Streaking The Lawn - Hoos 2014 Recruiting ClassUVa sports uncovered... from the Rotunda to Homer and backhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52586/stl_fav.png2014-02-05T11:58:18-05:00http://www.streakingthelawn.com/rss/stream/51416132014-02-05T11:58:18-05:002014-02-05T11:58:18-05:002014 Signee: Jeffery Farrar
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<p><strong>Jeffery Farrar<br> Position: WR</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Upland, CA (Upland)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'0" 194 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 08/07/13</strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Larry Lewis</strong></b></p>
<p>The Hoos do not often recruit players from out west. Over the years, the Hoos have had a handful of players from Texas, but that's about as far west as they've gotten. Farrar is from California. He isn't some under-the-radar recruit who was missed by the schools out there. Farrar has offers from most of the Pac-12 as well as the WAC, Mountain West and even Big 12 schools. But he chose the Hoos.</p>
<p>And aren't we happy? Farrar is a 4-star recruit from ESPN, as well as 3-stars by Rivals and Scout. He's being recruited as an Athlete who could play either WR or DB. (Scout lists him as a S, while ESPN and Rivals list him as an ATH.) It seems the Hoos are leaning towards him playing DB (with CB being the top choice), but he could truly end up anywhere.</p>
<p>Here is Farrar's junior year highlight video:</p>
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<p>Most of these highlights are of Farrar playing defense. He's a big CB, and big CBs are all the rage right now in both the NFL and college football. With an aggressive defensive coordinator like Jon Tenuta, big CBs allow more freedom with blitzes. A big CB can play press coverage and knock a WR off his timing right off the snap. Once that happens, it is difficult for a QB to throw a hot route, because the WR may not be there. He has great ball skills, and obviously has tremendous ability with the ball in his hands. Enough that he could even be a kick returner for the Hoos.</p>
<p>Here is a highlight video of Farrar in 7on7 drills at a summer camp after his junior year:</p>
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<p>Again, he shows great ball skills, catching the ball away from his body. He's a big guy, but the Hoos are pretty well stacked at WR, and Farrar wouldn't really stand out as a big WR in a group that includes 6'3" Kyle Dockins, 6'3" Keeon Johnson and 6'1" Adrian Gamble. It's 7on7 drills, so it's not perfect, but Farrar appears to be always open, despite not having outstanding speed. He's a mid-4.5 guy, which actually plays better as a WR than as a CB. As a CB, Farrar could have some trouble with smaller, quicker WRs. His lack of top-end speed could cause problems covering them downfield. As a CB, Farrar would be best in a zone scheme which isn't an ideal match for the Hoos defense these days.</p>
<p>Wherever he ends up, Farrar is going to be a player. He's too smart, too athletic and too talented to not succeed. He is a guy who will likely be on the field as a true freshman, even if that is mostly on special teams. For what it's worth, Farrar is listed by the Hoos as a CB.</p>
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https://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2014/2/5/5365776/2014-virginia-signee-jeffery-farrarPaul Guttman2014-02-05T11:09:08-05:002014-02-05T11:09:08-05:002014 Signee: Darrious Carter
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<p><strong>Darrious Carter<br> Position: DE</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Indiana, PA (Indiana Senior)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'5" 200 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 12/22/13</strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Mike London</strong></b></p>
<p>Darrious Carter was a Temple commit before getting some attention from the Hoos. Once Mike London started recruiting him, he got interested quickly. He took an official visit, and committed soon after.</p>
<p>The Hoos are recruiting Carter as a DE, but he could also play WR. His size would make him a very interesting WR. As a DE, he is a playmaker, but he's far too skinny and weak at this point. He is quick, but doesn't have the same burst that, say Eli Harold has. (Obviously, not many DEs do.)</p>
<p>His senior year video is here:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1727953/highlights/115716378?autoplay=1" target="_blank">http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1727953/highlights/115716378?autoplay=1</a></p>
<p>I am, admittedly, underwhelmed by his video. He rarely makes "wow" plays in what is essentially a highlight reel. He is often much bigger than the person blocking him, and is able to push them back with ease. His quickness is evident, which is what earned him the scholarship offer. If he can keep that quickness and develop his body, he has some potential. He'll need to be coached up quite a bit.</p>
<p>So, Carter will spend a year in the weight room, working on his body. Once that happens, it will be determined where Carter best fits. He could end up at DE or OLB on defense, or he could end up at WR or TE on offense.</p>
<p>Personally, I think I like him better on offense, because of his size. As a DE, he'd need to be a situational pass rusher, because he'll never be big enough to be an asset against the run. He could be good in that role if he develops some pass rush moves.</p>
