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TigerDroppings 2011 Top 20: 1-15
Posted on 12/20/09 at 4:22 am
Posted on 12/20/09 at 4:22 am
The 2011 recruiting class is already being labeled as one of the premier classes ever in the state of Louisiana. With LSU already filling the majority of their 2010 class and moving their attention towards the 2011 class, those of us on the TigerDroppings Recruiting Board have done our best to compile a Top 20 for the state of Louisiana for 2011. I will begin by posting the rankings in installments beginning with the Top 5. We will be updating the rankings throughout the year, as well as, writing in-depth recruit evaluations.
1 La'el Collins
Offensive tackle
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Redemptorist High School
Ht:6'5"
Wt:285 lbs
40:5.5 secs
Committed to LSU--September 28, 2009.
La'el is truly an elite prospect. He has the perfect frame and exhibits impressive athleticism for a kid his size. Collins has everything you want in an Offensive Tackle prospect--Great size, excellent feet, long arms, strength, agility, and a "mean streak;" expect to see him ranked in the top 10 nationally.
Collins' Highlight Video
2 Anthony "The Freak" Johnson
Defensive tackle
New Orleans, Louisiana
O. Perry Walker
Ht:6'4"
Wt:298 lbs
40:5.27 secs
Bench Reps:28
Shuttle:4.3
Vertical:22 inches
Committed to LSU--December 18, 2009
The nickname "The Freak" explains why Johnson is ranked as the top defensive player in Louisiana for 2011. Maturing at a young age, Johnson has controlled his opponents at the point of attack. He has great quickness off the ball, blue chip strength, and excellent technique for someone his age. He is physically mature and ready to step in day 1 to contribute to any team in the country. Expect Johnson to be a top 10 player nationally.
3 Jemauria Rasco
Strongside defensive end
Shreveport, Louisiana
Evangel Christian
Ht:6'3"
Wt:227 lb
Recruitment: Rasco is expected to choose between Texas and LSU.
Rasco is another elite defensive lineman out of Louisiana for 2011. He offers a quick burst off the edge, but maintains the ability to stop the run. Physically, he is ready to play as a freshman and will contribute to any team lucky enough to gain his services. Expect Rasco to be a top 20 national prospect.
4 Jarvis Landry
Wide Receiver
Lutcher, Louisiana
Lutcher
Ht:5'11"
Wt:178 lbs
Recruitment: Jarvis is considered to be an LSU lean, but will take the recruiting process fairly slow.
One word perfectly describes Landry: Physical. Whether he is making a huge block on offense, a devastating hit on special teams, or as a defender, Landry is never one to avoid contact. He gets off press coverage extremely well (a rarity for high school wide receivers), has great catching ability, and is able to make something happen after the catch. To say that Landry plays bigger than his size would be a vast understatement. He does not possess elite speed (4.4), but his other attributes easily make up for it. He really made a name for himself this past year at multiple camps. He came away as the top receiver at the camp, regardless of year, each time. Expect for Jarvis to be ranked in at least the top 50 nationally, potentially pushing for a top 25 spot.
Jarvis Landry at LSU's prospect camp.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT9x9-Kf93s&feature=related[/youtube]
5 Kenny Hilliard
Running Back
Patterson, Louisiana
Patterson
Ht:6'0"
Wt:218 lbs
Committed to LSU--December 18, 2009
When LSU fans hear the name Hilliard, it quickly brings back memories of former great tiger, Dalton Hilliard. Kenny is Dalton's nephew and cousin of Ike Hilliard. He hopes to continue the great RB tradition at LSU with his early commitment to play for the Tigers. He is a bruiser of a tailback weighing in around 220 lbs as a junior in highschool. He runs with a similar style to another recent Tiger, Charles Scott, while also being a dangerous receiving threat out of the backfield. He makes clean cuts, displays great agility and punishes defenders with carry of the ball. A smaller version of Brandon Jacobs is another common comparison. Expect to see Hilliard ranked in the top 50 nationally and potentially challenge for the top 25 in the country.
