2013 Football Recruiting Big Board
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| JARRETT ROSS | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: CB / Wilmington Charter / Wilmington, DE Measurables: 5-11 / 180 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: -- Notes: One word: speed. Ross has it in bunches. He ran a 4.43 as a sophomore, and was the fastest man at a loaded underclassman combine last year. Is it unrealistic to expect him to be under 4.4 before he even steps on campus? I could see it. Credit where it's due to Randy Edsall: he said he needed more speed, and boy did he land some here. Ross is Maryland's first commitment, and has a brother in College Park already, running back Brandon. |
| RICHIE ANDERSON | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: RB / Thomas Johnson / Frederick, Md. Measurables: 5-11 / 180 Videos: n/a Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Boston College; interest from Penn State, Rutgers, Virginia Notes: If that name sounds familiar, well, it should: this Anderson is the son of long-time Penn State and NFL fullback Richie Anderson, also a Frederick native. The younger Anderson is also a running back, but a very different type; he's more of a scatback at this point, with some saying he could move out to wide receiver. Maryland was the first school to offer him and one of the staff's first offers of the 2013 class. |
| ZACH BRADSHAW | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: WR / Damascus / Damascus, MD Measurables: 6-3 / 205 Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Boston College, Georgia Tech, N.C. State, Rutgers, South Carolina, West Virginia Notes: Bradshaw appears to be an early priority for Maryland's staff, and looks like a possible top 10 player in the state for 2013 - probably a high three-star type. He has great size, above-average strength, and adequate speed. Hands are always tough to predict, but his highlight reels show some very impressive, difficult receptions. Not sure about the competition level at Damascus, but there's a lot of potential there. He's the type of guy Maryland should be landing consistently. He's already been to College Park several times, which is a good sign. |
| ADAM BRENEMAN | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: TE / Cedar Cliff / Camp Hill, PA Measurables: 6-5 / 220 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Alabama, Boston College, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Virginia Notes: Early indications are that Breneman will be the best tight ends nationally in the 2013 class, and in fact one of the best in recent memory. He's already visited Maryland multiple times, and is only a two-hour drive from College Park, which gives Maryland some home-field advantage. Breneman has great size and is more of a big WR than a blocking TE; think Chris Cooley/Dallas Clark/less-athletic Vernon Davis type. Don't get your hopes up at all on this one, but ... well, so long as he keeps visiting, Maryland has a chance. |
| SHANE COCKERILLE | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: QB/S / Gilman / Baltimore, MD Measurables: 6-2 / 205 Videos: n/a Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Iowa, Kansas State, N.C. State, Notre Dame Notes: At this point, Cockerille's only offer is Maryland, as Randy Edsall was able to see a good bit of him live thanks to UMD's early bye week in 2012. He runs Gilman's option system and is nicknamed "Tebow" for his running style. His coach thinks he'll end up at safety, but isn't willing to say it definitively either way. I think much will depend on which direction the offense will take under Mike Locksley. |
| DARIUS COMMISSIONG | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: DT / Bishop McNamara / Forestville, Md. Measurables: 6-2 / 285 Videos: n/a Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: East Carolina, Syracuse, Virginia Notes: Maryland isn't in desperate need of defensive tackles, but Commissiong appears to be one of the best in MD for 2013. Luckily, he also looks like a potential fit as a nose tackle, assuming his frame can hold another 15 pounds or so once getting into a collegiate strength program. He received an early offer and as of yet most of the big schools haven't yet pounced. |
| HOLLAND FISHER | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: OLB / Clover Hill / Midlothian, VA Measurables: 6-2 / 205 Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: N.C. State, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech Notes: Fisher's a lot of fun to watch. He has a great burst of speed, which allows him to cause trouble rushing the passer or catch running backs from behind, and he's a solid tackler in open space. He is a bit undersized and I'm really not sure how that'll fit in with Maryland's new 3-4; he almost certainly will need to add bulk at this level, or move back a position. His early offer list is impressive, but lacks a powerhouse, which at this point is a good thing. Also, looks like he's a 30-something NFLer in the face. |
| KENDALL FULLER | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: CB / Good Counsel / Olney, MD Measurables: 5-11 / 180 Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Boston College, Florida, Florida State, Miami, N.C. State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Virginia, Virginia Tech Notes: Fuller is good. Really good. Really, really good. He'll be a unanimous top-50 guy once all the rankings come out, and might be even more highly-ranked than a guy like Diggs (though Diggs is probably more talented). Unfortunately, both of his older brothers went and played at Virginia Tech, so they might be a school to beat. He's a potential lock-down type at cornerback. |
| KIRK GARNER | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: S / Good Counsel / Olney, Md. Measurables: 5-10 / 180 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Boston College, Cincinnati, Florida State, N.C. State, Purdue, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, West Virginia Notes: Fuller gets a lot of the press in the Good Counsel secondary, but Garner is another stud defensive back in his own right. Maryland's quietly been laying groundwork for a Good Counsel pipeline, and Garner is a conceivable get who could continue it. He looks like a ballhawking type at safety, making several interceptions and packing a punch behind his hits. |
