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I think Jalen Ramsey might be a favorable signing day surprise. A USC writer on Rivals has decided he's gone. 

The Tennessean is also saying he's a candidate for Tennessee. Hogwash, but he probably pick the Gators of he dumps Kiffin. 

Max Staver might turn out to be a good recruit after all!  :-)

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January 24th, 2013 11:52pm

Zach's Mail Stack 1/24

by Zach Abolverdi      (Gainesville SUN)

 

The Mail Stack comes to you a little late this week due to the news of James Hearns.

Academic concerns caused Florida to drop the Tallahassee Lincoln linebacker on Thursday evening. This comes as no surprise to those who have heard the rumors surrounding him this month and read my story from Monday.

Although UF didn't want to let Hearns go, the addition of Alex Anzalone earlier this month makes this a non-issue in my opinion. I expect Anzalone to be the future of Florida's middle linebacker position, and he is the better prospect of the two according to the rankings of every recruiting website and based on what I've seen from both of them in person (Hearns at UF camp and his game against Buchholz, Anzalone at Gridiron Kings and the Under Armour Game).

On a separate note, this could change Florida's position on former LB commit Quinton Powell. I was told earlier this week that the Gators were still on the fence about taking him back, but Hearns might have made that decision for them. As for Florida's chances with Powell, I feel he's leaning toward USC at this time. However, I think that can easily change if Will Muschamp decides to turn up the heat on him next week (which I assume he will).

On to the questions!

Who's coming in for visits this weekend? — Jeff

The Gators are scheduled to have UF commits Alvin Bailey and Roderick Johnson officially visit as well as FSU receiver commit Kermit Whitfield. Whitfied says he's solid with the Seminoles, although Florida happens to be hosting him at an opportune time with the loss of offensive coordinator James Coley on Thursday. Running back Sony Michel and FSU defensive end commit Denzel Ware, both 2014 prospects, will also be in town.

What are Florida's chances with CB Jalen Ramsey? — Campbell, C-Slim,  Jordan, Julien, Kyle, Ivo

Better than ever thanks to USC firing its defensive backs coach Marvin Sanders. Ramsey really wanted to play for Sanders, and his departure coupled with Southern Cal's disappointing season should be the nail in the coffin for the Trojans. I'm not sure when, how or even if Ramsey would announce a decommitment from USC, but I believe it's inevitable.

Florida State has gained a lot of momentum this month and hosted the five-star corner on an official visit Jan. 11. It's a close race between UF and FSU, but I think the Gators have a slight edge for a few reasons. He is closer with the commits in Florida's class, has been recruited by the UF coaches longer and has several Gator fans in his immediate family.

Ramsey still has a dozen days left before he signs and in-home visits from the head coaches of all three schools next week. So his recruiting process isn't over yet, but Florida is in great position to land him.

Same question, new week. Where are the Gators with DT Montravius Adams? — Derek, Campbell

New week, same answer. UF has recruited Adams hard (if not the hardest) this month and got him on campus for an official visit, but the consensus has been and still is that it's a battle between Clemson and Georgia.

Jaynard Bostwick and JUCO Ole Miss commit Jarran Reed are the more realistic options at defensive tackle for Florida. The Gators are the biggest threat to flip Reed from the Rebels, but I actually like their chances with Bostwick better because they get his last visit on Feb. 1. Reed will take his official to Ole Miss that weekend.

Do you think RB Alex Collins is not an option at this point? — Julien

As I mentioned in my story Wednesday, Miami and Arkansas appear to have pulled ahead of Florida. The Gators had the advantage in mid-December after his official visit, but any ground UF gained has since been surpassed by the Canes and Hogs. Florida isn't even on his mind anymore judging by his most recent tweet about fans.

Do you expect us to get a huge Signing Day surprise? — C-Slim, Hunter, Adam, Trey, Marcus

I expect UF to land a few recruits on NSD, but I don't think any will be a surprise. If there is one, it would most likely be a defensive end. All of the known targets on Florida's board are either committed elsewhere or unlikely additions for the Gators, so they could have someone up their sleeve who won't be revealed until Feb. 6.

Are you aware of any silent commits UF may have? — Tamayo, Trey, Hunter

I've been told by multiple sources of one prospect who has given the Gators his verbal privately, but I cannot name who it is. The only hint I'll give is that he plays on the defensive side of the ball.

