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BRAD HEFLEY
TE – FR – 6-4 –250 – Joplin, Mo. (Joplin Senior HS)
Petrino’s Take: “He is a tight end/defensive end, he played both. When we actually started recruiting him he was a middle linebacker and a tight end, a very good football player. He’s gotten big. Again, we had Brad in camp. He spent a lot of time down here, he’s been to a lot of our meetings and he’s come to as many home games as he could. He’s just a guy I think that has endless potential.”
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This is one of the kids in this recruiting class I see as very under-rated.
Scout had him rated as a 3 star MLB recruit. I also remember reading an article about Hefley once that mentioned his only knock as a MLB was that he sometimes over-pursued the ball carrier because he is such an aggresive football player.
At 6’4″, 250 lbs., I think this kid could be another Jake Bequette with a couple of good years in the weight room.
i agree gonzo…i think he has run into the same problem much of the AR kids have in that he is from a small town/school so the recruiting services will refuse to rank him above a 3*
I will say that i think many of the kids we signed that are LB/DE types will give BP and co many sleepless nights about just where to play them. Though I believe hefley and chris smith and potentially gaston depending on how much weight he puts on during his RS year could end up at DE…but imagine those 3 plus J Lake at LB..that is some serious length and size.
Yeah Gonzo, Everything I read and video I watch on him is great. He is a good old fashion hardnosed, gritty, physical, get your hands dirty throwback type with great measurables. Like Ron in Jord…oops…..Germany said, every team needs a few FOOTBALL players! He will surely find a place on this team and be an assett. I think he could be very underrated also. Very happy to have him on the team, he seems to be sold out to the Hogs.
I also think he is going to be a DL. I am excited about all the players we got that project to the Dline: Chris Smith, Brad Hefley, Jeremiah Jackson, Calvin Barnett, Byran Jones, LaCraig Brown, and Jatashun Beachum according to some folks.
I still think Beachum ends up on offense, but you just never know.
All these guys are big. Smith is a rush end with great size and speed that can make an impact right away.
Hefley is a versatile athlete that could end up on the offensive side.
Jackson is a big quick lineman that will likely spend time at end before gaining enough size to move inside, but from what I last heard he is a lean big man that has put on size over the year. 270 or so is pretty big for coming into the weight program with.
Word is Brown is in the mid 280s, so same thing there. He is going to be really big in no time!
Jones and Barnett have that rare blend of size and athleticism that makes top notch DT so hard to find. The fact we got two in this class is unbelievable and the main reason this DT haul is considered one of the top 5 in the nation.
Come September the Razorbacks defensive front line is going to look the part of a SEC bunch with depth to match. I am very excited about this, and can’t wait until Spring and Summer practices to get a look at everybody we have coming back and the new guys coming in.
Woo Pig Sooie!!
Hey Blake, I have been out of pocket for awhile. What is the address to your website? I would like to check it out.
Thanks!
http://bornhogwild.fantake.com/
Let me know what you think SAHF.
Things are going so well for the Hogs on all fronts right now. I can’t wait until the baseball team gets going, I hope the basketball team continues to roll, I am excited about the golf team this year and their prospects of being solid again, and football needs to hurry up and get here.
Also I can’t wait to see all the new Nike gear the Hogs teams will be sporting next year.
From the get go, the first time I read about Hefley, I kept seeing hin as a middle linebacker with an attitude LOL….I still think that he can do that spot in a big way. But, that is up to the coaches not me.
He is a superb athlete, very much under rated. So glad to have him on our team.
Blake…At the Razorback club event in Little Rock last, they listed Brown at 288.
Richard. Do you think they will leave Brown at end or will they move him inside to tackle?
In the last comment I meant to say last thursday…sorry
example of a kid that looks like both parents
Yeah I remember seeing Petrino say that last week. I couldn’t remember if it was mid or upper 280s.
Just remember that Sheppard was not over 290 until this year. He was like 288 or just at 290 his junior year.
So this kid already has nearly that size, and Jackson is not terribly to far behind though he does have a way to go.
So that is three big big DL coming in that can completely change the look of our front line.
I can’t wait to see how these guys come in and push the players in front of them, and how the players on campus come back looking after another great offseason workout program with Veltkamp.
