Golden Recruiting Board: May 2010

Awesome write-up! I would contribute something more substantial, but your knowledge vastly exceeds mine, and you pretty much summed up everything. Many Thanks!

You’re a machine, solarise. Thanks for the great work!

But a late USC offer could really hurt us. They like to fuck Tedford and company over like that.

Wow. Epic stuff. Thanks.

On Josh Atkinson –

I’m not impressed. 4.47 for a corner is average at best. Wait for a better candidate; it’s still early to lock in an average player. – IrishEnvy

Wrong. 4.47 is great speed for any kid running the 40 dash. Josh Atkinson also ran his personal best 10.61s 100m this year. If a wind indicator was used Josh’s time would’ve been 4th best in the state of CA and 17th in the nation, sharing the honor w/ his brother George.

{2012} Garrett Adcock, OL, Dallas Christian: Earned offensive lineman MVP honors and was the strongest lineman at the combine by bench pressing 185 pounds 25 times. – Dallas News High School Game Time

Garrett’s older brother Chris is an incoming freshman this fall at Cal.

Chris Adcock’s CGB interview

Though I can’t pronounce his name, he’s one mean offensive lineman….he puts the offensive in OL….he’s like 20 yards downfield, having pancaked his man, looking to pancake a LB or safety…while his RB is still 10 yards behind him.

Granted, it seems like he’s playing against kids half his size, but he just has a mean streak when he’s looking for guys to humiliate downfield…for example the long TD run by his RB, when he blindsides not one but two guys downfield. Freak. Freaking awesome!

Congratulations to all the following Golden Recruits receiving their nomination. It’s a tremendous honor.

Kasen Williams, WR Skyline (Sammamish, WA)
Danny Shelton, DT Auburn (Auburn, WA)

George Farmer, WR Serra (Gardena, CA)
Jason Gibson, LB Serra (Gardena, CA)
Todd Barr, DE Lakewood (Lakewood, CA)
DeAnthony Thomas, RB Crenshaw (Los Angeles, CA)
Mustafa Jalil, DT Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, CA)
Viliami “Vei” Moala, DT Grant Union (Sacramento, CA)
Troy Niklas, TE Servite (Anaheim, CA)
Devon Blackmon, WR Summit (Fontana, CA)
Victor Blackwell, WR Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)
Antoine Arnold, WR Chaparral (Temecula, CA)
Brendon Bigelow, RB Central (Fresno, CA)
George Atkinson, ATH Granada (Livermore, CA)

Avery Walls, DB, Union Grove (McDonough, GA)

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE Gig Harbor (Gig Harbor, WA) has already been selected early January this year.

Walls, who has more than 20 scholarship offers, is generally considered a safety, even though, at 5-10, 185, he doesn’t have the traditional body type for the position. He was asked which secondary position is prefers. "I prefer safety," Walls said. "I like kind of being the quarterback of the defense and seeing the whole field." Walls’ has many offers faraway offers, including California, UCLA, Stanford and Michigan. "Distance is no factor for me," said Walls, who plans to be an early enrollee.

Sources -

CaliforniaPrep / Rivals
The Seattle Times
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Three stand out for offensive lineman Jordan Rigsbee

Tackle / guard Jordan Rigsbee (Chico, Calif./Pleasant Valley) spoke with ESPN affiliate Web site BearInsider.com about the current status of his recruitment.

He has California, where his holder brother Tyler plays, Oregon and Boise State on top. Rigsbee recently visited the Ducks and the Broncos.

“The things I look for in choosing a program are your position coach,” said Rigsbee, “because that’s who you’re going to spend a lot of time with- along with the rest of the coaching staff. Also, the guys on the team and the talent they have, a comfortable feeling with the program and the school itself are important, because you can’t play football forever so you want to consider the value of your education.”

“I’m not going to rush into my decision but I do think I’d like to make my decision before my senior season for a couple of reasons,” added Rigsbee. “First of all, I’d like to be playing football my senior year not worrying about other things. I also know that coaches need to make their own plans, too.”

Arizona, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State are among Rigsbee’s other offers. – ESPN On the trail

Jalen Jefferson, ATH St. Bonaventure (Ventura, CA) and Rahim Cassell, OL Lakewood HS (Lakewood, CA) received their Cal scholarship offers for 2011.

