I think Conliffe is a beast and he would be my take if only one spot were open, FWIW.
I will add Tariq Castro-Fields is an absolute baller as well
I will add Tariq Castro-Fields is an absolute baller as well
2017 Recruiting Class Thread
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Tonight's VOTech game, getting thrashed so far by the razorbacks, won't do much to woo Proctor to the Jokies.....
Wade is trolling the shit out of the Pitt fans. Haha
Five-star cornerback Lamont Wade is a week away from enrolling at Penn State, but the Clairton (Pa.) High standout is not resting when it comes to recruiting.
Not his, mind you, but making sure he is in the ear of recruits, and there is one Scout 100 safety he is talking to a lot.
"Paris Ford," Wade told Scout national recruiting analyst Corey Bender at the Under Armour All-American game. "I am staying in Paris' ear. Hopefully, he'll flip."
Lamont Wade
5'10.5" / 180 lbs
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Analysis
Wade is being recruited as a running back and cornerback, and it is easy to see why. He is a tremendous athlete with an ability to change direction and get to full speed in a few steps. He has acceleration and balance, and the ability to out-run a secondary or catch up to a receiver. He is elusive as a running back and physical as a cornerback. He tracks the ball well and makes big plays all over the field. -- Brian Dohn
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It is a large task to flip Ford, who is committed to Pittsburgh more than 14 months ago. However, Ford, who played at Munhall (Pa.) Steel Valley, and Wade know each other from the western Pennsylvania prep scene.
Getting Ford to join Wade in Penn State's secondary would be a huge coup. Wade moves in at Penn State on Jan. 6, and he figures to make a quick impact in the secondary.
"I could be a player that can be on any receiver, that can shut down a receiver and take away that side of the field," the 5-foot-10 1/2, 180-pound Wade told Bender. "Or, I could be at safety and be over the top and filling lanes and coming down and tackle well.
"They will probably throw me in as a nickel. Then, I will probably move around as a safety or a corner."
Wade chose Penn State over West Virginia and UCLA, and he will wear a familiar number with the Nittany Lions.
"No. 38," he told Bender. "My grandad had that number. He always wanted to see me play high school football and he passed away in August of my freshman year so he never got to see me play. I have it tatooed on my arm as well."
He is also looking forward to getting into Penn State's offseason program.
"I'm excited," he said. "I'm excited to be on a college lifting regimen, and the workout routines, so I really can't wait."
As Wade said after his Dec. 17 commitment, how he meshed with the Penn State staff was a key factor in his decision.
""Relationships. My relationships with the coaching staff put them over the top," Wade told Bender. "I love the environment, everything.
"(Assistant) coach Terry (Smith) is where I am from, and we came from similar backgrounds. I know he'll look out for me."
Five-star cornerback Lamont Wade is a week away from enrolling at Penn State, but the Clairton (Pa.) High standout is not resting when it comes to recruiting.
Not his, mind you, but making sure he is in the ear of recruits, and there is one Scout 100 safety he is talking to a lot.
"Paris Ford," Wade told Scout national recruiting analyst Corey Bender at the Under Armour All-American game. "I am staying in Paris' ear. Hopefully, he'll flip."
Lamont Wade
5'10.5" / 180 lbs
17
Analysis
Wade is being recruited as a running back and cornerback, and it is easy to see why. He is a tremendous athlete with an ability to change direction and get to full speed in a few steps. He has acceleration and balance, and the ability to out-run a secondary or catch up to a receiver. He is elusive as a running back and physical as a cornerback. He tracks the ball well and makes big plays all over the field. -- Brian Dohn
CLOSE
It is a large task to flip Ford, who is committed to Pittsburgh more than 14 months ago. However, Ford, who played at Munhall (Pa.) Steel Valley, and Wade know each other from the western Pennsylvania prep scene.
Getting Ford to join Wade in Penn State's secondary would be a huge coup. Wade moves in at Penn State on Jan. 6, and he figures to make a quick impact in the secondary.
"I could be a player that can be on any receiver, that can shut down a receiver and take away that side of the field," the 5-foot-10 1/2, 180-pound Wade told Bender. "Or, I could be at safety and be over the top and filling lanes and coming down and tackle well.
"They will probably throw me in as a nickel. Then, I will probably move around as a safety or a corner."
Wade chose Penn State over West Virginia and UCLA, and he will wear a familiar number with the Nittany Lions.
"No. 38," he told Bender. "My grandad had that number. He always wanted to see me play high school football and he passed away in August of my freshman year so he never got to see me play. I have it tatooed on my arm as well."