Iron Hogs baby…Iron Hogs!
Take a look at this recruiting expert’s evals on our 2010 class.
http://maxemfinger.sharepointsite.com/Lists/2007%20Database/2009%20Arkansas.aspx
The above link doesn’t include Denton S. oline guy you can find on the tteck link of same site.
MaxPreps had Hefley rated in their top 150 I think.
It’s good to know these recruits have good size, but I do have to wonder just what kind of size we’re actually talking about here.
“Big Tex” was said to be at 306 lbs. now, but is that solid weight or could that be a result of taking a couple of official visits and being feed well while being there?
In addition to that, I wonder just how much these kids are really paying attention to staying in shape, with all the recruiting attention they’ve been recieving since they last played a high school football game?
I’m not trying to derail anyone from being optimistic about our new young recruits, but I do believe we should be careful about getting too excited over their increased weights at this point.
Blake…At the Razorback club event in Little Rock last, they listed Brown at 288.
Richard. Do you think they will leave Brown at end or will they move him inside to tackle?
By TouchdownArkansas on Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:00am | Edit
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Depends on how much bigger he gets. LaCraig has the frame to add more weight.
What impresses me is how athletic these guys are; they are big, tall, fast and can jump have great personalities are smart and have good character.
I really like Brad’s future. He’s a slim 250 or so.
He’ll start out at tight end. He’s guy that can block and catch equally well.
Blake,
Just checked out your website – looks good. I am going to bookmark it.
HGFNSWLA
Thanks HGFNSWLA. We are having fun with it.
It is just all about fans giving their insight and take on Hog happenings.
If anybody has something they want to say or write about just let me know. Everyone is more than welcome.
I wonder just how much these kids are really paying attention to staying in shape, with all the recruiting attention they’ve been recieving since they last played a high school football game?
I’m not trying to derail anyone from being optimistic about our new young recruits, but I do believe we should be careful about getting too excited over their increased weights at this point.
By GonzoHog on Feb 8, 2010 @ 11:43am
GonzoHog,
I am not sure about the others, but CBP said that LaCraig Brown was lifting weights when they arrived for a visit the week before signing day. I think Big Tex has a Charles Barkley/Oliver Miller type body and is really going to have to work hard to stay in playing shape.
The players are given a special diet and workout plan to follow by our staff. If they want to come in ready and to compete they will be following that to the T.
I remember last year something Richard posted about Brandon Mitchell, and how he was doing all of those things and then beyond with his personal workout goals. That is why I have been so high on him since the beginning.
We need all of our kids to want to work hard and put in the blood, sweat, and tears. That is what wins championships. If our kids work harder than big time recruits coming out of high school, then they have the opportunity to excel further on the field and in their lives.
I agree with you on Big Tex, oldhog.
Richard,
Do you have any insight on Big Tex? I’m wondering if he’ll actually start out at RB with all the weight he’s recently gained?
I know he’s supposed to be a great athlete, but if he’s truly going to start out at RB and he’s currently weighing in at 306, how much weight would he have to lose to be effective?
With the depth we already have at RB, a redhirt year is looking more and more likely. Thoughts?
Richard,
I don’t know if you have any idea or not, but in your opinion do you think Byran Jones and Barnett will qualify? Is there any kind of perception on the other guys in the class, as far as qualifying goes?
according to tex’s high school coach, arkansas wants him down to around 255lbs to play running back. he is on a diet and working out with the track coach
I’ll be rooting for him. He ran a 4.65-40 time at 265 lbs. in high school, so that makes perfect sense to me. Thanks fliphog.
more on tex: His high school coach said that at 255 -260 this guys speed and agility will be astounding. he sees him as a perfect fit to line up and run the wildhog like Mcfadden
Gonzo, The odds seem to be against Big Tex playing RB. If he is 306 he needs to lose 60 lbs and maintain his muscle. His redshirt year will determine his position. I hate to call him lazy cause I don`t know the kid and don`t want to insult him. But he let it known before his senior year he wanted to play RB in college and he didn`t get himself in shape. Coach Veltkamp is one of the best in the business I hope he can get the Big man where he wants to be. As for Brad Hefley he`ll start at TE but with Chris Cragg on campis and Demetrius Dean coming in two years I see him being moved to Defense(and he looks like an in-shape 250 from the pics). He could play DE, DT or LB. Most likely a 6`4 275ish DE(IMO)
Fliphog, Is just me or we the only team in the country that didn`t run the “wildhog” last year?
your right. I have often wondered if petrino does not run it because it is from the last regime or maybe we just do not have the personnel at this time.
