High School spring football has been going on for the past two weeks. You will start to have spring football games next week and the following week. FSU coaches have been on the road. Where do the Seminoles stand with some of the options on the recruiting board? We will break down the list and give you our thoughts on who is trending at this time.
Stock Up
1) Jasen Lopez (Chaminade Madonna) WR - 5-10, 165: Went and watched Chaminade practice yesterday and there may not be a more consistent receiver catching the ball than Lopez. Throw the ball in his direction and Lopez will come down with it. He is not the biggest (5'10) or fastest (4.5) receiver but ask any coach that has watched J-Rock this spring and they come away impressed.
2) Samuel Roseborough (Clearwater HS) OT - 6-5, 290: FSU needs linemen and Samuel is one of the guys who likes the Seminoles at this time. He is a big kid who can move. He is able to play multiple positions on the OL. They need tackles and Samuel projects on the outside at the next level.
3) Aaron Thomas (Mountain Pointe-Arizona) OT - 6-7, 300: Thomas was recently offered and the Seminoles sit in a good spot. His father I believe played at FSU. At 6-7, we like this. Finally some tackles on the board with both the size and length to play the position. FSU needs to get bigger at tackle and this is one way to get there.
4) Jaden O’Neal (Mustang HS) QB - 6-3, 200 (Committed to OU): What we know is O’Neal took a visit and enjoyed it. He is still committed to Oklahoma but the Seminoles have made him a priority. I still say they try and stay in it with Landon Duckworth until he chooses another school. O’Neal is 2nd on the list IMHO.
5) Julius Miles (Freeport HS) TE - 6-6, 210: Miles has continued to see his stock rise. He is a must get for the Seminoles and probably the closest of any prospect to pull the trigger. SIZE, SIZE, SIZE. FSU is trying to improve the size on offense and Miles fits the bill.
Stock Down
1) Calvin Russell (Miami Northwestern) WR - 6-5, 200: This one seems to have been trending away for a while. Have not heard of reports of Russell traveling to Tallahassee. This is never a good thing. Russell has not visited many if any places, which is not a bad thing. I just don't see him being in a Seminole uniform.
2) Lamar Brown (University Lab) OL - 6-4, 290: Brown has liked FSU but trying to pull a kid from Baton Rouge these days may be one of the hardest things to do in recruiting. I don't expect him to be in FSU's class.
3) Derrek Cooper (Chaminade Madonna) RB-6'1-210: Cooper has kept in contact with FSU. That being said this is a WHALE ... He is one of the most heavily recruited players in Florida. FSU needs to just stay in the game but the longer this goes the less likely the Seminoles win out.
4) Somourian Wingo (St Augustine) WR - 6-2, 180: Early on FSU looked like they would pull some interest. He faded on their board. Wingo is one of the best receivers in Florida. It is a pity as the Seminoles could use both his size and athletic ability at receiver.
5) Heze Kent (Brunswick HS) TE/OL - 6-5, 300: If this kid wants to play tight end he can go to another school. That may be a bit harsh but 6-5, 300-pound kids don't play tight end. He is an offensive lineman. Kent liked FSU but the lack of visits and interest from him recently is a concern.
Stock has stayed the same
1) Landon Duckworth - (Jackson, Alabama) QB - 6-3, 190: Still my No. 1 target. My No. 1 want is Henderson from Houston but that is not happening. Duckworth needs to be a priority until he signs on the dotted line. He fits the offense at FSU and is the best option.
2) Jae Lamar (Colquitt HS) RB - 6-0, 210: You want to have success running the ball keep recruiting players like Lamar. He is not far from Tallahassee and this kid may be another Nick Chubb. He is a very good back and could one day play on Sundays.
3) Brandon Bennett (American Heritage) WR - 6-0, 170: There may not be a player who has seen their stock rise more. Coach’s call and his name comes up a lot. Bennett is just getting started. He has track speed but can play football. When you run the way Bennett does there will be plenty of suitors. FSU is still in the game for Bennett.
4) Evan Jacobson (Waukee HS-Iowa) TE-6'7-220: Jacobson comes from Iowa. The fact that Iowa has not landed him is crazy. He visited last summer. He came back a few weeks ago. FSU may get another visit. Follow the visits as this kid has the chance to be a Seminole.
