Duke Football Recruiting 2011-12

[watzone]

I figured starting a fresh football recruiting thread is in order. Duke had several verbals and prospects on campus this past weekend. Duke is loading up at the offensive line spots and here are Matt Skura, a future Blue Devils thoughts on his visit. He goes into detail and shows that kids are excited to be coming to Duke. http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/12/m...visit-to-duke/

Duke will be making some offers soon and FWIW, the staff has been on the road since the Monday after the UNC game working it hard.

[CameronBornAndBred]

Duke is loading up at the offensive line spots and here are Matt Skura, a future Blue Devils thoughts on his visit.

I can only hope that means he's so big he is plural.
Thanks for the update, I have no doubt that Duke's football future is bright. Dying to see last year's redshirts hit the field, I have a feeling we are going to be stronger and faster each year.

[pbc2]

Here's another interview with one of the recent official visitors, Lucas Fisher: http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/12/d...visit-to-duke/


In other news, Tevin Hood will be transferring out of the program.

[CameronBornAndBred]

In other news, Tevin Hood will be transferring out of the program.

Best wishes to him. He sounds like a smart guy but obviously wants more..including a scholarship. Hard to fault him for that. It's also good to know that while he's disppointed, I'm sure that scholarship is going to a worthy player/recruit.

[johnb]

I can only hope that means he's so big he is plural.

he may not be, but his thoughts are.

[pbc2]

Coach Luke is bringing in a nice group of offensive linemen in 2011: http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/12/o...senior-season/

[pbc2]

Duke WR Commit Blair Holliday has recently received interest/offers from UCLA and Colorado, but remains solid to Duke: http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/12/b...lair-holliday/

Also, interviews with

Carson Ginn

Cody Robinson

Jamison Crowder

[OldPhiKap]

Duke WR Commit Blair Holliday has recently received interest/offers from UCLA and Colorado, but remains solid to Duke: http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/12/b...lair-holliday/

Also, interviews with

Carson Ginn

Cody Robinson

Jamison Crowder

Hold the line, Blair! Welcome to what promises to be one of the most dynamic pass offenses in the country.

[pbc2]

Here's an updated on Duke commit Chris Tavarez.


Also, an interview with top TE prospect Cam Clear: http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/...-potential-te/

[BD80]

I can only hope that means he's so big he is plural. ...

he may not be, but his thoughts are.

Which distinguishes him from tar heel linemen.

Coach Luke is bringing in a nice group of offensive linemen in 2011: http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/12/o...senior-season/

That bodes well for the 2014-5 and 2015-6 seasons.

[duke09hms]

With a class of 23 verbal commitments already, is it still possible for us to sign more recruits? I'm not sure what the roster limits are per year. And are we in the running for other top recruits?

[GDavidson]

I think we only have 21 commits because we lost a couple,academics? The total number we have on schollies depends on how many redshirt jrs are invited back by the staff.

[sandinmyshoes]

Depth, depth,depth. We need it. Good to see Coach Cut beefing it up.

[-bdbd]

I think we only have 21 commits because we lost a couple,academics? The total number we have on schollies depends on how many redshirt jrs are invited back by the staff.

So what is the annual limit now? And are we in any danger of hittingt the total scholarships cap? With apparently a few top-flight recruits still in play for this year (such as Cam Clear), how many more signees are posible?

[sagegrouse]

So what is the annual limit now? And are we in any danger of hittingt the total scholarships cap? With apparently a few top-flight recruits still in play for this year (such as Cam Clear), how many more signees are posible?

There is a limit of 85 football scholarships for D-1. It appears from the ncaa.org site that there is an annual limit of 25 scholarships in the entering class. Schools can have up to 28 annually sign letters of intent, to allow for shrinkage due to academic and other issues.

sagegrouse

[duke09hms]

Well it looks like we have room for 4 more studs. Let's sign'em up Cut!

[-bdbd]

Well it looks like we have room for 4 more studs. Let's sign'em up Cut!

It actually could be more than 4 -- as recruits who enroll for the Spring term count on this past year's numbers, and not towards the 2011 class. Just FYI... As you said, now just go get 'em studs signed up!

[airowe]

It actually could be more than 4 -- as recruits who enroll for the Spring term count on this past year's numbers, and not towards the 2011 class. Just FYI... As you said, now just go get 'em studs signed up!

Only one guy would fit that bill.

Looks like tight ends are the last priority for this coming season with Cameron Clear (not looking likely) and David Reeves (looks more likely) the last two main targets on the board. pbc2 knows a lot more about football recruiting than me, but that's what I've gathered so far...

[OldPhiKap]

It's a sign of the times that we have a recruiting thread at all -- let alone one this long in the middle of basketball season.

Go, Cut, Go!!!

[-bdbd]

Only one guy would fit that bill.

Looks like tight ends are the last priority for this coming season with Cameron Clear (not looking likely) and David Reeves (looks more likely) the last two main targets on the board. pbc2 knows a lot more about football recruiting than me, but that's what I've gathered so far...

Thanks Airowee. Reeves looks pretty good too. At 6'5" and 246, according to Scout he'd be our second-highest rated recruit if we got him. Would also be a statement to get a "high-3-star" recruit from Alabama, especially going up against the likes of Mississippi State, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, South Florida, Tennessee.

Scout also shows us as having "High Interest" from CB J.J. Gaines of Texas, who is also looking at Illinois, Iowa State, Texas Tech, Baylor, Colorado State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oregon, Rice, TCU, Texas A&M. Would be really nice to close out the recruiting year with a couple of these 3/4 star kids. Obviously we need to hold onto current commits too, as this is the time the poachers show up in force...

Overall, a good year for Cut and company. Hope someone here has added insights, news.




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