6 Jeremy Hill
Running Back
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Redemptorist
Ht:6'1"
Wt:220 lbs
40:4.63 secs
Committed to LSU--September 28, 2009
Jeremy Hill is the second part of the Redemptorist (BR) duo with his fellow teammate La'el Collins. Both are committed to the Tigers and will be key pieces to LSU's offensive success in the coming years. Hill offers a big bodied back with good speed for his size. He makes excellent cuts, gets in and out of breaks smoothly, and runs with a low center of gravity making him a bit of a "human pinball." Jeremy is a fairly patient runner with above average vision who makes up for his lack of top end speed with his quickness through his cuts. His lateral agility and strength are probably his two biggest traits. Expect to see Jeremy ranked in the top 100 nationally; potentially near the top 50.
There is no free video available at this time.
7 Bradly Sylve
Wide Receiver
Port Sulphur, Louisiana
South Plaquemines
Ht:5'11"
Wt:175 lbs
40:4.43 secs
Shuttle:4.35
Vertical:30 inches
Recruitment: Holds a LSU offer. Considered a LSU lean; will be a national recruit with many offers. Alabama, California, Stanford, and Tennessee have also already offered.
Slyve's game is defined by one major attribute: Speed, and lots of it. He is electricity in a bottle and the dream deep threat WR at the college level. He is an elite track athlete running a personal best 10.47 100 meters, a 21.33 200 meter, and the nation's fourth fastest time in the 60 meters at 6.34 seconds. He may participate in track in college (which only helps LSU's position).
Nonetheless, Bradley is a football player first. He has a solid body frame and will make a great slot receiver at the next level. As mentioned above, his speed puts him in an elite category of players coming out of the high school ranks. Think Desean Jackson with a little less wiggle. Expect to see Sylve ranked in the top 100 nationally; potentially around the top 75.
There is no free video available at this time.
8 Quentin Thomas
Defensive tackle
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Breaux Bridge
Ht:6'3"
Wt:265 lbs
Recruitment: Holds an LSU offer. Most expect for him to be a LSU lean, but his recruitment has yet to really pickup.
Thomas is a very athletic looking defensive lineman off the cuff. He appears almost more in a defensive end's body mold right now, but his frame screams athleticism. He reminds me of Marquise Hill's fram
1 La'el Collins
Offensive tackle
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Redemptorist High School
Ht:6'5"
Wt:285 lbs
40:5.5 secs
Committed to LSU--September 28, 2009.
La'el is truly an elite prospect. He has the perfect frame and exhibits impressive athleticism for a kid his size. Collins has everything you want in an Offensive Tackle prospect--Great size, excellent feet, long arms, strength, agility, and a "mean streak;" expect to see him ranked in the top 10 nationally.
Collins' Highlight Video
2 Anthony "The Freak" Johnson
Defensive tackle
New Orleans, Louisiana
O. Perry Walker
Ht:6'4"
Wt:298 lbs
40:5.27 secs
Bench Reps:28
Shuttle:4.3
Vertical:22 inches
Committed to LSU--December 18, 2009
The nickname "The Freak" explains why Johnson is ranked as the top defensive player in Louisiana for 2011. Maturing at a young age, Johnson has controlled his opponents at the point of attack. He has great quickness off the ball, blue chip strength, and excellent technique for someone his age. He is physically mature and ready to step in day 1 to contribute to any team in the country. Expect Johnson to be a top 10 player nationally.
3 Jemauria Rasco
Strongside defensive end
Shreveport, Louisiana
Evangel Christian
Ht:6'3"
Wt:227 lb
Recruitment: Rasco is expected to choose between Texas and LSU.
Rasco is another elite defensive lineman out of Louisiana for 2011. He offers a quick burst off the edge, but maintains the ability to stop the run. Physically, he is ready to play as a freshman and will contribute to any team lucky enough to gain his services. Expect Rasco to be a top 20 national prospect.
4 Jarvis Landry
Wide Receiver
Lutcher, Louisiana
Lutcher
Ht:5'11"
Wt:178 lbs
Recruitment: Jarvis is considered to be an LSU lean, but will take the recruiting process fairly slow.
