2021 MSU Football Recruiting Discussion Thread

Most of these are c/o 2022, but here are some kids Jamar has offered since being hired

https://247sports.com/Player/Travis-Shaw-46057330/

https://247sports.com/Player/Billy-Schrauth-46096599/

https://247sports.com/Player/Kamari-Wilson-46058753/

https://247sports.com/player/nick-williams-46100673/

https://247sports.com/Player/Jamari-Lyons-46078829/

https://247sports.com/Player/Shawn-Murphy-46059224/

https://247sports.com/Player/Jaron-Willis-46098925/

https://247sports.com/Player/Tavorus-Jones-46101298/

https://247sports.com/Player/Tyler-Booker-46057337/

https://247sports.com/Player/Cyrus-Moss-46056265/

https://247sports.com/Player/Antonio-Martin-46095019/

https://247sports.com/Player/Kam-Dewberry-46056698/

https://247sports.com/Player/Travious-Lathan-46085491/

https://247sports.com/Player/Jeadyn-Lukus-46095135/

https://247sports.com/Player/Kenyatta-Jackson-46084576/

That's a lot of star power that we have little to no shot with, but it hurts no one to at least offer. I like that Jamar came in with guns blazing

Looks like Loftin will end up committing to VT today.

Our recruiting guys appear completely clueless on recruiting this year.

That being said, any WR stupid enough to choose that VT offense I've seen on TV instead of playing for Leach, isn't likely right in the head and go for all I care.

If Loftin commits to VT today, I'd back off immediately.

Sideways recruitments usually equal sideways kids.

He ain't worth it. Sign up KJ and move on.

https://mobile.twitter.com/DawainL/s...75589021208578

Va. Tech it is.

Now make a push for Kanarius Johnson and get him in the boat. Hopefully Nabers pulls the trigger soon.

Is there anymore smoke out there about Deion Smith? Is he gone or is the door slightly cracked to where if we have a great season passing the ball & LSU comes down to earth, we could maybe make something happen?

Also, while our recruiting guys were extremely wrong, so was everyone else up until today. He had 5 or 6 crystal balls to State before today by different analysts.

Deion Smith is supposedly listening, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up. Get K. Johnson and Jacobi Moore and call it a day. That’s if KJ would come, though I think he would.

3 star talent with 4 star speed and a kid that can't make a decision for himself. We won't chase after him.

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Originally Posted by Cooterpoot

3 star talent with 4 star speed and a kid that can't make a decision for himself. We won't chase after him.

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I wouldn’t chase after him either, but I really thought he could be good in this offense. Seemed our coaches thought so, too. He has some nice offers.

I still abhor the idea of verbal commitments. Kid may or might not stick with it - we'll see. Just odd how VT was never mentioned with him until he's suddenly committed to them. I don't see how anybody can really commit to a non top 10 program right now without taking visits and stuff.

Recruiting is almost worthless these days until signing day b/c so many kids will flip or waffle. Sometimes because they don't know what they want to do, but often because they just want attention.

I'd like it better if they called it a verbal pledge than a commitment. If you're ready to actually commit you should be able to sign papers.

Get Nabers in the boat the next few weeks & I slow WR recruiting way down for a while.

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Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew

Get Nabers in the boat the next few weeks & I slow WR recruiting way down for a while.

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Probably a good idea.

Are we very sure about Nabors still?

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Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew

Get Nabers in the boat the next few weeks & I slow WR recruiting way down for a while.

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I agree with this. Plus, I'd want to see which of KJ and Moore was actually better their SR year. Plus, if our offense takes off, maybe Deion and another want to come.

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Originally Posted by Bothrops

Are we very sure about Nabors still?

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I wouldn't be sure of anything the 247 guys say right now.

They'll be right on some, but COVID and a new staff has them lost right now. Regardless of what their crystal balls say, they're a dice roll right now.

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Originally Posted by Cooterpoot

3 star talent with 4 star speed and a kid that can't make a decision for himself. We won't chase after him.

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My issue with Loftin was that he'll probably end up at TCU anyway.

TCU hasn't offered yet because, like us with instate kids, they know they'll get a commitment and thus want to wait.

Even if Loftin would've committed to us today, I don't think he would've signed with us and, additionally, with all the transfers nowadays, you need to get guys that aren't going to leave you

Jacobi Moore just sitting out there to be had for us.

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Originally Posted by msu15

Jacobi Moore just sitting out there to be had for us.

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And I'm sure we'll get him if we offer. May as well wait to see how he looks as a SR. If Nabors commits, there is literally no rush.

We need to take our time with these WR spots. Absolutely take Nabers if/when he wants to commit. But we don't need to fill up just yet. Moore and Johnson will commit if we push. Deion is still a priority. We're still in very good shape. This offense is going to recruit WRs.

