Under Armour Player Evaluations

Being that there was the UA all star game recently, I thought some of the board would like to discuss the different players all within one thread. I'll give my thoughts on a collection of different players:

Dominic Easley--Wow this kid can play. He quickly made a name for himself. If you didn't come away impressed watching the game, then you must have had it on the wrong channel. He has a great motor, good speed, solid moves, great explosiveness, and good size. He has the "it" factor you look for in elite defensive players.

Da'Rick Rogers--I came away puzzled with this guy. He had more balls thrown his way than just about any player to ever play in an all-star game. Yet, he dropped the ball a ton and didn't capitalize on his opportunities. He has a great frame and tremendous abilities, but he performed poorly in the game. I expected much more. I still think he is an elite talent, however.

Michael Taylor--He is bigger than I expected. Played a great game and ended up winning an MVP. I wish we could have landed him.

Lamarcus Joyner--I will put my name all over this one--BUST. He has bust written allllllllllll over him. I am shocked that the services have him in the top 10. He is 5'8 165 lbs!!!!! He is a top 100 player, but not a top 10 player. Mike Davis (who isn't even a tall player) jumping over him is a perfect example of how he will be abused at the next level. He talked shite the whole game. The play that stands out the most in when Mike Davis was wide open on a 7 yard curl, but Montana overthrew him. Then Joyner starting jumping up and down yelling like he had actually done something

Joshua Shaw--handled himself very well on interviews and looks great on the cuff.

Demar Dorsey--Wow I came away impressed. He did have the fumble on the punt return, but he has great size and athleticism. He has the "it" factor. He is going to be a name everyone knows at UF in the coming years. Tremendous prospect.

Jonathon Dowling--Two interceptions in the game. Definitely had an impressive game.

Devon Gardner--I wasn't all that impressed. He wasn't as smooth running as I would have liked to see. He is a poor man's VY.

Darius White--I was surprised his lack of fluidity. I know he had the TDs, but looking past that, he just didn't look smooth running around out there. I'm kind of scratching my head here. Athletic guy, but not so sure about him anymore.

Chase Rettig--For whatever reason, he impressed me. I feel like he is someone that understands the game. I liked the way he approached the game. I didn't know much about him going in, but came away impressed. I think BC got a good one.

Jesse Scroggins--Not your typical USC QB. He could be a good one after sitting behind Matt B. for a few years. He was under so much pressure during the game that I don't think we got a fair look at him. He is fairly elusive and had good zip on the ball.

Phil Sims--I was expecting to see a bust prospect....but came away impressed. He has a big arm and looked pretty composed. I don't think he is ready to play in the SEC yet, but with a couple years of development, BAMA could have a strong QB.

Hubbard--6'7 227 DE. Needs to put on weight, but the kid has some talent.

Nick Montana--Living some off his dad's name. Not your typical arm strength from elite prospects. Telegraphs passes and will need a lot of development. Sarkisian could turn him into a good one though.

Mike Davis--Pretty good looking player. He will play early at UT. He has been discussed ad nauseum on this board.

Travis Dickson--Big guy. Showed some athleticism, but looks more like a DE than a TE with the way he is built right now. I think he is more athletic than Richard.

Storm Johnson--Good prospect, but overrated by ESPN. Good balance, but fumbled once. Not great speed, but made solid cuts.

Michael Dyer--showed elite speed and quickness on that shovel pass. I was shocked just how fast he appeared. Didn't have many opportunities past that. I think AU gets a great player that lives up to 5 star potential.

Justin Hunter--Impressive on the cuff. Needs to continue to add weight. Potential through the roof.

Jeff Luc--The form tackle he had on Gardner was text book. I am interested to see how he covers the pass in college.

Chris Dunkley--Didn't show me as much as I expected. I think he is a solid prospect, but for whatever reason, I didn't come away extremely impressed. He didn't have a ton of opportunities, but he didn't stand out as much as I thought he would for being considered an "elite" prospect.

Blake Bell--Overrated. I think he will be a bust as well. Not a fan of him.

Those come to mind now. I didn't get a good enough look at Muncie or Washington so I won't comment there.