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Us? This board? Yeah. Have someone who can edit video compile something together, make it slick, then juxtapose their racism versus our progressive changes. Fuck, get the TFB guys to do it. They’re good enough, and OU has to be happy to shit all over Aggy. Then have the recruits tweet that motherfucker into the world 

you can even add video of Texas taking down its confederate statues years ago vs. the old whites guarding Sully to this day

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First Team:

OL — Tommy Brockermeyer, All Saints (Fort Worth, Texas) | 6-6 | 285
Currently the top-rated offensive tackle and player from Texas in the Class of 2021.

AP — Billy Bowman, Ryan (Denton, Texas) | 5-10 | 175
The future Longhorn plays at a high level in all three phases of the game.

Second Team

AP — Ja'Tavion Sanders, Ryan (Denton, Texas) | 6-3.5 | 220
Joins Bowman as one of two players featured from the Raiders and the 2021 Texas commit dominates on both sides of the ball.

 

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First Team Offense

QB — Dematrius Davis Jr., North Shore (Houston) | 5-11 | 195
Led the Mustangs to consecutive 6A Division 1 state championships and has compiled nearly 8,000 yards of total offense and 103 touchdowns over the last two seasons.

QB — Caleb Williams, Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) | 6-2 | 210
The top-rated quarterback in the country has been a big-time playmaker in one of the toughest conferences since his freshman season.

QB — Kyle McCord, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) | 6-3 | 210
The 2021 Ohio State commit has been selected on the Sophomore and Junior All-American teams in each of the past two seasons and looks to lead the Philadelphia power to its third straight 6A state title.

RB — Treveyon Henderson, Hopewell (Va.) | 5-11 | 195
Racked up over 3,000 all purpose yards and 53 touchdowns for the defending Class 3 state champs. The 2021 Ohio State commit checks in as the No. 1 running back in the country and was last season's Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year.

RB — Will Shipley, Weddington (Matthews, N.C.) | 5-11 | 200
Named the North Carolina Gatorade Football Player of the Year after rushing for over 2,000 yards and 30 touchdowns for the 3AA state champs. The 2021 Clemson commit also had 34 receptions for 582 yards and eight more scores.

RB — Thad Franklin, Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) | 6-0 | 225
The 2021 Miami commit rushed for nearly 2,300 yards and 28 touchdowns while leading the Lions to their third consecutive 3A state championship.

WR — Beaux Collins, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) | 6-2.5 | 195
Averaged more than 24 yards per reception as a junior and had over 1,000 yards receiving to go with 14 touchdowns for the No. 1 team in the country.

WR — Marvin Harrison Jr., St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) | 6-3 | 190
Helped lead the Hawks to their second straight 6A state title despite having key players out with injuries. McCord and Harrison will be among the top quarterback/wide receiver combos in 2020.

WR — Shadrach Banks, North Shore (Houston) | 6-0 | 210
Missed the majority of his junior season but expect the 2021 Texas A&M commit to have a monster senior campaign. As a sophomore he had 60 receptions for 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns.

TE — Brock Bowers, Napa (Calif.) | 6-3 | 225
The 4-star accounted for nearly 1,500 all purpose yards and 18 touchdowns in 2019.

OL — Landon Tengwall, Good Counsel (Olney, Md.) | 6-6 | 300
Lined up against the best competition every single week and dominated the opposition. The 2021 Penn State commit helped lead the Falcons to their first WCAC title since 2012 last season.

OL — JC Latham, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) | 6-6 | 305
The 2021 Alabama commit is the leader for one of the best offensive lines in high school football.

OL — Amarius Mims, Bleckley County (Cochran, Ga.) | 6-7 | 315
Checks in as the top-rated player in Georgia and the No. 6 overall player on 247Sports composite rankings.

OL — Tommy Brockermeyer, All Saints (Fort Worth, Texas) | 6-6 | 285
Currently the top-rated offensive tackle and player from Texas in the Class of 2021.

OL — Kingsley Suamataia, Orem (Utah) | 6-5 | 280
Has been selected to the Sophomore and Junior All-American first teams in each of the past two seasons and is the top-rated player in Utah.

AP — Emeka Egbuka, Steilacoom (Wash.) | 6-1 | 190
Named the MaxPreps Junior of the Year last season after racking up over 2,200 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns to go with a team-high eight interceptions.

AP — Tyler Buchner, Helix (La Mesa, Calif.) | 6-2 | 205
Put up video game numbers as a junior at Bishop's (La Jolla, Calif.). The 2021 Notre Dame commit accounted for 6,084 yards of total offense (4,474 passing, 1,610 rushing) and 81 touchdowns (53 passing, 28, rushing).

K — Andres Borregales, Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) | 5-11 | 155
The 2021 Miami commit connected on 12-of-15 field goals for the three-time defending state champs and also averaged better than 40 yards per punt.

First Team Defense

DL — Korey Foreman, Centennial (Corona, Calif.) | 6-4 | 265
Rated as the No. 1 player in the country, according to 247Sports composite rankings.

DL — J.T. Tuimoloau, Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Wash.) | 6-4.5 | 275
dominated on both sides of the ball for the back-to-back 3A state champs. The 5-star defensive lineman has also landed some offers to play basketball at the next level.

