TLDR-unless you just want to.
Two major things stand out about this class:
1-it missed big on the big bodies; unless AU pulls a grad transfer this class has nothing at OT, and that's a position you generally have to address with at least one prospect per class. Another true defensive interior lineman would have been a nice touch.
2-elite talent at key skill positions; this is perhaps the most talented AU receiving class in history; Seth Williams is a big talented receiver, with a tough physical style of play. Schwartz may be the fastest football player in America, he has the potential to change games at any moment. Shedrick Jackson is big, and very polished as a football player, his learning curve won't be steep. Matthew Hill looks like a faster Darvin Adams, he's very fluid and extends to catch the ball away from his body, and has great YAC ability.
ASA martin is slash and go back that can excel in a zone scheme and has the frame potential to be a 20+ carry a game back, Shaun Shivers is an unconventional RB prospect, but has elite speed and a lot of muscle packed on a small frame, he won't be out-manned because of his stature, and along with Schwartz, will put an amazing amount of speed on the field.
Gatewood.
Offense:
Irvin is an elite guard prospect due to his athleticism, he's made for getting out front on the buck sweep and pulling on powers and counters, Stutts is a big behemoth who looks a lot like Mike Horton did coming out.
Think big picture with the skill guys; what the personnel grouping of Gatewood as a DTQB, with Asa at RB, Shivers at the small slot, and Scwartz speed on the edge along with the talent of the other WR's. This group will provide big play ability and production from a number of spots, and regardless of scheme provide an offense a ton of firepower and flexibility.
I don't know where Fuqua fits or if he is an SEC caliber athlete, ideally HB if he is anywhere near physical enough.
Defense: Give Coynis Miller two years and he could be Senderrick Mark type good, Oladele has the frame to ultimately be a 265 pound prototype DE and the burst and athleticism to excel there. Jubinor is as a true of a BUCK prospect as you can get. A lot like Big Cat last season, he has all the athletic tools and the length now, but needs to love up the weight room. Caleb Johnson is Narlob light, the kid is and will be a good football player.
McClain is an elite WLB prospect and with growth should be something between Travis Williams and Roquan Smith. Michael Harris is a true Mike LB, and gives AU a needed thumper prospect inside.
I'm most excited about the safety tandem of Monday and Sherwood. Monday has Derwin James type potential with his length combined with explosive athleticism and imposing physical prowess on the field. Sherwood already has SEC size at safety, and is fluid for a big DB. I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility to see those two starting as the two primary safeties for AU, or at least playing a large chunk of snaps, come late season 2018. Both future stars IMO.
Roger McCreary is the steal of the class, he's a big corner who plays big, and has CB1 swagger and confidence.
Marsh and Tutt are unknown quantities, Marsh is an outstanding athlete but doesn't have a true position, and Tutt's ranking was better than his film (IMO).
Siposs will be a needed weapon and provide the ability to flip field position, and potentially offer the rugby style punt scheme to stress opponents return units.
Overall: A- class, signing Ashley and Troxall(sp?) last season didn't make OT as much of a miss as it seems like at face value, although lack of experience there is still paramount. The combination of Tega and Ashley would perhaps be the most visually intimidation tackle tandem in football. The skill talent is elite at WR, QB,RB, and S. This class sets Gus up to make another run a few years from now doing what did well in 2010 and 2013.
Two major things stand out about this class:
1-it missed big on the big bodies; unless AU pulls a grad transfer this class has nothing at OT, and that's a position you generally have to address with at least one prospect per class. Another true defensive interior lineman would have been a nice touch.
2-elite talent at key skill positions; this is perhaps the most talented AU receiving class in history; Seth Williams is a big talented receiver, with a tough physical style of play. Schwartz may be the fastest football player in America, he has the potential to change games at any moment. Shedrick Jackson is big, and very polished as a football player, his learning curve won't be steep. Matthew Hill looks like a faster Darvin Adams, he's very fluid and extends to catch the ball away from his body, and has great YAC ability.
ASA martin is slash and go back that can excel in a zone scheme and has the frame potential to be a 20+ carry a game back, Shaun Shivers is an unconventional RB prospect, but has elite speed and a lot of muscle packed on a small frame, he won't be out-manned because of his stature, and along with Schwartz, will put an amazing amount of speed on the field.
Gatewood.
Offense:
Irvin is an elite guard prospect due to his athleticism, he's made for getting out front on the buck sweep and pulling on powers and counters, Stutts is a big behemoth who looks a lot like Mike Horton did coming out.
Think big picture with the skill guys; what the personnel grouping of Gatewood as a DTQB, with Asa at RB, Shivers at the small slot, and Scwartz speed on the edge along with the talent of the other WR's. This group will provide big play ability and production from a number of spots, and regardless of scheme provide an offense a ton of firepower and flexibility.
I don't know where Fuqua fits or if he is an SEC caliber athlete, ideally HB if he is anywhere near physical enough.
Defense: Give Coynis Miller two years and he could be Senderrick Mark type good, Oladele has the frame to ultimately be a 265 pound prototype DE and the burst and athleticism to excel there. Jubinor is as a true of a BUCK prospect as you can get. A lot like Big Cat last season, he has all the athletic tools and the length now, but needs to love up the weight room. Caleb Johnson is Narlob light, the kid is and will be a good football player.
McClain is an elite WLB prospect and with growth should be something between Travis Williams and Roquan Smith. Michael Harris is a true Mike LB, and gives AU a needed thumper prospect inside.
I'm most excited about the safety tandem of Monday and Sherwood. Monday has Derwin James type potential with his length combined with explosive athleticism and imposing physical prowess on the field. Sherwood already has SEC size at safety, and is fluid for a big DB. I don't think it is out of the realm of possibility to see those two starting as the two primary safeties for AU, or at least playing a large chunk of snaps, come late season 2018. Both future stars IMO.
Roger McCreary is the steal of the class, he's a big corner who plays big, and has CB1 swagger and confidence.
Marsh and Tutt are unknown quantities, Marsh is an outstanding athlete but doesn't have a true position, and Tutt's ranking was better than his film (IMO).
Siposs will be a needed weapon and provide the ability to flip field position, and potentially offer the rugby style punt scheme to stress opponents return units.
Overall: A- class, signing Ashley and Troxall(sp?) last season didn't make OT as much of a miss as it seems like at face value, although lack of experience there is still paramount. The combination of Tega and Ashley would perhaps be the most visually intimidation tackle tandem in football. The skill talent is elite at WR, QB,RB, and S. This class sets Gus up to make another run a few years from now doing what did well in 2010 and 2013.
