Desert Sapper
4/12/2006, 05:46 AM
...until I read this article from Rivals. If any year was the year we needed to be 'Year of the QB' as far as recruiting, '07 is that year. Looks like there is a ton of talent out there. I'm hoping we get one of the big dogs.
Link to the Article (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=516126)
If the recruiting class of 2007 is going to be known for anything, it's most likely going to be known for the quarterbacks. With so many top prospects, led by California stud Jimmy Clausen (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=34379), programs looking for a quarterback should have little trouble landing a good one. And with most signal-callers looking to decide before their senior season starts, it will be an eventful summer for slingers.
The conversation starts with Clausen, the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder from Wetslake Village (Cal.) Oaks Christian who will be the most hyped player under center since Ron Powlus. Clausen has all the tools to be a star in college and an early recruiting battle between Southern Cal and Notre Dame is brewing. He's as advanced as any high school quarterback in recent memory.
But beyond Clausen, there is a ton of talent nationally. The biggest argument this entire year when it comes to rankings could be regarding who's No. 2. There are many candidates.
...Appropriately, the Lone Star State is home to the biggest quarterback prospect out there this year. Texarkana (Tex.) Texas High big man Ryan Mallett (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=29816) has drawn early comparisons to Drew Bledsoe and Ben Roethelisberger based on his size (6-foot-6, 230 pounds), ability to hang in the pocket to complete passes and his strong arm. The Longhorns will try to keep Mallett in state but will get a tough battle from many others.
...Masnfield (Tex.) Summit stud John Chiles (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=43046) rivals Taylor in athleticism and could play wide receiver at the next level as well. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M have all offered early and Chiles is getting plenty of other looks. Fellow Texas quarterback G.J. Kinne (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=36593) is a hot prospect as well with his linebacker mentality under center and a rifle arm. Baylor fans are hoping he follows in his father's footsteps (former linebacker and current assistant coach Gary Joe Kinne) but the rest of the Big 12 as well as some SEC schools might have something to say about it.
It's good that we are in the mix for a bunch of these guys.
Link to the Article (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=516126)
If the recruiting class of 2007 is going to be known for anything, it's most likely going to be known for the quarterbacks. With so many top prospects, led by California stud Jimmy Clausen (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=34379), programs looking for a quarterback should have little trouble landing a good one. And with most signal-callers looking to decide before their senior season starts, it will be an eventful summer for slingers.
The conversation starts with Clausen, the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder from Wetslake Village (Cal.) Oaks Christian who will be the most hyped player under center since Ron Powlus. Clausen has all the tools to be a star in college and an early recruiting battle between Southern Cal and Notre Dame is brewing. He's as advanced as any high school quarterback in recent memory.
But beyond Clausen, there is a ton of talent nationally. The biggest argument this entire year when it comes to rankings could be regarding who's No. 2. There are many candidates.
...Appropriately, the Lone Star State is home to the biggest quarterback prospect out there this year. Texarkana (Tex.) Texas High big man Ryan Mallett (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=29816) has drawn early comparisons to Drew Bledsoe and Ben Roethelisberger based on his size (6-foot-6, 230 pounds), ability to hang in the pocket to complete passes and his strong arm. The Longhorns will try to keep Mallett in state but will get a tough battle from many others.
...Masnfield (Tex.) Summit stud John Chiles (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=43046) rivals Taylor in athleticism and could play wide receiver at the next level as well. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M have all offered early and Chiles is getting plenty of other looks. Fellow Texas quarterback G.J. Kinne (http://www.oklahoma.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=36593) is a hot prospect as well with his linebacker mentality under center and a rifle arm. Baylor fans are hoping he follows in his father's footsteps (former linebacker and current assistant coach Gary Joe Kinne) but the rest of the Big 12 as well as some SEC schools might have something to say about it.
It's good that we are in the mix for a bunch of these guys.