Don’t you realize that the success or failure of every single “Recruiting Pledge Day” solely hinges on whether or not there’s an Official Red Ryder Carbine-action Two-Hundred Shot Range-Model Air-Rifle Recruit left under the recruiting tree?Fans on Bama boards are underwhelmed with his commitment. Of course, it's all based on his rankings. Very typical of uninformed fans. He ran 4.5 numerous times at various camps at almost 6'3 and 230 lbs. That's nothing to sneeze at for those who followed recruiting. Welcome home and RTR!
I believe he also missed most of his junior year due to injuryMore from his HS coach.
" I don't think people realize this, but he's 237 pounds and he ran a 4.55 (second) 4o (yard dash) at Alabama's camp," he explained. "He ran a 4.54 at Memphis' camp earlier this summer. He's a kid who is a legit, legit 4.55 guy at 240 pounds. There are just not that many of those around. I think his twitch and explosiveness is going to give him an opportunity to have that kind of impact and it's certainly a big part of his tool set.
He’s a 'freaky, freaky good football player,' Mitchell continued. "He's big, he's fast. We're super excited to see what he's going to do this fall."
Poke, he did indeed hence his low rankings. But most uninformed fans don't bother with the important details.I believe he also missed most of his junior year due to injury