Mock class? — Devin, Chandler, C-Slim, TaylorGang

It's been a month since I put one out, so what the heck. Just to be clear, these are not my predictions for National Signing Day. This is just how I think Florida finishes as of today. There are 12 days to go and a lot of changes still to come.

QB Max Staver
FB Kennard Swanson
RB Adam Lane
*RB Kelvin Taylor
WR Alvin Bailey
WR James Clark
WR Ahmad Fulwood
WR Marqui Hawkins
WR Chris Thompson
*WR Demarcus Robinson
OL Trenton Brown
OL Cameron Dillard
OL Octavius Jackson
OL Roderick Johnson
*OL Tyler Moore
DT Jaynard Bostwick
DT Caleb Brantley
*DT Darious Cummings
*DL Joey Ivie
DL Antonio Riles
DE Jordan Sherit
*LB Alex Anzalone
LB Jarrad Davis
*LB Daniel McMillian
LB Quinton Powell
*LB Matt Rolin
CB Vernon Hargreaves III
CB Jalen Ramsey
DB Marcell Harris
DB Keanu Neal
DB Nick Washington

* — early enrollee

That's all for this week! Be sure to put your questions for the next mailbag in the comment section below!

 

Comments

15 Comments

1. January 25th, 2013 12:24 am

nice list.

by J

2. January 25th, 2013 12:25 am

That mock class would be nice. Hopefully we get that plus one or two. What about that other Wr we offered. Would we take him if we have ships idle?

by GatorKen

3. January 25th, 2013 12:28 am

Alex Anzalone playing MLB…I don't know about that one. I'll have to look at more film on him. He looks good in space and closes on the ball well but taking on SEC OLmen, HEAD and HANDS, shedding the blocker and getting to the ball with power game after game…that I question. Let me do my homework…hopefully I am way wrong on this one.

by TigerCatZeroZero

4. January 25th, 2013 12:39 am

Praying for the good Lord to make this list come true. I would be very pleased. Would give the Coaches a huge reprieve from last years closing day. Stopping some of the back of the mind dark cloud hanging over us some how.

by J

5. January 25th, 2013 12:41 am

Zach, is the silient commit in your mock class or is he in addition to the commits in your mock class?

by Robert Moreiro

6. January 25th, 2013 12:42 am

TigerCatZeroZero,
I'm not the only one who likes Anzalone at Mike LB … http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Anzalone-134863

by Zach Abolverdi

7. January 25th, 2013 12:45 am

Zach, I hope you are right with that guess on signings. Bostwick, Powell, Ramsey, Clark, and Swanson along with the silent if it happens would put us at 32. If we could somehow get Adams that would be some class.

by james

8. January 25th, 2013 12:45 am

Was I the only one who got excited when Nkemdiche said he enjoyed hanging out wit 'the other Gator recruits' on his official? Any chance this could be the silent commit?

by Kevin

9. January 25th, 2013 12:48 am

Robert,
He is included in the mock.

by Zach Abolverdi

10. January 25th, 2013 1:05 am

Kevin,
It's definitely not Nkemdiche. You must have missed this update I had on him earlier this week. http://forum.gatorsports.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=25319

by Zach Abolverdi

11. January 25th, 2013 1:09 am

Zach I saw that and please don't get me wrong I've been liking him for a while now…but I always envisioned him and McMillian at OLB. His high school film isn't against the best competition and he rarely had to engage big linemen so its difficult to judge IMO. He has a good frame and Wildman Dillman has the know how and facilities to get him right. If not middle, he'll be a big contributor to the program regardless. You saw him in person against better competition so I am going to take comfort in your word until I can evaluate him/them in the spring. Thanks.

by TigerCatZeroZero

12. January 25th, 2013 3:08 am

Zach, who's the guy who nobodies talking about right now from this class who people are going to end up remembering? A guy like Ahmad Black or Brandon James or Antonio Morrison.

by Jimmy

13. January 25th, 2013 3:30 am

Jimmy that looks like an easy call. Joey or Lane are my picks. I wouldn't mind it being Chris T. though either. Would be nice to local kid to it big.

by J

14. January 25th, 2013 6:45 am

Gotta feeling that "Dillman Time" with Anzalone and others will pay huge dividends…

by Dennis

15. January 25th, 2013 6:55 am

I have it from a reliable source that Nkemdiche has a realtor and has been checking out homes in Gainesville. Specifically in the Woodbury Hills section.

by V02max

 

 

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