Richard, at this point which Defensive players have to biggest hurdles academically?
I hear that there may be a couple guys that may have too much to overcome and will be in JC next season. Do you feel like both Jones and Barnett will be on campus next fall?
thanks, Matt
Maybe we don’t run the wildhog because we don’t have need to run it. Our offensive numbers are pretty good without it and why would we take the ball out of Mallett’s hands
simple fan has the right of it…
why run the a gimmick offense (wildcat) if you can throw the ball like mallett to receivers like ours. Most teams that end up running the wildcat (like the Dmac/Felix hawgs) are one dimensional running offenses that need to create running lanes.
I personally can not wait to see what our new OL coach will come up with the improve our running game…oh the possiblities.
Also has anyone heard of any new 2010 BBall prospects looking harder at the hawgs now that we have shown to be on the upswing???
*to improve
Simple Fan, That would be my guess. Keep the ball in Mallets hands. If we did run it I`d say let Dennis Johnson or Joe Adams line up at QB and let Wingo be the motion man(we wants to take everything outside anyway)
*he wants
Just Say No To The Wildanything!
I personally can not wait to see what our new OL coach will come up with the improve our running game…oh the possiblities.
By PK on Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:06pm
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Personally, I think Caldwell will bring great blocking schemes and technique more than anything else.
I personally can not wait to see what our new OL coach will come up with the improve our running game…oh the possiblities.
By PK on Feb 8, 2010 @ 2:06pm
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Personally, I think Caldwell will bring great blocking schemes and technique more than anything else.
I guess you meant Coach K, not Caldwell.
I was referring to our OL coach (name escapes me) from Nevada…not Steve Caldwell, although i am excited to see what Caldwell will bring to our defensive schemes/recruiting.
Just think, based on what he did at Nevada, what he can do with the talent level at AR…
I’m sorry, I mean’t Coach Chris Kenakis
Does anybody have any info on why these players have not signed? Mitchell Roberts, Courtney Haskell and Claude Johnson.
Richard what is the Qualify GPA for Arkansas…?
Personally I would like to see Brad at ML. I really like Jerry out on the edge, and I think we have some good DE comming back. Brad has the size to help secure that middle and stuff the run. He is tall with will cause some problems for quarterbacks to dump it to their TE over the middle. That is a play that hurt Arkansas several times last year.
Rumor: Mitchell Roberts prefered walkon Kansas State.
Rumor: Courtney Haskell might have grade issues
Rumor: Claude Johnson is looking into playing College Baseball
Mitchell decided to walk on at Kansas St., turning down some offers from other smaller schools. Illinois had pulled his offer.
johnson is planning on pro baseball. He is sure to be drafted pretty high. Haskell will be going to one of the Kansas JUCOs, not sure which one.
Where did anterio sloan end up signing?
Yeah I was wondering what happened with a bunch of these guys.
Where did Morgan end up signing again?
Mitchell is actively being pursued as a preferred walk-on at UA.
Anterio Sloan has I believe a shoulder injury and he may not be able to play this fall. All his offers have been resended and he is in limbo.
Morgan committed to Ouachita Baptist but there is a slim chance he could still come to Arkansas.
He needs to get qualified.
Look at this when you get minute.
http://maxemfinger.sharepointsite.com/Lists/2007%20Database/2009%20Arkansas.aspx?SortField=WorkFax&SortDir=Desc&View=%7bCA2C2A88%2dB3B3%2d43CB%2dB568%2d844F7E9B80BA%7d
I’ve been wondering about the possibility of B. Hefley winding up at MLB. I realize that with D.J. Williams and Ben Cleveland leaving after next season, we’ll have to take a good look at him as a TE, but with C. Gragg coming back, Uekman coming in and possibly D. Dean coming in 2011, I think he could very well end up at MLB or DE, depending on how much bigger he gets.
