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Jeremy Crabtree - 15 Potential Flip Candidates Before NSD

 

As the recruiting calendar flips to October, we enter what recruiters call “decommitment season.”

It’s a maddening part of the recruiting process for coaches. Schools work for years to build a bond with a prospect and secure a commitment. Then, for a litany of reasons, a prospect will get cold feet, back away from the pledge and flip to another school. Coaches gripe about decommitments every year. But behind the scenes, they’re working hard to try and lure committed recruits their way.

Decommitments are a common part of the process. From the looks of it, we can expect a busy flip season with the 2022 class. On3 examines at On300 recruits still being heavily pursued by other programs looking for a flip before the early signing period starts December 15.

DL Mykel Williams – USC commit

Background: Columbus (Ga.) Hardaway
On300 Ranking: No. 5
The Skinny: Williams, the No. 5-ranked player in the country and a longtime USC commitment, gushed about his visit this past weekend to Georgia. Williams is not sure where he will be next weekend, but an official visit to Florida is possible. He was at The Swamp for the Alabama game a few weeks ago, and the Gators are on his list. In two weeks, after Georgia goes to Auburn next weekend, the Bulldogs are back home to host Kentucky and Williams will be there. Regardless, all the signs are there for a switch of some sort with Williams.
Flip forecast: 80%

IOL Aliou Bah – Florida State commit

Background: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy; Bah is a Memphis native
On300 Ranking: No. 229
The Skinny: It’s probably best to list Bah’s commitment to Florida State as shaky. He was in Athens this past weekend, and intel says he had a good time on the trip. The Dawgs would love to add him to their offensive line class. So would Florida. The Gators are expected to host Bah on an official visit this weekend.
Flip forecast: 80%

IOL Antavious Woody – Florida State commit

Background: Lafayette (Ala.) High
On300 Ranking: No. 269
The Skinny: As with Bah, it’s safe to call Woody a shaky FSU commitment at this point. Auburn hosted Woody for an unofficial visit earlier this season, and he’s expected on campus again for this Saturday’s games with Georgia. With Florida State currently struggling and Auburn making him a priority, Woody is someone to keep an eye on.
Flip forecast: 70%

CB Julian Humphrey – Florida commit

Background: Houston Clear Lake
On300 Ranking: No. 229
The Skinny: Georgia made a major move for Humphrey after his official visit to Athens this past weekend. The Dawgs sold him on their ability to send DBs to the NFL. It was a pitch that resonated. Humphrey was at Florida for the Alabama game. He says he is still “solid” on his commitment to the Gators but that his visit to Athens “changed his outlook.” A visit to Alabama is in the works, and he’s expected to be in College Station this weekend. All signs point toward a potential decommitment.
Flip forecast: 50%

CB Deyon Bouie – Texas A&M commit

Background: Bainbridge (Ga.) High
On300 Ranking: No. 68
The Skinny: Bouie originally was committed to Georgia before he decommitted June 8. Bouie then committed to Texas A&M on Aug. 13. He was on campus for an unofficial visit on June 4 and July 30 before announcing his commitment to the Aggies. The Bulldogs haven’t relented in their pursuit. Coincidentally, Georgia coach Kirby Smart is a Bainbridge native. Bouie was at Georgia this past weekend, and Florida also is a factor. He plans on making a trip to College Station to watch the Aggies this weekend. That visit could go a long way toward determining if he flips or stays solid. His relationship with former UGA staffer and current A&M defensive analyst Nick Williams is a part of his decision-making process.
Flip forecast: 40%

S Bryce Anderson – Texas A&M commit

Background: Beaumont (Texas) West Brook
On300 Ranking: No. 23
The Skinny: Anderson made a very public commitment to Texas A&M over Texas about two months ago. He said he feels “at home every time I am at Texas A&M and it just feels right for me there.” But Anderson hasn’t shut the door on the Longhorns. Sources indicate Anderson had a “very good” Zoom call with Sarkisian late last week. Anderson previously was committed to LSU, so you can imagine how powerful of a message it would send to recruits if Texas is able to flip an A&M pledge who also was once committed to be a Tiger.
Flip forecast: 25%

QB Devin Brown – USC commit

Background: Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon
On300 Ranking: No. 63
The Skinny: Brown says he’s still committed to USC. But until the Trojans have a coach, other schools – namely rival UCLA and former USC coach Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss – aren’t going to stop pursuing him. Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby recently visited Brown, and now Brown has an official visit scheduled for Oct. 8.  Brown still says all the right things about USC and his commitment, but who the Trojans hire likely will go a long way toward where he officially lands.
Flip forecast: 25%

