TA's Scouting Scoop!: February 2017

Thursday, February 23, 2017

TA's Central Texas 2019 "Must Be Seen 16!" (Spring Edition)

After a sensational sophomore campaign on the gridiron, Austin Lake Travis receiver Garrett Wilson starts the Central Texas 2019 class rankings at #1.

(photo courtesy of the Austin American Statesman)

Some CenTex 2018 Hidden Gems!

In the game of football, we often times read about the winning teams and the star prospects. Gridiron fans always are eager to find out who are next in line to be mentioned in press clippings. Each year, however countless prospects go unnoticed hoping to gain attention of a college football coaching staff. Below is a 2018 random list of unheralded players that are considered hidden gems in the CenTex region that range from possibly future FBS candidates to Division 3 candidates.

2018 CenTex prospect Jacob Jozwiak (Brenham, #71) is one of many hidden gems located in the central region of the Lone Star state.

http://www.hudl.com/profile/6286239/taunty-tank-motu/videos

Vincent Natalroman, OG (Cibolo Steele)
Highlights are private.

Marquez Perez, Athlete (College Station)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3470665/57d4adcb688ec564d88652c3

Jamil Pittman, WR (Cedar Park Vista Ridge)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4327731/5855ec4ac124dd3348fdb07d

Kipshawn Washington, CB (Killeen Ellison)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4174165/58252b9790f9932bbc315231

Clayton "CJ" Williams, WR (Waco Midway)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3379598/57efca25688ec529585289e3

Jeremiah Williams, OT (College Station)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4130273/57d8242adfe299aff4b5eca0

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Some CenTex 2018 Best of the Rest Prospects!

CenTex 2018 WR prospect Treveon Johnson (Giddings) is a verbal commit to Texas Tech.

Although the Central Texas Top 30 prospects has already been released, the following is a random list of prospects who are also noteworthy of praise.

(listed in alphabetical order)

D'Yonte Heckstall, WR (Temple)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHmDKcMvxxA

Jalen Hughes, WR (San Antonio O'Connor)
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5231442/583310755b3cd925e887db0b

Osorachukwu Ifesinachukwu, OLB (Austin Vandegrift)

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5312494/583c6e72dfd8b72524bdfb9d

Sunday, February 12, 2017

TA's Central Texas 2018 "Surety 30!" (Spring Edition)

Caden Sterns (Cibolo Steele) is CenTex's top ranked overall prospect for the 2018 class.

Online radio show link: http://tobtr.com/s/9806231

1. Caden Sterns, DB 6'2" 187, 4.5 (Cibolo Steele) LSU commit
It is just phenomenal to watch Caden on film who is already ahead of where his older brother (2017 pro prospect Jordan Sterns) was at when he attended Steele. And that is HUGE!

College comparison: Michael Huff, Texas ('02-'05)

Sterns' film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM5di1Yk5t4

2. Jordan Moore, Athlete 6'0" 180, 4.4 (Yoakum) Texas A&M commit
Is very remarkable at both running back and safety with over 30 scholarship offers.

College comparison: Eric Reid, LSU ('10-'13)

Moore's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5047101/57dd75a1688ec25580bdc7f0

3. Trevon Moehrig-Woodard, CB 6'2" 190, 4.49 (Smithson Valley) TAD
A grown man on the island that puts receivers on punishment each game while taking care of business at both receiver and as a return specialist.

College comparison: Chris McAlister, Arizona ('96-'98)

Moehrig-Woodard's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6963951/57dee197688ec58aa41c803d

4. Tommy Bush, WR 6'5" 187, 4.47 (Schertz Clemens)
Bush gave a lot of defenses fits that dared to cover him man-to-man proving to be a lethal target.

College comparison: Roy Williams, Texas ('00-'03)

Bush's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4686666/57c20133da50b060c065e3a8

5. Jaquayln Crawford, CB 5'10" 163, 4.3 (Rockdale) TAD
Central Texas' fastest man (BAR NONE!) running an electronic 10.5 in the 100 meter dash and looks for the end zone anytime his hands touch the football on defense, offense, or special teams.

