Adam Taylor

I asked this same question a while back, and the answer was that he had to camp before his offer would be good, and that he most likely was being recruited as an ATH and not a RB.

I haven't heard much concerning whether or not he made it to camp, or if he cooled on us after getting egg on his face, and we've certainly filled a few spots since then. He looks like a great safety prospect to me, but we may be looking at bigger fish to finish with.

I think it is good to have spacing in classes. IF Jeremy Hill was to play this season like everyone expects him and they don't sign Taylor, then in 2013, LSU would have 0 FR running backs. I have no idea if Ware would go pro, Blue would go pro, or Ford would go pro but all 3 potentially could after the 2012 season. So, you have 3 RBs on the opening day roster for 2013 if you don't take Taylor. But my guess is that LSU has made it clear to Taylor that they can't afford for his knee to potentially be good...it has to be good for sure before NSD. If you remember, Taylor announced for LSU and made 1 verbal list I believe but the other services never posted his commitment.

Yeah, I agree and if you remember Ford was a question even after the 2011 season since he redshirted, he could. I think he made the right decision myself to stay. But if Blue were to have a breakout season, there could be a case made that all 3 could leave in the 2013 draft.... all with 1 more season of eligibility left.

It looks like the door is closing for him.

We are in the mix for a lot of big names, especially DBs and DL. I think the coaches like him but it is coming down to a pure numbers game right now. Because we just lost three young DBs (Vinson, Jenkins, Gibson) and two experienced upperclassmen (Claiborne, Brooks), coupled with the fact that Reid will most likely be in his last year, more emphasis has now been placed on recruiting the secondary.

So, IMO the numbers are playing just as large a role as his knee. Still, there is a chance for him...albeit a small one.

Great news and RECENT also....this past week! I think Blue is underrated and that makes me feel better about potential losses after the 2012 season. Thanks for the link!

I think we can get away with not signing a RB in this class because of our holes to fill at DL and DB.

Let's say the worst happens and Ford/Ware bolt, you'd still have SR Blue, JR Hilliard, JR Magee, JR Hill (i've heard rumors of Magee being redshirted this season which would help)

Next class would have to have 2-3 RB's

Sowe end up getting Taylor he would definitely redshirt his FR year and who else would we go after at RB besides Fournette?

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It's entirely possible that neither Taylor nor the FB committed ends up in the class. Both have been told they will be reevaluated after camp. I think if Taylor is healthy, we should take him. He's a talented kid. If we don't, fine, just hope he doesn't make a public display of unhappiness.

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When the topic of "who most likely would not stay committed", I picked Swanson simply because of changing position from DL to the backfield (FB). However, he did play RB last year and some video proves it. I think he will stay with LSU. I would take Taylor just like you IF his knee is fine. When you take only 1 RB in a packed year at other positions, you have to be pickier than usual of course. Taylor has been complete class so far. If you remember he "committed" and one of the services even had him listed for a day. But it was an offer based upon coming to LSU camp and showing he had recovered. He didn't make a stink then, so he seems class to me.

The final 7 by position (assuming 26 signed) could be 3 DL, 2 CB, 1 WR, 1 RB.