EDGE J’Mond Tapp – Texas commit

Background: Donaldsonville (La.) Ascension Catholic
On300 Ranking: No. 175
The Skinny: Tapp continues to get the full-court press from LSU, and he’s been on campus several times this fall for unofficial visits. Tapp took an official visit to Texas in June, and he’s not scheduled one yet to LSU. But the Tigers are going to try to get one from the four-star prospect before the early signing period opens in December. Texas knows the Tigers are in hot pursuit, and DC Pete Kwiatkowski and cornerback coach/Louisiana native Terry Joseph are not slowing down in their efforts to convince Tapp to stay true.
Flip forecast: 15%

WR Jordan Hudson – SMU commit

Background: Garland (Texas) High
On300 Ranking: No. 22
The Skinny: Hudson already has flipped once, from Oklahoma to SMU, so it’s not outlandish to think he could do it again. This time, there’s plenty of smoke that Texas has become a major factor in his recruitment. Hudson canceled a scheduled official visit to the Forty Acres on Oct. 16. But there is speculation that SMU running backs coach Ra’Shaad Samples, Hudson’s lead recruiter with the Mustangs, is going to be a hot target for different schools in the offseason. If Samples leaves, the odds are slim Hudson stays true with SMU.
Flip forecast: 15%

ATH Travis Hunter – Florida State commit

Background: Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill
On300 Ranking: No. 2
The Skinny: Georgia received a surprise visit this past weekend from the No. 2 recruit in the country. Hunter is a longtime FSU commitment, and it’s still unclear whether he is legitimately looking at other schools. During an Instagram Live a couple of hours after Florida State lost to Wake Forest on September 25, Hunter told FSU fans to not believe any rumors that he’s wavering on his pledge. “I’m not going nowhere, bro,” Hunter said. “Don’t let them boys fool y’all. I’m committed. I’m staying committed.” Regardless, the Dawgs have remained in hot pursuit, and the environment in Athens for Saturday’s rout of Arkansas had to be a good thing for Georgia.
Flip forecast: 10%

CB Terrance Brooks – Ohio State commit

Background: Little Elm (Texas) High
On300 Ranking: No. 15
The Skinny: Brooks committed to Ohio State after a round of official visits this summer to OSU, Alabama, Florida, Oregon and Texas. Brooks continues to say publicly that he’s all in with the Buckeyes. But he’s also continuing to talk to coaches at other schools, especially the Longhorns. If Texas coach Steve Sarkisian pulls this off, it would be a massive flip. It also would signal that you can’t just walk into Texas and take the state’s top prospects anymore.
Flip forecast: 10%

IOL Will Campbell – LSU commit

Background: Monroe (La.) Neville
On300 Ranking: No. 74
The Skinny: Campbell continues to say publicly all the right things about his commitment to the Tigers, including doing interviews about enrolling early. He’s also repeatedly visited the campus in Baton Rouge, but there is smoke that Texas is involved here in some capacity. That said, this seems like a tough one to pull away from LSU.
Flip forecast: 10%

WR Raleek Brown – Oklahoma commit

Background: Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On300 Ranking: No. 138
The Skinny: Brown seems tailor-made for the Oklahoma offense. That’s why it made sense for him to commit to the Sooners early in the recruiting process. But when you play for one of the top programs in southern California, you’re going to get the full-court press from USC – even when the Trojans are going through a coaching change. Brown teased fans last weekend in the marquee matchup against St. John Bosco by wearing a USC arm sleeve. Yet, he continues to say all the right things about his OU pledge, and behind the scene he seems solid with the Sooners. He’ll still be one to watch once USC finds its next coach.
Flip forecast: 10%

QB Walker Howard – LSU commit

Background: Lafayette (La.) St. Thomas More
On300 Ranking: No. 66
The Skinny: Every indication was that Howard was 100% on board with the Tigers. He’s an in-state recruit. He’s a coveted prospect at a priority position. He has family ties to the school. Plus, he’s been committed for more than a year. There were no real signs he was looking around until Notre Dame offered him on Sept. 30. Quietly, Howard scheduled a visit to South Bend for this past weekend. But he was not able to make the visit because he fractured his left fibula Friday night. The visit would have been his first to a school outside of Louisiana. It’s not clear yet how the injury impacts his recruitment.
Flip forecast: 5%