One word perfectly describes Landry: Physical. Whether he is making a huge block on offense, a devastating hit on special teams, or as a defender, Landry is never one to avoid contact. He gets off press coverage extremely well (a rarity for high school wide receivers), has great catching ability, and is able to make something happen after the catch. To say that Landry plays bigger than his size would be a vast understatement. He does not possess elite speed (4.4), but his other attributes easily make up for it. He really made a name for himself this past year at multiple camps. He came away as the top receiver at the camp, regardless of year, each time. Expect for Jarvis to be ranked in at least the top 50 nationally, potentially pushing for a top 25 spot.
Jarvis Landry at LSU's prospect camp.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT9x9-Kf93s&feature=related[/youtube]
5 Kenny Hilliard
Running Back
Patterson, Louisiana
Patterson
Ht:6'0"
Wt:218 lbs
Committed to LSU--December 18, 2009
When LSU fans hear the name Hilliard, it quickly brings back memories of former great tiger, Dalton Hilliard. Kenny is Dalton's nephew and cousin of Ike Hilliard. He hopes to continue the great RB tradition at LSU with his early commitment to play for the Tigers. He is a bruiser of a tailback weighing in around 220 lbs as a junior in highschool. He runs with a similar style to another recent Tiger, Charles Scott, while also being a dangerous receiving threat out of the backfield. He makes clean cuts, displays great agility and punishes defenders with carry of the ball. A smaller version of Brandon Jacobs is another common comparison. Expect to see Hilliard ranked in the top 50 nationally and potentially challenge for the top 25 in the country.
6 Jeremy Hill
Running Back
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Redemptorist
Ht:6'1"
Wt:220 lbs
40:4.63 secs
Committed to LSU--September 28, 2009
Jeremy Hill is the second part of the Redemptorist (BR) duo with his fellow teammate La'el Collins. Both are committed to the Tigers and will be key pieces to LSU's offensive success in the coming years. Hill offers a big bodied back with good speed for his size. He makes excellent cuts, gets in and out of breaks smoothly, and runs with a low center of gravity making him a bit of a "human pinball." Jeremy is a fairly patient runner with above average vision who makes up for his lack of top end speed with his quickness through his cuts. His lateral agility and strength are probably his two biggest traits. Expect to see Jeremy ranked in the top 100 nationally; potentially near the top 50.
There is no free video available at this time.
7 Bradly Sylve
Wide Receiver
Port Sulphur, Louisiana
South Plaquemines
Ht:5'11"
Wt:175 lbs
40:4.43 secs
Shuttle:4.35
Vertical:30 inches
Recruitment: Holds a LSU offer. Considered a LSU lean; will be a national recruit with many offers. Alabama, California, Stanford, and Tennessee have also already offered.
Slyve's game is defined by one major attribute: Speed, and lots of it. He is electricity in a bottle and the dream deep threat WR at the college level. He is an elite track athlete running a personal best 10.47 100 meters, a 21.33 200 meter, and the nation's fourth fastest time in the 60 meters at 6.34 seconds. He may participate in track in college (which only helps LSU's position).
Nonetheless, Bradley is a football player first. He has a solid body frame and will make a great slot receiver at the next level. As mentioned above, his speed puts him in an elite category of players coming out of the high school ranks. Think Desean Jackson with a little less wiggle. Expect to see Sylve ranked in the top 100 nationally; potentially around the top 75.
There is no free video available at this time.
8 Quentin Thomas
Defensive tackle
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Breaux Bridge
Ht:6'3"
Wt:265 lbs
Recruitment: Holds an LSU offer. Most expect for him to be a LSU lean, but his recruitment has yet to really pickup.
Thomas is a very athletic looking defensive lineman off the cuff. He appears almost more in a defensive end's body mold right now, but his frame screams athleticism. He reminds me of Marquise Hill's fram
Posted on 12/20/09 at 4:43 am to lynxcat
First of all great work.