<p>As a WR, he has the ball skills and size to be a very good possession receiver. Over the years, the Hoos have played some very big guys at that position, but right now they don't really have anybody. Carter could fit well there.</p>
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https://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2014/2/5/5365668/2014-virginia-signee-darrious-carterPaul Guttman2014-02-05T11:08:43-05:002014-02-05T11:08:43-05:002014 Signee: Evan Butts
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<p><strong>Evan Butts<br> Position: TE</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Newtown Square, PA (Episcopal Academy)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'4" 225 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 06/23/13</strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Tom O'Brien/Steve Fairchild</strong></b></p>
<p>The final B in this class full of B's is TE Evan Butts. Butts is a TE in a similar mold to some other TEs the Hoos have had recently. He's not overly big and he's not overly fast, but he's a football player.</p>
<p>Butts still has to develop his body, as right now he's simply too small to play at this level. He isn't fast enough to play on the outside and get open, and he'd struggle as an in-line TE. Luckily the Hoos have plenty of options at TE, so Butts will be afforded a redshirt year.</p>
<p>Here is Butts' senior highlight reel:</p>
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<p>You'll notice that Butts lines up all over the formation. He's split out, he's in-line, he's at H-back. He possesses pretty good speed for a guy his size, and also has route running skills that are pretty advanced for such a young kid. He shows the ability to be decent blocker in space, but likely wouldn't be able to hold off a bigger DE. What really jumps out is his hands. Anybody who's watched the Hoos the past few years knows that dropped passes have killed more drives than we can count. Butts simply doesn't drop passes. He has great hands, he can go up and get it, and is willing to take a hit when he does grab it.</p>
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<p>Give Butts a year in the weight room, and developing his blocking skills and Butts will be pushing for time at TE as a redshirt freshman. He'll start out as a situational guy in passing situations, but he could be good there. In another couple of years, Butts could be a complete TE if he works hard enough.</p>
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https://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2014/2/5/5365656/2014-virginia-signee-evan-buttsPaul Guttman2014-02-05T10:29:53-05:002014-02-05T10:29:53-05:002014 Signee: Donovan Dowling
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<p><strong>Donovan Dowling<br> Position: WR/ATH</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Richmond, VA (Varina)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'1" 200 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 11/10/13</strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Tom O'Brien</strong></b></p>
<p>Donovan Dowling is the latest Virginia recruit out of Varina, joining former teammates Tim Harris, Maurice Canady, Tyrell Chavis and fellow recruit Corwin Cutler. The Hoos have done well out of the Richmond school of late, with Harris and Chavis both coming in as 4 star recruits. Canady wasn't as highly rated, but he's been a mainstay in the Virginia secondary during his first 2 years and he's proven capable. Cutler is expected to join the Hoos and compete for the starting QB job this year after a post-grad year at FUMA.</p>
<p>Dowling, like Canady, isn't highly regarded by the recruiting services. Both Rivals and Scout rate him as a 2-star recruit, while ESPN gives him 3 stars and ranks him 210th out of WRs in the nation. He's completely under the radar. He's listed as an Athlete (ESPN lists him as WR), but most people see him on the offensive side of the ball. His most likely position is WR.</p>
<p>Dowling is a smart kid, with good grades. He's got good size, and that is his strength. He isn't particularly fast, although he's a long-strider and can build up momentum and get up to speed in the open field. He isn't a quick guy who is going to make a lot of one-on-one moves, but he has height and he can go up to get the ball. Case in point is the first play in the video below.</p>
<p>I can't find a highlight video of him, but below is the closest thing I could find. It's his higlights from being named player of the week in October of this past year. He catches a long TD pass over the defender by using his body and his height to grab the ball. He catches with his hands. I can't say I'm particularly happy with the way he's holding the ball during his interception return. That will be coached out of him.</p>
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<p>The Hoos are fairly well stacked at WR. Dowling is big, but he's not as big as Kyle Dockins or Keeon Johnson or Caanan Severin. He's also not as fast as those guys. Dowling's best path to the field may be to bulk up and move to TE. He could certainly be a dynamic pass catching TE. I can't really see Donovan seeing the field much over the next couple of seasons, so there's no reason for him not to redshirt.</p>
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https://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2014/2/5/5365714/2014-virginia-signee-donovan-dowlingPaul Guttman2014-02-05T10:11:05-05:002014-02-05T10:11:05-05:002014 Signee: Chris Peace