DL — Jack Sawyer, Pickerington North (Pickerington, Ohio) | 6-5 | 220
The 2021 Ohio State commit racked up 16.5 sacks and accounted for 15 touchdowns while playing quarterback as a junior.

DL — Maason Smith, Terrebonne (Houma, La.) | 6-5 | 315
One of the toughest players to block in the country also checks in as the top-rated player in Louisiana.

LB — Raesjon Davis, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) | 6-1 | 215
The 2021 LSU commit is one of the most well-rounded defensive players in the country.

LB — Jeremiah Trotter Jr., St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) | 6-0 | 210
One of the most physical linebackers in the game like his father, Jeremiah Trotter.

LB — Terrence Lewis, Northwestern (Miami) | 6-1 | 200
The 2021 Tennessee commit flies around on defense and is top-rated outside linebacker in the country.

LB — Dallas Turner, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 6-4 | 235
Recently committed to Alabama and was named to the Junior All-American team last season after racking up 16 sacks for American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.). He transferred to St. Thomas Aquinas for his senior year and expect him to have a monster season, especially with Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor coaching him on defense.

DB — James Williams, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) | 6-5 | 215
Checks in as the top-rated player in Florida and returned to American Heritage to finish his high school career after playing his junior season at Western (Davie, Fla.).

DB — Jaylin Davies, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) | 6-1 | 165
The recent Oregon commit has been lining up against the best talent since his sophomore year.

DB — Jakailin Johnson, De Smet Jesuit (St. Louis) | 6-0 | 170
The 2021 Ohio State commit helped lead the Spartans to their first state title since 2005 last season.

DB — Clinton Burton Jr., St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | 5-11 | 170
The 2021 Florida commit is one of the best shutdown corners in the country.

AP — Billy Bowman, Ryan (Denton, Texas) | 5-10 | 175
The future Longhorn plays at a high level in all three phases of the game.

P — Tommy Doman, St. Mary Prep (Orchard Lake, Mich.) | 6-3 | 170
The first of two Michigan commits selected is one of the best at pinning opponent's inside their own 20-yard line.

Second Team Offense

QB — J.J. McCarthy, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) | 6-2 | 195
Threw for over 6,300 yards and 71 touchdowns during his last two seasons at Nazareth Academy (La Grange, Ill.). The 5-star quarterback will finish his career with the Ascenders.

QB — Tyler Macon, East St. Louis (Ill.) | 6-0 | 185
Became the second player in state history to account for over 5,000 yards of total offense last season while leading the Flyers to their ninth state title.

QB — Sam Huard, Kennedy Catholic (Burien, Wash.) | 6-2 | 175
On pace to shatter the state record for career passing yards. The 2021 Washington commit needs 1,303 more yards to break Brett Rypien's record. He has thrown for 11,741 yards and 132 touchdowns through his first three years.

QB — Miller Moss, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) | 6-2 | 195
The 2021 USC commit threw for over 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season at Alemany (Mission Hills, Calif.).

RB — Amari Daniels, Central (Miami) | 5-8 | 195
Miami Central has had some big-time running backs come through its program and Daniels is up next.

RB — Seven McGee, East (Rochester, N.Y.) | 5-9 | 170
Had to sit out his junior season because of transfer rules but expect the 2021 Oregon commit to have a monster senior campaign.

RB — Brandon Campbell, Katy (Texas) | 5-10 | 190
The 2021 USC commit transferred to Katy in March and should be a big-time playmaker for the Lone Star State power.

RB — Armoni Goodwin, Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.) | 5-8 | 190
The 2021 Auburn commit was on track for a huge junior season an injury derailed his year. He had 485 yards and 10 touchdowns in three games and expect those same kind of numbers in 2020.

WR — Jacorey Brooks, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) | 6-3 | 185
McCarthy is going to have a load of weapons but the recent Booker T. Washington (Miami) target should be his favorite. The 2021 Alabama commit checks in as the No. 2 wide receiver in the country and helped lead the Tornadoes to their first state title since 2015 last season.

WR — Dominic Lovett, East St. Louis (Ill.) | 5-10 | 175
Was Macon's favorite target in 2019, hauling in 74 receptions for 1,584 yards and 17 touchdowns.

WR — Troy Franklin, Menlo-Atherton (Atherton, Calif.) | 6-2 | 170
The recent Oregon commit is one of the most dynamic players in the country and checks in as the No. 3 wide receiver in the Class of 2021.

TE — Moliki Matavao, Liberty (Henderson, Nev.) | 6-6 | 240
Led the Patriots to their first state title last season.

OL — Bram Walden, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.) | 6-4 | 270
One of six Oregon commits, he checks in as the No. 2 recruit in Arizona.

OL — Donovan Jackson, Episcopal (Bellaire, Texas) | 6-4 | 310
Ohio State is represented well on the preseason All-American team and Jackson is one of seven selections.

OL — Laurence Seymore, Central (Miami) | 6-1.5 | 295
The 2021 Miami commit paved the way for one of the best running games in the country as a junior and is a major reason why the Rockets begin the year ranked at No. 21.

