Kai Locksley Commits to Texas

[Chris Flanagan]

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[popdaddy]

Mighty fine.  Hook 'Em!  I can't wait for the rest of the herd to show up 2/4!

 

[java]

Welcome to the 40, Kai! Hookem!

 

[HornSports Staff]

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[primal defense]

I can breathe easier now. Every since Murray announced that he was staying with the aggies, it's been Locksley or another HS QB who doesn't have his physical ability. Some of the names that have come out as a backup plan to Locksley wasn't too impressive.

It would have been strange to have a top ten class, but striking out at QB. This is the second most important commitment for the class, right behind Malik.

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

This is the second most important commitment for the class, right behind Malik.

By importance to our roster, I'd probably agree. We needed another good, dual-threat QB for the new Spread offense.

Mack is arguably the better talent at his position, but I'm pleased. Whatever we get now is gravy. Maybe CFS has a surprise for us if Mack chooses aggie.

 

[Mike Roach]

FYI we've got a profile upcoming.  I've spent a lot of time pre-writing these profiles but got behind on this one and then just got back from dealing with a death in the wife's family.  Quick thoughts are I love his raw ability but he has a lot of work to do.

 

[Duke C #11]

Thanks, Mike. I am sorry for your wife's loss. 

 

[primal defense]

This is a scouting report from sonofacoach.com on Kai Locksley.

Athletic ability/measurables

The Siminoles Longhorns are getting an exciting athlete with big time potential. Locksley has good speed and acceleration as a runner. He's has one of the best athletes at the QB position in this class. He has ideal height, but has a slim frame right now. He will be running the ball a lot in college and will need to add weight because he will take lot of hits.

Skills/techniques

Locksley is a dynamic runner, he has good vision who would be lethal in the spread offense. He's a difficult player to bring down in the open field. If he dropping back to pass, he has to be accounted for as a runner because he can turn a third and long into a first down if he's not contained.

He has natural tools as a passer, but needs to work in many areas. Has the ability to make the "Wow" throw. When he's balanced and set in the pocket, he shows big time arm strength and can place the ball in tight windows. He also show the ability to make the accurate touch throws.

Unfortunately, he's not consistent enough with his mechanics for this to be a regular occurrence He needs to improve his accuracy. He too often throws the ball behind his receiver where they are forced to adjust to the ball and not catch it in stride. His mechanics get sloppy when he throws on the run. He doesn't always square up and sometimes aims the ball more than throwing it naturally. His feet are a bit all over the place when he does this and he loses velocity on his throws because it's almost all arm.

His Junior year was his full year at QB so a lot of this stuff he should be able to improve on greatly with rep . Right now he is an athlete  playing QB that looks to run first instead of waiting for the open man. A lot of times he will miss the open receiver because he doesn't see it yet. I would be surprised if he didn't improve with some of these issues as a senior.

Scheme Fit

Locksley is a better runner than passer right now, but if he's the guy at Florida State Texas I'm sure Jimbo  CS will tailor the offense to Locksley's strengths. He's definitely a spread QB.

Potential

Locksley's potential is sky high. He's an outstanding athlete that can be a playmaker as a runner and has outstanding tools as a passer. If he plays early in his career, he may struggle a bit as he improves his fundamentals. I think if Texas is patient with his development, he can develop into a difference maker at the QB position.

 

[Bevostuntdouble]

I am excited to see what comes from Heard and then Locksley...

 

[alonghorn72]

Huge pickup!!!

 

[Juan]

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