Exfix
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This young man has some talent and I'm definitely not questioning any coaches in their recruitment. However what I am saying is he will be a long term project for any program. UT has had many if those over the years but most of the players that have had a big impact on the program have been early contributors.
I have seen this young man play in 10 football games from the time he was a sophomore unt this his senior year. His foot speed and agility are lacking, he has poor hands and lacks explosiveness. The only time he lined up at any position on the offensive line in the last couple of years was due to an injury to other players. He is a large young man and is very slow at the line of scrimmage.
I may be wrong here (I have been wrong many times in the past) but I would not pursue this young man unless I had depth in front if him that would allow him the time to develop. If all you are looking at are his measurables and his offer list, without actually seeing his play, then you're missing a big part of the picture. There are much better options available to UT.
He's right. Word is Bama (among other programs) has backed off recruitment. I wondered why until now.