OL — Owen Prentice, O'Dea (Seattle) | 6-3 | 295
The 4-star offensive lineman is one of five players selected from the Evergreen State.

OL — Tristan Leigh, Robinson (Fairfax, Va.) | 6-5 | 270
The 5-star lineman checks in as the No. 3 offensive tackle in the Class of 2021 on 247Sports composite rankings.

AP — DJ Harvey, Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) | 5-11 | 165
One of the best two-way players in the country. He has 123 receptions for 2,112 yards and 13 touchdowns to go with 11 interceptions over the last two seasons.

AP — Julien Simon, Lincoln (Tacoma, Wash.) | 6-2 | 220
The 2021 USC commit showed his versatility as a junior hauling in 83 receptions for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns to go with 55 tackles and four interceptions. He also rushed for seven scores.

Second Team Defense

DL — Brandon Buckner, Chandler (Ariz.) | 6-1 | 235
Racked up 16 sacks and 24 tackles for loss in 2019 for the inaugural Open Division state champs.

DL — Tyreak Sapp, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) | 6-2.5 | 255
The 2021 Florida commit helped lead the Raiders to their first state title since 2016 and will have them in position to repeat in 2020.

DL — Tywone Malone, Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) | 6-3.5 | 300
Checks in as the No. 1 recruit in the state and will be the next big-time defensive line prospect to come from New Jersey.

DL — Tunmise Adeleye, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) | 6-3 | 240
The 2021 Ohio State commit is one of the most dominant players in the trenches and will be a key piece for the Ascenders.

LB — Kendrick Blackshire, Duncanville (Texas) | 6-2 | 245
Missed his junior season with a torn ACL but expect him to bounce back and be the leader for one of the top defenses in high school football.

LB — Aaron Willis, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | 5-11 | 210
The Panthers have one of the best defenses in the country and the 2021 Tennessee commit is a major reason why.

LB — Landon Jackson, Pleasant Grove (Texarkana, Texas) | 6-6 | 240
The 2021 LSU commit helped lead the Hawks to a 4A Division 2 state title racking up over 100 tackles and 16 sacks.

LB — Power Echols, Zebulon B. Vance (Charlotte, N.C.) | 6-1 | 205
Played a major role in bringing home the school's first state championship last season.

DB — Xavian Sorey, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) | 6-3 | 215
Recently transferred to IMG to finish his high school career and is one of five Ascenders featured.

DB — Ga'Quincy McKinstry, Pinson Valley (Pinson, Ala.) | 5-11.5 | 175
Big-time playmaker on both sides of the ball and checks in as the No. 2 cornerback in the Class of 2021.

DB — Kamren Kinchens, Northwestern (Miami) | 5-11 | 200
The 4-star safety had a team-high nine interceptions and helped lead the Bulls to their third consecutive state title.

DB — Jason Marshall, Palmetto (Miami) | 6-2 | 180
The top-rated cornerback in Florida announced his Final 3 back in April and it features Alabama, Clemson, and Florida.

AP — Ja'Tavion Sanders, Ryan (Denton, Texas) | 6-3.5 | 220
Joins Bowman as one of two players featured from the Raiders and the 2021 Texas commit dominates on both sides of the ball.

 

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Us? This board? Yeah. Have someone who can edit video compile something together, make it slick, then juxtapose their racism versus our progressive changes. Fuck, get the TFB guys to do it. They’re good enough, and OU has to be happy to shit all over Aggy. Then have the recruits tweet that motherfucker into the world 

@OnAComputer your time to shine..maybe throw some Figurelli stuff in there for old times sake

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Earlier this summer, multiple student organizations along with several black student-athletes used their platform to push for social change. These students composed a list of desired changes and met with University leadership including interim president Jay Hartzell and athletic director Chris Del Conte a few weeks ago.

During that time, I spoke with several recruits to gauge their reaction and all of them voiced support for the players and a desire to see a more inclusive environment at Texas. Today, I circled back with more recruits to get their reaction now that the first wave of changes have been announced.

Texas commit Jalen Milroe: “I think it’s awesome to see the stance the players took and it showed a united front. I’m glad the University sat down and listened to the players. Over the last few months, I think it’s been missed at times. The only thing that is wanted is equality. We want to be looked at as equal and not just valued because what we can do on the football field but valued for who we are as people off the field as well.”


Texas commit Jonathon Brooks: “I love it. It’s a great start.”

Texas commit Derrick Harris: “I think it’s a good step in the right direction. It shows that our voices are heard, and they do matter.”

Texas commit JD Coffey: “I think it’s great. Me and my mom both read the changes and were very impressed with the team coming together and making a change.”

Three-star McKinney North WR JJ Henry: "I think it's a great idea that they are taking a turn around and supporting African Americans. I think equality is everything and is very important."

Four-star 2022 Nolan Catholic RB Emeka Megwa: “That’s actually a huge deal. That’s one huge step forward and really mature of the players to make a positive change like that. It shows that the school is open for change to what is right.”

Four-star 2022 Atascocita OL Kam Dewberry: “I feel that it’s good because the players are starting to have a voice and make changes to what they want. They can start to actually gain equality.”