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<p><strong>Christopher Peace<br> Position: DE/OLB</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Newport News, VA (Denbigh)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'3" 225 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 01/26/14 </strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Marques Hagans</strong></b></p>
<p>Christopher Peace came to Cville just two weeks ago for his official visit, without an offer. Originally, he planned to take one more visit before making his choice. But once the offer was made, he was unable to resist and he committed to the Hoos.</p>
<p>Peace is unrated by all of the recruiting services. To say that he's under the radar is almost too easy, but I suppose I said it anyway. Peace had offers from ODU and a handful of FCS schools. His athleticism jumps out, as he's a 4.6 guy with good size. He can jump and he's strong, but he's still learning the game.</p>
<p>Here is a sophomore year highlight reel for Peace:</p>
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<p>He plays WR, S and OLB. He grew some since then, and moved to DE last year. Here is a senior year highlight film from Hudl:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2893539/">http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2893539/</a></p>
<p>As you can see in this video, Peace still played some TE this year. His size and speed would play very well there. As a DE, you see a guy who simply seems too big and too quick for anybody trying to block him. As with all HS prospects, that simply won't be the case in college.</p>
<p>Peace is going to move to OLB for the Hoos, at least at first. He's going to play a role similar to what Max Valles played this past year. He'll be a situational pass rusher off the edge. His speed, quickness and strength will be difficult to block in that role.</p>
<p>Peace is raw, and lacks technique. He'll need a redshirt season. With the Hoos fairly well stocked at LB, the redshirt year could include some work with the offense. I really think his athletic profile would fit better at TE. He'll need to add some weight, so that may be the key. If he can add 20-30 pounds and keep up his speed, he could make quite the TE/WR hybrid.</p>
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https://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2014/2/5/5373684/2014-virginia-signee-chris-peacePaul Guttman2014-02-05T09:56:33-05:002014-02-05T09:56:33-05:002014 Signee: Jordan "JJ" Jackson
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<p><strong>Jordan Jackson<br> Position: DE</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Purcellville, VA (Woodgrove)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'4" 225 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 04/21/13 </strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Mike London?</strong></b></p>
<p>Jordan "JJ" Jackson is a bit of a sleeper DE for the Hoos. He has only played 2 years of organized football, but he racked up 27 sacks in his 2 years. He's got the perfect look for a DE - tall and lean. Jackson is rated as a 3-star prospect by all the major recruiting services. Rivals ranks him 28<sup>th</sup> among DEs, ESPN ranks him 54<sup>th</sup> and Scout ranks him 104<sup>th</sup>. At the time he accepted Mike London's offer, his only other FBS offer was ODU. He later received an offer from Duke. He also had numerous FCS offers, including from Yale.</p>
<p>That Yale offer is telling, because it means he's a bright kid. That will help because right now he's pretty raw. He needs to learn how to play DE. A smart kid is usually a coachable kid.</p>
<p>Jackson's junior and senior year highlights are available here:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1885828/highlights/25476382">http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1885828/highlights/25476382</a></p>
<p>Jackson is moved around on the line a lot. He plays on the left side, he plays on the right side. He plays out of a 3 point stance, he plays out of a 2 point stance. That shows you his versatility. You can see his advancement between the two years. In the junior video, almost all of his plays come on the OTs outside shoulder. He's just trying to get around the edge of the OL. In his senior year, there's a lot of what we like to call "pass rush moves". He goes inside and outside. He does a better job of shedding blocks in the senior year video.</p>
<p>It still seems like, in most of these highlights, he's the most athletic player on the field. He's chasing down RBs from across the field and outrunning QBs to the sideline. That won't happen in college, so Jackson is going to have to learn more technique. The nice thing is, with only two years experience, he shouldn't have many bad habits. The Hoos do not have a lot of DE depth, so it seems likely that at least one freshman DE will have to see the field this year. Just based on raw ability, it may be Jackson.</p>
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https://www.streakingthelawn.com/football/2014/2/5/5365790/2014-virginia-signee-jordan-jj-jacksonPaul Guttman2014-02-05T09:55:50-05:002014-02-05T09:55:50-05:002014 Signee: Corwin "Turtle" Cutler
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<p><strong>Corwin Cutler<br> Position: QB</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Chesapeake, VA (Ocean Lakes/FUMA)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 6'4" 200 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 05/16/12 </strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Vincent Brown</strong></b></p>