CB Domani Jackson – USC commit

Background: Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On300 Ranking: No. 10
The Skinny: Jackson is a longtime USC commitment. But as with Williams, the firing of Clay Helton has opened the door for Michigan and Alabama. Jackson told On3’s Chad Simmons he cares about stability and being competitive. That’s two things that Michigan appears to have after its 5-0 start. Alabama also will get an official visit. Still, it’s going to take a lot for Jackson to not end up at USC. If interim coach Donte Williams (who also is the Trojans’ secondary coach) remains at USC in some fashion, it’s a good bet Jackson will be a Trojan. “Donte is a big factor in this recruiting class,” Jackson said. “I think he is a big factor not just with me, but with a lot of the commits.”
Flip forecast: 5%

This is a good write-up. Some things to think about given this is now posted.

1) Texas isn't mentioned regarding Devin Brown. Something to watch after the 10/16 visit weekend is if Texas is suddenly connected to Devin Brown. If we're not, that's a great sign associated to Arch Manning's recruitment and their feel for him. If they start pushing hard on Brown, consider it a hedge after not getting a "we're about to land Manning" vibe.

2) Bryce Anderson's parents would still prefer him at Texas. A full collapse by ATM would allegedly be about the only thing that could cause a change.

3) If Coombs remains on the OSU staff, at least as the DBC, then Brooks is going to Ohio State. If Coombs doesn't want to get demoted, should they get to that, and chooses instead to retire or something, Texas has a legit shot at landing him. That's about the only chance.

4) Texas not bringing Samples back was fucking stupid. They'd have Hudson and Cam Williams, right now.

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1 hour ago, RomaVicta said:

 

 

Are we really that fretful about him going to watch Alabama crush the Aggies?

Do we think he will want to become an Aggie so bad that he will help collect body parts on the field after the game for proper burial?

I wouldn't choose Alabama at A&M over the historically important and intense Texas-OU game, but seeing Alabama close to home as a guest of the home school makes a pretty attractive offer. Accepting that offer doesn't mean that much. 

A player attending the Texas-Rice and then turning around to see the Texas-Texas Tech game does say something. 

IIRC, Demas committed to Aggy after watching Bama beating them. So there is a precedent for top recruits committing to Aggy after a moral victory. 

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29 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Hello Devon

 

Spoiler

The Red River Showdown will have plenty of top prospects in the stands to watch Texas and Oklahoma battle. 

A day after 5-star Evan Stewart (Frisco, Texas/Liberty) confirmed he will be at the Cotton Bowl, it’s time add another 5-star visitor. 

On300 No. 19 Devon Campbell (Arlington, Texas/Bowie) will also be in the stands according to a family member. 

This will be the first time the 6-foot-3.5, 310-pound mauler sees Texas play in person this season.

The Under Armour All-American IOL is fresh off an official visit to Alabama last weekend, and has been on campus at Oklahoma and USC this season. 

Campbell still has two official visits remaining. One will go to LSU in November. The Longhorns are expected to receive the final official visit, but that date hasn’t been set. 

 

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Having top prospects at the Texas/OU game can be tremendously positive, albeit also with some risk.

If we get blown out, it would obviously hurt. However, if we hang tough or win, that game has an atmosphere that is absolutely amazing and like nothing else in college football. Many recruits have sat in that stadium and realized how cool it would be to play in that game for the next 3-4 years.  

 

 

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10 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

Having top prospects at the Texas/OU game can be tremendously positive, albeit also with some risk.

If we get blown out, it would obviously hurt. However, if we hang tough or win, that game has an atmosphere that is absolutely amazing and like nothing else in college football. Many recruits have sat in that stadium and realized how cool it would be to play in that game for the next 3-4 years.  

 

 

I don't see a scenario where we get blown out this week unless the offense just implodes on itself and Casey chokes. Sark is going to cook up some shit this week in the gameplan, this will be the week that we break just about every tendency and lean on scheme. Even in a loss, I would expect it to be a close game. 

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2 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

I don't see a scenario where we get blown out this week unless the offense just implodes on itself and Casey chokes. Sark is going to cook up some shit this week in the gameplan, this will be the week that we break just about every tendency and lean on scheme. Even in a loss, I would expect it to be a close game. 

