That tight end will visit us this weekend and Alabama next weekend. Has visited Texas and A&M... Committed to A&M but that was in October. They are in shambles right now. This would be a HUGE pick up

(01-14-2016 11:45 AM)mewes Wrote:  Really good TE will be visiting this weekend

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/re...ith-170684

At 6'4" 230lbs Irvin Smith would be a monster upgrade at TE. He has the big time size and speed we need at this position to make our offensive scheme "GO!"

A big swing for us is playing time. Kid could be a 3 or 4 yr starter. At A&M or Bama they sign and over recruit each position every year.

Interesting tidbit on his other visits:
- Texas - his HS teammate and also a TE committed here
- Alabama - has 2 TEs already committed

Looks like this kid has all the tools and big time schools after him. So my question is why is he only rated a 3* recruit?

(01-14-2016 12:31 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  

(01-14-2016 11:45 AM)mewes Wrote:  Really good TE will be visiting this weekend

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/re...ith-170684

At 6'4" 230lbs Irvin Smith would be a monster upgrade at TE. He has the big time size and speed we need at this position to make our offensive scheme "GO!"

A big swing for us is playing time. Kid could be a 3 or 4 yr starter. At A&M or Bama they sign and over recruit each position every year.

Interesting tidbit on his other visits:
- Texas - his HS teammate and also a TE committed here
- Alabama - has 2 TEs already committed

His Sr year highlights
Very promising. I like his blocking effort.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2592745/high...4746441/v2

DT D.J. Davidson
https://rivals.yahoo.com/memphis/footbal...son-186599

247's comments on TE Smith:

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Texas-AM-tight...s-42826518

"At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds Smith has ideal size and speed for a tight end in the Tigers fast paced offensive system. Memphis is losing longtime tight end redshirt senior Alan Cross, but do have Daniel Montiel backing him up. Montiel is primed for a breakout season as the starting tight end."

(01-15-2016 07:26 AM)bluecrew Wrote:  247's comments on TE Smith:

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Texas-AM-tight...s-42826518

"At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds Smith has ideal size and speed for a tight end in the Tigers fast paced offensive system. Memphis is losing longtime tight end redshirt senior Alan Cross, but do have Daniel Montiel backing him up. Montiel is primed for a breakout season as the starting tight end."

A little tid bit of info.....Coach Norvell and Montiel both played their high school football in Arlington, Texas.

LB Drew Lewis
https://rivals.yahoo.com/memphis/footbal...wis-187464

(01-15-2016 10:52 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2016 07:26 AM)bluecrew Wrote:  247's comments on TE Smith:

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Texas-AM-tight...s-42826518

"At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds Smith has ideal size and speed for a tight end in the Tigers fast paced offensive system. Memphis is losing longtime tight end redshirt senior Alan Cross, but do have Daniel Montiel backing him up. Montiel is primed for a breakout season as the starting tight end."

A little tid bit of info.....Coach Norvell and Montiel both played their high school football in Arlington, Texas.

That's great. I'm getting so excited to see what these guys are going to be able to accomplish with a full cycle to work with. Just getting this kid in for a visit is great. He's got offers from Alabama, LSU, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and pretty much every other school imaginable.

(01-15-2016 03:31 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  LB Drew Lewis
https://rivals.yahoo.com/memphis/footbal...wis-187464

3 years of eligibility left. 3 to play 3. Washington signee out of high school, redshirted there, then JUCO one year. Which was shortened from a broken thumb.

(01-15-2016 08:47 PM)tigerbluejs Wrote:  

(01-15-2016 03:31 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  LB Drew Lewis
https://rivals.yahoo.com/memphis/footbal...wis-187464

3 years of eligibility left. 3 to play 3. Washington signee out of high school, redshirted there, then JUCO one year. Which was shortened from a broken thumb.

3 star with good credentials going in. Had a lot of good offers.

Scoured various public sites to ascertain the following recruit visits. This is not an exhaustive list. Clearly CMN and staff have an important and full slate this weekend. Would love to see us reconfirmed our commits and gain several more.

Jan 15
DT DJ Davison
DE Jacoby Hill
DE TJ Carter
OT Breonte Matthews
TE Irvin Smith
TE Noah Barnes (current Tiger commit)
QB Keon Howard (current Tiger commit)
DB Tyrez Lindsey (current Tiger commit)

Jan 22
LB Bryce Huff
OL Dustin Woodard
DE John Tate
DB David Beasley

Jan 29
OLB Clifford Chattman
OLB Drew Lewis
OLB Nehemiah Augustus
WR Ca'Ron Baham (mixed reports as to whether visiting)
OT Sadatius Hutcherson (mixed reports as to whether visiting, also visiting ASU Jan 22 but was recruited by part of staff now at UofM)

Norvell and his staff putting the work in.

Totally agree that it will be really fascinating to see them recruit for a FULL cycle in 2016/17.

