'13 TX DE/OLB Deon Hollins Jr. (UCLA Soft Verbal)

irishff1014 · Dec 16, 2012

How be very nice to have him on board.

jerboski · Dec 16, 2012

I think we steal this kid if the staff really wants him, I see him taking Mattingly's spot and no offense but I see Hollins as an upgrade.

Kaneyoufeelit · Dec 16, 2012

rocket66 said:
247 update has Hollins saying ND is right there with UCLA, although he's still committed to the Bruins. Sounds like we could get him if we choose.

If it were up to me then "we choose"

Luckylucci · Dec 16, 2012

That's a very positive development coming straight from Hollins!

arrowryan · Dec 17, 2012

The staff should take this guy for sure. He as an extremely fast first step and like philly said, he is very athletic. You can't have too much depth on your front 7. Bring him in and let him wreck the quarterback with Jaylon and company

arrowryan · Dec 17, 2012

Visiting Notre Dame in January after the Semper Fi game, not exact date is set though. He also wants to visit ASU and UCLA but he doesn't know if he will have enough time to do so. Also, he can't go to a school that his mom doesn't approve of. She hasn't been to UCLA yet.

I think if we win over his mom, we win his commitment.

Deciding on NSD

rtrn2glory · Dec 17, 2012

arrowryan said:
Visiting Notre Dame in January after the Semper Fi game, not exact date is set though. He also wants to visit ASU and UCLA but he doesn't know if he will have enough time to do so. Also, he can't go to a school that his mom doesn't approve of. She hasn't been to UCLA yet.

I think if we win over his mom, we win his commitment.

Deciding on NSD

good stuff

Ironman8 · Dec 17, 2012

arrowryan said:
Visiting Notre Dame in January after the Semper Fi game, not exact date is set though. He also wants to visit ASU and UCLA but he doesn't know if he will have enough time to do so. Also, he can't go to a school that his mom doesn't approve of. She hasn't been to UCLA yet.

I think if we win over his mom, we win his commitment.

Deciding on NSD

I think if we push hard, we have him. From all I have heard, we already have won his mom.

ohara831 · Dec 17, 2012

Landing this young man would be a huge get in my book. Really think he is going to be an impact player and rather quickly. Think he starts making a name for himself by his Soph season. I think he's that good.

yankeeND · Dec 17, 2012

ohara831 said:
Landing this young man would be a huge get in my book. Really think he is going to be an impact player and rather quickly. Think he starts making a name for himself by his Soph season. I think he's that good.

Can't argue with that, his first step is amazing! Really want this kid to be a Domer. I also believe he is talented enough to warrant a spot even if we got the 3 most likely remaining and Eddie Vanderdoes. Long-shot I know, but just hypothetically speaking he's that good IMO.

phork · Dec 17, 2012

Ironman8 said:
I think if we push hard, we have him. From all I have heard, we already have won his mom.

Is she hot?

peoriairish · Dec 17, 2012

Irish Man3 said:
Two stud LBs in this class would be very nice.

So I have spent zero time in this thread, so I decided to start from the beginning and ran into this bad boy. I sure hope the current LB commits meet your wishes Irish Man.

Booslum31 · Dec 17, 2012

arrowryan said:
The staff should take this guy for sure. He as an extremely fast first step and like philly said, he is very athletic. You can't have too much depth on your front 7. Bring him in and let him wreck the quarterback with Jaylon and company

Just went back and watched the video of Hollins again...OMG. I aggree with arrowryan that Hollins and Jaylon tandem would be a true menace to opposing offenses. Fantastic athlete.

Luckylucci · Dec 17, 2012

Didn't go back and look but that could have been before we had so many linebackers committed.

arrowryan · Dec 17, 2012

Think Von Miller..

yankeeND · Dec 17, 2012

arrowryan said:
Think Von Miller..

That's what I'm seeing

Ironman8 · Dec 17, 2012

yankeeND said:
That's what I'm seeing

...So was the announcing at the very beginning of his highlight tape haha.

Luckylucci · Dec 17, 2012

Analysis: Deon Hollins flashes cover skills - Rivals.com Video

Rivals100 Challenge: Deon Hollins Jr. - Rivals.com Video

Here are some other clips from rivals. Really good frame. Scarily similar to
Shembo. Not as strong but maybe quicker first step.

ohara831 · Dec 17, 2012

arrowryan said:
Think Von Miller..

I wont throw quite that much of an expectation on any young man coming out of high school. Miller is one of the most dominating players in the NFL. I'll just be happy with saying that he has the potential to be seeing significant playing time as a FR. That alone will make me happy.

