2019 Recruiting Thread

[Walkerhill]

To those of you in the know. Is Witherspoon a diamond in the rough, a late bloomer that we discovered, a fall back plan since we whiffed on several RB's or what? It hasn't been but about one recruiting cycle back that this very board would have been complaining to look at his offer sheet (per 24/7): MSU offer but then the likes of Alabama A&M, Arkansas State, Louisville, Middle Tn, and interest from TN. Is he expected to get late offers from other SEC or P5 schools? Have other of our competitors filled their RB needs and he is left out?

I am not at all in the know, but the word I heard is that this is his first year in the position and his stock has risen late in his senior year.

[ShotgunDawg]

To those of you in the know. Is Witherspoon a diamond in the rough, a late bloomer that we discovered, a fall back plan since we whiffed on several RB's or what? It hasn't been but about one recruiting cycle back that this very board would have been complaining to look at his offer sheet (per 24/7): MSU offer but then the likes of Alabama A&M, Arkansas State, Louisville, Middle Tn, and interest from TN. Is he expected to get late offers from other SEC or P5 schools? Have other of our competitors filled their RB needs and he is left out?

I do have concerns about why he doesn't have more offers. It's rare that all schools mis-evaluate a known player.

[msstate7]

I do have concerns about why he doesn't have more offers. It's rare that all schools mis-evaluate a known player.

We've missed on our RB targets. Looks like we'll get a good one next season, and we have hill and Gibson next season. Bc of all this, I have no problem taking a shot on Witherspoon. He looks to be a really good athlete even if he doesn't work out at rb

[hacker]

To those of you in the know. Is Witherspoon a diamond in the rough, a late bloomer that we discovered, a fall back plan since we whiffed on several RB's or what? It hasn't been but about one recruiting cycle back that this very board would have been complaining to look at his offer sheet (per 24/7): MSU offer but then the likes of Alabama A&M, Arkansas State, Louisville, Middle Tn, and interest from TN. Is he expected to get late offers from other SEC or P5 schools? Have other of our competitors filled their RB needs and he is left out?

We did whiff on some RBs, but I think Witherspoon is legit. It's his first year at RB. He also has an offer from Virginia Tech.

[Dawgfan77]

I do have concerns about why he doesn't have more offers. It's rare that all schools mis-evaluate a known player.

He is comparable to Norwood. He has speed and moves(quick twitch). He doesn?t have offers for a few reasons. One this is his first year playing TB and didn?t really do the camp scene so his tape is his only RB film. Second a lot of schools had already gotten verbals from RBs. He is an underrated stud

[Walkerhill]

He is comparable to Norwood. He has speed and moves(quick twitch). He doesn?t have offers for a few reasons. One this is his first year playing TB and didn?t really do the camp scene so his tape is his only RB film. Second a lot of schools had already gotten verbals from RBs. He is an underrated stud

Not claiming the same level hands and athleticism, but in body type he seems more like a Reggie Bush type. He may end up at slot wr playing more of a Deebo Samuel type role at SC (who was also a 3 star prospect from a small town and was the same height and weight).

Hard to tell much because of the level of competition, but he does show excellent balance and athleticism on his film.

He seems worth a swing, and also does not seem like a plug and play rb prospect.

[Todd4State]

I could see Witherspoon getting moved up to a four star after the MS/AL all-star game.

[MetEdDawg]

Bama has a RB commit from one of the best high school programs in the country and they are in it with the big RB from IMG. They aren't ever going to take an RB rated like Weatherspoon because they will always get big time recruited ones.

Auburn doesn't have that big time RB on their board really but I can't imagine they will go after Weatherspoon. Auburn and Alabama can afford to chase stars because they are big time programs in fertile recruiting territory, especially Auburn.

Weatherspoon is the kind of kid that can come to an MSU and really do good things because they are underrated but not high enough in star rating to get a serious look from the big boys.

Look at Errol. Both Bama and Auburn whiffed on him. But he was an 88 overall. Bama will almost never take a kid like that at LB.

[Really Clark?]

Bell ringing

[Cooterpoot]

And it begins.

[sscjr1]

And it begins.

Cross?

[Turfdawg67]

Bell ringing

Just saw that! Wonder who?!?

[SouthMSDog]

Just saw that! Wonder who?!?

Kareem Walker JUCO RB

[msstate7]

Bell ringing

With us pounding ark, doing well with Bryant, and now a commitment, Moorhead is having one hell of a weekend. Hats off to him and the staff for working through struggles... still work to be done, but I'm feeling much better about joe

[msstate7]

Kareem Walker JUCO RB

That's gotta be bad news for Witherspoon, right? Surely we don't take 2 chances at rb

[Todd4State]

That's gotta be bad news for Witherspoon, right? Surely we don't take 2 chances at rb

Not sure. We have been willing to take Ealy and Witherspoon for awhile.

We may be worried about Tennessee with Witherspoon as well.

[SouthMSDog]

That's gotta be bad news for Witherspoon, right? Surely we don't take 2 chances at rb

Maybe not, since Walker is a JUCO guy. He was also the #1 RB in the country out of HS and played for Michigan.

Witherspoon was injured last Friday. No clue as to the severity.

[bulldawg28]

That's gotta be bad news for Witherspoon, right? Surely we don't take 2 chances at rb

Imo yes, my concern has always been Gibson would transfer due to us not using him.

[Really Clark?]

Doesn’t effect Weatherspoon’s offer, I believe

[Ifyouonlyknew]

That's gotta be bad news for Witherspoon, right? Surely we don't take 2 chances at rb

We'll take 2 doesn't affect Witherspoon.