Four-star 2022 Frisco Liberty WR Evan Stewart: “I think it’s a good idea. Showing more attention can relieve stress on a lot of others like me, and we just want to be heard and be safe. I think it’s a great idea and I’m proud of Texas for it.”

Four-star 2022 Humble Summer Creek OL Kelvin Banks: “I feel it will bring them together as a football team and a community more than ever.”

Four-star 2022 Del Valle WR Caleb Burton: “I think it’s a great move with everything going on today. It shows they care enough to do something like this.”

Four-star 2022 Port Arthur Memorial DB Jaylon Guilbeau: “I feel like they should treat white students how they treat the black [students]. Everyone should be treated equally. I also feel like it’s going to be a better campus because of what they are doing. When facing diversity like this it’s hard and that’s good that UT is having some changes with what is going on.”

 

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Stanfield, a renowned quarterback coach who has been working with Milroe dating back to when Jalen was in seventh grade, says Milroe’s growth from a physical perspective has him poised to do big things in the future.

“He's grown so he’s 6-3. He’s 200 pounds and he doesn't try hard for it. When I say that, that he doesn't try hard for it, he just goes out and works out and works hard, but it comes easy for him so he can put on more weight with ease,” Stanfield said. “But muscle definition, twitch, explosiveness, strength – it’s all there.”

https://texas.forums.rivals.com/threads/the-3-2-1-alll-about-why-jalen-milroe-is-the-complete-package-surprise-commitments-more.479456/

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THREE THINGS WE LEARNED

1. Jalen Milroe is the complete package at QB, starting with his physical skills …

Put on the highlight tape, or watch a short snippet of video on Twitter, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that Texas quarterback commitment Jalen Milroe is extremely talented. As a thrower of the football, Milroe has all the tools necessary to be successful – arm strength, touch, accuracy, vision. Add in his ability to make plays on the move – with his legs as a runner or while throwing from outside the pocket – and Milroe is tough to contain.

A Rivals100 member who committed to Texas last summer, Milroe’s one of the top overall quarterback prospects in the 2021 recruiting class. As good as he is at the high school level, the Katy Tompkins product is only scratching the surface of his enormous potential. Brad Stanfield knows this as well as anybody.

Stanfield, a renowned quarterback coach who has been working with Milroe dating back to when Jalen was in seventh grade, says Milroe’s growth from a physical perspective has him poised to do big things in the future.

“He's grown so he’s 6-3. He’s 200 pounds and he doesn't try hard for it. When I say that, that he doesn't try hard for it, he just goes out and works out and works hard, but it comes easy for him so he can put on more weight with ease,” Stanfield said. “But muscle definition, twitch, explosiveness, strength – it’s all there.”

Along with Milroe, Stanfield trains players like current UT freshman Hudson Card and Buffalo Bills quarterback Davis Webb. Milroe measures up favorably with any quarterback Stanfield has coached over the years.

“The highest velocity out of any kid I’ve seen at his age,” Stanfield said of Milroe’s arm strength. “I think it's pretty clear if you just watch him throw in person or on video. It’s what you want.

“He can hit the spot over and over just as consistently as any kid I’ve ever had. For me when it comes to arm talent, I think it's really easy to see.”

Not only can Milroe rifle the ball into tight windows or shoot it downfield with relative ease, he’s improved in some of the more delicate areas of the quarterback position. Stanfield routinely has him work on throwing around and over defenders, which has helped round out Milroe’s overall talents.

“I believe his touch has really improved. To be able to throw a fastball – that he can easily do. But ball placement on layered throws, he can do that with control,” Stanfield said.

When Stanfield first started working with Milroe about five years ago, he said it was apparent pretty early that Milroe had some God-given talent. Combine the natural physical skills with what Stanfield said was a strong drive at a young age, and it’s easy to understand why Milroe has grown into one of the nation’s top overall prospects.

“Jalen’s personality, his commitment and discipline, toughness, attention to detail, how much he cared, those things were there at a very early age,” Stanfield said.

2. Milroe also has it from a competitive/leadership perspective

In order to be successful at the quarterback position – more than any other position in the game – a player also has to have “it” from a mental perspective. He has to be able to handle pressure, make quick decisions under fire, understand not only the offensive scheme but defensive tendencies and personnel, and has to have a knack for leadership.

Anyone who has ever spent time talking to Milroe knows he’s about as personable and polite of a teenager as you’re ever going to come across. He’s engaging, he’s respectful of his opponents while also passing off credit for his team’s successes to his teammates, and other recruits are drawn to his magnetic personality. Those are traits that more often than not come naturally to some players and according to Stanfield, those leadership qualities have always been there with Milroe.

“It’s been there since day one. It’s his greatest attribute. Just go spend one or two minutes with him and you’ll see it,” Stanfield said. “He is charismatic, likes to have fun. But that’s because he’s centered in who he is and what it takes.”