$Scout.com

Recent offer from SDSU.

SBNation’s Black Shoe Diaries ran a scenario analysis for Paterno’s staff – http://www.blackshoediaries.com/2010/5/12/1468761/recruiting-report-the-savon

Edward Aschoff, GatorSports Twitter

"I like California, Notre Dame, Washington, all my offers," Blackwell informed. "I’m just waiting the recruiting process out. I’m probably going to take all five of my visits. I’m looking for a place that has a foundation for grades and a great education program, and a place I’d be able to play right away."

He hopes to make it to Notre Dame this summer. Last Tuesday Notre Dame assistant coach Mike Denbrock paid Blackwell a visit. In addition, he keeps in regular contact with Mike Alford via e-mail.

"Just the tradition and being part of a tradition like Notre Dame and a football program like that," said Blackwell of the attraction of the Irish. "I know they have a great education system up there, a great environment, good to be around, small town, everyone is friendly." – Joe Bradshaw

“I think Michigan is the team to beat because he’s liked Michigan his whole life,” added Newsome [Mike, Head Coach of Butler HS (Matthews, NC)]. "When I told him that they had offered him he almost jumped up and hit his head on the ceiling. He is really excited about Michigan. Unfortunately for them, there’s the problem that they are going through with their program right now. I think it is something that Kris is looking at right now and is using that to look at some other schools. "

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Visits have played a significant role in moving Auburn and North Carolina up Frost’s list. They join Michigan, LSU, and California in comprising his top five. Now the jockeying for summer and official visits is under way.

“I do plan on visiting Georgia Tech and LSU, and possibly going back up to Auburn sometime real soon,” Frost reported. “Also, I’ve been trying to get to Michigan. This month I’ve been trying to get to (Ann Arbor for the Barbecue at the Big House on May 22), but with the plane tickets and all that it is kind of hard to get up there. My family is really talking long and hard about it, and by next week I should definitely know if we’ll be going. We should definitely know by next week all the places we’re going to visit and when we’re going to visit them.”

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“My mom and dad will be with me every step of the way and my brother also,” he said. “Of course, the parents are always going to be there and you’re always going to listen to what they say. My brother is also a big contributor in where I go. We’re going to have a great time going around and seeing these colleges, the four of us. We’re going to enjoy every minute of it.”

On each trip the Frosts will also be evaluating a very distinct list of criteria.

“Of course, playing time,” said Frost. “How much playing time I can get going into the school and how open are they. I’m always welcome to working as hard as I can to get to that starting spot, but seeing how much time it will take and how many seniors are on the team — that’s real important. Also this next year, seeing how well I do as a receiver maybe I’ll have the chance that to see which school will give me a chance to play receiver there, also.” – Sam Webb, Detroit News

Andre Yruretagoyena has picked up an offer from the Oregon Ducks, a team he supported growing up. Andre was reportedly thrilled with the offer and the Ducks are pretty much a lock for an official visit. If he were to name a top three right now, it would probably be Oregon, Michigan and USC (no particular order). – Michigan Football Recruiting

Current Michigan players and former Chaparral HS (Scottsdale, AZ) alumni Craig Roh & Taylor Lewan are in regular contact with Yruretagoyena.

"I think Michigan will be in the mix without a doubt because those guys have done a great job," Ragle said. "Tony (Dews) and those guys that come out here – Tony mainly recruits this area but Coach (Greg) Frey came out – they do a good job, but like I said, the players sell your program." – David Burkitt, AnnArbor.com

Originally from the Vancouver, Canada, area, Yruretagoyena also is considering USC, Oregon and Oregon State, among others. [and Cal (HT OskiMonsta)]

Bakersfield (Calif.) Centennial QB Cody Kessler was the best overall prospect there.

Kessler told us right before the camp started his head was rattling with the two offers he picked up from USC and UCLA earlier Friday.

But he settled down and showed off his arm and why he’s so highly thought of. He capped the day with an invite to the US Army Game.

San Jose (Calif.) Archbishop Mitty’s Kyle Boehm was solid throughout the day, getting better as the camp went on… Glendora (Calif.)‘s Chad Jeffries also was good … as well as … Petaluma (Calif.) Casa Grande’s Nick Sherry.