I'm only going to focus on Hilliard for a minute. I haven't really seen him before, but the impression I got from those that have is that he is just a big bruising power back and I have to say I think that's a huge injustice to him.
The main reason I say that is he has really quick feet for his size. While he doesn't have that kind of size and is probably a step slower, I really think a fair comparison of his running style is Brandon Jacobs.
I'm only going to focus on Hilliard for a minute. I haven't really seen him before, but the impression I got from those that have is that he is just a big bruising power back and I have to say I think that's a huge injustice to him.
The main reason I say that is he has really quick feet for his size. While he doesn't have that kind of size and is probably a step slower, I really think a fair comparison of his running style is Brandon Jacobs.
Posted on 12/20/09 at 4:46 am to NOSA
I edited it a little. How does it sound now? I agree with your original comments.
Posted on 12/20/09 at 4:58 am to lynxcat
I approve.
Looking forward to the rest.
Looking forward to the rest.
Posted on 12/20/09 at 7:00 am to lynxcat
Great job. Is it getting stickied?
Posted on 12/20/09 at 7:01 am to NOSA
By far one of, if not the best, recruiting threads. Thanks for the effort putting up the pics and vids.
Posted on 12/20/09 at 8:57 am to lynxcat
Solid work.
The only reaction I can come up with after watching film for JL is.....DAMN! I realize it is a highlight reel, but he's got serious next-level skillz IMO.
Question: who are some other national challengers for the overall #1 WR spot in 2011?
The only reaction I can come up with after watching film for JL is.....DAMN! I realize it is a highlight reel, but he's got serious next-level skillz IMO.
Question: who are some other national challengers for the overall #1 WR spot in 2011?
Posted on 12/20/09 at 9:11 am to lynxcat
Great work, especially with the links for everyone to see.
Posted on 12/20/09 at 9:18 am to lynxcat
THANK YOU!!!
As a casual fan of recruiting, I really enjoy and appreciate this thread because I don't need to sift for video and measurables. Excellent work and looking forward to more.
LSU 2011 class will be ridiculous good!!!
As a casual fan of recruiting, I really enjoy and appreciate this thread because I don't need to sift for video and measurables. Excellent work and looking forward to more.
LSU 2011 class will be ridiculous good!!!
Posted on 12/20/09 at 9:58 am to lynxcat
Yeah I know Kenny Hilliard has a lot of power, but does he have a lot of speed too? Is he fast?
Posted on 12/20/09 at 10:00 am to lsusportsman2
quote:
but does he have a lot of speed too? Is he fast?
Honestly Tommy Banks was faster in high school.
Posted on 12/20/09 at 10:01 am to lynxcat
quote:
lynxcat
Excellent work. And I know, it is a lot of work. Thanks from the rest of the Recruitards!
Posted on 12/20/09 at 10:05 am to Icansee4miles
quote:
but does he have a lot of speed too? Is he fast?
Location: New Orleans
Year: 2009
Height: 6-0
Weight: 217
40-Yard Dash: 4.86
Short Shuttle: 4.97
Vertical Jump: 24.0"
3-Cone: 8.96
Broad Jump: 8-4
This post was edited on 12/20/09 at 10:06 am
Posted on 12/20/09 at 10:09 am to lynxcat
Thank you for your hard work. I have no constructive criticism. I appreciate your hard work and it is perfect.
Thanks again...
Thanks again...
Posted on 12/20/09 at 10:13 am to JJ27
quote:
Location: New Orleans
Year: 2009
Height: 6-0
Weight: 217
40-Yard Dash: 4.86
Short Shuttle: 4.97
Vertical Jump: 24.0"
3-Cone: 8.96
Broad Jump: 8-4
I the highlight real, Hilliard does not look that fast, but that is his Sophomore highlights...
Thus, he was faster his Jr. year, will probably be even faster next year, and can become even more fast when he gets to college.
When he increases his speed, combined with his power, he will be devastating.
This post was edited on 12/20/09 at 10:15 am
Posted on 12/20/09 at 10:13 am to Sonny G
Or they'll turn him into a fullback.
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