Considering he’s already 6’4″, carrying an in shape 250+, he’ll more than likely put on more muscle in the weight room.
I see him as a future TE or DE. Probably can’t go wrong with either one, depending on what our team needs are.
Don’t forget Austin Tate at TE. I’d really love to see Hefley at DE.
Hogs Basketball:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4897646&name=katz_andy
I remember Petrino being quoted last summer as saying: We are only looking to sign 1 TE. I guess well see.
I love that Pelphrey is our coach.
“There were standards of being a Razorback that weren’t met,” Pelphrey said. “I have tremendous respect and honor being the head coach here. I couldn’t be more happy for who I work for — Chancellor [David] Gearhart and [athletic director] Jeff Long. I just really appreciate them.”
And this quote
“I know who we’ve recruited, and I know how we’re going about it and what we place a value on,” Pelphrey said. “I understand the value of going to school and being a student-athlete and mastering those. We’ve got a great foundation to build on what the Razorbacks have done in the past.”
Great article there on ESPN by Andy Katz. It’s great to see the guys finally start playing like a team. Winning certainly cures all, so lets keep it up! WPS!
MRPRFCT,
I do too! I think I was one of the first to defend Pelphrey a couple of weeks ago when several on this blog were calling for him to be fired. I think we have a guy that will build a solid winning program and do it the right way.
It’s nicee to have impact players out of highschool, but I believe a year of redshirting as many as possible pays bigger dividends for a team. Teams fortunate enough to recruit a five star usually feel compelled to play them immediately or risk loosing a year if the player pans out and elects to go pro. I don’t know all the redshirts coming in next year. Austin Tate looks like he could be a real good possession receiver. Hefley probably needs a year to identify postion.
MRPRFCT was right about Austin Tate. I had completely forgotten about him.
This is a good problem to have at that position. I like the chances of Brad Hefley winding up at DE.
I also like our 2 new “super athletes”, Daunte Carr and Jarrett Lake.
Carr could play either FS or SS, and with some added muscle, I like Lake’s chances of becoming a very good OLB.
The coaches definately went after longer and faster athletes this year.
Does anyone know how long Mike Washington looks to be out with a high ankle sprang? I hear those things usually take a few weeks.
I like those two guys also, Gonzohog. I see Carr as a physical hitter in the Ken Hamlin mode. Jarrett Lake can be one of those LBs that can fly sideline-to-sideline.
Gonzo, I heard Pelphrey say today Washington got kicked in the shin. Not a high ankle sprain I first thought it was. He should be able to play sooner, rather than later.
I’m headed for bed guys. Later !
That’s good news on Washington. We need all the depth we can get going down the SEC stretch.
I also think LSU will give us their best shot come Wed. night. It always seems to happen that way when your on top of the div. this time of year.
We’ll have to fight our way to the end.
Does someone know when the new nike gear will be unveiled? I hope it is before the start of the season. it would give us something to think about in the offseason.
Ron in Germany,
Thanks for the Emfingers web site. I searched through the 2010 class and found several kids from AR, that are on his 150 list. I have not heard about two of them getting offers yet. The LB from jonesboro looks really good on paper. Does anyone know anything about this kid.
This blog has been great the last couple of days. THANKS
Does anyone know how about the recruits weekend. I don’t have rivals account, so I’m curious to see what Brey Cook had to say. Anyone got in info.
Richard I just read where you muted hawgfan100 yesterday. That was great news. I really enjoy reading about razorbacks. I don’t mind arguments about razorback football, but that got out of hand. Thank you again for this web site.
We did have a fantastic recruiting year last year and a lot of those guys were red shirted. That means they will be stepping up and will be ready to contribute. Austin Tate, Ryan Calendar,Darius Winston, Travis Swanson, David Gordon, Jerry Mitchell, Lance Ray, Brandon Mitchell,Colton Nash and Austin Moss. All these guys will make a difference. Some like Moss and Terrel Williams will most likely start.
Things are definately going in the right direction. Go Hogs Go !!
I, too, like the idea of redshirting as many as possible. That gives them a year for Veltkamp to get ahold of them and to learn CBP’s system and style.
