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JuCo Hooks: Coach Franklin is like a relative

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Peter Ariz said:
The search for a Junior College Defensive Tackle seems to be centered in on Lavon Hooks (6'4", 290). Hooks has an interesting story, as he actually played receiver in high school before bulking up t the size he's at now.

"Playing receiver helped me with my footwork, but most of my athleticism came from me playing basketball."

Last time I interviewed Lavon Hooks, he was on his way to Nebraska for a visit. Hooks spoke about that experience.

"It went pretty good. I enjoyed myself and the game day atmosphere."

The Canes seem to have made a move to the top of Hooks' list even though he hasn't visited Miami yet. This is largely in part to his relationship with defensive line coach Jethro Franklin.

"Coach Jethro (Franklin) is like a relative right now. He's like an uncle or something."

What is Hooks expecting from his visit to Miami scheduled for December 7th?

"The way Coach Jethro puts it, I'm expecting it to be like paradise when I go down there."

Not only is Franklin talking to him on the phone, but the Miami DL coach is set to meet with him this week, as well as his parents.

"Coach Jethro should be here (in Mississippi) on Thursday and he's going to stop in Atlanta to see my parents. My dad loves Coach Franklin. My parents just want me to go wherever I'm happy."

One of the main pitches that Miami is using to recruit the talented JuCo lineman is the opportunity to play early on.

"It's a huge deal. I've seen their highlights and I can tell they're struggling there. I hear that from every coach about how they need a D-tackle, so that's all part of recruiting."

Besides Miami and Nebraska, Hooks said that Arizona State and Ole Miss are also in the picture. He has visited both of those schools.

When asked about the chances of him winding up at Miami, Hooks had this to say.

"It's hard to really put a percentage on it, but just talking to coach Franklin, it's likely that I end up at Miami. It's a very good chance."
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"Coach (Franklin) and I are real tight right now. He's like a wise...old... Uncle Reemus," Hooks said.

Welcome to the U.
 
So, this kid was named Mississippi Junior College System Defensive Tackle of the Year...

The same system that had *** DT David Washington (SEC offers), *** Chris Mayes (Georgia commit), *** Maurice Bennett (BYU commit), and **** Darious Cummings (UF commit)?

Intradesting.
 
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Jethro seems to connect with this kids on the recruiting trail.

Jethro almost snagged Avery Young last year (with the help of Duke/AJL/Dewey at the UA game)
 
One of the things that's interesting about his tape is that he's standing up and rushing off the end a lot. Shows really good burst.

He could be a terror inside on passing downs.
 
I'm about to explode!!!

Porter
Pierre
Hooks
The Luther
Bryant
Moore
Ivery
King
Briscoe
 
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Hasn't even visited yet?

I have to think there's a good chance he pulls the trigger on the visit, assuming he likes (not even necessarily loves) it.
 
As I said in another thread, now you see why Jethro Franklin is not going anywhere after this year. He's one of our best recruiters.
 
seems our biggest comp is Ole Miss now after his OV there...

by da way...he's originally from Lawrenceville Ga and da state of NEB just mayb out of his element
 
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