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2025 Ben Hanks Jr 4* CB from Booker T Commits to the Gator

NPBCANE4 said:
I get the thought process but how many times do we actually see that play out? Cooper is a good example. Njuko is a perfect example. Who else from your perspective was raw with great tools that we turned into a great player?
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We haven’t turned many players great so it would have to be an adjusted term lol
 
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NPBCANE4 said:
I get the thought process but how many times do we actually see that play out? Cooper is a good example. Njuko is a perfect example. Who else from your perspective was raw with great tools that we turned into a great player?
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Berrios, X, Warlord, Thriller, Kam. ... There've been several over the years, though most were quality college players as opposed to long-term NFL types. But to your point, there are a lot more heralded recruits that have been difference makers.
 
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NPBCANE4 said:
I get the thought process but how many times do we actually see that play out? Cooper is a good example. Njuko is a perfect example. Who else from your perspective was raw with great tools that we turned into a great player?
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Who do you feel other than Reuben came in from day 1 ready to play at a high level is the more accurate question? All these people saying because they assume DJ isn't coming, that Hanks is so much better of a prospect. I just can't see how anyone can immediately make that assumption simply from a tools perspective. As of right this moment Hanks has a better game. But to assume the 6-4 #1 corner in the nation who flies up and down the field and is fluid in his movements isn't an amazing prospect (who knows how it actually plays out for either of them)is just wild.
 
Brooklyndee said:
Who do you feel other than Reuben came in from day 1 ready to play at a high level is the more accurate question? All these people saying because they assume DJ isn't coming, that Hanks is so much better of a prospect. I just can't see how anyone can immediately make that assumption simply from a tools perspective. As of right this moment Hanks has a better game. But to assume the 6-4 #1 corner in the nation who flies up and down the field and is fluid in his movements isn't an amazing prospect (who knows how it actually plays out for either of them)is just wild.
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The reason I’d argue Hanks is the more important prospect at CB specifically is because you can guarantee that he is straight up a CB. Pickett may very well be the better player, but his true position may be Safety or even WR or something. Maybe he wants to do what Hunter is doing…. Just as important if that’s the case, but he also apparently wants to focus on CB. And just the fact he is that tall would make him a very unique build - while could be great - is also not even near typical build for a reason…

Like if the situation was We are relying on one of these two to be the CB that steps right in day 1 AND we can only get 1, I don’t think it’s surprising to think Hanks is the more likely to pan out there.
 
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Brooklyndee said:
Sometimes I think people forget when you're recruiting a kid it's not for who he is at that moment it's for who he will be two to three years from now who he will be by the time he develops his peak potential what you see out of this person based on his tools. Maybe just let things play out
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Facts people always forget bodies will change and either they will adapt to the speed or be slow asf and be just a jag. That “he played tough comp in HS” is one of the most overrated statements you hear regularly on here. I don’t care if the HS player played against children. If he’s a 6’3 230 safety that has length and range and runs a 4.3 you sign him.

HS is not even close to college idc where the recruit played. That jump might be bigger now than the jump to the nfl in today’s game.
 
Gocanes1990 said:
Feel less good on this than two weeks ago… hotty toddy
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disappointed oh no GIF
 
Calinative said:
The reason I’d argue Hanks is the more important prospect at CB specifically is because you can guarantee that he is straight up a CB. Pickett may very well be the better player, but his true position may be Safety or even WR or something. Maybe he wants to do what Hunter is doing…. Just as important if that’s the case, but he also apparently wants to focus on CB. And just the fact he is that tall would make him a very unique build - while could be great - is also not even near typical build for a reason…

Like if the situation was We are relying on one of these two to be the CB that steps right in day 1 AND we can only get 1, I don’t think it’s surprising to think Hanks is the more likely to pan out there.
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I'll just leave it at while I understand your logic, I strongly disagree with it. I'm certainly not saying that Hanks is a great prospect OR that Pickett is a better prospect. I'm saying people attempting to rationalize out a reason for one over the other lacks sound rationale. One kid only PLAYING one position opposed to the other having a foreseeable path towards multiple positions doesn't tell you for one second who has more upside anywhere. It simply tells you one is far more versatile then the other. Far as who is the better cb prospect specifically you can't go off of anything but measurables & if you're projecting either of them to come in as a true freshman & stand out than you're simply setting them and yourselfs up for failure. Oj is the exception(& honestly the only reason he's playing is because of how thin we are cause he's got a long way to go)not the rule. We recruit for what they become. Not what they are. That's where coaching comes in.
 
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Brooklyndee said:
I'll just leave it at while I understand your logic, I strongly disagree with it. I'm certainly not saying that Hanks is a great prospect OR that Pickett is a better prospect. I'm saying people attempting to rationalize out a reason for one over the other lacks sound rationale. One kid only PLAYING one position opposed to the other having a foreseeable path towards multiple positions doesn't tell you for one second who has more upside anywhere. It simply tells you one is far more versatile then the other. Far as who is the better cb prospect specifically you can't go off of anything but measurables & if you're projecting either of them to come in as a true freshman & stand out than you're simply setting them and yourselfs up for failure. Oj is the exception(& honestly the only reason he's playing is because of how thin we are cause he's got a long way to go)not the rule. We recruit for what they become. Not what they are. That's where coaching comes in.
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Preach
 
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