I’m just not sure that I would have gone out and announced my desire to redshirt as many players in this class as possible like CBP did. Granted, he’s a great D1 coach and I’m at home on a cheap computer. But these days many of the so called “top recruits” are primarily wanting Playing Time and they want it early. I thought that we might have weakened our chances with some of the “big dog” recruits when CBP made that statement on TV.
Having said that, I’m really looking forward to seeing the players we did get step on the field and play like a bunch of wild razorback hogs!!!
I’m looking forward to seeing what some of these redshirts can do too.
Our depth and experience on the defensive side of the ball should be much improved.
Travis Swanson had already turned into a beast before he signed with last year’s class.
Ryan Calendar has the size and athletic ability to be a good DE with some added muscle weight.
Austin Moss has good instincts and was already well coached from being a coaches son. He’ll get better in the weight room too.
The same goes for Terrell Williams. He just needs to get bigger.
Lance Ray was a 4.3-40 guy that muscled up to 207 before he reshirted last year.
Darius Winston and David Gordon should be ready to step up a notch in their 2nd season.
I’m excited about our future!
http://arkansas.scout.com/a.z?s=10&p=9&c=4&pid=88&yr=2011
Scouts 150 for 2011
if i counted right there are 28 kids with interest in AR 7 of which are from AR…and most of the AR kids are 3 stars.
You can tell that BP is following through with the statement that he intends to recruit TX harder.
How bout some competition at punter come spring…i like it.
you guys see that the jonesboro punter weston cox decided to walk on
Brad Shearin is a much better LB than the kids we passed on last year in Arkansas. Will be interesting to see if the Hogs offer. Uekman reminds me of DJ Williams and Hefley was the coaches first choice to offer at TE last year. They are both better prospects than the two we signed last year.
i dont believe darius winston was redshirted
Wow. ten 4* and two 5* are interested in us according to Scout. And Scout always rates guys really low.
WOW coaches salaries are going CRAZY! Just look at these SEC D-coordinators
John Chavis at LSU, the newly hired Todd Grantham at Georgia, Ellis Johnson at South Carolina and Kirby Smart at Alabama — will be making at least $700,000 this fall. Smart’s salary more than doubled, from $360,000 to $750,000, last week. Johnson’s also doubled, from $350,000 to $700,000, while Chavis’ went from $450,000 to $700,000. Grantham is to be paid $750,000 in his first season with the Bulldogs. Willy Robinson gets 350,000 a year
I hope we have a coach or two make this list next year!
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=1049797
The WR coach from UCF we didn`t hire is on the list.
Finally some affirmation for Coach Pel and him holding the line on doing things the right way. It’s about time that he is being acknowledged as a stand up guy. And by the way, I think he’s a pretty damn good coach, as well.
Good to see everyone getting along and putting aside old arguments and grudges. We are all Hog fans. Some of us have differing opinions and viewpoints, but we can all agree to disagree also. The blog has been really pleasant to visit the last couple days after being out of pocket for a long while, other than that unfortunate garbage that went on last night that Richard took care of.
Missed all u people. Those that have been on here a while ( Gonzo, MRP., Ron, Big Boi, Blake, and several others) I am glad everyone is smoothing out their differences. All of yall bring good stuff to the board and Im glad to be back in the loop. Take care and GOD bless!
I would argue that what Garrick McGee did in Oklahoma should have garnered him more respect and mention as a top recruiter for what he did with this class.
Those Oklahoma prospects we signed are all beasts.
Barnett: http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=71578&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d71578
Gaston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udrEHZ5FULQ
Lake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1MupJRM3cQ
Simek: http://rivals.yahoo.com/arkansas/football/recruiting/player-Denton-Simek-80026
Bennett: http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=72085&season=2010&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d72085%26season%3d2010
I would argue that what Garrick McGee did in Oklahoma should have garnered him more respect and mention as a top recruiter for what he did with this class.
Those Oklahoma prospects we signed are all beasts.
I just posted this with links to video and profiles on the guys but it did not post.