But dear God, if he has the mere potential of Vonn Miller, I hope he is Irish!

yankeeND · Dec 17, 2012

Ironman8 said:
...So was the announcing at the very beginning of his highlight tape haha.

I'm pretty sure it's safe to say everybody is on board with this one

Emcee77 · Dec 17, 2012

Explosive and ferocious on film. Not sure we can take both him and AQM but after watching both their tapes I would be pretty happy with either.

STLDomer · Dec 17, 2012

For comparisons sake out if highschool:

Deon Hollins Jr: 6'1/6'2 225 4.5

Von Miller: 6'2/6'3 210 4.5

Prince Shembo: 6'2 225 4.7
Darius Fleming: 6'2 230 4.6

From before the Opening:

Deon Hollins Jr., WDE/LB, Missouri City (TX) Marshall

In terms of first step edge quickness, there may not be any better in the country on the high school level than UCLA commitment Deon Hollins Jr. The 6-foot-0.5, 220-pound high school defensive end features a blazing first step to go with a terrific 3-4-yard closing burst that is nightmare for high school quarterbacks and offensive tackles. In this setting, Hollins Jr. will play standing up at outside linebacker and this is huge when looking at Hollins future on the next level. His ability to naturally drop in coverage, stay attached and/or react to the ball in the air is the area we are going to be watching closely, as well as his ability to take teaching and apply it to the field in a new position with a fast pace.

- Hamilton

Irishnuke · Dec 17, 2012

STLDomer said:
For comparisons sake:

Deon Hollins Jr: 6'2 225 4.5

Von Miller: 6'2 210 4.5

Prince Shembo: 6'2 225 4.7
Darius Fleming: 6'2 230 4.6

Coming out of HS? Miller is 6'3 237 per his ESPN profile.

scUM Hater · Dec 17, 2012

I would compare Deon Hollins Jr. to Deon Hollins Jr.

Irish Man3 · Dec 17, 2012

peoriairish said:
So I have spent zero time in this thread, so I decided to start from the beginning and ran into this bad boy. I sure hope the current LB commits meet your wishes Irish Man.

Not sure the specifics but I'm fairly confident that was written awhile ago.

I am very impressed with the LB corp this staff has put together. Hollins would be icing on the cake. I love this kids game. I'd take home whether we landed AQM of not.

I don't feel like we have and shot with Vanderdoes at all. My remaining 4 would be:
Folston 95%
Redfield 80%
AQM 60%
Hollins: hard to tell with him being a verbal to UCLA but I feel like if we push for him, he's Irish.

I'd live to see the class close out like this.

peoriairish · Dec 17, 2012

Luckylucci said:
Didn't go back and look but that could have been before we had so many linebackers committed.

Irish Man3 said:
Not sure the specifics but I'm fairly confident that was written awhile ago.

I am very impressed with the LB corp this staff has put together. Hollins would be icing on the cake. I love this kids game. I'd take home whether we landed AQM of not.

I'm well aware on both accounts. I was just saying that it's crazy how much recruiting and expectations change in the matter of a year. Just bringing some laughs to the board. I suppose I'm not very funny. :sigh:

There wasn't a picture here, so yeah. Here y'all go.

felkey72 · Dec 17, 2012

Irish Man3 said:
Not sure the specifics but I'm fairly confident that was written awhile ago.

I am very impressed with the LB corp this staff has put together. Hollins would be icing on the cake. I love this kids game. I'd take home whether we landed AQM of not.

I don't feel like we have and shot with Vanderdoes at all. My remaining 4 would be:
Folston 95%
Redfield 80%
AQM 60%
Hollins: hard to tell with him being a verbal to UCLA but I feel like if we push for him, he's Irish.

I'd live to see the class close out like this.

Get well soon i hope to see you continue posting.

Pa Golden Tate Fan · Dec 18, 2012

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#UCLA DE/LB commit Deon Hollins talks about official visit plans #NotreDame #ASU #OSU #Utah (Premium) http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/recruiting/premium-football-recruiting/8336-hollins-planning-visits …

Irish#1 · Dec 18, 2012

Ironman8 said:
I think if we push hard, we have him. From all I have heard, we already have won his mom.

The great thing about moms is, even if they aren't big football fans, they sure as hell know who Notre Dame is and what it's all about.

Irish#1 · Dec 18, 2012

felkey72 said:
Get well soon i hope to see you continue posting.

LMAO

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