In the last two years with Milroe behind center, Katy Tompkins has won 21 games and advanced deep in the state playoffs both seasons. In the four seasons prior, the program won a total of five games. After totaling just over 2,000 yards of offense and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore, Milroe was even better last year, going for just shy of 3,000 combined yards as a passer and a runner while contributing 31 touchdowns. Obviously, it takes more than one player to turn a program around - and Milroe would be the first to tell you that Tompkins’ success stems from coaching and his teammates – but Milroe’s leadership abilities are apparent to anyone watching, even from a distance.

“All you have to do is watch him, how he warms up, how his teammates respond with the little verbiage that he needs, to see how easy it is for people to follow him,” Stanfield said.

Combine the mental make-up with the natural physical strengths, and the sky would seem to be the limit for Milroe as he continues to work through his football career.

“Jalen can go as far as he wants to go,” Stanfield said.

3. Milroe’s character is another strong indicator of future success

Athleticism … check. Arm strength … check. Finesse as a passer when necessary … check. Leadership … check. Milroe has the physical and mental characteristics that are necessary to be successful, but Stanfield’s teachings are not only football-related. He promotes development of character as much as on-field teachings (he commonly uses #DevelopThePerson1st on his social media posts) and stresses toughness, commitment and discipline. Stay consistent in those three areas, Stanfield says, and you’ll have a chance to be successful in just about any field you choose.

“Once a kid has that focus towards everything that he does with his life, on a daily basis to maximize his time with great toughness, commitment, and discipline, he’s putting himself in the best situation to see how good he can be at what he loves to do,” Stanfield said. “That goes with your relationship with God, your school, football, and relationships in life.

“It's a bit extreme but it's how you mold yourself to become your best you on a daily basis. The fun part is who you become. You can enjoy the ride along the way knowing that you did everything you could to make sure that you didn't let anyone down around you.”

On the field, Stanfield uses a program that’s built to improve the key areas of velocity and consistency as a full functional thrower. He targets certain areas for years since his students began in middle school and it has enabled them to be the highest velocity throwers in the country, including Card having the highest velocity at Elite 11 in 2019 by a sizeable margin. Stanfield works with his quarterbacks to be equally adept at throwing from the pocket or on the run and feels it’s essential to be able to throw from varying arm slots. He says he’s not trying to “create robots” in the pocket and feels it’s important for today’s quarterbacks to have some throwing versatility.

“When it comes to using all arm slots, that takes reps and time. It’s not creating robots. I never want to take the gamer and confidence away from the quarterback by trying to be a robot when it comes to the upper-half mechanics,” Stanfield said. “If you're missing lower-half mechanics or principals in your lower half, I can correct those in one day if you're smart and if you're savvy. But it's an art and a talent on the upper half that needs to be treated with respect.

“I think it’s a 100 percent necessity (to use different arm slots). It can be developed. Just watch somebody that’s good throwing on the run. If they’re really good throwing on the run, watch how many different arm slots they use.”

In Milroe’s case specifically, Stanfield said Jalen is able to pick up on anything that’s thrown at him. It’s been coaching players like Milroe and getting close to his students’ families that Stanfield said has been the most rewarding part of his job.

“I think the best thing that’s been enjoyable for me was just the families and how solid they are. His dad, Quentin, his mom, Lola. It's been the families. His entire family, how quality they are, and understanding how Quentin’s raised Jalen, how Jalen is who he is, why he is made up the way he is made up, and then to be a part of that,” Stanfield said. “He can go as far as he wants. His character as a person, his purpose of why he does what he does, working to see how good he can be at what he loves to do for something bigger than himself, it’s all there. His work ethic is there, his talent is there. He can go as far as he wants.”

It will be fascinating to see how the QB competition works out. Card v JQJ, winner v Milroe, winner v Ewers (speak it into existence)

Unfortunately, of those 4, only Card and JQJ have positional flexibility and Card is probably the cleanest starter projection. If we land Ewers and our assumptions are accurate, the 2022 depth chart would be:

  1. Card - RS-So
  2. Milroe - RS - FR
  3. Ewers - FR

Hard to imagine a kid being called the next Trevor Lawrence sitting 3rd for long. Reverse Tannehill? Even if we don't land Ewers, does Milroe stick around for a shot at 1 season? Could he also push Card to WR? Good problems to have.

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THREE THINGS WE LEARNED

1. Jalen Milroe is the complete package at QB, starting with his physical skills …

Put on the highlight tape, or watch a short snippet of video on Twitter, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that Texas quarterback commitment Jalen Milroe is extremely talented. As a thrower of the football, Milroe has all the tools necessary to be successful – arm strength, touch, accuracy, vision. Add in his ability to make plays on the move – with his legs as a runner or while throwing from outside the pocket – and Milroe is tough to contain.

A Rivals100 member who committed to Texas last summer, Milroe’s one of the top overall quarterback prospects in the 2021 recruiting class. As good as he is at the high school level, the Katy Tompkins product is only scratching the surface of his enormous potential. Brad Stanfield knows this as well as anybody.

Stanfield, a renowned quarterback coach who has been working with Milroe dating back to when Jalen was in seventh grade, says Milroe’s growth from a physical perspective has him poised to do big things in the future.