Concord (Calif.) De La Salle’s Bart Houston was another stellar 2012 performer- kid knows the big stage, winning the state title as a soph.

He’s got really good size and a very good arm, and in the footwork drills, was great. Good zip on his throws.

In the meantime, aside from QB’s, Todd Barr from Lakewood just told me he was offered by Boise State. He’s one of the elite DT’s nationally – Brandon Huffman via Twitter

Cody Kessler (Bakersfield, Calif./Centennial) continues to rise in the eyes of college recruiters throughout the spring and is receiving attention from programs across the country, not just on the West Coast. This is the second time we’ve seen Kessler in person, and the more we watch him, the more he reminds us of a less polished Jake Heaps from the 2010 class. Kessler isn’t quite as far along as Heaps was at this point and isn’t as consistent from rep to rep, but Kessler shows real flashes, and his best football is ahead of him.

Kyle Boehm (Cupertino, Calif./Archbishop Mitty) has a real nice arm, something we saw back in March. The ball didn’t quite jump off his hand the way it did when we last saw him, but he has great size, is well built and has taken most of his snaps from under center, which makes him attractive from a footwork and ball handling standpoint.

Chad Jeffries (Glendora, Calif.) is a good athlete with great feet and a late bloomer’s body who really hums the ball. He consistently displayed good drop speed, a balanced setup and the ability to get rid of the ball in a hurry with velocity and power. Has a live arm and a lot of frame development upside.

Bart Houston (Concord, Calif./De La Salle) may play at a school that prides itself on the veer option, but he is a tall, good-looking pocket passer who could garner some interest if he is able to showcase his skills as a passer some this season. He showed good arm strength and a smooth delivery. – Tom Luginbill, ESPN / Scouts, Inc.

QB pipeline seems quite strong for 2011. Bart Houston {2012} attended Cal’s Junior Day.

Nike Football Training Combine at ’Furd tomorrow

Grant Union (Sacramento, CA) DT Viliami Moala and {2012} DB Shaquille Thompson stood out.

’Furd verbally offered Bryce Treggs, WR St John Bosco (Bellflower, CA), son of Brian Treggs.

Brandon Huffman, Scout.com via Twitter

Looks like a top-tier blind side guard/tackle to me. For fitting into Cal`s schemes, I think he would do well as a LT for our future with Sweeney/Mansion/Hinder/2011 recruit… As far as pigeonholing him as either a guard or tackle, I think it really depends on what percentage Ludwig wants the passing game to run. I can see him as a solid blindside anchor if our offense runs 60%+ passing, but also as a beautiful hole maker blowing up defensive tackles and second tier WILLs for punishing RBs like Briggs who will primarily be 2nd and 7 / 3rd and 4 guys running between the tackles.

Blackwell’s teammate and Mater Dei quarterback, Max Wittek, commented on Blackwell’s commitment to USC.

“I’m really excited about Victor committing to SC and very excited to know we’ll be playing together in college,” he said.

DeAnthony Thomas told us at the USC Nike Camp that he, Blackwell and Wittek have talked often about playing together. Now that Blackwell and Wittek have committed, will they now work on getting Thomas to commit to the Trojans?

“Oh yeah, we’re going to be all over him,” said Wittek about The Mamba. “We’re going to get him to commit to USC, too.” – SC Playbook

Brandon Huffman, Scout.com (via Twitter)

Big pickup as California lands San Jose (Calif.) Archbishop Mitty quarterback Kyle Boehm, according to Mario Gomez of Scout/CalSportsDigest

by BI & Scout.com

Rivals

No surprise here

Repost from DBD. Got too busy w/ Boehm committing on the same day.

Let’s see how much Gibson likes Tedford & Co.

I must confess…I pay more attention to the recruiting updates than I do to the construction of the SAHPC.

How’s that for some <3, solar? :)

Nice work, bud. Keep it going!

Just caught up on this entire thread (…my Saturday morning recreation as the family snoozes)…great work all

Brian Kelly & Co joins Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State, Arizona and Arizona State to offer both Atkinson Twins.

Cal made his top four, said he will visit. Competition: FSU, Nebraska, Texas. Nebraska is assumed to be the leader as his brother goes there.

surewest of BI.

