TigerDroppings 2011 Top 20: 16-20

Here is the vital installment of the TigerDroppings 2011 Top 20. Hopefully this project has been worthwhile for everyone interested in both Louisiana and LSU football.

16 Ryan Byrd

Athlete (Wide Receiver or Safety)
Greensburg, Louisiana
St. Helena

Ht:6'2"
Wt:180 lbs
40:4.5 secs
Vertical:36 inches

Recruitment: Ryan's recruitment has yet to really pickup, but expect for him to have offers from most LA schools (potentially even LSU, but not necessarily) and a few other D1 schools.

Ryan is another prospect that is tough to project for the next level as he is a true athlete. He has a great frame and good size as a junior prospect. Byrd will need to add weight no matter which position he plays at the next level, but his frame can easily hold it. He shows excellent ball skills but does not possess above average agility or speed. I think he projects better as a safety, but it appears he would rather play receiver at the next level. Nonetheless, with his ball skills and once he has added weight, Ryan will have a great frame and skill set to play safety at the college level. I expect Byrd to be a high 3 star prospect.



17 Corey White

Offensive Line
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Capitol

Ht:6'5"
Wt:308 lbs

Recruitment: Committed to LSU--December 18, 2009.


White is a big bodied lineman that plays Left Tackle at Capitol. He projects as an offensive guard at the next level. Corey shows potential but will need a few years to develop into an SEC caliber offensive lineman. He is slow getting out of his stance and needs to work on his pad level. He does show good effort moving his feet, but this area will need to approve more as well. Overall, White is a bit of a project player but he has the frame that you look for in a college prospect. He is only a junior and will continue to add size and develop over the next year. I expect White to be a high 3 star prospect.

No free film is available on this prospect

18 Effrem Reed


Cornerback/Running Back
Geismar, Louisiana
Dutchtown

Ht:5'9"
Wt:173 lbs
40:4.5 secs
Vertical:33 inches

Recruitment: Has not really begun.

Effrem is an interesting prospect to project for the next level. He shows good moves on offense and possesses above average agility. Size is a bit of an issue for Reed. He is a little short to play cornerback and does not look very big on film as a RB. I think he will have offers at both positions from varying colleges, but do not know which position he prefers playing. There is not much, if any, film of Reed on defense but he shows D1 level athleticism on offense. I expect Reed to be a mid-high level 3 star prospect.



19 Beau Fitte

Outside linebacker
Port Sulphur, Louisiana
South Plaquemines

Ht:6'1"
Wt:210 lbs

Recruitment: Has not really begun.

Fitte is an undersized linebacker that shows good athleticism. He has a good frame to him, but is a little on the small side. The available film only shows him as a rush DE so it is tough to tell how he looks in coverage. He does look to have good agility and athleticism, with size being the major concern for his next level projection. I would expect him to be a mid-level 3 star prospect.

No free film is available on this prospect

20 Stevie Douglas

Pro-style quarterback
Clinton, Louisiana
Home School

Ht:6'5"
Wt:180 lbs

Recruitment: Has interest (no offers yet) from LSU, Ole Miss, UCLA, and Vanderbilt.

Stevie has an above average arm and a great physique that can develop as he matures. He will definitely need to add weight to his thin frame. His mechanics and overall technique will need a lot of development before he will be ready to play at the next level. I expect for Douglas to be a low 3 star.

***Personally, I am not a huge fan of Douglas, but he has a decent following at this stage in the process. I do not expect Douglas to remain in the top 20 for very long.



Honorable Mention:
Rod Davis
Wide Receiver

Levander Liggins
Athlete (Wide Receiver/Cornerback)

Renaldo Thomas
Athlete (Safety/Wide Receiver/Quarterback)


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I hope everyone enjoyed the installation of the TDings Top 20.