Robert Stafford commits to the U

[Jassid82]

Alright - so first impressions of Stafford in person - “fluid” athlete and deceptively fast. He never looks like he’s going full speed but he is just a step faster than everyone else on the field.

Offense - probably only played about half of the available snaps for EGHS offense but had two big catches including a TD on a slant route. There was one play early in the 4th where he blew through double coverage; would have been an easy 50 yard TD but the QB rolled out the opposite direction and didn’t see it.

Defense - apparently Stafford has only played CB for one year, but he moves like he’s been doing it for years. He looks like he’s moving at half-speed compared to everyone else but never loses coverage. Viera QB only threw in his direction once and it was nearly an interception. Will be interesting to see how well he plays against better offenses and wideouts.

Special Teams - it appeared that Viera had a game plan to not kick to Stafford at all. The one time they did at the start of the second half he returned it 40 yards and would have housed it if not for his own blocker running into him (video below)

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Did the Lords work here bro. Thanks!

 

[Ziggy]

Alright - so first impressions of Stafford in person - “fluid” athlete and deceptively fast. He never looks like he’s going full speed but he is just a step faster than everyone else on the field.

Offense - probably only played about half of the available snaps for EGHS offense but had two big catches including a TD on a slant route. There was one play early in the 4th where he blew through double coverage; would have been an easy 50 yard TD but the QB rolled out the opposite direction and didn’t see it.

Defense - apparently Stafford has only played CB for one year, but he moves like he’s been doing it for years. He looks like he’s moving at half-speed compared to everyone else but never loses coverage. Viera QB only threw in his direction once and it was nearly an interception. Will be interesting to see how well he plays against better offenses and wideouts.

Special Teams - it appeared that Viera had a game plan to not kick to Stafford at all. The one time they did at the start of the second half he returned it 40 yards and would have housed it if not for his own blocker running into him (video below)

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Thanks bro! He certainly looks the part. Just to confirm, did he play the whole game on defense then at CB? Love that he's involved in every phase of the game, true ball player.

 

[HurricaneAce07]

Thanks bro! He certainly looks the part. Just to confirm, did he play the whole game on defense then at CB? Love that he's involved in every phase of the game, true ball player.

Yes, I’d say 50% of offensive snaps, 95% of defensive snaps at CB (he cramped up in the 4th and missed a few plays) and was returner on both kickoffs and punts.

 

[aleahy]

Get him and Damari Brown at CB. That is an A haul. If you can get Cormani McClain, add a third CB and it is A+

 

[bobbydigius]

Get him and Damari Brown at CB. That is an A haul. If you can get Cormani McClain, add a third CB and it is A+

That’s an A- maybe a B+. If that is an A, then what do you call Bama’s class? A++++? I would be happy with the Stafford and Damari but let’s keep it a 100.

 

[aleahy]

That’s an A- maybe a B+. If that is an A, then what do you call Bama’s class? A++++? I would be happy with the Stafford and Damari but let’s keep it a 100.

Bama is going to sign an A+ CB class. Doesn’t mean not getting that isn’t an A. Are we really debating A-? Come on. Stafford/Brown would be as good as any CB class outside Alabama.

 

[DMoney]

 

[786Cane]

Alright - so first impressions of Stafford in person - “fluid” athlete and deceptively fast. He never looks like he’s going full speed but he is just a step faster than everyone else on the field.

Offense - probably only played about half of the available snaps for EGHS offense but had two big catches including a TD on a slant route. There was one play early in the 4th where he blew through double coverage; would have been an easy 50 yard TD but the QB rolled out the opposite direction and didn’t see it.

Defense - apparently Stafford has only played CB for one year, but he moves like he’s been doing it for years. He looks like he’s moving at half-speed compared to everyone else but never loses coverage. Viera QB only threw in his direction once and it was nearly an interception. Will be interesting to see how well he plays against better offenses and wideouts.

Special Teams - it appeared that Viera had a game plan to not kick to Stafford at all. The one time they did at the start of the second half he returned it 40 yards and would have housed it if not for his own blocker running into him (video below)

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Yo, that lefty kicker has a good leg!

 

[gogeta4]

Alright - so first impressions of Stafford in person - “fluid” athlete and deceptively fast. He never looks like he’s going full speed but he is just a step faster than everyone else on the field.

Offense - probably only played about half of the available snaps for EGHS offense but had two big catches including a TD on a deep route. There was one play early in the 4th where he blew through double coverage; would have been an easy 50 yard TD but the QB rolled out the opposite direction and didn’t see it.

Defense - apparently Stafford has only played CB for one year, but he moves like he’s been doing it for years. He looks like he’s moving at half-speed compared to everyone else but never loses coverage. Viera QB only threw in his direction once and it was nearly an interception. Will be interesting to see how well he plays against better offenses and wideouts.

Special Teams - it appeared that Viera had a game plan to not kick to Stafford at all. The one time they did at the start of the second half he returned it 40 yards and would have housed it if not for his own blocker running into him (video below)

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Great work here and footage

 

[Memnon]

 

[dycane]

Nice to see a young guy talk about team and not just himself on social media following a game

 

[HurricaneAce07]

Looks like he had two TDs last night. Note - buddy of mine went last night and said Stafford wore multiple sets of Miami gloves throughout the game.

 

[AtlAtty]

Nice to see a young guy talk about team and not just himself on social media following a game

Yep and a reason we want him. We need kids like this.

 

[AtlAtty]

Why is he definitely playing defense? Seems to have some really good skills at WR.

 

[ageezy]

Why is he definitely playing defense? Seems to have some really good skills at WR.

which is important at db and what we've lacked ... need to turn takeaways into points

 

[HurricaneAce07]

Why is he definitely playing defense? Seems to have some really good skills at WR.

I'd honestly simply say he's an ATH 4-star at this point. Dynamic play-making abilities on both sides of the ball. You get him signed and on campus, then see where the pieces land after that.

 

[CaneBear0207]

ITU has put up the dreaded "this commit is locked in" article. FYI

 

[HurricaneAce07]

From Friday's win against Bishop Moore - Stafford continues to flash on offense, defense and special teams. EGHS now 3-0 on the season:

 

[BradTheBearKiller]

From Friday's win against Bishop Moore - Stafford continues to flash on offense, defense and special teams. EGHS now 3-0 on the season:

 

[954/512Cane]

From Friday's win against Bishop Moore - Stafford continues to flash on offense, defense and special teams. EGHS now 3-0 on the season:

That cameraman is straight cheeks.