'15 KY RB Damien Harris (Alabama Verbal)

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Damien Harris, Justin Hilliard and Jashon Cornell are all really feeling OSU lately. This is not good. Top 3 prospects in the Midwest.
 
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“Notre Dame is one of the schools that has been in contact. I hadn’t really talked to them all that much before, but the past couple weeks they had a coach come to my school,” he said. “I’ve talked to Coach [Brian] Kelly, but they are a school that has come into the picture recently.”
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From June 1st article
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/6/1/5770202/ohio-state-michigan-notre-dame-recruiting-damien-harris-top-8

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Though he was unable to participate in Sunday's drills due to a recent minor elbow surgery, five-star Berea, Ky. running back Damien Harris was in attendance at the Columbus Nike NFTC camp to take things in.

"[I've recently] worked on pass protection. Catching out of the backfield. Just some things that take your game to the next level," the 5'11, 205-pound running back said about how he's been working to get better in the lead-up to his senior season. Harris in particular mentioned he was being critical of himself in an effort to not just be a good back, but become a great back.

While he has no leader at this point in his process, Harris told SB Nation's Bud Elliott that he's recently been talking to Notre Dame. He also singled out Michigan, whom he was committed to prior to the departure of former offensive coordinator Al Borges, Ohio State, Alabama and Oklahoma as other programs he's been in contact with lately.

As Harris prepares to unveil a top-eight list of schools later this week, he spoke about his relationship with a few of the coaching staffs recruiting him.

"The coaches at Ohio State — Coach Meyer, Coach Hinton, Coach Drayton — I've talked to them for a long time. But you know Coach Nussmeier at Michigan, he hasn't been there for very long. I'm just now starting to build a relationship with him," Harris told SB Nation.

Though Harris had long been expected to announce his decision on National Signing Day 2015, his thought process has recently changed, with him perhaps favoring committing sooner and enrolling early at his school of choice.

"It's not a set decision yet, but maybe it'd just be better to enroll early so I can get better in the system I'm going to be in, pick up the plays and get on the field early," Harris added.

While he indicated Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame were likely locks to make his final eight list of schools, he did concede that there'd be at least one surprise team or two.

"There's definitely a few. I know there's one in particular everyone's going to be shocked by."

In terms of what he's looking for to help guide his decision-making process, Harris spoke of the importance of the student aspect of being a prospective student-athlete.

"Obviously a great education [is the first thing I'm looking for in a school]. That's first. That's most important. I want to get a good degree that has a lot of value. Later on down the road, after football ends, I'll have something to stand on."

He also stated that a family feel was important and that he was looking for a program that wouldn't just develop him on the football field, but off it as well.
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ab2cmiller said:
From June 1st article
Damien Harris previews top 8, talks Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame - SBNation.com

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"Obviously a great education [is the first thing I'm looking for in a school]. That's first. That's most important. I want to get a good degree that has a lot of value. Later on down the road, after football ends, I'll have something to stand on."

He also stated that a family feel was important and that he was looking for a program that wouldn't just develop him on the football field, but off it as well.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'd like to thank every coach that has recruited me. It's all been a blessing, but here's my top 8 🙏🏈 <a href="http://t.co/aYVbLbpBGQ">pic.twitter.com/aYVbLbpBGQ</a></p>— Damien Harris (@Damien_D1Harris) <a href="https://twitter.com/Damien_D1Harris/statuses/475044828192186368">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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kuehnja said:
I suppose it'd be cool to say you were the greatest player at Kentucky history... As a freshman.
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Better Google it koon.... UK has had some great players over the years, several who have went on to very good NFL careers.
 
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Randall Cobb was probably the steal of the NFL draft a few years ago. Trevathan the LB too?
 
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Cackalacky said:
Randall Cobb was probably the steal of the NFL draft a few years ago. Trevathan the LB too?
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Yeah Cobb was and is electric. Trevathan is doing well in Denver. Stevie Johnson is a solid WR too. Grew up watching Art Still in the 70s. Tamme in Denver is a decent TE.Babe Parilli and George Blanda were probably the most famous of the UK players if I were to guess.
 
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T Town Tommy said:
Yeah Cobb was and is electric. Trevathan is doing well in Denver. Stevie Johnson is a solid WR too. Grew up watching Art Still in the 70s. Tamme in Denver is a decent TE.Babe Parilli and George Blanda were probably the most famous of the UK players if I were to guess.
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Cobb is the man. Amazing he snuck by every powerhouse program and then again wasn't taken till 64th pick in draft. You'd figure anyone dominating the SEC on a bottom feeder (Pat Willis style) is a guaranteed stud.
 
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Gimel Martinez was the best player in Kentucky history:


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irishfan said:
Cobb is the man. Amazing he snuck by every powerhouse program and then again wasn't taken till 64th pick in draft. You'd figure anyone dominating the SEC on a bottom feeder (Pat Willis style) is a guaranteed stud.
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Think most thought Cobb was only suited for the return game and overlooked his receiving skills. For a guy who has been overlooked his entire career, he sure has proved them wrong.

Harris looks like the real deal but still concerned with the competition he plays in high school.
 
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Notre Dame is very much in the thick of things with Damien Harris and he plans to be at II, per Anna
 
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arrowryan said:
Notre Dame is very much in the thick of things with Damien Harris and he plans to be at II, per Anna
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sounds great but im w/ koon on this one!! never was coming here, same w/ patrick despite what the reports say....ND still has the allure and just mentioning them brings attention...that's how we remain in "it" and then end up at the end at an sec school
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