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Rivals national writer Adam Gorney has an article featuring Skinner today. He and their regional writers talk about the five teams that are Skinner's finals 5:

Bama: Rivals believe Bama is the strongest contender for Skinner. He took an OV there June 18-20 adn they are heavily pursuing him.
Clemson: Their Clemson guys think Skinner made a token/courtesty visit to campus there in June. they don't feel they are top contenders right now. Clemson writers believe Miami has replaced FSU as the "flavor of Florida" for Skinner
FSU: Skinner always liked FSU. Made the longest visit here of all schools - he likes Norvell and they are recruiting him as WR . He's also developed a solid relationship with Travis Hunter.
Miami: Canes have gone all in recruiting him as TE1. His skill set is perfect for Lashlee's offense. Canes have great track record with TEs.
Texas: Skinner visited Texas in June and it seems like that visit went very well. UT staff is selling its small handful of tight end targets on Texas' offense operating out of a lot of two-tight end sets, so the opportunity for early playing time could be something that could weigh in UT's favor.

National writers take: Clemson and Texas are on the outside looking in.
If Alabama continues to push and continues to sell all the things the Crimson Tide have to offer, they rarely lose any recruiting battles. But Skinner had such an excellent extended visit to Florida State in June where he hit it off with Travis Hunter and others as the Seminoles sold how they would utilize him in the offense.

Miami has come on strong recently and the Hurricanes could certainly be the winner for Skinner’s services. The tight end tradition in Coral Gables is strong and it’s something that Skinner is definitely considering. But my guess right now is that this comes down to Alabama and Florida State and if I had to choose today I’d pick the Crimson Tide. The track record is there, the coaching staff wants him and when coach Nick Saban wants somebody, he usually gets him.
 
htownkidd said:
There’s a new Rivals feature on him that’s on the front page of Fermans site, anyone have it?
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I got u

Making the Case: Jaleel Skinner​

When Jaleel Skinner was a young recruit, he came to the All-American Combine in San Antonio and said if Clemsonwere to offer, he might shut down his recruitment and pick the Tigers.

It made sense. The four-star tight end from Greer, S.C., lives about an hour from campus, he grew up watching Clemson and it looked like his recruitment was taking shape. But a few years on, Skinner has now received offers from numerous national programs, taken visits all over the country and has an expanded view of his entire recruitment. Clemson has made his final five but Alabama, Texas, Florida State and Miami are also on the list as the No. 3 tight end in the class works through his top teams toward a decision. In today’s Making The Case, writers from around the Rivals network lay out why that particular school could land Skinner and then Rivals National Recruiting Director Adam Gorney issues his verdict.

ALABAMA​

Alabama has been strongly in the mix for Skinner since the Tide extended him an offer in March. Skinner took an official visit to Alabama on June 18-20 and left Tuscaloosa with very high regard for the defending national champions. Alabama continues to heavily pursue him and is a top contender for his commitment. Skinner likely won’t name a leader prior to his decision, but a potential commitment to the Crimson Tide will not come as a surprise. Alabama is likely at the top or in the top two for the elite athlete. - Andrew Bone, BamaInsider.com

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CLEMSON​

Once upon a time, Skinner cited Clemson as the dream offer, and the Tigers profiled as the potentially logical match -- being the elite program in his backyard and all. Skinner did return to compete at Clemson's camp last month. But our intel has had the two on divergent paths for quite awhile, and we don't see that changing in the near future. They amount to a token or courtesy inclusion, however you want to look at it. My belief is Alabama holds the cards with Skinner, and we're not so sure Miami hasn't now displaced Florida State and previously Florida as the new Sunshine State flavor of the month. - Paul Strelow, TigerIllustrated.com

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FLORIDA STATE​

There's no question there are some big boys involved with Skinner and that includes Alabama and Clemson, who I view as the biggest threats to Florida State at this stage. There's a lot to like for FSU in this race. First, FSU was one of the first schools that Skinner visited and that was also his dream school from the start. In addition, unlike a lot of visits he stayed nearly a week at FSU for their big events and he has a really good connection with Mike Norvell, and this entire FSU staff. Skinner has talked about how things are different at FSU when he's there. Another attractive thing for FSU here is that unlike a lot of schools FSU is recruiting Skinner as a receiver. They see him as a big weapon at this position and at receiver it gives him more of a chance for explosive plays and highlights his big skills as a pass-catching receiver and Skinner loves that about the FSU offense. It's the staff and culture at FSU that could be the biggest sell in this race. There's a lot of comfort with the diversity at FSU that really connects with Skinner. It also doesn't hurt that Skinner is very close with FSU commits Travis Hunter, A.J. Duffy and a few others. He's set to officially visit FSU as well for the Notre Dame game and if FSU shows a solid product in that game it is hard for me to see the ‘Noles not winning out. - Michael Langston, Warchant.com