Gaston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udrEHZ5FULQ
Bennett: http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=72085&season=2010&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d72085%26season%3d2010
Lake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1MupJRM3cQ
Simek: http://rivals.yahoo.com/arkansas/football/recruiting/player-Denton-Simek-80026
Lake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1MupJRM3cQ
Barnett: http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=71578&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d71578
Simek: http://rivals.yahoo.com/arkansas/football/recruiting/player-Denton-Simek-80026
had to do them one at a time.
It is weird how it does that.
SAHF good to see you back. I hope everything has been going well, and you just have been really busy and that has kept you away.
Man ! Don’t you guys sleep ? lol I should be the one to talk, huh.
SAHF, I agree with Blake. It’s good to have you back.
I love the knowledge so many bring to the table on this site. I like the peace that has come over this blog too.
Thanks for the links Blake. Good stuff !
Trey Biddy said he missed the deadline for submitting Garrick McGee as a top recruiter.
Hey guys, i thought you would agree with this. I checked the rankings and grades of Ole Miss’s recruits according to Rivals. They had 13 players that graded at 5.7 and higher. Arkansas had 12. Ole Miss is ranked no. 17, Arkansas is ranked 48. That’s a pretty big gap for one player. I know they had a couple graded at 6, but I’m starting to get pretty excited about the big uglies that we recruited with this class. Who cares if Courtney Gatson was a 3 star recruit? He’s a 6’5″ super fast Line backer that is going to play like a 5 start guy!
Check out this article on How Bobby Petrino’s classes starting out in the rankings, versus where they ended up after the football games were played. Go Hogs
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/339450-national-signing-day-2010-stars-or-no-stars-razorbacks-fill-the-needs?utm_source=newsletter
This isn’t lame sarcasm or an original thought but Weston Cox, Steve Cox son, commited to walk-on to Arkansas. He averaged 43 yds per punt. WPS!!!
The competition for the punting job should be outstanding this fall.
Big Boi,
Thanks for the link you posted last night.
I noticed something interesting I wasn’t aware of. Curtis Luper, who I had never heard of before until now, is getting credit for landing M. Dyer.
I was under the impression all this time that Gus Malzahn was his lead recruiter.
I guess you learn something new every day.
Firehouse,
Let’s all hope Weston’s bloodlines kick into high gear. If they do, I think our future at punter will be just fine.
Sometimes, walkons turn out to be the best weapons.
Bottom line if we had not pull two DTs at the last minute, our class would have been considered a complete failure. There would have not been a SINGLE positive writeup one this class. Defensive line was above and beyond the most critical position and he hit HRs on the last day. Well, turns out Calvin was actually in the bag way before Jones was. That is the funny thing about it.
Go Hogs!
Blake,
Thanks for the links. I think most of our best recruits are a little under-rated.
I don’t know what’s up with the recruiting services this year, but when you look at our recruits individual profiles, then compare them to other individual profiles from classes ranked higher, there doesn’t seem to be very much difference at all.
Like I’ve mentioned before, I can see where Scout, Rivals and ESPN’s evaluators are spot on with their top 15 to 20 recruits, but after that, it starts to get really fuzzy. They all look pretty much the same to me.
Gonzo, I agree after the top 20-50 or so recruits in the country there isn`t much difference in the next 200. Players in the bigger markets usaly get the benefit of doubt over the other kids(money). And with Arkansas class this year we had a bunch of ATH. I feel if these kids high school positions would have projected into where they`d play in college they would have been ranked higher.
Mississippi ST just hired Manny Diaz from Middle Tenn ST to be D-Coordinator. He also Hired Chris Wlson from Oklahoma to be CO-D Coordinator. Being from NE Ark I do watch some Sun-Belt football(I know its not even close to SEC) and Manny Diaz is a coach on the rise. Dan Mullen is really going to make some noise at Miss St in the next couple of years. Here is a link to the hire
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1050005
Hey Guys,
This Walt guy from Pinnacle Sorts (or something like that)seems to be garnering a tremendous amount of hatred of the message boards. What’s the story with this guy and his affiliation with Malazhan. Seems like he’s pissed alot of people off.
I meant to say Pinnacle “Sports”
Here is the first class of 2011 list I have seen: Correct me if I’m wrong, but I see where we have offered 8 of these kids.
