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He was a project. Lot of potential but seems like it never amounted up to anything.
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He wasnt a project at all. He just wasnt this pass rushing monster, he was a perfect fit for our defense though, a Jumbo DE. He was a smart player with above average athleticism for his size, good strength and size. He tore an ACL his senior year and he just never recovered. The thing is that he is a 2012 kid, so I dont really see a need for him to transfer just yet. We still have depth issues there. He probably wont play this year because of the emergence of Kamalu, but next year is a great opportunity for him, as we might need his services one way or another. Who outside of Kamalu can play that Jumbo DE 5 tech?
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Noone knows, honestly. It was like 5 star Jalen Grimble
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I remember when he was coming out. He was labeled as raw and needed to put on more mass. He was basically a tweener from what I remember. Nobody was sure what he would play.
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Jelani just doesnt have that dog in him and thats what we are looking for now. Courtel Jenkins has that dog, Chad, Stan, Jamal etc.. a bunch of guys now have that dog. its simple come like its gameday everyday or get left behind. in the spring Jelani look like he was going through the motions alot in the clips.
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Yeah, not trying to be argumentative but I remember the exact opposite. He was the farthest thing from a project. He had a high football IQ, and looked like a player that would develop quicker. Would love to have someone else's input but I that is how I remember it.
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Didn't seem to have that work ethic.
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He was not a project... he torn his ACL his senior year and never really looked the same.
Mike's Take: UM DL commit
What to Like: There's a lot to like about Jelani Hamilton. He's been a starter at St. Thomas for the past few seasons and everyone has been waiting for him to become a senior to see how heavily he'd be recruited. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he has long arms and he moves very well. He can run, change directions, and do all the athletic things most kids at that level can't do. He understands the game very well, is coached up very well, and brings a lot of upside to the position because of his size/athletic combo. He has the frame to add even more weight while maintaining the athleticism. He can rush the passer extremely well but is also disciplined enough to be a complete player. He's the the type of kid who will be able to step on the field early in his college career and make an impact. It's also a big get for new coach Al Golden, as St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the nation's top prep programs and in his first year he's getting their top prospect.
What may concern you: Not a whole lot. If there's one, it could be the lack of pass rushing numbers. He finished 2010 with only four quarterback sacks, while his athletic ability screams mismatch against opposing tackles most of the time. There aren't a whole lot of holes in his game and it's hard to find things you don't like in him as a prospect.
Bottom Line: This is a huge get for Golden and his staff. He was being recruited like a five-star prospect. Florida wanted him badly and so did Florida State. He's one of the state's premier prospects at a premier school and at a position where it's difficult to find quality prospects. The Canes got the state's best defensive end prospect in 2011 (Anthony Chickillo) and now they're going to do the same in 2010 with Hamilton. He becomes Miami's fourth defensive end commitment. He and Trent Taylor were being more heavily recruited at the time of their commitments compared to Jake O'Donnell and Dwayne Hoilett. The Canes could now be done at the D-End spot.
Mike Bakas
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MIAMI HERALD SPOTLIGHT: Jelani Hamilton
By Larry Blustein, Miami Herald
Player: Jelani Hamilton
YEAR: 2012
SCHOOL: St. Thomas Aquinas
CITY: Fort Lauderdale
POSITION: DL
HEIGHT: 6-4.5
WEIGHT: 240
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Rocco Casullo
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Having many opportunities to watch this impressive football talent -on and off the football field - his future is indeed extremely bright.
A very smart football player who is still growing into his frame. His instincts, quickness and ability to make plays comes from the fact that he picks things up quickly.
Has the potential to become one of the best players in the Class of 2012. Not only because he is physical and has worked harder to become the best player possible, but his attitude is all about achieving.
With the support of his family, Hamilton went out for the wrestling team this winter as well, showing tremendous balance, strength and a thirst of learning the sport. He was giving away 30 plus pounds in nearly every match.
This is the type of kid everyone wants to succeed. He is the ultimate team player!
UM commit Hamilton out for season
By Dallas Jackson, Rivals High
October 13, 2011
Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas suffered its first defeat on the playing field last weekend against Miramar (Fla.) High. It has suffered two more since.
According to local media reports, Aquinas star defensive lineman Bryan Cox Jr., is out for the next six weeks while fellow lineman Jelani Hamilton is lost for the season.
Hamilton, a four-star recruit ranked No. 7 at the position and No. 88 overall, hurt his knee against Miramar. The extent of the injury was uncertain at the time but has since been revealed as a slight ACL tear that will need surgery to repair.
"We're looking to the future," Casullo told the paper. "It was a collective decision with him and the doctors. He's in a good situation where he can recover and be healthy in the future."
Hamilton has given a verbal commitment to the University of Miami but is considered a soft commit.
