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Accurate Drayton Calhoun Update
Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:43 am
Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:43 am
On Monday morning (7/28) during Tucker High's preseason testing, Drayton was timed in the 40 yrd dash 3 times. Results were: 4.25 (Walt Issacs/area HS scout), 4.27 (Tucker Coaches) & 4.31 (Jon Moore/Razor Sharp trainer). The 4.25 & 4.27 were hand-timed and the 4.31 was laser. The 4.48 time that is listed on Rivals.com is the time his former coach (Bill Ballard - currently LSU commit, Kevin Minter's coach at Peachtree Ridge(GA) submitted during the start of his freshman year after he returned from an impressive camp at Syracuse). Coach Ballard wanted to downplay his accurate speed in order to let him continue to grow & develop without pressure. Drayton has NEVER attended a Rivals.com, Scout.com or Nike.com combine even though he has been invited to all three!
On a side note, if getting a young man who is humble, hard working & focused on the good of the team -- then Drayton is your guy. He's not one that's going to spend time talking about what he did or can do... he's just going to go out and work to get the job done & not beat his chest when finish. He spent summer taking 2 classes to ensure his early graduation and training with the likes of Thomas Brown (former Tucker & UGA rb), Asher Allen (former Tucker & current UGA cb), Myke Compton (former Tucker & current LaTech rb) & 2 weeks in Tallahassee with Willie Ferrell (current LSU commit) & William Evers (Tallahassee area trainer & former Fla. A&M teammate of his cousin/guardian).
After his Feb. commit to LSU, Drayton requested that his HS coach throw away any mail from other schools that arrived from that point forward! He said that he was firm in his commitment & would be enrolling at LSU in Jan. '09. It's still hard to really know how kids will pan out, but we think you're getting a good one!
T. Beck/VP/Tucker QB Club
On a side note, if getting a young man who is humble, hard working & focused on the good of the team -- then Drayton is your guy. He's not one that's going to spend time talking about what he did or can do... he's just going to go out and work to get the job done & not beat his chest when finish. He spent summer taking 2 classes to ensure his early graduation and training with the likes of Thomas Brown (former Tucker & UGA rb), Asher Allen (former Tucker & current UGA cb), Myke Compton (former Tucker & current LaTech rb) & 2 weeks in Tallahassee with Willie Ferrell (current LSU commit) & William Evers (Tallahassee area trainer & former Fla. A&M teammate of his cousin/guardian).
After his Feb. commit to LSU, Drayton requested that his HS coach throw away any mail from other schools that arrived from that point forward! He said that he was firm in his commitment & would be enrolling at LSU in Jan. '09. It's still hard to really know how kids will pan out, but we think you're getting a good one!
T. Beck/VP/Tucker QB Club
This post was edited on 7/29/08 at 2:25 am
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Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:44 am to TuckerGA
wats up drayton's dad! 
This post was edited on 7/29/08 at 12:46 am
Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:45 am to TuckerGA
WOW.
A 4.31 laser timed.
Thanks for the update!!
A 4.31 laser timed.
Thanks for the update!!
Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:46 am to TuckerGA
Thanks for the info. 
Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:47 am to TuckerGA
btw, thanks for the scoop. whoever you are your close to drayton and I think you should stick around.
great first post and that 4.31 is awesome and even better that his coach and he himself downplayed it and kept quite.
great first post and that 4.31 is awesome and even better that his coach and he himself downplayed it and kept quite.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 12:51 am to Flanders
now speed like that can give any kid a chance on the offensive side of the ball, though he only has the body for a slot reciever. I'd take a team-first hard worker than a chris williams chest beater any day.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:08 am to TuckerGA
Wow. Amazing!
4.31 laser timed.
4.31 laser timed.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:27 am to AlaTiger
that is awesome news
Ever since he committed and I saw his tape I have been a big fan of his
Its great to hear that he has such great character as well
Sounds like you are close to his situation, where do you think he will line up at LSU? Personally, I would love to see him at rb or slot wr but Ive heard that he could be a corner too.
Ever since he committed and I saw his tape I have been a big fan of his
Its great to hear that he has such great character as well
Sounds like you are close to his situation, where do you think he will line up at LSU? Personally, I would love to see him at rb or slot wr but Ive heard that he could be a corner too.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:31 am to TuckerGA
Whoever you are, tell Drayton that every single LSU fan is looking forward to seeing him in the Purple and Gold.