MIAMI​

Miami has gone all in on landing Skinner, apparently removing all other tight end prospects from active recruiting status. The Hurricanes like to refer to themselves as Tight End U and it is not a reach. Miami has very effectively used the tight end for many years from David Njokuto Brevin Jordan. This year's starter, Will Mallory, is expected to be a major part of Rhett Lashlee's offensive attack. Skinner's athletic skill set is also tailor-made for Lashlee's offense. There are a lot of reasons that a Miami-Skinner marriage should happen except Florida State has been Skinner's dream school since he was a baby. But the ‘Noles don't have anywhere close to Miami's track record with tight ends. We expect the Hurricanes to be a major player here right to the very end. - Gary Ferman, CaneSport.com

TEXAS​

Skinner's so private that it's tough to get a great read on what he's thinking, but the Longhorns did get him in for a visit in June and the chatter behind the scenes is that things went very well. Texas really wasn't much of a factor before that visit but it made a strong enough impression to move the Longhorns into his top five. The new UT staff is selling its small handful of tight end targets on Texas' offense operating out of a lot of two-tight end sets, so the opportunity for early playing time could be something that could weigh in UT's favor. - Jason Suchomel, OrangeBloods.com

THE VERDICT​

This is incredibly difficult because while Clemson and Texas are probably on the outside looking in, a legitimate case could be made for the three other programs in his top five. If Alabama continues to push and continues to sell all the things the Crimson Tide have to offer, they rarely lose any recruiting battles. But Skinner had such an excellent extended visit to Florida State in June where he hit it off with Travis Hunter and others as the Seminoles sold how they would utilize him in the offense.

Miami has come on strong recently and the Hurricanes could certainly be the winner for Skinner’s services. The tight end tradition in Coral Gables is strong and it’s something that Skinner is definitely considering. But my guess right now is that this comes down to Alabama and Florida State and if I had to choose today I’d pick the Crimson Tide. The track record is there, the coaching staff wants him and when coach Nick Saban wants somebody, he usually gets him. - Adam Gorney, Rivals National Recruiting Director
 
SouthParkCane said:
Hargreaves just signed another deal and I watch him play all the time since he’s on a division rival. He’s trending up not a bust. Floyd was a good starter who discovered career threatening injury news and decided to not risk his health. I’ll give you Elam and Easley
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Hargreaves was a bust for sure. He signed a 1 year deal and if the other dude didnt get hurt he wasnt a starter. If Artie Burns is a bust ....Hargreaves is one to
 
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SouthParkCane said:
Artie burns isn’t a bust though.. so what point are you really making lol
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I would consider both Burns and Hargreaves busts based on draft position. Especially Hargreaves, he was the #11 overall selection. I think most people, including NFL franchises would hope to get more from their first round picks during their rookie contracts.
 
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SouthParkCane said:
Hargreaves just signed another deal and I watch him play all the time since he’s on a division rival. He’s trending up not a bust. Floyd was a good starter who discovered career threatening injury news and decided to not risk his health. I’ll give you Elam and Easley
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Coming from a fan whose team that drafted him he definitely didn't live up to his draft status(11th overall). He didn't do jack **** in Tampa and signing a 1-year deal worth 2.3 mill with the worst team in the NFL isn't a good indicator that he's made it in the league. The fact we drafted that bum over Tunsil who was falling in the draft due to the infamous bong mask pic still rubs me the wrong way
 
Cryptical Envelopment said:
I got u

Making the Case: Jaleel Skinner​

When Jaleel Skinner was a young recruit, he came to the All-American Combine in San Antonio and said if Clemsonwere to offer, he might shut down his recruitment and pick the Tigers.

It made sense. The four-star tight end from Greer, S.C., lives about an hour from campus, he grew up watching Clemson and it looked like his recruitment was taking shape. But a few years on, Skinner has now received offers from numerous national programs, taken visits all over the country and has an expanded view of his entire recruitment. Clemson has made his final five but Alabama, Texas, Florida State and Miami are also on the list as the No. 3 tight end in the class works through his top teams toward a decision. In today’s Making The Case, writers from around the Rivals network lay out why that particular school could land Skinner and then Rivals National Recruiting Director Adam Gorney issues his verdict.

