D$'s Top 25 Prospects in Dade/Broward- #15-11

[DiegoCane]

Duke is an outstanding short yardage back. The idea that you have to be big to be good in short yardage is silly.

 

[skyman]

The more I think about it, the happier I am that we got Gus last year. I'm not big on needing a power back and scat back kinda crap, but between Duke and Yearby, we don't really have that guy that can convert a 4 & inches by just running people over. I want one more back in this class (Cook come on down) and think we'll be pretty good back there.

I think Gus is going to surprise a lot of people while at Miami

Lord, I hope so..

 

[DMoney]

I think Ishmael is the most ready, polished WR who plays for NMB...

Ishmael has great ball skills but I worry about his quickness and explosion. He struggled to separate against the better corners at the camps I attended. He still made some great catches, but there was nothing easy.

 

[mapcane]

Very depressing that we're missing on two such highly-touted local players at a massive, massive need spot. Makes no sense.

 

[Gamineal]

Over the past two years, I’ve been lucky enough to see Dade and Broward’s best compete on the gridiron, at camps and at 7-on-7s. The list below is my personal opinion, and I don’t speak for Peter, Tito, Cam or Nash. All forty times are verified by SPARQ.

15. Treon Harris, ATH, Booker T (5’11.5, 186, 4.58)- Intelligent and productive coach’s son who accounted for 50 TDs during Booker T’s state title run. The half-brother of Brandon Harris (on his dad’s side) and Thearon Collier (on his mom’s side). Harris always been known as a gamer, but it was his physical stats that surprised observers at the Miami SPARQ combine. Look how Harris measured up against the other top corners in his class:

• Treon Harris- 5’11, 181, 4.48
• Nigel Bethel- 5’9, 170, 4.61
• Chris Lammons- 5’9.5, 159, 4.62

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1505830/highlights/32872414

14. Anthony Moten, DL, St. Thomas Aquinas (6’4, 292, 5.17)- After an eight-sack season playing next to Ohio State signee Joey Bosa, Moten will now be the focus of opposing offenses as a senior. Can play either inside or outside, but may project best as a strong-side defensive end in certain systems (including Miami's) . Has held a Canes offer since his sophomore year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0y0HtKLx7U

13. Khairi Clark, DT, Chaminade Madonna (6’1.5, 329, 5.46)- One of the biggest boom or bust prospects in the class, which is why he lands right in the middle of the list. Only played half the snaps against University School and struggled with his conditioning on the camp circuit. However, possesses rare combination of bulk, burst and aggression.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sv0AWvZ2_U

12. Corey Holmes, WR, St. Thomas Aquinas (6’2, 176, 4.48)- The most college-ready receiver in the state. Dubbed the “next big thing” at STA by Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter, Holmes runs sharp routes and plucks the ball away from his body. His size (6’2) and explosiveness (4.48, 39 VJ) separate him from other polished possession receivers that have come out in recent years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnfHSA1IUfs

11. Joe Yearby, RB, Central (5’9, 178, 4.58)- A household name since Pop Warner, Yearby has rushed for almost 4,000 yards over the past two years. Makes up for average size and speed with elite vision and footwork. To borrow a comparison from gcane44, Yearby is Gio Bernard-like as a runner and pass-catcher.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIAS8GW-5SQ

at least Pete likes this...

 

[dg151]

Duke is an outstanding short yardage back. The idea that you have to be big to be good in short yardage is silly.

Brandon Jacobs was a horrendous short yardage back (for height/leverage reasons, but also because his accleration sucked), though people still talk about him as a short yardage guy because he's huge.

Initial burst is the most important thing on short yardage plays, and either the ability to move the pile when you hit it, or the ability to get skinny and slide between people. OT was a great short yardage guy his sophomore year. The thing with Duke though, is we don't need/want him running into a pile trying to gain 6 inches. Edwards has a great initial burst to go along with being huge, so him behind Hagens should be a great short yardage option for next season. Dillard ran really high and didn't really have much of a burst so I'm not overly optimistic in finding a specific niche, depends how he develops I suppose though.

 

[Bennubird]

Almost 4,000 yards in two years in Dade translates really well at the next level from my point of view. I don't expect that he'll hit a bunch of home runs (50+ yard runs), but I feel confident that he'll be a great back for us - master of the 20-30 yard gain and a master at moving the chains.

 

[Paranos]

The new walk-on De'Andre Johnson from Iowa will be perfect in short yardage because he is 5'8" and 210lbs and runs a 4.45 yd dash and mashes it between the tackles then can break a long run on 4th and short. Or better yet bring in another OL or H-back and run Maurice Hagen as the short yardage back.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1608319/highlights/18354051

Go Canes

[video=youtube;q8p-dyCzBdM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8p-dyCzBdM[/video]

 

[Billy D Williams]

Who gives a Fk about rankings!! Until these kids hit the big circuit who the **** knows. You recruit talent and Yearby is without questioned one of the most talented backs in the nation, has sick moves, stuff you can't teach. Don't sleep on Danny Dillard he ran powerful in the spring and gives us a big back with breakaway potential. Add Edwards and Elder and the backfield is one of the strongest talent wise there is. Tired of saying it but we gotta flip K. Clark. The fat fker can flat out move the line. Gotta seal the deal with BTW's Thomas. As far as WR's we'll get a couple more studs but we can't sign all these star caliber WR's the litter the fields od SoFL. If we can get off the field on 3rd down, pressure the QB, increase sack total and takeways...an already impressive haul of talent will only get better.

 

[JHallCanes]

The more I think about it, the happier I am that we got Gus last year. I'm not big on needing a power back and scat back kinda crap, but between Duke and Yearby, we don't really have that guy that can convert a 4 & inches by just running people over. I want one more back in this class (Cook come on down) and think we'll be pretty good back there.

I think Gus is going to surprise a lot of people while at Miami

Lord, I hope so..

Me too. For a kid that spurned FSU on signing day for us, he doesn't get talked about much but he is a horse. Don't want to threadjack but I've got high hopes for him, much much better prospect than Dillard.

 

[JHallCanes]

Almost 4,000 yards in two years in Dade translates really well at the next level from my point of view. I don't expect that he'll hit a bunch of home runs (50+ yard runs), but I feel confident that he'll be a great back for us - master of the 20-30 yard gain and a master at moving the chains.

Yearby needs to study every second of Frank Gore footage available. With the beasts we are getting on the OL, a patient back can hide and follow for chunks of yards all day long.

 

[bransuperpower]

its always funny dude like miami=legit , dude likes other schools=TIFWIW

 

[hasena75]

Duke is an outstanding short yardage back. The idea that you have to be big to be good in short yardage is silly.

100% agreed. One of the plays I still remember from this was against BC when Duke put his head down on the pitch against BC and got the first on what I believe was a 4th and short and Golden running over to him all jacked up.

 

[AllbouttheU]

Yearby a Gio Bernard type back yeahh I like dat.

 

[Artist Formerly Known As]

Duke is an outstanding short yardage back. The idea that you have to be big to be good in short yardage is silly.

I'm not sure if this was directed at my statement, but in case it is, I agree that he's a good short-yardage back. I remember that 4&1 against BC like it was yesterday. I'm sure he can run up the middle in short yardage and get the necessary gain, but it's also nice to have the option to have a big boy who can push the pile in case the OL can't drive the DL back. As much as I love Duke, we can't expect him to get three or four defenders to bounce off him up the middle at barely 200. Hopefully Gus can. Just gives us more versatility in short yardage.