| DERWIN GRAY | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: OT / Friendship Collegiate / Washington, D.C. Measurables: 6-5 / 260 Videos: n/a Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Auburn, Michigan State, New Mexico, UNC, Rutgers, Tennessee, West Virginia Notes: Gray has emerged as one of the best local prospects on the board in 2013, and an athletic freak only a notch below someone like Bruce Campbell. And he's as DC as it gets - he goes to Friendship Collegiate and attended Dunbar before that - which means Locksley should have extra pull in this one. He's a left tackle of the future for whoever lands him. There are some minor questions about his grades, which have kept most big fish away, but he has plenty of time to fix it. |
| TAIVON JACOBS | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: WR / Suitland / Suitland, Md. Measurables: 5-10 / 165 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: North Carolina, West Virginia Notes: Jacobs is probably my favorite (early) sleeper of the 2013 class; heck, he might be my favorite player period. He's extremely slight of frame - 247 lists him 5-8 and 150, which has to be old - but lightning-quick, having been clocked at sub-4.4 already. You see guys like that - the Rodgers brothers at Oregon State, Brandon Banks and Darren Sproles at Kansas St. - succeed at this level all the time. His brother, Levern, is a 2012 commitment for the Terrapins, and there were some rumors that Taivon had committed as well earlier. Those proved unfounded, but Maryland might prove to be in the driver's seat. That would be fantastic; I love electric athletes, and Jacobs is certainly that. |
| MICAH KISER | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: LB / Gilman / Baltimore, MD Measurables: 6-1 / 210 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Florida, Rutgers, Stanford, Virginia, Virginia Tech Notes: Kiser's quick and moves very well, whether rushing the passer or moving laterally to take the angle away from a ballcarrier. He also forced two or three fumbles in that video above, so he seems to have a nose for the strip. Looked like a solid form tackler with the ability to land a crushing blow every once in awhile. Maryland has a decent start on him, but the Gilman connect combined with the poor season might be tough to overcome. |
| MARCUS NEWBY | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: LB / Quince Orchard / North Potomac, Md. Measurables: 6-1 / 210 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Rutgers, UCF, Virginia, Virginia Tech Notes: Newby's a clearly talented guy, a likely high three-star and top-10 player in the state, but I'm not quite sure where he fits on Maryland's defense; he looks extremely athletic but not much more than his listed height/weight, which is a bit small for a 3-4 'backer. Regardless, he garnered and early offer from Maryland and I love his athleticism and burst. |
| YANNICK NGAKOUE | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: LB / Archbishop Carroll / Washington, D.C. Measurables: 6-2 / 225 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: UConn, Rutgers, West Virginia Notes: Truth be told, I'm surprised there's not more ado made about Ngakoue: when you watch his video it almost looks like one of those where there's a hyper-developed middle-schooler running around Pop Warner. Ngakoue looks much bigger than his listed 6-2, 225, and that would make him a good fit as a linebacker in Maryland's new scheme. He also moves really well for someone of that size and appears particularly relentless in pursuit. I expect more offers forthcoming, including a Maryland one. Also, his name is "Yannick Ngakoue." |
| DORIAN O'DANIEL | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: RB/LB / Good Counsel / Olney, MD Measurables: 6-1 / 205 Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Cal, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, N.C. State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Notes: O'Daniel is a fairly impressive power back, but he could end up at linebacker - and several are thinking that'll be his ultimate destination. I really like him at running back, though. He lacks a real top-gear, but as a runner makes up for that with great vision and enough strength to run through arm tackles. In all honesty, he reminds me a little bit of a bigger Davin Meggett. As a linebacker, he's relentless in pursuing the ballcarrier, and was a strong and technically-sound tackler. I'm guessing Maryland would try to place him at linebacker, either as the pass-rushing force they need at the WILL or (more likely) the steadier SAM. |
| MICHAEL PARKER | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: ATH / Kettle Run / Nokesville, VA Measurables: 6-4 / 200 / 4.6 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Virginia, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Boston College, N.C. State Notes: The Northern Virginia local is being recruited to play a variety of positions, from defensive end to safety to wide receiver. His frame and speed scream safety to me, but we'll see. There's quite a bit of competition for his services, and his versatility is making him one of the more highly-coveted Virginia recruits. |
| HENRY POGGI | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: DT / Gilman / Baltimore, MD Measurables: 6-3 / 245 Videos: n/a Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Alabama, Auburn, Iowa, Michigan, N.C. State, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia, West Virginia Notes: Poggi is the son of Gilman's coach, Biff Poggi, and brother of Sam and Jim Poggi, who play/ed at Duke and Iowa, respectively. He has quite the offers list, though I'm interested to see where he'll be ranked when the recruiting services roll out all of their rankings. He'd likely have to play on the outside of Maryland's 3-4. |
| NA'TY RODGERS | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: OT / McDonough / Pomfret, MD Measurables: 6-4 / 260 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: Colorado, New Mexico, North Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt Notes: Rodgers is another local with an impressive offer sheet already. He looks fairly mobile, so again he'd fit in Maryland's new, slimmed-down OL. Has a good frame and looks athletic, though needs to work on his leverage. Looks like one of the better offensive line prospects in the area. |
| DAVID WILLIAMS | |
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Position / HS / Hometown: RB / West Catholic / Philadelphia, PA Measurables: 6-0 / 188 Videos: [1] Rankings and Profiles: Other Schools: UConn, Notre Dame, Pitt, Rutgers, Temple, Virginia Notes: Williams is a well-rounded back, with enough speed to house a run once he gets in space, or the ability to run through arm tackles as needed. He's dynamic with the ball and put up huge numbers last year despite being the local powerhouse's #3 running back. I'm not sure Maryland is in particular need of a RB after their haul in 2012, but Williams is good enough to take regardless of numbers. |
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