ALABAMA​

Alabama has been strongly in the mix for Skinner since the Tide extended him an offer in March. Skinner took an official visit to Alabama on June 18-20 and left Tuscaloosa with very high regard for the defending national champions. Alabama continues to heavily pursue him and is a top contender for his commitment. Skinner likely won’t name a leader prior to his decision, but a potential commitment to the Crimson Tide will not come as a surprise. Alabama is likely at the top or in the top two for the elite athlete. - Andrew Bone, BamaInsider.com

​

CLEMSON​

Once upon a time, Skinner cited Clemson as the dream offer, and the Tigers profiled as the potentially logical match -- being the elite program in his backyard and all. Skinner did return to compete at Clemson's camp last month. But our intel has had the two on divergent paths for quite awhile, and we don't see that changing in the near future. They amount to a token or courtesy inclusion, however you want to look at it. My belief is Alabama holds the cards with Skinner, and we're not so sure Miami hasn't now displaced Florida State and previously Florida as the new Sunshine State flavor of the month. - Paul Strelow, TigerIllustrated.com

​

FLORIDA STATE​

There's no question there are some big boys involved with Skinner and that includes Alabama and Clemson, who I view as the biggest threats to Florida State at this stage. There's a lot to like for FSU in this race. First, FSU was one of the first schools that Skinner visited and that was also his dream school from the start. In addition, unlike a lot of visits he stayed nearly a week at FSU for their big events and he has a really good connection with Mike Norvell, and this entire FSU staff. Skinner has talked about how things are different at FSU when he's there. Another attractive thing for FSU here is that unlike a lot of schools FSU is recruiting Skinner as a receiver. They see him as a big weapon at this position and at receiver it gives him more of a chance for explosive plays and highlights his big skills as a pass-catching receiver and Skinner loves that about the FSU offense. It's the staff and culture at FSU that could be the biggest sell in this race. There's a lot of comfort with the diversity at FSU that really connects with Skinner. It also doesn't hurt that Skinner is very close with FSU commits Travis Hunter, A.J. Duffy and a few others. He's set to officially visit FSU as well for the Notre Dame game and if FSU shows a solid product in that game it is hard for me to see the ‘Noles not winning out. - Michael Langston, Warchant.com

MIAMI​

Miami has gone all in on landing Skinner, apparently removing all other tight end prospects from active recruiting status. The Hurricanes like to refer to themselves as Tight End U and it is not a reach. Miami has very effectively used the tight end for many years from David Njokuto Brevin Jordan. This year's starter, Will Mallory, is expected to be a major part of Rhett Lashlee's offensive attack. Skinner's athletic skill set is also tailor-made for Lashlee's offense. There are a lot of reasons that a Miami-Skinner marriage should happen except Florida State has been Skinner's dream school since he was a baby. But the ‘Noles don't have anywhere close to Miami's track record with tight ends. We expect the Hurricanes to be a major player here right to the very end. - Gary Ferman, CaneSport.com

TEXAS​

Skinner's so private that it's tough to get a great read on what he's thinking, but the Longhorns did get him in for a visit in June and the chatter behind the scenes is that things went very well. Texas really wasn't much of a factor before that visit but it made a strong enough impression to move the Longhorns into his top five. The new UT staff is selling its small handful of tight end targets on Texas' offense operating out of a lot of two-tight end sets, so the opportunity for early playing time could be something that could weigh in UT's favor. - Jason Suchomel, OrangeBloods.com

THE VERDICT​

This is incredibly difficult because while Clemson and Texas are probably on the outside looking in, a legitimate case could be made for the three other programs in his top five. If Alabama continues to push and continues to sell all the things the Crimson Tide have to offer, they rarely lose any recruiting battles. But Skinner had such an excellent extended visit to Florida State in June where he hit it off with Travis Hunter and others as the Seminoles sold how they would utilize him in the offense.

Miami has come on strong recently and the Hurricanes could certainly be the winner for Skinner’s services. The tight end tradition in Coral Gables is strong and it’s something that Skinner is definitely considering. But my guess right now is that this comes down to Alabama and Florida State and if I had to choose today I’d pick the Crimson Tide. The track record is there, the coaching staff wants him and when coach Nick Saban wants somebody, he usually gets him. - Adam Gorney, Rivals National Recruiting Director
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Now’s the time for Fields to show his chops as a recruiter.
 
CanesFan76 said:
Coming from a fan whose team that drafted him he definitely didn't live up to his draft status(11th overall). He didn't do jack **** in Tampa and signing a 1-year deal worth 2.3 mill with the worst team in the NFL isn't a good indicator that he's made it in the league. The fact we drafted that bum over Tunsil who was falling in the draft due to the infamous bong mask pic still rubs me the wrong way
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yea Hargreaves is a bust. Too small to be on the outside and peaked in college
 
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Read the Gorney article on Rivals. He is terrible with his predictions. Might as will put the names of the team in a hat and have my 6 year old pick one. It would be as accurate as Gorney's spit balling on Rivals.
 
Canesfreak said:
Read the Gorney article on Rivals. He is terrible with his predictions. Might as will put the names of the team in a hat and have my 6 year old pick one. It would be as accurate as Gorney's spit balling on Rivals.
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He's tap dancing all over the place. Saban rarely loses a battle for a kid he really wants, but FSU go the longest look and is selling him on WR, but Miami is all in on him as TE#1 and is gaining ground. ... LOL, okay. What I get from all that is "jump ball",
 
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