Per Scout.com

Notables w/ Cal Offers

3 Cyrus Kouandjio DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
6 Brandon Shell Goose Creek (Goose Creek, S.C.)
13 Aaron Green Madison (San Antonio, Texas)
14 Ray Drew Thomas Co. Central (Thomasville, Ga.)
17 Jermauria Rasco Evangel Christian Acad. (Shreveport, La.)
18 Anthony Johnson Walker (New Orleans, La.)
27 Austin Seferian-Jenkins Gig Harbor (Gig Harbor, Wash.)
31 Brendon Bigelow Central (Fresno, Calif.)
33 Viliami Moala Grant (Sacramento, Calif.)
34 Colt Lyeria Hillsboro (Hillsboro, Ore.)
36 Cody Kessler Centennial (Bakersfield, Calif.)
37 Kasen Williams Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
43 George Farmer Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
49 Savon Huggins St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, N.J.)
77 DeAnthony Arnett Saginaw (Saginaw, Mich.)
82 George Atkinson Granada (Livermore, Calif.)
83 Brennan Scarlett Central Catholic (Portland, Ore.)

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/-PAssWRSEd-lugAcxJTdpg/lemming-unveils-class-of-2011-top-100-football-players.htm

In college, I plan to major in: Something with computers, I love technology… I consider myself a bit of a computer nerd.

I like playing on the offensive line because: putting d-lineman who run their mouths on their back is the best feeling ever. Scoring TD’s is fun, paving the way for a running back, and keeping my bestfriend(QB) safe at all times. I haven’t let up a sack, knock on wood.

My favorite play: Anything with a downblock. Counter, power, sweep, are all fun plays to run too :D

People would be surprised that I: have played 1 year of varsity football.

Ten years from now I’ll be: either a computer wizz, or the NFL. But I gotta make it past my senior season first! – ArkansasOnline

Alabama, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Arizona, Baylor, Michigan, and Houston have also offered.

"I am hearing all kinds of things that coaches are saying to me," said Hobbi. "I think mostly I am being recruited at guard and center. I think I am a pretty athletic O-lineman and that is why I play tackle, but most college coaches have me at guard for the next level and some even have me at center. I will play wherever coach puts me, because man they can just line me up and tell me to go. I just want to go up against some one. Some coaches are even telling me they are going to put me on defense and play me both ways, which I would love that too. I really don’t care where I play but I think most colleges want to play me at guard."

Hobbi has been offered by over 20-schools and that list continues to grow despite the fact he really hasn’t been that active in the recruiting process. He went to that O-linemen camp in New Jersey and this summer he hopes to go to California Memorial Day weekend and visit UCLA, Cal and USC. He is also going on a family vacation to New York at the end of June and he hopes to stop by Michigan and Notre Dame.

"I play nasty," said Hobbi. "If you are lining up across me you are not going to have a fun time. From what coaches have told me they have told me that I am very physical and I am a very versatile player, because this past year I played left tackle, right tackle, left guard and right guard and I just about played every spot on the line. I would say the main thing is that I am just mean and nasty. I like run blocking more and I like driving a guy into the ground. I would say though that I am petty even and maybe I am not that much better at one over the other."

"As far as the school itself I want to see what kind of academic program that it has," said Hobbi. "I want to have something to do after football is over, especially if I don’t make it to the draft. I want to go to a school that will help me get a plan for after football. I just want to be able to go to a school where I am set after life. I want to major in theater or drama and I would like to be in the acting end of it, or I want to get into broadcasting. I don’t care about the style of offense and I am always looking to learn new things. I would like to play early or somewhat early. I realize I may not start at a freshman, but I certainly would like to get some playing time. If I need to redshirt then I will redshirt, but I want to go into a program with an opportunity to play and if they decide to redshirt me then that is what I will do. One of the big keys is going to be the relationship with the coaches. I want to have a great relationship with the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and especially the O-line coach. It will be whoever puts a big impression on me will play a big part in my decision." – James Hale, OUInsider / ESPN

“My grades have been accelerating and I think that’s why I’ve gotten the offers I have,” Jackson said. “If I keep things up on the field as well, then I think the offers will continue to come.”

Oklahoma, Baylor, California, Michigan, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Missouri and Houston have jumped in the mix for Jackson, an ESPNU 150 Watch List talent.

