2020 Recruiting Board/Thread

[TheContractor]

Drayton won't lose his job as long as the RB's are producing. That's probably where we have to separate recruiting stars from production. At the end of the day production is all that matters

False. RB coach Is by far the easiest on field coaching job. Your main job is to coach them up, it’s not like you did an exceptional job that someone else can do. 50 Percent of the job is being an ace recruiter and she has a C average. 

 

[TexExSpur]

What's the running list of kids coming in this weekend look like?

I heard Collins is not headed to OU.

 

[TheContractor]

I too grumble about Drayton as each 5-star ditches us, but if Ingram and Whittington end up being the players we think they are we've ended up with a solid RB room nonetheless.  And though we're not leading for any top guys right now there's a lot of time before signing day.  The only thing that would be shocking is if none of these top RBs have another twist in their respective recruitments.  He could still pull something off.

If we don't get a top RB this year and don't have Wheaton committed then I have to wonder if Drayton moves on.

Ingram he gets credit for , good job.

Brown, incomplete with some bad luck bc if his injury but we don’t know how good he could be. He didn’t have an instate UGA offer. 

Whittington, Drayton gets 0 credit for. He was recruited as an athlete and not by him specifically. 

And there is nobody else, and that’s a problem. The quality and quantity of misses is too much. Maybe he changes all that this cycle, it’s not over yet but unless he does, he is dead wt

 

[Bear19]

False. RB coach Is by far the easiest on field coaching job. Your main job is to coach them up, it’s not like you did an exceptional job that someone else can do. 50 Percent of the job is being an ace recruiter and she has a C average. 

D+ 

And an F based on expectations.

 

[TB14]

D+ 

And an F based on expectations.

Completely disagree. Let’s look a little closer. 

2018 he took Ingram who was the best RB in the state consensus 4 star, and tons of offers. Also went and got a pretty good grad transfer for instant needed depth. A for that year. 

2019 he took Derrian Brown who was a top 20 back nationally, 4 star recruit, and beat several legit SEC schools for him including Auburn. No in state backs that appeared highly rated and worth pursuing hard. Missed on 2 5 star guys to elite programs. B for that year. 

2020 looks like he may miss on Robinson and Evans. However, still in contention McClellan and Jordan. Way to early to tell about this year. If he flips McClellan and gets Jordan then we’d all be singing his praises. Let’s see what happens. Incomplete. 

Overall he’s been no worse than a B level recruiter every other coach has had misses too but they still get a pass. Not sure why we are turning so quick on Drayton. 

 

[TheContractor]

Completely disagree. Let’s look a little closer. 

2018 he took Ingram who was the best RB in the state consensus 4 star, and tons of offers. Also went and got a pretty good grad transfer for instant needed depth. A for that year. 

2019 he took Derrian Brown who was a top 20 back nationally, 4 star recruit, and beat several legit SEC schools for him including Auburn. No in state backs that appeared highly rated and worth pursuing hard. Missed on 2 5 star guys to elite programs. B for that year. 

2020 looks like he may miss on Robinson and Evans. However, still in contention McClellan and Jordan. Way to early to tell about this year. If he flips McClellan and gets Jordan then we’d all be singing his praises. Let’s see what happens. Incomplete. 

Overall he’s been no worse than a B level recruiter every other coach has had misses too but they still get a pass. Not sure why we are turning so quick on Drayton. 

2018 A

2019 C- (we needed another quality RB, and needed a 2nd RB, even Stevenson(Ou) would have gotten a B. No way this year is a B, C-might be generous. We were/are desperate for a RB. If we have 1 injury we are in real trouble. 

2020 incomplete 

if 2020 isn’t an A with the talent available , then its time for a change. 

 

[Bear19]

Completely disagree. Let’s look a little closer. 

2018 he took Ingram who was the best RB in the state consensus 4 star, and tons of offers. Also went and got a pretty good grad transfer for instant needed depth. A for that year. 

2019 he took Derrian Brown who was a top 20 back nationally, 4 star recruit, and beat several legit SEC schools for him including Auburn. No in state backs that appeared highly rated and worth pursuing hard. Missed on 2 5 star guys to elite programs. B for that year. 

2020 looks like he may miss on Robinson and Evans. However, still in contention McClellan and Jordan. Way to early to tell about this year. If he flips McClellan and gets Jordan then we’d all be singing his praises. Let’s see what happens. Incomplete. 

Overall he’s been no worse than a B level recruiter every other coach has had misses too but they still get a pass. Not sure why we are turning so quick on Drayton. 

If he gets McClellan and Jordan I won’t be singing his praises. But I will pat him on the back and give him a B+.

 

[hornsups]

The RB issue makes you think what happens if we take Eno Benjamin and not Toneil Carter in 2017?

Also what if we took Mohamed Sanogo? Probably a little better at LB. 

But hindsight is 2020. 

 

[Captain Hookem]

I have no idea whether Drayton is doing a good job or not. Position coaches like that are so hard to judge to most folks outside the program.

However Texas has had OL issues and running problems for over a decade now. They started before Mack decided to switch to a more 'bama' type of offense in 2010. No one considering Texas right now has any memory of Texas being a rushing powerhouse. Jamaal Charles was a loooong time ago. 

That's a pretty tough sell for a top RB looking for a program where he can run the ball. 

Still, we have Ingram getting pre-season attention, and if he stays healthy could have a pretty good season. One of the things I'm looking forward to most this season is a return to a power OLine where Ehlinger isn't relied upon to carry the rushing load. Having our QB carry that load has been problem since Colt. 

That's an incredibly difficult problem for a coach to fix, but we've seen signs that this is getting better under Herman and Drayton. We all want it to get better faster, but as long as we're seeing steady improvement then that's all we can ask. 

