Recruiting Roundup

We are just three days away from National Signing Day, February 4, 2009. Things are really starting to heat up on the recruiting trail, and commits are coming in daily.

I have decided to post some links to rivals.com so that you can look at the top recruits for each position.

Quarterbacks

Rivals.com Top 50 Pro-style Quarterback Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 35 Dual-Threat Quarterback Prospects for 2009

Running Backs

Rivals.com Top 50 All-Purpose Running Back Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 75 Running Back Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 20 Fullback Prospects for 2009

Wide Receivers

Rivals.com Top 100 Wide Receiver Prospects for 2009

Tight Ends

Rivals.com Top 50 Tight End Prospects for 2009

Offensive Lineman

Rivals.com Top 95 Offensive Tackle Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 85 Offensive Guard Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 25 Offensive Center Prospects for 2009

Defensive Lineman

Rivals.com Top 65 Weakside Defensive End Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 60 Strongside Defensive End Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 90 Defensive Tackle Prospects for 2009

Linebackers

Rivals.com Top 85 Inside Linebacker Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 85 Outside Linebacker Prospects for 2009

Cornerbacks

Rivals.com Top 85 Cornerback Prospects for 2009

Safeties

Rivals.com Top 90 Safety Prospects for 2009

Kickers

Rivals.com Top 35 Kicker Prospects for 2009

Athletes

Rivals.com Top 100 Athlete Prospects for 2009

There are the links to every position ranked by Rivals.com for the upcoming 2009 recruiting class. Signing Day should prove to be exciting, as there are always some player who have last-second changes.

Stay tuned for more recruiting news and Signing Day coverage.

 

The Top 5 Players of 2008: Tight Ends

Today I will be presenting what I think were the top 5 tight ends of 2008.The tight end position is a unique position that requires quick feet, good blocking skills, and a good set of hands. The tight end is one of the most over-looked positions on offense but also one of the most versatile. So here we go.... The top 5 tights ends of 2008:




Rice Owls Tight End James Casey

1. James Casey (Rice) - James Casey had a big year for the Rice Owls in 2008. Casey had 111 receptions for 1,329 yards averaging 12.0 yards per catch and 13 TDs. Casey was probably one of the most versatile players in college football in 2008. He scored touchdowns receiving, rushing, and passing in 2008.
   
2. Chase Coffman (Missouri) - Chase Coffman had another tremendous year at Missouri in 2008. Coffman won the 2008 John Mackey Award for the best tight end in college football. He finished the 2008 season with 90 receptions for 987 yards, averaging 11.0 yards per catch and 10 TDs.
   
3. Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma) - Jermaine Gresham had a vital part in Oklahoma's Big 12 Championship and national title run in 2008. Gresham recorded big games versus Oklahoma State and Washington. Gresham's 6'5", 264 lbs body is ideal for blocking in the run game. In 2008, he posted 66 receptions for 950 yards, averaging 14.4 yards per catch and 14 TDs.
4. Darius Hill (Ball State) - Darius Hill came up huge in 2008 for the Ball State Cardinals and was listed on the John Mackey Award Watch List. Hill compiled 670 yards on 40 receptions for a 16.8 yards per catch average. Hill also found the end zone 7 times in 2008.
5. Cody Slate (Marshall) - Although Cody Slate's season was hampered by a knee injury early in the season, he still had a great 2008. Slate had 510 yards on 40 receptions, averaging 12.8 yards per catch and 8 TDs. He is also one of the less heard-of players from the 2008 season, but has a bright NFL future ahead of him.

This concludes my top 5 tight ends of 2008, but be sure to check out tomorrow's post on the top 5 offensive linemen of 2008!