]

[ut74 72]

Hook Em welcome to the forty

[golfclap 6903]

Obligatory ... 

 

[Getafix 28391]

Hook 'em and welcome!

Some comments on the Surl suggest he may not be much of a receiver, mostly a blocker.  Boyd's note suggests the opposite ... is he way off?

[golfclap 6903]

Just now, Getafix said:

Hook 'em and welcome!

Some comments on the Surl suggest he may not be much of a receiver, mostly a blocker.  Boyd's note suggests the opposite ... is he way off?

He’s a receiving threat all the way. He plays a lot of flexWR right now and is still growing. 

[LTtxfan 48915]

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[cochamps 1875]

Alright, alright, alright!

[Dbeasy 14953]

[Fud 9543]

Looks like a standard Big 10 TE who get drafted every year

[golfclap 6903]

3 minutes ago, Fud said:

Looks like a standard Big 10 TE who get drafted every year

Exactly. 
 

“where in the fuck does Iowa (and Wisconsin) keep finding all these 6’6” TEs that can run and catch?” — Everyone. Every single time anyone sees those 2 teams play. 

 

 

[texifornia 56419]

Auburn never stood a chance w that poor thing

 

[Goodman 3273]

23 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Auburn never stood a chance w that poor thing

 

Hook'em!

[Hmmm 155]

2 hours ago, Getafix said:

Hook 'em and welcome!

Some comments on the Surl suggest he may not be much of a receiver, mostly a blocker.  Boyd's note suggests the opposite ... is he way off?

I've only watched the highlights but what caught my eye was his blocking skills more so than his ability to get open and create space as a receiver.  As pointed out, he was mostly blocking smaller players. But, it was impressive to see him block and lock in on guys in the open field especially at his size.  He seemed more mobile as a blocker than receiver, and imo, displayed very sound technique that you don't see very often in HS.  His highlights remind me a lot of Cade who showed a lot of promise as a True Freshmen before injury.  I am by no means writing Cade off.

Edited July 28, 2020 by Hmmm

[Blotto 23416]

2 hours ago, BigHorn'13 said:

Now if we could only find a QB named Major Bombs or something 

Would work for the cheerleading squad as well. 

[TexMexBuddha 987]

Hook'em and welcome to the 40 Acres.

Excited we keep working for versatile tight ends.

[Getafix 28391]

1 hour ago, golfclap said:

He’s a receiving threat all the way. He plays a lot of flexWR right now and is still growing. 

Aha!

Not sure why I had formed that impression, but good to know.

Thanks.  

[Helobious 9475]

I’ve definitely heard of Cherry Creek HS before. CO powerhouse are they not? 

[TexasGolf 4854]

Hookem 

[Mdhorn 5908]

4 hours ago, texifornia said:

Auburn never stood a chance w that poor thing

 

Nice to see an Auburn hat on the table.

[cafe society 2835]

1 hour ago, Helobious said:

I’ve definitely heard of Cherry Creek HS before. CO powerhouse are they not? 

Yes indeed.

[Bigbend1812 12876]

13 hours ago, mdmost said:

 

[66BUFF 2544]

11 hours ago, Helobious said:

I’ve definitely heard of Cherry Creek HS before. CO powerhouse are they not? 

Yup.

The Highland Park version for Denver.

 

[jeevsie 3720]

[taybo20 2815]

If Iowa wanted him, thats good enough for me

[RabidM 2664]

Great football name.

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/11265009/5e12b99fda50cc0910c4738f

[Reese Bennett 3604]

In that HUDL, there were a few tough catches, so that's good. The nastiness as a blocker is a good harbinger too.

[ImissWallyPryor 9044]

He’s destined to star on punt and kick coverage. 

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