ArkansasSports360.com Top 20:
1. Kiehl Frazier, Shiloh Christian QB
2. Brey Cook, Springdale Har-Ber OL
3. Samuel Harvill, Shiloh Christian, DL
4. Wesleigh Foster, Clarksville RB
5. Brandon Allen, Fayetteville QB
6. Davyon McKinney, Forrest City, WR
7. Marcus Danenhauer, Bentonville, OL
8. Bradford Shearin, Jonesboro Senior, LB
9. Artez Brown, Newport, RB
10. Travis Bodenstein, Shiloh Christian OL
11. Mitch Smothers, Springdale, OL
12. Darion Griswold, Dumas, QB
13. Garrett Harper, Shiloh Christian, ATH
14. Hunter Kissinger, Springdale Har-Ber LB
15. Cameron Mahone, El Dorado, ATH
16. Demetrius Dean, Fayetteville, WR
17. Antonio Cooksey, North Little Rock, OL
18. Dylan Hale, Fayetteville, ATH
19. Jon Hawes, Shiloh Christian, WR
20. Darius Scott, Lonoke, DB
Here is the Top 60 in Arkansas for 2011
Quarterbacks
Brandon Allen, 6-2, 200, 4.6, Fayetteville *
Kiehl Frazier, 6-3, 212, 4.59, Shiloh Christian ^
Darion Griswold, 6-5, 240, 4.75, Dumas
Taylor Reed, 6-3, 185, 4.7, El Dorado
Joseph Calcagni, 6-2, 190, 4.7, Springdale
Seth Keese, 5-11, 185, 4.8, Harding Academy
Cole Moore, 6-0, 181, 5.0, Nashville
Running Backs
Wesleigh Foster, 5-11, 180, 4.4, Clarksville
Artez Brown, 6-1, 175, 4.5, Newport
Treyvon Daniels, 6-1, 235, 4.6, Dollarway ^
Dylan Hale, 5-10, 190, 4.5, Fayetteville
Ryan McDonald, 5-11, 165, 4.55, Charleston
Jaalen Watkins, 5-10, 205, 4.5, Pulaski Robinson
Raphael Caldwell, 5-10, 165, 4.5, Rison
Quintin Sparkman, 5-9, 175, 4.4, West Memphis
Wide receivers
Demetrius Dean, 6-3, 245, 4.7, Fayetteville *
Davyon McKinney, 6-1, 166, 4.5, Forrest City ^
Kyle Coleman, 6-1, 195, 4.6, Watson Chapel
Zann Jones, 6-0, 180, 4.55, Shiloh Christian
Isaac McCoy, 6-1, 175, 4.5, Alma
Allen Tatum, 6-2, 185, 4.6, Warren
Aubrey Garner, 6-3, 185, 4.55, Helena-West Helena Central
Jon Hawes, 6-3, 194, 4.55, Shiloh Christian
Steven Hogan, 6-2 1/2, 191, 4.75, Greenwood
Desmond Cox, 5-8, 155, 4.6, Conway
Tight ends
Matt McKeown, 6-2, 225, 5.0, Monticello Drew Central
Offensive linemen
Mitch Smothers 6-3 ½, 276, 5.16, Springdale ^
Brey Cook, 6-7, 298, 5.2, Springdale Har-Ber ^
Travis Bodenstein, 6-5, 295, 5.3, Shiloh Christian
Marcus Danenhauer, 6-5, 295, 5.5, Bentonville ^
Adam Deacon, 6-2, 285, 5.3, Little Rock Christian
Mitch Hall, 6-5, 315, 5.6, Russellville
Logan Purtle, 6-3, 280, 5.3, Russellville
Glenn Nash, 6-0, 325, 5.6 Camden Harmony Grove
Daniel Garcia, 6-0, 240, 5.2, Springdale Har-Ber
Defensive linemen
Antonio Cooksey, 6-7, 315, 5.2, North Little Rock
Tommy Jackson, 6-3, 280, 5.0, J.A. Fair
Josh Hampton, 6-4, 265, 4.9, Bryant
Samuel Harvill, 6-1 1/2, 270, 4.87, Shiloh Christian
Devin Bowers, 6-2, 225, 4.7, Fayetteville
Grady Ollison, 6-4, 260, 5.0, Malvern
Dirk Tanner, 6-1, 265, 4.8, Pulaski Academy
Ryan Hyde, 6-3, 231, 4.6, Shiloh Christian
Joseph Treadwell, 6-4, 240, 5.1, Pine Bluff
Adrian Thomas, 6-3, 250, 5.0, Magnolia
Linebackers
Michael Johnson, 6-2, 200, 4.6, Little Rock Parkview
James Ford, 6-1, 215, 4.7, El Dorado
Bradford Shearin, 6-1, 235, 4.7, Jonesboro
Colt Thomas, 5-10, 180, 4.7, Shiloh Christian
Marco Vota, 6-1, 205, 4.7, Greenwood
Hunter Kissinger, 6-3, 190, 4.7, Springdale Har-Ber
Defensive backs
Charleston Girley, 6-1, 165, 4.6, Dollarway
Garrett Harper, 5-10, 175, 4.6, Shiloh Christian
Deontae Mitchell, 5-10, 182, 4.6, West Memphis
Darius Scott, 5-11, 160, 4.5, Lonoke