Just change the "21" to "23" and this is what you'll look like in one of the most badass unis in all of college football
Just change the "21" to "23" and this is what you'll look like in one of the most badass unis in all of college football
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:35 am to Rickety Cricket
quote:looks awesome!
bushformvp
thanks for the tidbits tucker. drayton sounds like a great guy and I'm so glad I'm graduating the same year as this years recruiting class. All these guys seem so classy and high character I can't wait to watch everyone in tiger stadium.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:36 am to TuckerGA
quote:
On Monday morning (7/28) during Tucker High's preseason testing, Drayton was timed in the 40 yrd dash 3 times. Results were: 4.25 (Walt Issacs/area HS scout), 4.27 (Tucker Coaches) & 4.31 (Jon Moore/Razor Sharp trainer). The 4.25 & 4.27 were hand-timed and the 4.31 was laser. The 4.48 time that is listed on Rivals.com is the time his former coach (Bill Ballard - currently LSU commit, Kevin Minter's coach at Peachtree Ridge(GA) submitted during the start of his freshman year after he returned from an impressive camp at Syracuse). Coach Ballard wanted to downplay his accurate speed in order to let him continue to group & develop without pressure. Drayton has NEVER attended a Rivals.com, Scout.com or Nike.com combine even though he has been invited to all three!
On a side note, if getting a young man who is humble, hard working & focused on the good of the team -- then Drayton is your guy. He's not one that's going to spend time talking about what he did or can do... he's just going to go out and work to get the job done & not beat his chest when finish. He spent summer taking 2 classes to ensure his early graduation and training with the likes of Thomas Brown (former Tucker & UGA rb), Asher Allen (former Tucker & current UGA cb), Myke Compton (former Tucker & current LaTech rb) & 2 weeks in Tallahassee with Willie Ferrell (current LSU commit) & William Evers (Tallahassee area trainer & former Fla. A&M teammate of his cousin/guardian).
After his Feb. commit to LSU, Drayton requested that his HS coach throw away any mail from other schools that arrived from that point forward! He said that he was firm in his commitment & would be enrolling at LSU in Jan. '09. It's still hard to really know how kids will pan out, but we think you're getting a good one!
Wow...what a great post and Drayton sounds like an amazingly mature kid. I can't want to see him suit up in P&G.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:37 am to TuckerGA
quote:
The 4.25 & 4.27 were hand-timed and the 4.31 was laser
quote:
young man who is humble, hard working & focused on the good of the team
quote:dudes a fricking dream recruit
enrolling at LSU in Jan. '09
i dont want to be mr p&g glasses guy, but with guys like calhoun, shep, CD, macfarland, ford just to name ones off the top of my head--- all these kids are fricking stars with great attitudes and their head on straight. just unbelievable the caliber of kids on and off the field we are on the short list for. future is looks incredible for the tigahs!
Posted on 7/29/08 at 1:57 am to TuckerGA
No... Not Drayton's dad - I'm Chris Beck's dad & VP of Tucker's QB Club. A local LSU alum turned me on to this site and I just wanted to get the correct info out there. Once our kids make their collegiate decision, we still try to assist with the dissemination of accurate information. We do it while they're here at Tucker, once they go off to college & even if they get the opportunity at the next level... e.g. tuckertigersfootball.com
This post was edited on 7/29/08 at 2:25 am
Posted on 7/29/08 at 2:07 am to TuckerGA
I think I might try and make it to a few home games this year, drive from Atlanta.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 2:45 am to TuckerGA
quote:
TuckerGA
keep us updated.
Posted on 7/29/08 at 2:51 am to Flanders
quote:
whoever you are your close to drayton and I think you should stick around
Nice...
Sorry had to get ya back from earlier...
Posted on 7/29/08 at 2:55 am to TuckerGA
TuckerGA
Appreciate the info! Btw what college team is your favorite?
Appreciate the info! Btw what college team is your favorite?
Posted on 7/29/08 at 3:44 am to NastyTiger
quote:hope you don't mind if I ask, but how is that getting me back from earlier; I don't remember...
Sorry had to get ya back from earlier...
Posted on 7/29/08 at 3:46 am to TuckerGA
Thank you for the informatuon, it's much appreciated!
Posted on 7/29/08 at 4:40 am to dranknpurple
quote:
I'd take a team-first hard worker than a chris williams chest beater any day.
Why do you say this?
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