College comparison: Terrell Buckley, Florida State ('89-'91)

Crawford's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3263308/5839e385dfd8b9282c440761

6. Tanner Mordecai, QB 6'2" 190, 4.6 (Waco Midway)
Midway went on a huge 8-game winning streak when Mordecai returned after missing the first few games of the season. Enough said.

College comparison: Andrew Luck, Stanford ('09-'11)

Mordecai's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3310101/58251c5cf5605e14b47d832a

7. Julon Williams, ATH 5'10" 188, 4.5 (Converse Judson)
Is not just a good athlete but also has a good arm and a winning pedigree to go with it.

College comparison: Woodrow Dantzler, Clemson ('98-'01)

Williams' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4137959/584ef9f6dfd8b706409390f3

8. Marquise Conchola, DT 6'3" 278, 4.9 (College Station)
Athletic enough to play both end and tackle often causing chaos in the opponent's backfield.

College comparison: Sam Adams, Texas A&M ('91-'93)

Conchola's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5275202/57d7d9df11fa7f3bb814cde6

9. Ochaun Mathis, DE 6'5" 228, 4.6 (Manor) TCU commit
Made his mark this past season as a premiere pass rusher and has yet to reach his potential.

College comparison: Simeon Rice, Illinois ('92-'95)

Mathis' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7876820/5823ff12f5605e1cd4c7a69c

10. Kaitori Leveston, Jr., OT 6'5" 290, 5.0 (Waco Midway)
Does a great job of protecting the blind side and driving defenders in the opposite directions.

College comparison: Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame ('90-'93)

Leveston's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3337289/5849c1d7dfd8b81cb80a976b

11. Cameron Wilkins, ILB 6'2" 230, 4.6 (Austin Del Valle)
A run stuffer that always moves the ball carrier backwards, dominating at the point of attack.

College comparison: Michael Barrow, Miami ('89-'92)

Wilkins' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4740384/57c20431dfe29954184c3153

12. Kolby Peel, FS 6'0" 205, 4.5 (College Station A&M Consolidated)
This young man does everything in his will power to make an impact at or around the football whether on defense or special teams.

College comparison: Tebucky Jones, Syracuse ('94-'97)

Peel's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7108299/583cbffedfd8b7115c755401

13. Zadock Dinklemann, QB 6'5" 220, 4.8 (Somerset)
Comes from the "Detmer Family Tree" displaying his massive size, athleticism, and strong arm to further create his own brand name.

College comparison: Ryan Mallett, Arkansas ('09-'10)

Dinklemann's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/8254474/57ec08b6bd7520170c1f0390

14. Tyrese Heard, DB 6'1" 185, 4.45 (Teague) UAB commit
Flies down the line of scrimmage to make hard hits and will line up on the island to shut down receivers.

College comparison: Kenny Vaccaro, Texas ('09-'12)

Heard's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4946153/5844a1a5dfd8b7230c0b741c

15. Tyrick James, TE/HB 6'2" 227, 4.7 (China Spring)
Plays TE, HB, RB, and WR that keeps defensive coordinators guessing on how to best contain him.

College comparison: Rufus French, Ole Miss ('96-'98)

James' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4132888/57e287fc11fa7f3054c1b136

16. Jamyhl Jeter, RB 6'0" 215, 4.5 (San Antonio Brennan)
An old-school style ball carrier that runs tough between the tackles and has deceptive speed.

College comparison: Clarence Farmer, Arizona ('00-'03)

Jeter's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4321845/5847a29cff0d1b1338ba7c49

17. Braden Cassity, DE 6'3" 223, 4.84 (Austin Westlake)
Is dangerous no matter where you line him up on the defensive front, constantly finding ways to make big plays.

College comparison: Jared DeVries, Iowa ('95-'98)

Cassity's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4615923/57d8af853bd8155b48a9d49d

18. Juan Henry, OLB 6'3" 225, 4.5 (Cibolo Steele)
Can play with his hand in the dirt or line up as a stand up defensive end and operates sideline to sideline.