My only concern is the possibility of Buckhaulter flipping back to OM. The fact that he's still listening isn't encouraging. He's not a can't miss prospect, but he's very good, and don't let anyone tell you different. If (IF) he does flip, then you take both Moore and Johnson. Then you go to a plan B guy for the fifth spot should we choose to take that many. It could be a kid like Cameron Wright (committed to Memphis) or an out of state guy.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

We need to take our time with these WR spots. Absolutely take Nabers if/when he wants to commit. But we don't need to fill up just yet. Moore and Johnson will commit if we push. Deion is still a priority. We're still in very good shape. This offense is going to recruit WRs.

My only concern is the possibility of Buckhaulter flipping back to OM. The fact that he's still listening isn't encouraging. He's not a can't miss prospect, but he's very good, and don't let anyone tell you different. If (IF) he does flip, then you take both Moore and Johnson. Then you go to a plan B guy for the fifth spot should we choose to take that many. It could be a kid like Cameron Wright (committed to Memphis) or an out of state guy.

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Odds of us taking a 5th WR isn't great. This is likely a 4 WR class.

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Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew

Odds of us taking a 5th WR isn't great. This is likely a 4 WR class.

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Makes sense considering we took Shavers who is essentially like a JUCO transfer.

So we're basically looking at two options:

Buckhaulter
Knox
Nabers
Johnson/Moore

or should Buckhaulter flip

Knox
Nabers
Johnson
Moore

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

Makes sense considering we took Shavers who is essentially like a JUCO transfer.

So we're basically looking at two options:

Buckhaulter
Knox
Nabers
Johnson/Moore

or should Buckhaulter flip

Knox
Nabers
Johnson
Moore

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I don't think those are the only options.

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Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew

I don't think those are the only options.

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Not the only options but the most likely imo.

There are some uncommitted receivers out in Texas I've been looking at. KJ Liggins and Jimmy Valsin. Christian Lewis from Rodney Groce's high school is currently committed to Kentucky, but he was interested in us at one time, so he could potentially be a plan B guy. Then of course, you've got Antonio Harmon and Cameron Wright in-state to target. Plenty of options, I just see it playing out one of those two ways. Unless we flip Deion. But I think you take him regardless of your numbers.

Ty Keyes commits to Tulane

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Originally Posted by ejdallas322

Ty Keyes commits to Tulane

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Honestly that’s a great commit for him. He will kill it there.

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Originally Posted by ejdallas322

Ty Keyes commits to Tulane

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Will Hall will be great for Ty. That's a great spot for him.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

Will Hall will be great for Ty. That's a great spot for him.

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I wonder how long or if he'll ever get to coach Ty. Will is a rising star in the profession & I don't think he's long for Tulane.

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Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew

I wonder how long or if he'll ever get to coach Ty. Will is a rising star in the profession & I don't think he's long for Tulane.

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I'll go ahead and say, Keyes ends up at MGCCC.

We got Nabers incoming? Saw Mason Miller tweet his usual GIF and said "Hail State!!! Fun On the bayou!!!" and then saw Rosebowl tweet the Pirate Flag GIF....

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Originally Posted by HailStateSZN19

We got Nabers incoming? Saw Mason Miller tweet his usual GIF and said "Hail State!!! Fun On the bayou!!!" and then saw Rosebowl tweet the Pirate Flag GIF....

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what does fun on the Bayou mean ?

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Originally Posted by FISHDAWG

what does fun on the Bayou mean ?

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Louisiana?

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Originally Posted by sscjr1

Louisiana?

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Yeah I got that ..... I guess it's between us and LSU is what he's saying ? Then why did Rosie tweet the pirate flag ?

https://twitter.com/comeguard_malik/...493490179?s=21

Hope LSU is not in this

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Originally Posted by Bothrops

Hope LSU is not in this

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They aren't right now but it's something to watch down the road

Hope LSU keeps their big WR commitments... Well, except one that lives in Jackson.

New in-state OL offer to Gabe Cavazos out of Lake Cormorant, MS.

https://247sports.com/Player/Gabe-Cavasos-46103219/

Showing other offers from Memphis, Arkansas State, and Middle Tennessee State. His film is decent, but you can't take much from OL film. Typically, big guys will be dominant on size alone. He is very quick though. He supposedly has run a 4.8 forty, so at 6'5 and 290 lbs, that's impressive. I like the offer.

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Originally Posted by KOdawg1

New in-state OL offer to Gabe Cavazos out of Lake Cormorant, MS.

https://247sports.com/Player/Gabe-Cavasos-46103219/

Showing other offers from Memphis, Arkansas State, and Middle Tennessee State. His film is decent, but you can't take much from OL film. Typically, big guys will be dominant on size alone. He is very quick though. He supposedly has run a 4.8 forty, so at 6'5 and 290 lbs, that's impressive. I like the offer.

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Shouldn’t take long for him to jump on it.

Tre'von Marshall just announced his commitment

We must be really high on this guy being underrated. Not seeing any solid offers. We are his only P5 offer

New DE commitment

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https://247sports.com/Player/Trevon-Marshall-46103158/

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Originally Posted by MetEdDawg

Tre'von Marshall just announced his commitment

We must be really high on this guy being underrated. Not seeing any solid offers. We are his only P5 offer

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More will come. And some may come that we have to fend off...