Ballcox
02-12-2007, 04:16 PM
Well, we're off to a good start with the '08 class. As we stand right now, 10 commits have come in from the 1st junior day, with more expected at the next junior day. This has become pretty ordinary for Mack and his staff to wrap up the bulk of their class during junior days and spring ball. Here is the list so far with a little info on each:
1. Brock Fitzhenry-ATH/Giddings-could play any position from QB to RB to WR, has explosive speed and big play making ability, not sure where he'll fit right now.
2. Justin Tucker-K/Austin Westlake-rated by most services as the #1 kicking prospect in the country. He most likely gets at RS and will play behind H. Lawerence, one of the top kicking recruits from last year's class.
3. Dan Buckner-WR/Allen-this kid could be the next 'big' receiver at UT, following in the tradition of Roy Williams and now Limas Sweed. He's a legit 6'5/200 plus pounds and has good speed, big upside with this kid.
4. DJ Monroe-DB/Angleton-one of the top DB prospects in the state.
5. David Snow-OL/Gilmer-rated by most services as the best guard prospect in Texas. Now we just need Stephen Good to jump on board, rated as possibly the best player in the '08 class and projected to play either RT/LT.
6. Jeremy Hills-RB/Alief-the little brother of current Longhorn Tony Hills, but smaller and plays RB. Looks to be another big back for UT with good speed.
7. Aaron Williams-DB/Round Rock-another one of the top rated DB prospects in the state, nice to have him and DJ. Already looks like a solid DB class for '08.
8. Mark Buchanon-OL/Austin-big kid with good potential, projects as a LT in college.
9. Ryan Roberson-RB/Brenham-took this kid from a&m's backyard (as well as Snow who was supposed to be an a&m lock).
10. Emanuel Acho-LB/Dallas-little brother of current recruit Sam Acho/DE who arrives with this year's class. Looking to pull in more LB's for the '08 class since current class only has 1 (K. Robinson).
Should hopefully see 8-9 more commits by the next Junior day and through Spring ball. All in all a very good start with all of these kids being ranked in the top 100. Hook'em!
1. Brock Fitzhenry-ATH/Giddings-could play any position from QB to RB to WR, has explosive speed and big play making ability, not sure where he'll fit right now.
2. Justin Tucker-K/Austin Westlake-rated by most services as the #1 kicking prospect in the country. He most likely gets at RS and will play behind H. Lawerence, one of the top kicking recruits from last year's class.
3. Dan Buckner-WR/Allen-this kid could be the next 'big' receiver at UT, following in the tradition of Roy Williams and now Limas Sweed. He's a legit 6'5/200 plus pounds and has good speed, big upside with this kid.
4. DJ Monroe-DB/Angleton-one of the top DB prospects in the state.
5. David Snow-OL/Gilmer-rated by most services as the best guard prospect in Texas. Now we just need Stephen Good to jump on board, rated as possibly the best player in the '08 class and projected to play either RT/LT.
6. Jeremy Hills-RB/Alief-the little brother of current Longhorn Tony Hills, but smaller and plays RB. Looks to be another big back for UT with good speed.
7. Aaron Williams-DB/Round Rock-another one of the top rated DB prospects in the state, nice to have him and DJ. Already looks like a solid DB class for '08.
8. Mark Buchanon-OL/Austin-big kid with good potential, projects as a LT in college.
9. Ryan Roberson-RB/Brenham-took this kid from a&m's backyard (as well as Snow who was supposed to be an a&m lock).
10. Emanuel Acho-LB/Dallas-little brother of current recruit Sam Acho/DE who arrives with this year's class. Looking to pull in more LB's for the '08 class since current class only has 1 (K. Robinson).
Should hopefully see 8-9 more commits by the next Junior day and through Spring ball. All in all a very good start with all of these kids being ranked in the top 100. Hook'em!