College comparison: Lamar Lathon, Houston ('86-'89)

Henry's film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xodQQVxHzbI&feature=youtu.be

19. Garrison Vaughn, FS 6'1" 180, 4.53 (Belton) TAD
On film, probably the best ball-hawk of this class that is not shy in run support and a good return man.

College comparison: Tracy Saul, Texas Tech ('88-'91)

Vaughn's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3275047/583a4a0d5b3cb00064f8fa53

20. Brendan Brady, RB 5'11" 190, 4.5 (Cibolo Steele)
A dual threat in both the rushing and receiving games for a school that frequently produces FBS running backs.

College comparison: Onterrio Smith, Oregon ('01-'02)

Brady's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3275047/583a4a0d5b3cb00064f8fa53

21. Jyaire Shorter, WR 6'3" 210, 4.4 (Killeen Ellison) TAD
The first bona fide FBS prospect at Ellison since running back David Cobb ('11) and will be the first at his position since Brian Berry ('90) to sign to an FBS program out of high school.

College comparison: Carl Pickens, Tennessee ('88-'91)

Shorter's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4149243/582113d4688ec22b50297a0c

22. Antonio Heard, ATH 5'8" 160, 4.5 (Teague) UAB commit
Tony Heard displays a chip on his shoulder that ensured of him having a great junior year.

College comparison: Darian Hagan, Colorado ('88-'91)

Heard's film link: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/5689945/584da78bc124d82f94dc0626

23. Hakeem White, OG 6'3" 275, 5.01 (Waco Midway)
Lines up at tackle but is built more like a guard whose stock is steadily rising.

College comparison: Shawn Andrews, Arkansas ('01-'03)

White's film link: https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3303727/5834ea2bdfd8b71a18c2eede

24. James (Ben) Sims, TE 6'5" 230, 4.75 (San Antonio Clark) TAD
Ben is still growing into his body and has one of the highest ceilings (potential wise) in all of Central Texas.

College comparison: Kyle Brady, Penn State ('92-'95)

Sims' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5207286/582d04c1dfd8b80bf4ddd3b6

25. Scooter Adams, ATH 5'9" 175, 4.34 (Hallettsville)
An exciting prospect with the football in his hands who is equally dangerous on the defensive side of the field.

College comparison: Kevin Faulk, LSU ('95-'98)/Kevin Williams, Miami ('90-'92)

Adams' film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4488614/584dc4745b3cda3118722316

26. David Priebe, TE 6'6" 220, 4.7 (Waco Midway)
Priebe is a tall target often creating mismatches for defensive backs.

College comparison: Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame ('08-'10)

Priebe's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3306293/586c6650b5345914286a8bd0

27. Silas Robinson, OT 6'5" 290, 5.0 (Yoakum)
Like most small school prospects, Robinson makes noise on both sides of the football.

College comparison: Zach Weigert, Nebraska ('91-'94)

Robinson's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/6318095/585894c05b3cb02fb4ac15ea

28. Scale Igiehon, DT 6'2" 320, 5.2 (Austin Del Valle)
The main attribute that makes college coaches crave is his ability to eat up space in the trenches.

College comparison: Terrence Cody, Alabama ('08-'09)

Igiehon's film link: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4549787/57d6bd62842eb3728cc39563

29. Jayveon Cardwell, CB 6'0" 175, 4.53 (Cibolo Steele)
Not just a mere product of the system that he plays in but an underrated cover guy that handles his own against legit receivers.

College comparison: Todd Lyght, Notre Dame ('87-'90)

Cardwell's film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JHcsH_CYUY&feature=youtu.be

30. Floyd Connell, CB 6'2" 170, 4.6 (Copperas Cove) TAD
The true hidden gem of this group that uses his size and athleticism to make it difficult for pass catchers to get open.

College comparison: Ryan McNeil, Miami ('89-'92)

Connell's film link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUQJFF5xME0