A school like Aquinas always seems to have another player in the pipeline. In this case it's Anthony Moten.
Moten, a 6-3, 235-pound sophomore who already was seeing significant time, figures to see a lot more. Completely replacing Cox and Hamilton, however, may be impossible.
"They have to hope Moten is the player everyone thinks he can be," Nee said. "Losing all those guys could prove impossible to replace even with the talent at that school."
Mike's Take: UM DL commit
What to Like: There's a lot to like about Jelani Hamilton. He's been a starter at St. Thomas for the past few seasons and everyone has been waiting for him to become a senior to see how heavily he'd be recruited. At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he has long arms and he moves very well. He can run, change directions, and do all the athletic things most kids at that level can't do. He understands the game very well, is coached up very well, and brings a lot of upside to the position because of his size/athletic combo. He has the frame to add even more weight while maintaining the athleticism. He can rush the passer extremely well but is also disciplined enough to be a complete player. He's the the type of kid who will be able to step on the field early in his college career and make an impact. It's also a big get for new coach Al Golden, as St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the nation's top prep programs and in his first year he's getting their top prospect.
What may concern you: Not a whole lot. If there's one, it could be the lack of pass rushing numbers. He finished 2010 with only four quarterback sacks, while his athletic ability screams mismatch against opposing tackles most of the time. There aren't a whole lot of holes in his game and it's hard to find things you don't like in him as a prospect.
Bottom Line: This is a huge get for Golden and his staff. He was being recruited like a five-star prospect. Florida wanted him badly and so did Florida State. He's one of the state's premier prospects at a premier school and at a position where it's difficult to find quality prospects. The Canes got the state's best defensive end prospect in 2011 (Anthony Chickillo) and now they're going to do the same in 2010 with Hamilton. He becomes Miami's fourth defensive end commitment. He and Trent Taylor were being more heavily recruited at the time of their commitments compared to Jake O'Donnell and Dwayne Hoilett. The Canes could now be done at the D-End spot.
Mike Bakas
Scout.com/FoxSports
MIAMI HERALD SPOTLIGHT: Jelani Hamilton
By Larry Blustein, Miami Herald
Player: Jelani Hamilton
YEAR: 2012
SCHOOL: St. Thomas Aquinas
CITY: Fort Lauderdale
POSITION: DL
HEIGHT: 6-4.5
WEIGHT: 240
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Rocco Casullo
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Having many opportunities to watch this impressive football talent -on and off the football field - his future is indeed extremely bright.
A very smart football player who is still growing into his frame. His instincts, quickness and ability to make plays comes from the fact that he picks things up quickly.
Has the potential to become one of the best players in the Class of 2012. Not only because he is physical and has worked harder to become the best player possible, but his attitude is all about achieving.
With the support of his family, Hamilton went out for the wrestling team this winter as well, showing tremendous balance, strength and a thirst of learning the sport. He was giving away 30 plus pounds in nearly every match.
This is the type of kid everyone wants to succeed. He is the ultimate team player!
UM commit Hamilton out for season
By Dallas Jackson, Rivals High
October 13, 2011
Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas suffered its first defeat on the playing field last weekend against Miramar (Fla.) High. It has suffered two more since.
According to local media reports, Aquinas star defensive lineman Bryan Cox Jr., is out for the next six weeks while fellow lineman Jelani Hamilton is lost for the season.
Hamilton, a four-star recruit ranked No. 7 at the position and No. 88 overall, hurt his knee against Miramar. The extent of the injury was uncertain at the time but has since been revealed as a slight ACL tear that will need surgery to repair.
"We're looking to the future," Casullo told the paper. "It was a collective decision with him and the doctors. He's in a good situation where he can recover and be healthy in the future."
Hamilton has given a verbal commitment to the University of Miami but is considered a soft commit.
A school like Aquinas always seems to have another player in the pipeline. In this case it's Anthony Moten.
Moten, a 6-3, 235-pound sophomore who already was seeing significant time, figures to see a lot more. Completely replacing Cox and Hamilton, however, may be impossible.
"They have to hope Moten is the player everyone thinks he can be," Nee said. "Losing all those guys could prove impossible to replace even with the talent at that school."
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Not necessarily a project but the kid got here fat and out of shape. That's not debateable. He never caught up and he wasn't as good as his ranking to begin with. I don't think anyone is shocked.
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And it's on him that he stayed fat and out of shape.
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Doubt it. We still need bodies on the DL depth chart.
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Blame it on Swasey.
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Now, this is unsubstantiated as it's based off of my memory, but I remember his name popping up as helping out in the recruitment of a few Aquinas kids we have on our roster. If that was the case, I don't give a ****, he can have my ice cream sandwich
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Agreed, idk why the mods let people disrespect guys on the team. If you don't like him that's fine, but why come up with some childish name like this.
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