Camp Observations (6/11)
The shirts were changed this week to 2018 Black, 2019 White, 2020 Green, and 2021+ Grey.Devontay Wheatley is huge. He's 6-5+ in bare feet and 255 now. Robinson tried him at 3T, 5T, and 7T and likes him at 3 and 5 more than 7. He has 3 years to play 3 after this season at TJC. He does not have an offer, but one could come this week. He'll play inside if he is a Bear. Bralen Taylor is likely the tallest skill player in the country. I'm not sure how anyone will stop him on a lob pass at any time. The defender will have to interfere with him.Korie Black was there and was pulled aside for individual work with Fran Brown. He's going to be great and his father, Keith, and I caught up on old times about our HS. Keith played at KSU, but it doesn't seem like he'll push Korie there or anywhere.Trent Pullen is the son of a former teammate's cousin and is a large 2020. Not sure what happens with him, but he and Black could end up at the same school.Kevin Doyle is legit. Just offer him and get it done.Fran Brown is great to watch work. Phil Snow is all over the place in camp and I haven't seen him on a golf cart yet.George DeLeone is great. He's noticing who is at each camp in the crowd (us) and works the crowd a bit. He is one that is a perfectionist in technique and demands it from his players.We didn't know what to expect from the staff, but they're great all around.Texas has so many athletes and I think this staff is seeing how many and they're invigorated by it. All are teachers in their coaching style and the camps show this aspect.I didn't watch LBs much and meant to do so. Coach Siravo is a big voice in the Allison and when Colt checks the Nixon tape he will likely hear Siravo in the background.Coach Robinson is looking to get the most out of every rep. He pushes all the players at the same level.It was great to get out there with Amy, Damon, and Colt. This is hard work, but those three make it more fun for me and I tell them, but want y'all to know as well.MJ Rivers looked good and then would look meh. Same for Trae Hall. A big 2018 OT from Whitehouse showed some promise, but likely not going to get an offer.Casey Phillips and Jackson Kimble were inseparable at the camp and recruited Joseph Ossai the entire day. Not sure they left his side.There was a big 2019 TE from Clear Lake there and he was impressive.
Recruiting Roundup: What's next at wide receiver for Baylor?
A quick look at what's coming next for Baylor on the wide receiver front, who is visiting soon, quarterback information, and much more.
Thoughts on 2018 QB situation; QB to watch at camp Sunday
To avoid rambling and getting into a long diatribe against the QB situation in Texas for the 2018 class, I'll say it in a short sentence and one that I've said a few times. The QB class in Texas for this cycle is extremely weak and is why none of the top three were actively pursued by the top programs in Texas outside of Baylor and Texas Tech. There are three that I would consider top 40ish players in Texas, but for the first time in a quite a while, there isn't a top 100 national talent at QB coming out of the state. If I had my pick of the three (Spencer Sanders, Jalen Mayden, Tanner Mordecai) I would probably go with Mordecai considering I believe he has the most natural presence and projection of the three. I worry about Sanders after not playing his junior season after an injury and I worry about Mayden being a lefty with a lot of room to grow as a passer with mismatched mechanics. Mordecai will be the one of the three that I believe will be the most consistent in the class when things are said and done. He is also a bit of an unknown considering he missed time early as a junior. He was wildly inconsistent at The Opening in Dallas as well when it came to accuracy.But I'm also no prophet and known to be wrong often. At the end of the day, the reality is that there is not a QB in Texas that Baylor could take that would change the direction of the program similar to the possibilities that a prospect like Jarrett Stidham brought to the table. There's no one realtively close. So by taking a prospect who is probably not going to see the field until their third year on campus, there is time for development. Because of that, especially when it looks as though missing on Mordecai is a real possibility, finding a plus athlete with natural tools is the way to go. If you can find one who completed 71% of his passes with 24 TDs and only 3 INTs, even better.That leads me to Henderson QB Trae Hall (6-3, 185). As a junior, Hall completed 118 of 167 passes (70.7%) for 1,894 yards with 24 touchdowns to only three interceptions. Hall added 749 yards rushing and six touchdowns on 80 attempts on the ground. He holds offers from Louisiana Lafayette, Florida Atlantic and Alcorn State. On film, which needs to be rearranged and extended, Hall shows ability to throw on the run, push the ball vertically with accuracy, and between the hashes. RPM is plus and won't be made ill by winds and shows his ability to spread it to the sideline with accuracy, velocity, and a quick release. While his athletic ability to extend passing plays is strong, his designed carries don't show breakaway speed, but with his size he's probably not going to need it. He won't be taken down with an arm tackle and that will only get better evident as he matures.Hall will camp with Baylor on Sunday and has been in contact with Baylor OC Jeff Nixon. Don't be surprised to see an offer extended with a solid showing.http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5311297/57d6d13f0aff7b858cb1f19f
2018 QB/ATH Junior Day Visitor
QB/ATH Trae Hall (Henderson)http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5311297/57d6d13f0aff7b858cb1f19f