5) Johnnie Jones (Berkeley Prep HS) OT-6'6-300: FSU likes Jones. He plays a position of need. He comes from Berkeley Prep, which has not been kind to FSU. They have a shot but Jones will be a tough pull.
Stock Up
1) Jasen Lopez (Chaminade Madonna) WR - 5-10, 165: Went and watched Chaminade practice yesterday and there may not be a more consistent receiver catching the ball than Lopez. Throw the ball in his direction and Lopez will come down with it. He is not the biggest (5'10) or fastest (4.5) receiver but ask any coach that has watched J-Rock this spring and they come away impressed.
2) Samuel Roseborough (Clearwater HS) OT - 6-5, 290: FSU needs linemen and Samuel is one of the guys who likes the Seminoles at this time. He is a big kid who can move. He is able to play multiple positions on the OL. They need tackles and Samuel projects on the outside at the next level.
3) Aaron Thomas (Mountain Pointe-Arizona) OT - 6-7, 300: Thomas was recently offered and the Seminoles sit in a good spot. His father I believe played at FSU. At 6-7, we like this. Finally some tackles on the board with both the size and length to play the position. FSU needs to get bigger at tackle and this is one way to get there.
4) Jaden O’Neal (Mustang HS) QB - 6-3, 200 (Committed to OU): What we know is O’Neal took a visit and enjoyed it. He is still committed to Oklahoma but the Seminoles have made him a priority. I still say they try and stay in it with Landon Duckworth until he chooses another school. O’Neal is 2nd on the list IMHO.
5) Julius Miles (Freeport HS) TE - 6-6, 210: Miles has continued to see his stock rise. He is a must get for the Seminoles and probably the closest of any prospect to pull the trigger. SIZE, SIZE, SIZE. FSU is trying to improve the size on offense and Miles fits the bill.
Stock Down
1) Calvin Russell (Miami Northwestern) WR - 6-5, 200: This one seems to have been trending away for a while. Have not heard of reports of Russell traveling to Tallahassee. This is never a good thing. Russell has not visited many if any places, which is not a bad thing. I just don't see him being in a Seminole uniform.
2) Lamar Brown (University Lab) OL - 6-4, 290: Brown has liked FSU but trying to pull a kid from Baton Rouge these days may be one of the hardest things to do in recruiting. I don't expect him to be in FSU's class.
3) Derrek Cooper (Chaminade Madonna) RB-6'1-210: Cooper has kept in contact with FSU. That being said this is a WHALE ... He is one of the most heavily recruited players in Florida. FSU needs to just stay in the game but the longer this goes the less likely the Seminoles win out.
4) Somourian Wingo (St Augustine) WR - 6-2, 180: Early on FSU looked like they would pull some interest. He faded on their board. Wingo is one of the best receivers in Florida. It is a pity as the Seminoles could use both his size and athletic ability at receiver.
5) Heze Kent (Brunswick HS) TE/OL - 6-5, 300: If this kid wants to play tight end he can go to another school. That may be a bit harsh but 6-5, 300-pound kids don't play tight end. He is an offensive lineman. Kent liked FSU but the lack of visits and interest from him recently is a concern.
Stock has stayed the same
1) Landon Duckworth - (Jackson, Alabama) QB - 6-3, 190: Still my No. 1 target. My No. 1 want is Henderson from Houston but that is not happening. Duckworth needs to be a priority until he signs on the dotted line. He fits the offense at FSU and is the best option.
2) Jae Lamar (Colquitt HS) RB - 6-0, 210: You want to have success running the ball keep recruiting players like Lamar. He is not far from Tallahassee and this kid may be another Nick Chubb. He is a very good back and could one day play on Sundays.
3) Brandon Bennett (American Heritage) WR - 6-0, 170: There may not be a player who has seen their stock rise more. Coach’s call and his name comes up a lot. Bennett is just getting started. He has track speed but can play football. When you run the way Bennett does there will be plenty of suitors. FSU is still in the game for Bennett.
4) Evan Jacobson (Waukee HS-Iowa) TE-6'7-220: Jacobson comes from Iowa. The fact that Iowa has not landed him is crazy. He visited last summer. He came back a few weeks ago. FSU may get another visit. Follow the visits as this kid has the chance to be a Seminole.
5) Johnnie Jones (Berkeley Prep HS) OT-6'6-300: FSU likes Jones. He plays a position of need. He comes from Berkeley Prep, which has not been kind to FSU. They have a shot but Jones will be a tough pull.
