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Some updates on South Florida three stars (not Canes related)

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I like to look back on the less heralded South Florida kids that we hype here on CanesInSight. Some turn out good, some disappear, some become household names. Here is the latest crop. Feel free to add to the list:

James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati- Former Miami commit from South Dade. Member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks” list and projected high NFL pick. Suffered a knee injury in practice and status is unknown.

Zach Moss, RB, Utah- Former MIami commit from Hallandale. Teamed with his old QB (Tyler Huntley) to form one of the better backfields in the country. NFL prospect.

Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah- Starting QB for the #14 ranked Utes. Has battled injuries but a very dangerous player when healthy.

Joshua Uche, DE, Michigan- Former commit who is one of the leaders of Michigan's defense. Seven sacks last year playing behind Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich.

Devin Gil, LB, Michigan- Solid contributor to Don Brown's defense who is set to play major role with departure of Flanagan teammate Devin Bush. Story on him here https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...xes-fatherhood-killer-personality/2125595001/

Josh Metellus, S, Michigan- The least heralded of the Flangan players who signed with Michigan, he emerged as a junior with 48 tackles and 3 picks. He is one of the captains on defense and a potential NFL player.

Diego ***ot, MLB, Navy. Getting buzz as a potentially special player. I'm still mad we didn't offer. Here's a pretty long story on his breakout potential https://t.co/7xkEnaSMW6?amp=1

Marquis Waters, S, Duke- Testing standout who really impressed me with his (IMO) Miami-caliber film after transferring to Atlantic. Under the radar now but has chance to emerge as NFL prospect.

James Pierre, S, FAU- Former Miami commit from Deerfield Beach is starting to generate some NFL buzz as a do-it-all performer in the secondary. Has had a winding road to FAU so will need to stay steady to reach next level.

Desmond Phillips, WR, Toledo- Finally getting his chance to start after waiting behind Toledo's surprisingly great trio of WR. Make or break year for him.

Jawon Hamilton, RB, James Madison- Another former Miami commit from South Dade. Started as a freshman at UCF but hurt his knee. Transferred to James Madison and has a lot to prove this year.

Billy Gibson, S, Southridge- Left Oregon after spring. Status unknown.

Kevaughn Dingle, WR, Iowa Western CC- Signed with USF, got arrested, beat the charges and is now enrolled in JUCO.
 
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DMoney said:
I like to look back on the less heralded South Florida kids that we hype here on CanesInSight. Some turn out good, some disappear, some become household names. Here is the latest crop. Feel free to add to the list:

James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati- Former Miami commit from South Dade. Member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks” list and projected high NFL pick. Suffered a knee injury in practice and status is unknown.
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I wonder how much of the success of these players is predicated on the fact that they go to a lot of these schools (Michigan being the exception) and are focused on more by their staff than they would have been at UM based on the fact that they are more talented or highly regarded as recruits than a lot of other people on those rosters.

Take Wiggins for example. Had he come here, he would have sat behind our safetys the last few years. This means he would have gotten less reps, in-game experience, film breakdown, etc. than he probably did at Cincinnati. Would he have projected as high had that been the case?
 
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DMoney said:
I like to look back on the less heralded South Florida kids that we hype here on CanesInSight. Some turn out good, some disappear, some become household names. Here is the latest crop. Feel free to add to the list:

James Wiggins, S, Cincinnati- Former Miami commit from South Dade. Member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks” list and projected high NFL pick. Suffered a knee injury in practice and status is unknown.

Zach Moss, RB, Utah- Former MIami commit from Hallandale. Teamed with his old QB (Tyler Huntley) to form one of the better backfields in the country. NFL prospect.

Tyler Huntley, QB, Utah- Starting QB for the #14 ranked Utes. Has battled injuries but a very dangerous player when healthy.

Joshua Uche, DE, Michigan- Former commit who is one of the leaders of Michigan's defense. Seven sacks last year playing behind Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich.

Devin Gil, LB, Michigan- Solid contributor to Don Brown's defense who is set to play major role with departure of Flanagan teammate Devin Bush. Story on him here https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...xes-fatherhood-killer-personality/2125595001/

Josh Metellus, S, Michigan- The least heralded of the Flangan players who signed with Michigan, he emerged as a junior with 48 tackles and 3 picks. He is one of the captains on defense and a potential NFL player.

Diego ***ot, MLB, Navy. Getting buzz as a potentially special player. I'm still mad we didn't offer. Here's a pretty long story on his breakout potential https://t.co/7xkEnaSMW6?amp=1

Marquis Waters, S, Duke- Testing standout who really impressed me with his (IMO) Miami-caliber film after transferring to Atlantic. Under the radar now but has chance to emerge as NFL prospect.

James Pierre, S, FAU- Former Miami commit from Deerfield Beach is starting to generate some NFL buzz as a do-it-all performer in the secondary. Has had a winding road to FAU so will need to stay steady to reach next level.

Desmond Phillips, WR, Toledo- Finally getting his chance to start after waiting behind Toledo's surprisingly great trio of WR. Make or break year for him.

Jawon Hamilton, RB, James Madison- Another former Miami commit from South Dade. Started as a freshman at UCF but hurt his knee. Transferred to James Madison and has a lot to prove this year.

Billy Gibson, S, Southridge- Left Oregon after spring. Status unknown.

Kevaughn Dingle, WR, Iowa Western CC- Signed with USF, got arrested, beat the charges and is now enrolled in JUCO.
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Excellent overview DMoney! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
 
Wasn’t Wiggins the kid who was pushed out by the new CMR staff and the entire fan base wanted him?
 
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Umbra said:
I wonder how much of the success of these players is predicated on the fact that they go to a lot of these schools (Michigan being the exception) and are focused on more by their staff than they would have been at UM based on the fact that they are more talented or highly regarded as recruits than a lot of other people on those rosters.

Take Wiggins for example. Had he come here, he would have sat behind our safetys the last few years. This means he would have gotten less reps, in-game experience, film breakdown, etc. than he probably did at Cincinnati. Would he have projected as high had that been the case?
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Good points. Maybe he excels because there is less competition and develops more because he gets more attention and reps overall. It's possible.
 
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Wiggins had grade issues right? Him and Moss are probably the biggest misses. The Uche recruitment was weird too.
 
BoxingRobes said:
In my opinion...above all else THIS is why we suck. Too many misses...stars and depth all over that list.

The first NINE players on that list would be starters or high end reserves for this team right now.
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Manny is a believer in South Florida. You will never get them all and it's an imperfect science, but he knows the value of local players.
 
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