Matthew Showalter, 6-1, 170, 4.7, Batesville
Tyler Spoon, 5-11, 170, 4.7, Van Buren
Tevin Tyson, 6-1, 190, 4.6, Dollarway
Rodney Larry, 5-11, 180, 4.6, Junction City
Specialists
Cody Montee, 6-3, 175, Gravette
Pablo Castillo, 6-0, 163, Siloam Springs
• denotes commitment to Arkansas
^ -denotes offer from Arkansas
Yea, I’ve been reading where Walt Williams, president and CEO of Pinnacle Preps, is steering kids to Auburn. He apparently played for Malzahn. He “found” Kiehl Frazier at West Fork as a 9th grader. There are pictures of him with Mosley, Frazier, Harvill at a Jordan-Hare locker room.
oh, and Malzahn is in the photo too.
And guess who his featured prospect is on his website? michael dyer
Frazier and Harvill……. future Aubies. I wouldn’t waste time on them.
Guys. I wouldn’t start the lets not recruit these guys they are going to Auburn nonsense again.
Frazier has talked about how much he likes the Hogs and Coach McGee on record. He has a very good relationship, and just a month ago his father came on here and set that straight as well with some people that were talking the same mess.
The Hogs need to land this kid if you ask me. I know we have Allen committed, but Frazier is very important as well. They both got early offers and they are both very very much wanted.
Also remember that Byran Jones was in a picture with Dyer and Mosley wearing an Auburn jersey on their Facebook pages, but he is a Hog now!
Everyone keeps talking about this Walt guy getting on message boards and badmouthing petrino. I have yet to find out what actually happened. Can someone shed some light on the circumstance and if it happened like they say, why is this guy still allowed around our program?
Frazier seems to be a pretty big Hog fan, and Petrino is a great QB coach. I say he’ll be a Hog.
I don’t know that he is allowed around our program. I have heard all kinds of things that I do not know if they are true or not about this guy.
Most of the bad mouthing of him that I have seen was on Hogville.
If anyone knows anything certain or has links let me know. Otherwise I am just going to assume he is a recruit promoter that is unliked, but I think he is the only big one in Arkansas.
If people don’t like him then somebody needs to start their own promotion service and try to win the kids over to not go to this guy.
Blake , very,very good point about frazier and harvill!!!! We want them to be
future HOGS! Arkansas has a lot of super ath for 2011=we need to get all we
can–anyone that reads this site should never read negative things about oneself==
it does make a difference even if we are not a coach–WE ARE HOG FANS!!!
Doesn’t this “promotion” thing fall under the same catagory as what the N.C. State student did, concerning the basketball recruitment of John Wall?
Didn’t he basically promote for John Wall to commit to N.C. State?
The NCAA then pushed/handcuffed/threatened the school to shut him and his promotion website down, claiming it was going against NCAA rules of recruiting conduct.
Is it just me missing somthing or is this the exact same thing?
Shiloh Christian has already been reprimanded by the AAA because of Walt Williams.
Walt Williams played for Gus Malzahn. He loves him! He accompanies players on unofficial visits. He went to Notre Dame with Frazier to watch them play USC AND to a junior day event at Auburn.