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Mason Taylor was a 3 star on 247. I did not know this.

Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:38 am
Posted by DeafVallyBatnR
Member since Sep 2004
16879 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:38 am
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Nothing about this kid that I have seen makes me think middle of the road TE.
Posted by DJFord
Arabi
Member since Oct 2022
458 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:46 am to
As is Carpenter.

I’m not saying there is an intentional racial bias with recruiting services but there does seem to be a feeling that “white men cant jump” when it comes to rating all positions except QB.
Posted by Tigerbait1977
Fort Worth, Texas
Member since Jun 2020
2959 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:50 am to
Louisiana recruits are always underrated every year. The 3 stars are most likely 4 stars. That stats prove this.

Nabers was like 190th overall, Bech was a 3 star, and Williams was a 2 star just to name a few.

I feel like O was trusting too much of their rankings, instead of sending scouts out there to watch. Kelly is different. He wants to build around Louisiana players.
Posted by tiggerthetooth
Big Momma's House
Member since Oct 2010
61409 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 9:50 am to
quote:

Nothing about this kid that I have seen makes me think middle of the road TE.


Well he had offers from a lot of great schools.

Alabama, LSU, Florida, Miami, Texas A&M.


Usually the offer list shows a lot granted he didn't have an offer from FSU or Georgia, which geographically those schools would typically recruit his area, especially when he was at a major school like St. Thomas Aquinas which puts out a ton of prospects.
Posted by Sterling Archer
Austin
Member since Aug 2012
7343 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:02 am to
HOF father
HOF uncle
Brother D1 Safety
6'5 240 and runs like a gazelle

247: ....
......

3 Star it is!!
Posted by ATLTiger
#TreyBiletnikoffs
Member since Sep 2003
44590 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 10:13 am to
4 star aunt

Posted by SoloTiger
Member since Aug 2016
9562 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 11:17 am to
The services missed on him.

It happens.
Posted by TigahJay
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2015
10583 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 11:33 am to
Would’ve been a 5 star if his name was Mason Manning
Posted by TutHillTiger
Mississippi Alabama
Member since Sep 2010
43700 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 12:30 pm to
Yes but Saban wanted him bad too
Posted by Damathe
Member since Apr 2020
7092 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 12:32 pm to
Oh, you're the one!
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68496 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 1:06 pm to
He had a huge first game his senior season against a nationally ranked team, like 10 catches for 135 yards or something close. People were asking how was he rated so low after dominating a good high school team like that.

Then it's like his own team forgot he existed the rest of the season and he averaged like 2 catches a game. Never had another game that went for more than like 50 yards.
Posted by mrcoon
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2019
536 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 1:37 pm to
It is all about selling subscriptions with these recruiting services. Don't get too caught up in stars. Players get extra stars based on who is recruiting them, and where they go to high school. You get an extra star just for Notre Dame looking at you hard. You get extra stars just for certain physical attributes as well. This has been talked about before on several radio shows I have listed to over the years with Mike Detillier and other scouts.

You really don't want all 5 star guys. A boat load of 4's is best, a few good hits at 3, and light sprinkle of 5's.

LSU as had many complete busts at 5 stars and many super 3 stars.
Posted by Clark W Griswold
THE USA
Member since Sep 2012
10512 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 1:57 pm to
Better than Max’s brother all day.
Posted by holdem Tiger
Member since Oct 2007
1069 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 3:06 pm to
From lsusports.net

Rated with four-stars and as the No. 7 ranked tight end in the nation by Rivals …

Not that big of a miss.
Posted by Solo Cam
Member since Sep 2015
32698 posts
Posted on 11/7/22 at 3:11 pm to
Internet stars aren't real, another great example
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