Also, good point on Davis needing to focus more on winning the TIGER QB job instead of griping about new QB recruits Norvell brings in. This is a highly competitive sport. Go compete.

(01-17-2016 11:03 AM)boss man Wrote:  Norvell and his staff putting the work in.

Totally agree that it will be really fascinating to see them recruit for a FULL cycle in 2016/17.

Also, good point on Davis needing to focus more on winning the TIGER QB job instead of griping about new QB recruits Norvell brings in. This is a highly competitive sport. Go compete.

I spoke to Brady and his dad in Birmingham. They look at the signing of QB's as a way of increasing competition. Neither bitched or moaned about it. Brady looks forward to the challenge this spring!

(01-16-2016 03:41 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  Scoured various public sites to ascertain the following recruit visits. This is not an exhaustive list. Clearly CMN and staff have an important and full slate this weekend. Would love to see us reconfirmed our commits and gain several more.

Jan 15
DT DJ Davison
DE Jacoby Hill
DE TJ Carter
OT Breonte Matthews
TE Irvin Smith
TE Noah Barnes (current Tiger commit)
QB Keon Howard (current Tiger commit)
DB Tyrez Lindsey (current Tiger commit)

Jan 22
LB Bryce Huff
OL Dustin Woodard
DE John Tate
DB David Beasley

Jan 29
OLB Clifford Chattman
OLB Drew Lewis
OLB Nehemiah Augustus
WR Ca'Ron Baham (mixed reports as to whether visiting)
OT Sadatius Hutcherson (mixed reports as to whether visiting, also visiting ASU Jan 22 but was recruited by part of staff now at UofM)

The 4* LB from MUS also took an official with us this weekend as well

(01-17-2016 11:58 AM)BERT56 Wrote:  

(01-17-2016 11:03 AM)boss man Wrote:  Norvell and his staff putting the work in.

Totally agree that it will be really fascinating to see them recruit for a FULL cycle in 2016/17.

Also, good point on Davis needing to focus more on winning the TIGER QB job instead of griping about new QB recruits Norvell brings in. This is a highly competitive sport. Go compete.

I spoke to Brady and his dad in Birmingham. They look at the signing of QB's as a way of increasing competition. Neither bitched or moaned about it. Brady looks forward to the challenge this spring!

That's what I figured. The young man screams class and maturity for his age.

No matter who wins the starting job, we need quality depth and it looks like we will have that in spades at QB next year (especially if Howard honors his commit). If so, I would venture to say that we will have the most quality depth ever at QB. Win, win situation for all concerned as the competition will make all the young men better.

Additions to broader visit list above:
Jan 15th
LB Tim Hart
OL Eli Johnson
DB Thomas Pickens
DB Sanchez Blake

Jan 22nd
DB Jacobi Francis

Jan 29th
DE Lorenzo Dantzler

Tonight coaches had an in home visit with DE john tate

(01-17-2016 02:07 PM)mewes Wrote:  

(01-16-2016 03:41 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  Scoured various public sites to ascertain the following recruit visits. This is not an exhaustive list. Clearly CMN and staff have an important and full slate this weekend. Would love to see us reconfirmed our commits and gain several more.

Jan 15
DT DJ Davison
DE Jacoby Hill
DE TJ Carter
OT Breonte Matthews
TE Irvin Smith
TE Noah Barnes (current Tiger commit)
QB Keon Howard (current Tiger commit)
DB Tyrez Lindsey (current Tiger commit)

Jan 22
LB Bryce Huff
OL Dustin Woodard
DE John Tate
DB David Beasley

Jan 29
OLB Clifford Chattman
OLB Drew Lewis
OLB Nehemiah Augustus
WR Ca'Ron Baham (mixed reports as to whether visiting)
OT Sadatius Hutcherson (mixed reports as to whether visiting, also visiting ASU Jan 22 but was recruited by part of staff now at UofM)

The 4* LB from MUS also took an official with us this weekend as well

Tim Hart is a 3* but can still be an impact player.

(01-16-2016 03:41 PM)NDTiger Wrote:  Scoured various public sites to ascertain the following recruit visits. This is not an exhaustive list. Clearly CMN and staff have an important and full slate this weekend. Would love to see us reconfirmed our commits and gain several more.

Jan 15
DT DJ Davison
DE Jacoby Hill
DE TJ Carter
OT Breonte Matthews
TE Irvin Smith
TE Noah Barnes (current Tiger commit)
QB Keon Howard (current Tiger commit)
DB Tyrez Lindsey (current Tiger commit)

Jan 22
LB Bryce Huff
OL Dustin Woodard
DE John Tate
DB David Beasley

Jan 29
OLB Clifford Chattman
OLB Drew Lewis
OLB Nehemiah Augustus
WR Ca'Ron Baham (mixed reports as to whether visiting)
OT Sadatius Hutcherson (mixed reports as to whether visiting, also visiting ASU Jan 22 but was recruited by part of staff now at UofM)

Jocobi Francis will be here this weekend