<p>Most readers will know that Cutler (nicknamed "Turtle") was a 2013 recruit, who spend the past season at FUMA. Coming out of HS, Cutler was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN, and 3-stars by Rivals and Scout. After a post-grad year, those ratings haven't changed (Scout doesn't have him rated at all for 2014). Cutler wasn't able to reach NCAA eligibility requirements out of high school, but he's on pace to be qualified for this coming fall.</p>
<p>While the ratings haven't changed, Cutler has. For one thing, he's bigger. He was listed at 6'3" 188 last year, so he's apparently grown an inch and put on nearly 15 pounds. That added weight is a big deal, and makes him a better prospect. He has the frame to add even more muscle, and if he keep his athleticism where it is, he'll be much more dangerous when taking off and running.</p>
<p>Cutler suffered a devastating knee injury in the final game of his senior year. He tore the ACl, PCL and LCL as well as the meniscus in his left knee. He returned from the injury in under a year, wearing a knee brace, and threw a TD in his first game back. Here's a video of the TD: (This video also shows the injury, which is a bit gruesome. And check out the hair. Too bad FUMA made him lose the ‘fro, because it was awesome.)</p>
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<p>Here is Cutler's senior yeah highlight film (be forewarned, the background music in this video is, uh, NSFW):</p>
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<p>Watch Cutler's footwork. It's pretty advanced and consistent for a high school kid. He makes all different types of throws, deep outs, quick hitters, seam routes and more. His ability to move outside the pocket and make throws makes him very dangerous. He may not be a true read-option guy (especially after the injury), but he has enough athleticism that he could use the play as a change of pace. The defense would have to respect his ability to pick up some yards with his legs. His throwing motion is ok, it's not great. He has a tendency to throw a ¾ motion sometimes, which negates his height. He'll need to work on his mechanics.</p>
<p>If Cutler hadn't suffered such a devastating injury, there'd likely be a chance he'd win the starting job this year. He's advanced as a QB, and the Hoos may need some new blood there. But by the time the season rolls around, it's going to be nearly 2 years since Cutler has had significant reps at QB and the Hoos can't afford to let him get up to speed on the field. He'll redshirt and be given a chance to compete for the starting job in 2015. I wouldn't be too surprised if he won it.</p>
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<p><strong>Jordan Ellis<br> Position: RB</strong><b><br><strong>Hometown (School): Suwanee, GA (Peachtree Ridge)</strong><br><strong>Height/Weight: 5'10" 188 lbs</strong><br><strong>Committed to Virginia: 06/07/13</strong><br><strong>Lead Recruiter: Vincent Brown</strong></b></p>
<p>With just 2 scholarship TBs on the roster after this season, RB was a need position for the Hoos. Enter Jordan Ellis. Ellis is rated a 3 star RB by ESPN and Rivals and 2 stars by Scout. While his offer list isn't all that impressive (Miami of OH and Western Kentucky), he was getting interest from ACC, SEC and Big 10 schools.</p>
<p>Ellis is a bit undersized, which explains the lack of interest. The big programs in the Southeast want big, fast RBs. Ellis isn't very big and doesn't really have game breaking speed. But he's a good all-around back who plays bigger than his small stature. He's quick in space and can make people miss. This is generally more important for RBs than pure speed. While he's small, he has strong legs and can be difficult to bring down with arm tackles. Ellis is a little bit bigger than Kevin Parks was when Parks enrolled, and he has a similar running style.</p>
<p>Here is Ellis' senior year highlight film:</p>
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<p>The main thing you'll notice in the video is that almost all of Ellis' big runs come between the tackles. He isn't the type of back who always tries to break everything outside for big gains. He runs through arm tackles and into the secondary almost with ease on play after play. Once he gets into the secondary, he is able to cut without losing any speed and has enough speed to outrun most high school defenders. His speed may not translate to 70+ yard runs in college, but his ability to get past the initial line of defenders will translate very well.</p>
<p>Ellis may not be as dynamic a runner as Parks was, but he's a more advanced as a pass receiver. Ellis runs solid routes, catches the ball well and is even pretty advanced as a pass blocker. Most of what we see in the video in terms of pass catching is swing passes and screens. He does a good job on screens of allowing his blockers to make their blocks and then running behind those blocks. That takes patience. And patience is one of Ellis' biggest strengths. He also possesses very good vision, which you can see in the video as he cuts away from defenders in his path.</p>
<p>Ellis will almost definitely be afforded a redshirt year, because there simply aren't enough carries for him after Kevin Parks, Khalek Shepherd, Kye Morgan, Daniel Hamm and LaChaston Smith all get their touches. The redshirt will give him a chance to pick up some of the nuances of playing RB at this level (reading blitzes, etc) as well as getting stronger and hopefully faster. Ellis will be in line for significant carries in 2015 as a primary backup to Smoke.</p>
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