Ray Lewis III RB/LB
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Stats
5-9, 175 lbs
2,321 yards and 29 touchdowns on offense
92 tackles and one sack on Defense
4.5-4.7 Forty
Today the Son of one of the greatest players to ever play at The U and future NFL HOF gave his pledge to Coach Golden. Although his commitment may not have been the commit many were hoping for, it is the commit that we needed in many ways. Having Ray Lewis back on our sidelines and around the program where our current players can see the passion he has for the program first hand will be invaluable. Let's take a closer look at this commitment.
Positives- He's the son of Miami Hurricane Great Ray Lewis. That in itself is enough to make the ears perk up. You know the kid is going to have an incredible work ethic which is a staple of the players that Coach Golden likes. Also, stats don't lie. When you put up over two thousand yards and score 29 Touchdowns on offense and over ninety tackles on defense.....Kid can play here. Deceptively quick, great balance control, excellent cut back ability and because of who his father is, you know he doesn't take plays off.
Concerns- What position will he play? He doesn't have the speed you look for in a smallish Running Back and he's doesn't have the size to play Line Backer. I've seen his forty time posted on different sites from 4.5-4.7. If it's the 4.5 then great. That's fast enough to play RB here, but if it's the 4.7 then likely not and when you consider that the staff wants their second back in this class to be of the elite version, it's likely they didn't recruit him to play running back. Also, let's be real.....there will be some who question this commitment. In a year where 'ships are limited, why not have him come in as a preferred walk on and have his pops pay his way?
Summary- Well to answer the last question.....it's simple, he's the son of Ray Lewis and he's talented enough to play here. You take his commitment, smile and say Welcome to The U. His stats are against decent competition and something that we he brings and what Coach Golden desperately wants on this squad.....work ethic.
<br>[video=youtube;0AOUxTuZC88]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AOUxTuZC88[/video]
View attachment 4684
Stats
5-9, 175 lbs
2,321 yards and 29 touchdowns on offense
92 tackles and one sack on Defense
4.5-4.7 Forty
Today the Son of one of the greatest players to ever play at The U and future NFL HOF gave his pledge to Coach Golden. Although his commitment may not have been the commit many were hoping for, it is the commit that we needed in many ways. Having Ray Lewis back on our sidelines and around the program where our current players can see the passion he has for the program first hand will be invaluable. Let's take a closer look at this commitment.
Positives- He's the son of Miami Hurricane Great Ray Lewis. That in itself is enough to make the ears perk up. You know the kid is going to have an incredible work ethic which is a staple of the players that Coach Golden likes. Also, stats don't lie. When you put up over two thousand yards and score 29 Touchdowns on offense and over ninety tackles on defense.....Kid can play here. Deceptively quick, great balance control, excellent cut back ability and because of who his father is, you know he doesn't take plays off.
Concerns- What position will he play? He doesn't have the speed you look for in a smallish Running Back and he's doesn't have the size to play Line Backer. I've seen his forty time posted on different sites from 4.5-4.7. If it's the 4.5 then great. That's fast enough to play RB here, but if it's the 4.7 then likely not and when you consider that the staff wants their second back in this class to be of the elite version, it's likely they didn't recruit him to play running back. Also, let's be real.....there will be some who question this commitment. In a year where 'ships are limited, why not have him come in as a preferred walk on and have his pops pay his way?
Summary- Well to answer the last question.....it's simple, he's the son of Ray Lewis and he's talented enough to play here. You take his commitment, smile and say Welcome to The U. His stats are against decent competition and something that we he brings and what Coach Golden desperately wants on this squad.....work ethic.
<br>[video=youtube;0AOUxTuZC88]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AOUxTuZC88[/video]