“He's grown so he’s 6-3. He’s 200 pounds and he doesn't try hard for it. When I say that, that he doesn't try hard for it, he just goes out and works out and works hard, but it comes easy for him so he can put on more weight with ease,” Stanfield said. “But muscle definition, twitch, explosiveness, strength – it’s all there.”

Along with Milroe, Stanfield trains players like current UT freshman Hudson Card and Buffalo Bills quarterback Davis Webb. Milroe measures up favorably with any quarterback Stanfield has coached over the years.

“The highest velocity out of any kid I’ve seen at his age,” Stanfield said of Milroe’s arm strength. “I think it's pretty clear if you just watch him throw in person or on video. It’s what you want.

“He can hit the spot over and over just as consistently as any kid I’ve ever had. For me when it comes to arm talent, I think it's really easy to see.”

Not only can Milroe rifle the ball into tight windows or shoot it downfield with relative ease, he’s improved in some of the more delicate areas of the quarterback position. Stanfield routinely has him work on throwing around and over defenders, which has helped round out Milroe’s overall talents.

“I believe his touch has really improved. To be able to throw a fastball – that he can easily do. But ball placement on layered throws, he can do that with control,” Stanfield said.

When Stanfield first started working with Milroe about five years ago, he said it was apparent pretty early that Milroe had some God-given talent. Combine the natural physical skills with what Stanfield said was a strong drive at a young age, and it’s easy to understand why Milroe has grown into one of the nation’s top overall prospects.

“Jalen’s personality, his commitment and discipline, toughness, attention to detail, how much he cared, those things were there at a very early age,” Stanfield said.

2. Milroe also has it from a competitive/leadership perspective

In order to be successful at the quarterback position – more than any other position in the game – a player also has to have “it” from a mental perspective. He has to be able to handle pressure, make quick decisions under fire, understand not only the offensive scheme but defensive tendencies and personnel, and has to have a knack for leadership.

Anyone who has ever spent time talking to Milroe knows he’s about as personable and polite of a teenager as you’re ever going to come across. He’s engaging, he’s respectful of his opponents while also passing off credit for his team’s successes to his teammates, and other recruits are drawn to his magnetic personality. Those are traits that more often than not come naturally to some players and according to Stanfield, those leadership qualities have always been there with Milroe.

“It’s been there since day one. It’s his greatest attribute. Just go spend one or two minutes with him and you’ll see it,” Stanfield said. “He is charismatic, likes to have fun. But that’s because he’s centered in who he is and what it takes.”

In the last two years with Milroe behind center, Katy Tompkins has won 21 games and advanced deep in the state playoffs both seasons. In the four seasons prior, the program won a total of five games. After totaling just over 2,000 yards of offense and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore, Milroe was even better last year, going for just shy of 3,000 combined yards as a passer and a runner while contributing 31 touchdowns. Obviously, it takes more than one player to turn a program around - and Milroe would be the first to tell you that Tompkins’ success stems from coaching and his teammates – but Milroe’s leadership abilities are apparent to anyone watching, even from a distance.

“All you have to do is watch him, how he warms up, how his teammates respond with the little verbiage that he needs, to see how easy it is for people to follow him,” Stanfield said.

Combine the mental make-up with the natural physical strengths, and the sky would seem to be the limit for Milroe as he continues to work through his football career.

“Jalen can go as far as he wants to go,” Stanfield said.

3. Milroe’s character is another strong indicator of future success

Athleticism … check. Arm strength … check. Finesse as a passer when necessary … check. Leadership … check. Milroe has the physical and mental characteristics that are necessary to be successful, but Stanfield’s teachings are not only football-related. He promotes development of character as much as on-field teachings (he commonly uses #DevelopThePerson1st on his social media posts) and stresses toughness, commitment and discipline. Stay consistent in those three areas, Stanfield says, and you’ll have a chance to be successful in just about any field you choose.

“Once a kid has that focus towards everything that he does with his life, on a daily basis to maximize his time with great toughness, commitment, and discipline, he’s putting himself in the best situation to see how good he can be at what he loves to do,” Stanfield said. “That goes with your relationship with God, your school, football, and relationships in life.

“It's a bit extreme but it's how you mold yourself to become your best you on a daily basis. The fun part is who you become. You can enjoy the ride along the way knowing that you did everything you could to make sure that you didn't let anyone down around you.”

On the field, Stanfield uses a program that’s built to improve the key areas of velocity and consistency as a full functional thrower. He targets certain areas for years since his students began in middle school and it has enabled them to be the highest velocity throwers in the country, including Card having the highest velocity at Elite 11 in 2019 by a sizeable margin. Stanfield works with his quarterbacks to be equally adept at throwing from the pocket or on the run and feels it’s essential to be able to throw from varying arm slots. He says he’s not trying to “create robots” in the pocket and feels it’s important for today’s quarterbacks to have some throwing versatility.

“When it comes to using all arm slots, that takes reps and time. It’s not creating robots. I never want to take the gamer and confidence away from the quarterback by trying to be a robot when it comes to the upper-half mechanics,” Stanfield said. “If you're missing lower-half mechanics or principals in your lower half, I can correct those in one day if you're smart and if you're savvy. But it's an art and a talent on the upper half that needs to be treated with respect.

