I don't know. His video shows him getting out of a lot of traffic in the backfield. And his SPARQ scores are very impressive.
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This is my biggest concern....not a lot of good (let alone great) football being played in New England. His offer sheet is growing, but looks like he's more of a project than some others already on campus.
There you go. A Pitt mention, Judge S. More to come I'm sure.I am happy we got Levis but I am a bit concerned there was no offer from Pitt.
I have no problem with a school going after a kid who is committed. If a kid is unsure, he shouldn't have committed. Having said that, if he has dream school that offers then I can't really blame him for backing out. You only get one shot.
I do have an issue with a college (up north, for example) that pulls an offer after a kid has committed. I also have an issue with a kid who reneges on an offer the day before signing. I also have an issue with a kid who commits to a "safety school"...i.e. a kid who de-commits but then lists 5 other favorites none of which are the original school to which he committed (unless something happened that made him really question that school).
Watch his workout video listed by Judge above ... runs a 4.8 40 and 4.1 shuttle impressive for a guy that big. He is quite mobile and agile
He can make the throws. My guess was the "test" this weekend was on accuracy/consistency, which you can't judge from highlights.
My only reservation is whether a big tall pocket QB is ideal for the PSU system.
But there's a highlight at 1:30 that's impressive -- he's getting serious pressure and he steps up and away from pass rushers while keeping eyes downfield and making the throw. There are some QBs for big time programs (Wilton Spieght) who can't do that.
Levis is just not built quick. But if he has the peripheral vision and spatial intelligence to step out of a pass rusher's path, that goes a long way.
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2018/will-levis-49626
My only reservation is whether a big tall pocket QB is ideal for the PSU system.
But there's a highlight at 1:30 that's impressive -- he's getting serious pressure and he steps up and away from pass rushers while keeping eyes downfield and making the throw. There are some QBs for big time programs (Wilton Spieght) who can't do that.
Levis is just not built quick. But if he has the peripheral vision and spatial intelligence to step out of a pass rusher's path, that goes a long way.
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2018/will-levis-49626
Which is fine he is not going to play for several years. Impressive athlete and let the coaches work on his footwork and throwing motion.
When a player transfers because he can't see himself "on the field" it means the program has an upgrade at his position.
Akeel Lynch left because he couldn't see himself getting PT at PSU. No hard feelings and sincere best wishes but it is the coaching staff's obligation to get better with every recruiting cycle.
3 Pitt mentions so far in a thread about a PSU commit. Nothing original either. I don't get it.
Young man knew what he wanted and had the confidence and skill to perform and get it! Congratulations to our new lion!
Looking at his film, he has some good escapability but different system.....and he had 30 TDs the only 5 picks so know he's responsible with the ball right away.
Challenge for Levis is going to be comparisons to Fields, which isn't fair. When Fields decommitted I didn't lose any sleep over it because that position is in great hands with the current depth chart so there is quite ample time for Levis to learn the ropes of the system. His 40 and shuttle times show he's quite fast for his size so think any worries about mobility are unfounded
I was hopeful for 4 ... see if it comes true ... if so recruits better jump on quick the bus will be almost full
By the time Levis is a candidate for playing time, the Fields star may or may not be a focus. I recall when the sky fell over Wimbush. He has yet to make an impact and TM took us to a Rose Bowl.
Digging that uniform he is wearing in the picture, That would be a great look for a change if pace uni for one PSU home game.
The star system is a great thing for fans and a proven money maker for someone. Today, coaches look at hours and hours of tape and have the advantage of seeing talent at camps and even on their own campuses to make their own evaluations. The mental makeup of a young man is critical as well. If you are looking at recruiting a 5 star who already has one foot in the NFL....you might be inclined to offer a 4 star who will give you both his feet and the rest of his skill at your university.
James Franklin's mother didn't raise a fool.
True that bwifan...
Article on our new QB, from the Hawks POV, pre-announcement.
https://www.hawkeyenation.com/recru...ll-levis-includes-iowa-among-trio-top-schools
Article on our new QB, from the Hawks POV, pre-announcement.
https://www.hawkeyenation.com/recru...ll-levis-includes-iowa-among-trio-top-schools
Ummmm our QB doesn't play under center. Cant imagine his drop back speed will be an issue
Are you saying OSU and Bama don't make their own evaluations?
or that they don't care if a 5 star recruit isn't willing to commit fully to their programs? My guess is that both schools do their own evaluations and may very well concur with the ratings and in addition look at the mental makeup of their potential players to insure they will be totally committed to their college programs.
I thought he looked pretty good in his video. Mostly shotgun but he did take some snaps from the center. We'll see.
I was responding to your comment about emphasizing a 4* over a 5* b/c 5* wanted to go to NFL. Bama and OSU don't seem to care if players leave early.
If Moorhead is still around, he will only be taking snaps from shotgun.I thought he looked pretty good in his video. Mostly shotgun but he did take some snaps from the center. We'll see.
I think you misinterpreted what I was saying. Every kid wants to go to the NFL. You don't want to recruit kids who in their minds are already there.
The beauty of where PSU FB is personnel wise at QB.....3 or 4 or even 5 years can give any athlete time to be "coached up." Think of the physical difference alone between a 17 year old and a 21 year old male!
1. Had a great shuttle time, but average speed.
2. CJF is on record as wanting 5 scholarship QB's on the roster. CJF runs PSU football, so who cares what other programs do?
3. Leave Jake and CJF worry about Jake.
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