Jackson is high on the Sooners along with Texas and Oklahoma State.

He registered a 4.64 40-yard dash, 4.44 20-yard shuttle and 40.2-inch vertical this offseason. – ESPN on the trail

The 6-foot-6, 260-pound ESPNU 150 Watch List talent has family in Oregon and lists the Ducks as his childhood favorite.

Arizona, Arizona State, USC, LSU, UCLA, Michigan, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Duke, Kansas, Kansas State, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State and San Diego State are his other FBS offers. – ESPN On the trail

for coverage of Charles Jackon, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, and Jermauria Rasco

Charles Jackson – Oklahoma v Texas
Austin Seferian-Jekins – Texas leads
Jermauria Rasco – ???

Oregon’s in the mix. But then, Cal was his favorite until USC offered. i’ve read enough of these things and talked to enough players over the years that it’s not hard to figure out that Gibson is very likely leaning toward USC after they’ve now offered him. – Bob Rickert, OregonLive

Defensive tackle isn’t usually a position of strength on the west coast, so when there are two players as talented as Antwaun Woods and Viliami Moala, the Trojans would be wise to do everything in their power to grab both of them. Moala is a space eater in the middle of the line who looks physically ready to play college ball right now. Throw in the fact that USC grabbing Moala would deal a serious blow to Cal and it only makes his recruitment that much more important. – WeAreSC

“I’m still hoping for Texas to offer,” Seferian-Jenkins said. "They were just at my school yesterday and I ran a 4.65 40 in the rain. I’ve been talking to them a lot lately and it sounds like they’re really interested but honestly, I have no idea if they plan to offer or not.

“I hope they do, I like Texas a lot but if not, I’m going to make my decision on September 29. That’s my birthday and I figure that would be a good day to decide on my college, begin my manhood that day so it seems like it would appropriate. If Texas does offer, I’ll hold off and take my visits but if they don’t, that will be my decision day.” – Burnt Orange Nation

at Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Meet [MaxPreps]

W/ Cal offers -

1. Cyrus Kouandjio, OL, 6-7/295, DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.)
4. Kasen Williams, WR, 6-2/200, Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
7. Ray Drew, DE, 6-5/235, Thomas County Central (Thomasville, Ga.)
15. Ray Hamilton, TE, 6-5/230, Strongsville (Ohio)
16. Savon Huggins, RB, 6-0/190, St. Peter’s Prep (Jersey City, N.J.)
18. Devon Blackmon, WR, 6-0/175, Summit (Fontana, Calif.)
20. DeAnthony Arnett, WR, 6-0/170, Saginaw (Mich.)
24. Jermauria Rasco, DE, 6-3/230, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, La.)
27. Mustafa Jalil, DT, 6-4/300, Cathedral Catholic (San Diego) Commited to Cal
41. Anthony Johnson, DT, 6-4/300, O. Perry Walker (New Orleans)
47. Viliami Moala, DT, 6-3/305, Grant Union (Sacramento, Calif.)
49. Jason Gibson, LB, 6-2/210, Junipero Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
51. Brennan Scarlett, DE, 6-5/245, Central Catholic (Portland, Ore.)
62. George Farmer, WR, 6-2/190, Junipero Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
72. Rob Hankins, LB, 6-1/220, Parish Episcopal School (Dallas)
77. Cyrus Hobbi, OL, 6-4/285, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
84. George Atkinson III, DB, 6-2/185, Granada (Livermore, Calif.)

Brian McLaughlin

Team 1925 All Stars are the early favorite, a loaded team w/ DeAnthony Thomas, Victor Blackwell, Jordan Payton and Greg Townsend heading it

Team 1925 and Pro Sports are the first game winners. Cal commit Kyle Boehm had four TD passes for Pro Sports in the opener

Pro Sports knocks off Team 1925 for the second time in the playoffs to eliminate them and move to the title game

AIGA Red beats Team Pro Sports for the title

The top two performers today were QB Kyle Boehm from Team Pro Sports and WR Bryce Treggs from AIGA Red. Boehm is a Cal commit…

While Treggs is one of the top prospects in the 2012 class and his father played at Cal. Could they be a future duo for Tedford?

Brandon Huffman via Twitter