“I think it’s a 100 percent necessity (to use different arm slots). It can be developed. Just watch somebody that’s good throwing on the run. If they’re really good throwing on the run, watch how many different arm slots they use.”

In Milroe’s case specifically, Stanfield said Jalen is able to pick up on anything that’s thrown at him. It’s been coaching players like Milroe and getting close to his students’ families that Stanfield said has been the most rewarding part of his job.

“I think the best thing that’s been enjoyable for me was just the families and how solid they are. His dad, Quentin, his mom, Lola. It's been the families. His entire family, how quality they are, and understanding how Quentin’s raised Jalen, how Jalen is who he is, why he is made up the way he is made up, and then to be a part of that,” Stanfield said. “He can go as far as he wants. His character as a person, his purpose of why he does what he does, working to see how good he can be at what he loves to do for something bigger than himself, it’s all there. His work ethic is there, his talent is there. He can go as far as he wants.”

It will be fascinating to see how the QB competition works out. Card v JQJ, winner v Milroe, winner v Ewers (speak it into existence)

Unfortunately, of those 4, only Card and JQJ have positional flexibility and Card is probably the cleanest starter projection. If we land Ewers and our assumptions are accurate, the 2022 depth chart would be:

  1. Card - RS-So
  2. Milroe - RS - FR
  3. Ewers - FR

Hard to imagine a kid being called the next Trevor Lawrence sitting 3rd for long. Reverse Tannehill? Even if we don't land Ewers, does Milroe stick around for a shot at 1 season? Could he also push Card to WR? Good problems to have.

I hope we never again have to see a talented qb get called to run up the middle several times consecutively.  That was awful.  

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Last week we discussed the five must-get recruits for the 2021 class, at least in my view, but even landing those five ballers wouldn’t stamp the class as complete.

Landing a number of those five, plus addressing the needs listed below, would stamp the class especially in this singularly ridiculous cycle.

Wide Receiver

To Tom Herman’s credit he finally has a roster where I’m viewing explosive wide receivers as essential additions. Typically I viewed them as needs, wants, and, at one time due to so many other roster deficiencies, luxuries.

That’s no longer the case. There’s little point in bringing in strong-armed quarterbacks and a vertically inclined offensive coordinator then not giving them elite downfield options. I mean elite like Bijan Robinson is elite, like Alfred Collins and Vernon Broughton are elite, like the 2018 defensive backs were elite. Nice options are just that, but Texas needs difference-makers to keep pace with the direction of college football.

The hiring of Andre Coleman over other qualified candidates is tough to quibble with. Well, it’s easy to quibble with during recruiting season, I suppose, but maybe not so much during the real season. In Herman’s eyes, and those of others, Coleman earned the job. Without the benefit of his reputation for development preceding him, Coleman has been fighting an uphill battle to win recruits with salesmanship. That’s odd to me because wide receivers haven’t been a weakness during the Herman Era and in a couple cases have been very productive. Receivers should also be excited about the quarterbacks Texas has coming in.

I like what I’ve heard about Coleman’s intent to not pigeonhole receivers into their supposed ideal fit, but playing the best playmakers across the board only helps recruiting by proving it on the field and lighting up stat sheets and scoreboards. Until that happens, Texas will likely be landing “nice” players.

Casey Cain was a surprising take and maybe not Coleman’s call. Hal Presley could have been recruited harder and earlier. Speaking of Presley, who is committed to Baylor, the Bears have a pretty nice receiver haul already. It consists of Presley, Elijah Bean, Javon Gipson who will likely blow up this year, and Roderick Daniels. Not Art Briles Era receiver recruiting, but pretty damn good.

I like Jaden Alexis and hope the staff can land him. To me he’s similar in versatility to Jordan Whittington. He’s not that level of player, but he is faster which means playing on the outside comes into view.

Dekel Crowdus is viewed by some as a slot because of his build but his skill-set has a say in the matter as well. Get him stronger and teach him to beat confrontational coverage then play him outside and have him land somewhere on the DeSean Jackson scale. First thing’s first, prying him from Kentucky.

JJ Henry was one of my five must-gets and he fits in the class even if UT can land the above two players. He’s more slot specific to me.

When it comes to stature this would be a smaller class, but who cares, scheme them open. Target receivers are a dime a dozen, explosive receivers are not.

Offensive Line

The last commitment Texas received from an offensive lineman was from Andrej Karic in the 2020 class. That occurred nearly a year ago and just a day after Hayden Conner committed to the 2021 class and the UT Aerospace program.

To have such a large head start on the class due to finishing the previous one early and then go a year without a commitment for the highest volume positional group on the roster is hard to comprehend.

We know all about the Brockermeyer situation. Ok, but where is everyone else?

They’re not landing Savion Byrd. Bryce Foster has trended away. Donovan Jackson isn’t flipping. They ran hot and cold with Reuben Fatheree. The Arizona kids predictably committed to Oregon.

If the response is they want to evaluate senior film, what if there isn’t any? Or what if there is senior film but you can’t host visits? Why can’t you offer and put kids on hold like every other program in the country?

There are probably four or five guys in the state, right now, who are offer worthy. And the drop off from Bryce Foster to some of them isn’t steep, if at all.