He is also looking forward to getting into Penn State's offseason program.
"I'm excited," he said. "I'm excited to be on a college lifting regimen, and the workout routines, so I really can't wait."
As Wade said after his Dec. 17 commitment, how he meshed with the Penn State staff was a key factor in his decision.
""Relationships. My relationships with the coaching staff put them over the top," Wade told Bender. "I love the environment, everything.
"(Assistant) coach Terry (Smith) is where I am from, and we came from similar backgrounds. I know he'll look out for me."
Scout's Loney is saying Ford is in play.
If he flips to PSU, they may have to bring in the National Guard to Oakland.
Actually, that would probably be a good idea anyway.
If he flips to PSU, they may have to bring in the National Guard to Oakland.
Actually, that would probably be a good idea anyway.
So a tactical nuclear strike is out of the question then??
Thought this quote about how Franklin recruits was interesting.. .
“They’re very, very aggressive, almost annoying how much they’re on you, just making sure you know how much they want you and they love you,” Thorpe said. “They’re very aggressive about it.”
https://n.rivals.com/news/five-star-wade-excited-to-make-impact-at-penn-state
“They’re very, very aggressive, almost annoying how much they’re on you, just making sure you know how much they want you and they love you,” Thorpe said. “They’re very aggressive about it.”
https://n.rivals.com/news/five-star-wade-excited-to-make-impact-at-penn-state
I want this so bad, even if its just to hear the heads of spitt fans exploding.
I personally see no way this happens, but it sure would be humorous if it did.
I dont really want Ford, because I think we are better off getting Proctor, Conliffe or Castro-Fields from a needs standpoint, but the combo of Wade, Ford and Sanders would bode very very well for the recruitment of a certain 2018 recruit from the Quips
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Take them all.....I love defense! Pitt stinks at defense.
https://bwi.rivals.com/news/ua-all-america-game-three-hot-teams-from-thursday-s-action
We look at three programs that are off to a good start at Under Armour All-America week.
Penn State only has two committed players suited up and participating in the game but on Thursday both had great showings. Wade, the nation’s No. 1 ranked cornerback, was very physical during one-on-one drills, matching up with bigger wide receivers and more than holding his own. He is a controversial figure because of his size and ranking, but the Nittany Lions are getting a future star. Thorpe was also impressive in his own right, looking good while tossing defensive linemen aside during one-on-ones.
We look at three programs that are off to a good start at Under Armour All-America week.
Penn State only has two committed players suited up and participating in the game but on Thursday both had great showings. Wade, the nation’s No. 1 ranked cornerback, was very physical during one-on-one drills, matching up with bigger wide receivers and more than holding his own. He is a controversial figure because of his size and ranking, but the Nittany Lions are getting a future star. Thorpe was also impressive in his own right, looking good while tossing defensive linemen aside during one-on-ones.
I think once Thorpe gets into an intense S&C program, he could really take off. Not minimizing his performance now in any way, just that he has as Hubie Brown would say "tremendous upside potential."
Aubrey Solomon, 5* DT from GA, getting a ton of CBs to Bama and as a result Conliffe has picked up a few to PSU as there will be no room at Bama. Pretty awesome
Yea, we were hoping it would play out this way.. and looks like we are getting our New Year's gift! Would be a huge get.
I think he turns out to be the best player in our class. And watching FSU, LSU, Bama and Clemson this past week has made it clear their difference is depth and talent of the DLs
So what's the deal? We have room for him? Or is it just one more spot, period, and it belongs to either him or Conliffe?
And if it's neither, do we flip Proctor?
Or are we full?
It all comes down to who leaves early for NFL or transfers. You can usually expect 2/3 a year.
Right now, what I've seen indicates that there's one spot available and it belongs to the first of either Conliffe or Castro-Fields. At max, though, there appears to be room for only about three more (so Conliffe, Castro-Fields and Proctor, potentially) regardless of how many players leave just from a scholarship management perspective.
But we're already over 85, no? So it seems that we are already taking into account some folks leaving.
I may be wrong but the walk-ons are given annual renewable scholarships, so that may come into play. With the high-profile QB recruits on the horizon, I can see one of the current backups transferring. Maybe a running back or former running back. We also have at least three punters on the roster, maybe four, and seem solid at that position for the next 2-3 years. Certainly don't need more than two punters on scholarship.
We only have one punter on full scholarship (Gilliken), and one kicker (Barbir). I don't know if Davis got one this year, or not, but he should have.
I don't think Stevens or Zembiec are going anywhere.
I don't think Stevens or Zembiec are going anywhere.