I think if we get to a point where these issues are fixed, we're rushing the ball like nuts, but we *still* can't attract more 5* RB talent... then at that point it's easier to judge just the recruiting ability of your position coach. But until then both Herman and Drayton have a pretty tough sell to guys who didn't grow up already a Texas fan. 

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

OB just interviewed Lindberg's mom. Sounds like a decision could come this weekend... It also sounds like it will be Georgia based on the info... All the mods there just put in their futurecast/CB for Georgia... 

It sure sounds like Lindberg has been looking for a reason to not go to Texas.. 

 

[Monsieur ATX]

OB just interviewed Lindberg's mom. Sounds like a decision could come this weekend... It also sounds like it will be Georgia based on the info... All the mods there just put in their futurecast/CB for Georgia... 

It sure sounds like Lindberg has been looking for a reason to not go to Texas.. 

It’s all good, get Savion Byrd & Brockermeyer next class and we’re set

 

[TheContractor]

Ideal 2021 OL is Brockermeyer x 2, SB, BF, HC, DJ. Then we are on level playing field with Clemson, Bama, Ohio st, etc 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

What's the running list of kids coming in this weekend look like?

I heard Collins is not headed to OU.

updated list from brainiacs

2020 Recruits

• Vernon Broughton (DL) – Cy Ridge HS
  
• Hudson Card (QB) – Lake Travis HS
  
• Jaylen Garth (OL) – Port Neches-Grove
  
• Alfred Collins (DL) – Cedar Creek HS
  
• LV Bunkley-Shelton (WR) – Gardena, CA
  
• JJ Hester (WR) – Tulsa, OK
  
• Courtland Ford (OL) – Cedar Hill HS
  
• Derrick Lewis (LB) — Schertz, TX (NEW)
  
• Quentin Johnston (WR) — Temple HS (NEW)
  

2021 Recruits

• Lake McRee (TE) — Lake Travis HS
  
• Jalen Milroe (QB) — Katy Tompkins HS
  
• Hayden Conner (OL) — Katy Taylor HS
  
• Brandon Campbell (RB) – Pearland HS
  
• Billy Bowman (ATH) – Denton Ryan HS
  
• Juan Davis (TE) – Everman HS
  
• JD Coffey (S) – Kennedale HS
  
• Ishmael Ibraheem (CB) – Kimball HS
  
• Latrell Neville (WR) – Hightower HS
  
• Derrick Harris Jr. (OLB) — New Caney HS
  
• JoJo Earle (WR) – Aledo HS
  

2022 Recruits

• Jordan Crook (ATH) – Bishop Dunne HS
  
• Derrick Johnson (S) – Lake Travis HS
  
• Caleb Burton (WR) — Del Valle HS (NEW)
  

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[RickyFlair]

I have no idea whether Drayton is doing a good job or not. Position coaches like that are so hard to judge to most folks outside the program.

However Texas has had OL issues and running problems for over a decade now. They started before Mack decided to switch to a more 'bama' type of offense in 2010. No one considering Texas right now has any memory of Texas being a rushing powerhouse. Jamaal Charles was a loooong time ago. 

That's a pretty tough sell for a top RB looking for a program where he can run the ball. 

Still, we have Ingram getting pre-season attention, and if he stays healthy could have a pretty good season. One of the things I'm looking forward to most this season is a return to a power OLine where Ehlinger isn't relied upon to carry the rushing load. Having our QB carry that load has been problem since Colt. 

That's an incredibly difficult problem for a coach to fix, but we've seen signs that this is getting better under Herman and Drayton. We all want it to get better faster, but as long as we're seeing steady improvement then that's all we can ask. 

I think if we get to a point where these issues are fixed, we're rushing the ball like nuts, but we *still* can't attract more 5* RB talent... then at that point it's easier to judge just the recruiting ability of your position coach. But until then both Herman and Drayton have a pretty tough sell to guys who didn't grow up already a Texas fan. 

^ This. 

Its a perception issue. Us, and the Big 12 as a whole, are considered pass happy spread teams. That’s great for recruiting WR’s but not so much RB’s. Even Herman’s OSU offense was/is heavy on QB runs. 

If we ever establish a run first “smash mouth” offense we will pull the top backs but we will stop getting the top Receivers. 

 

[TheContractor]

6 minutes ago, Sirhornsalot said:

Is he not coming tomorrow? 

 

[TheContractor]

^ This. 

Its a perception issue. Us, and the Big 12 as a whole, are considered pass happy spread teams. That’s great for recruiting WR’s but not so much RB’s. Even Herman’s OSU offense was/is heavy on QB runs. 

If we ever establish a run first “smash mouth” offense we will pull the top backs but we will stop getting the top Receivers. 

You make a good point but there’s is a way we can do both. Look at the RB and WR talent LSU brings in year in and year out. And their QBs//passing attack is shit. We can and should have been able to bring in better talent past 2 classes and so far this one. That’s why 2020 class is the deciding factor for Drayton 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Is he not coming tomorrow? 

Yes

 

[Slimer]

Ideal 2021 OL is Brockermeyer x 2, SB, BF, HC, DJ. Then we are on level playing field with Clemson, Bama, Ohio st, etc 

We wont get all 6 of those.  4/6 I'd put at 95%.  5/6 is possible.  The Foster recruitment will be interesting to watch.  I think the biggest hurdle will be the aggy mom letting him go to Texas.

 

[Slimer]

OB just interviewed Lindberg's mom. Sounds like a decision could come this weekend... It also sounds like it will be Georgia based on the info... All the mods there just put in their futurecast/CB for Georgia... 

It sure sounds like Lindberg has been looking for a reason to not go to Texas.. 

He's had half a year to jump on board and never did.  

It may be a blessing in disguise long term cause' Karic looks like a beast.