Friendly reminder that projected first round draft pick Nik Bonito (FCB) will be going up against Christian Jones. And OU’s strength is their run D.
 

I don’t think we get blown out, but we are only 3 weeks removed from the Ark debacle. Hopefully we put on a great showing for these recruits.
 

Fuck OU

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15 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

I don't see a scenario where we get blown out this week unless the offense just implodes on itself and Casey chokes. Sark is going to cook up some shit this week in the gameplan, this will be the week that we break just about every tendency and lean on scheme. Even in a loss, I would expect it to be a close game. 

Feel the same way. It'd be a pretty big shot to the nuts if we did get blown out. Seeing how chuckles and mensa managed to keep it close the past 7 years.  It'd have to be a full blown catastrophe for OU to blow us out imo ex Ark. 

OU on the other hand.....they're primed for it. Barely skating by 4 out of the past 5 weeks. Time to take them behind the woodshed. 

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Friendly reminder that projected first round draft pick Nik Bonito (FCB) will be going up against Christian Jones. And OU’s strength is their run D.
 

I don’t think we get blown out, but we are only 3 weeks removed from the Ark debacle. Hopefully we put on a great showing for these recruits.
 

Fuck OU

Been trying to gauge their run defense. Tulane, WCU and West Virginia are baaaaaad run teams. But they held Nebraska under 100, and their run game's actually pretty good. Don't know what to think of the 131 KSU got on 'em. Below KSU's average, obviously. This weekend is where something gives.... or doesn't.

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38 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

I don't see a scenario where we get blown out this week unless the offense just implodes on itself and Casey chokes. Sark is going to cook up some shit this week in the gameplan, this will be the week that we break just about every tendency and lean on scheme. Even in a loss, I would expect it to be a close game. 


Been thinking about that. Among the scenarios 1) We win, which is obviously good for us 2) We lose but in a close, hard-fought game. I think this is still good for us. We can say to recruits "we're on a level with the number 6 team in the county. We need you to put us over the top." 3) We lose in a rout. Obviously this is bad for us. Recruiting momentum evaporates.  So, to my way of thinking, two out of three are good for us.



 

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17 minutes ago, Big Woodrows said:

Mostly aggy related, but posting here due to Bledsoe:image.thumb.png.6744d1548e0fa06a0daaf2e195472ff1.png

Lol. Turned him down. Good luck with Bledsoe. Texas recruiting him lights out, made him a priority, and the only thing stopping him is his academics, which by a small miracle seem to be looking good at this point. Bo Davis has sold Jarray and the mom on Texas. So yeah, good luck aTm. 

 

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Feel the same way. It'd be a pretty big shot to the nuts if we did get blown out. Seeing how chuckles and mensa managed to keep it close the past 7 years.  It'd have to be a full blown catastrophe for OU to blow us out imo ex Ark. 

OU on the other hand.....they're primed for it. Barely skating by 4 out of the past 5 weeks. Time to take them behind the woodshed. 

Skating by for weeks on end is usually when OU shows the fuck up against us and looks like world beaters.

It's going to be up to Sark and Thompson to dial up successful passing plays to get OU to back off the line. Or it's going to be time to employ a legit 2 RB backfield with both Robinsons in the game. 

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8 minutes ago, UncleBuck said:

Been trying to gauge their run defense. Tulane, WCU and West Virginia are baaaaaad run teams. But they held Nebraska under 100, and their run game's actually pretty good. Don't know what to think of the 131 KSU got on 'em. Below KSU's average, obviously. This weekend is where something gives.... or doesn't.

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One thing to keep in mind about the OU run defense is that they have played below average run offenses this entire season, with the exception of Nebraska. The reason Nebraska matters is that their running stats are inflated by games against puffballs like Fordham and Northwestern. So while their run defense may look good on paper, it’s reasonably possible that’s deceptive.

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51 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

I don't see a scenario where we get blown out this week unless the offense just implodes on itself and Casey chokes. Sark is going to cook up some shit this week in the gameplan, this will be the week that we break just about every tendency and lean on scheme. Even in a loss, I would expect it to be a close game. 

I also believe we will see several new wrinkles in the gameplan this week. I would not be shocked to see B. Robinson, R. Johnson and K. Robinson all on the field at the same time. I have also been waiting for Roschon to throw the ball when we are in the wildcat formation. Barring a bunch of turnovers by either team, I think this one could be a really close game.

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