I‘m curious to see how this unfolds. Hand doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt like the brand new coaches do. Great guy; irrelevant to the story.

Offer Ezra.

Contingencies in general

Currently the class has a steep imbalance between the number and quality of commits on defense versus offense. Despite that, it’s the defensive side of the ball that appears to be lining up more contingencies.

The defensive line has a nice mix of priority and contingent targets to the point it’s likely some solid players will be left out of the class. You can’t take both Albert Regis and Ike Iwunnah. Jonathan Jones is a fine player but vacancy might be tough to come by as the staff works on David Abiara and Landon Jackson.

Linebacker will likely be done once Terrence Cooks decides. We don’t anticipate a miss there. The best contingency work of the cycle was done by Coleman Hutzler who reeled in Morice Blackwell in the immediate days after losing Jaydon Williams to Arizona State.

Corner is nearly done, though it could become a best player available position. Safety is a bit more precarious because the staff covets Andrew Mukuba and his timeline is up in the air due to lack of visits. But even here Chris Ash has lined up Manor’s Devin Lemear in case Mukuba commits to Clemson or LSU. They also have Lyrik Rawls, who I like a bit more, who they could target.

Where are the tangible back-up targets at offensive tackle? At wide receiver, where Texas has already moved on to contingencies across the board, the staff can only feel confident about Jaden Alexis. Running back needs more options unless they’re content taking only one in the class. Neither LJ Johnson or Camar Wheaton are leaning towards Texas at the moment.

It’s a must win season and there’s a lot going on in the world, but recruiting always matters. Eventually the season will be played. The staff needs to maximize whatever positive storylines the season provides. To do that, they have to get lined up properly.

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Love both of those guys, but especially Earl.

I need to amend this post.

My affection for Ricky is as deep as that for Earl.  

Coming back for his Senior year was a huge spring board for the Mack Brown era.  Also he did not raise much of a stink after what seemed to be shoddy treatment after a UTPD arrest.

Respect for Ricky need not take a back seat to any, even Earl.

Also want to again thank Jamail family for this.  Just a terrific gesture.

 

 

 

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Yeah. That’s a real nice touch. Put the years on it. There is about 50 different ways to skin this cat. 

You just slip out the back, Jack
Make a new plan, Stan
You don't need to be coy, Roy
Just get yourself free
Hop on the bus, Gus
You don't need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee
And get yourself free

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Ketron Jackson has been busy over the spring, but recruiting is starting to slow down for him. The four-star receiver from Royse City (Texas) still keeps in contact with many of his schools, but his focus has been narrowed after recently releasing a top seven. Jackson said he’s enjoying his time and not putting any pressure on himself.

“Everything is good,” he said. “It’s just been real chill, especially since I cut down my list. It’s been good though.”

Tom Herman is taking this recruitment on personally. On the day of the interview, Jackson spoke with Herman just prior to speaking with Horns247. The Texas head coach was on vacation, but that didn’t stop him from keeping in contact.

“I just finished talking with coach Herman,” Jackson said. “He went on vacation to California. He showed me pictures and stuff, it was great. We were talking about how we both can’t surf.”

Andre Coleman is involved as well. Jackson said he keeps in contact with the Texas receivers coach as well.

“I still talk to him,” he said. “I haven’t talked with him as much as I’ve talked with coach Herman, but I still communicate with him pretty regularly.”

Official visits are up in the air with the fall season in question due to COVID-19. Jackson said he spoke with a few schools and nobody seems to know if official visits will be allowed or not.

“I talked to a few schools and they are all saying the same thing,” he said. “They really don’t know if there’s a guarantee we would have them. They are still saying they don’t know. It just depends on if they have a season or not. It might not allow people to come up if they don’t.”

If Jackson can take his official visits this fall, he knows two out of state schools he for sure will visit. He can only take trips to five of his top seven, but two schools in that group are local to the Dallas area.

“I’ve got two Pac 12 schools in my Top 7,” he said. “I know for sure they are going to get official visits because of the travel. I haven’t really made my mind up on the other ones yet, but I’ve been to a few schools. It might be the other ones at the school that are at a distance because SMU and TCU aren’t far enough away for me to waste an official visit on.”

Texas would be in the group of official visits Jackson would take if he can, but the Longhorns have some competition in front of them.

“I’d probably still take an official to Texas just because,” he said. “I’ve only got seven schools so I can fit them in.”

Each school in his top group has been in heavy contact with him, but two stand out as the ones he hears most from.

“The heaviest would have to be TCU and Arkansas,” he said. “All of them have been on me weekly.”

As far as committed prospects, one school stands out the most when it comes to recruiting from prospects already in the class.

“Arkansas has a group of commits that have a group chat and I talk to them,” he said. “They are recruiting me very hard.”

Jackson originally planned to make his decision in the fall after visits, but his timeline could be changing.

“That’s still the plan,” he said. “Now it’s just based off if we have visits or not. If we don’t’ have visits, I may just make a decision earlier.”

At 6-foot-2, 186 pounds, Jackson is ranked as the No. 26 wide receiver in the nation and No. 25 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports Composite.

 

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