'16 FL S Devin Studstill (Notre Dame Early Enrollee)

[Luckylucci]

Is he that talented to save a spot for until the end? Serious question.

Id just suggest watching all his tape. IMO, yes and it's not even close. He's literally one of, if not the best S's on the board. He does everything you want from a SS or FS which brings great flexibility. Flies downhill and loves to tackle. Also plays well in a back pedal, has good feet, and loose hips. You could play him with Perry or Elliot. I'd love a pairing with Elliot where he'd end being the best coverage SS we've had under Kelly. This is very similar to Trumbetti being in the UA game but rivals keeping him at 3 star. There is nothing I see that says 3 star here. Only real weakness I see is his long speed is lacking but as you can see he makes a lot of plays without.

 

[dublinirish]

Is he that talented to save a spot for until the end? Serious question.

Yes, hands down.

 

[jerboski]

Id just suggest watching all his tape. IMO, yes and it's not even close. He's literally one of, if not the best S's on the board. He does everything you want from a SS or FS which brings great flexibility. Flies downhill and loves to tackle. Also plays well in a back pedal, has good feet, and loose hips. You could play him with Perry or Elliot. I'd love a pairing with Elliot where he'd end being the best coverage SS we've had under Kelly. This is very similar to Trumbetti being in the UA game but rivals keeping him at 3 star. There is nothing I see that says 3 star here. Only real weakness I see is his long speed is lacking but as you can see he makes a lot of plays without.

Hey Lucci,

How would you rank them in order as safety prospects: Fuller, Burton and Studstill..... Just curious who you like

 

[Luckylucci]

Hey Lucci,

How would you rank them in order as safety prospects: Fuller, Burton and Studstill..... Just curious who you like

Studstill
Burton
Fuller

I'll probably get killed for this by some but Fuller isn't nearly the S (right now) that either of those guys are, especially studstill. Fuller's rating and intrigue come from his upside as he's an incredible athlete. Studstill doesn't have the ceiling that Fuller does because he's not the athlete but he is an exceptional S in the sense that he does everything thing you want him to do.

I should add that I love Fuller and hope the staff goes all out for him.

How about you?

 

[jerboski]

Studstill
Burton
Fuller

I'll probably get killed for this by some but Fuller isn't nearly the S (right now) that either of those guys are, especially studstill. Fuller's rating and intrigue come from his upside as he's an incredible athlete. Studstill doesn't have the ceiling that Fuller does because he's not the athlete but he is an exceptional S in the sense that he does everything thing you want him to do.

I should add that I love Fuller and hope the staff goes all out for him.

Fair assessment! I like Burton personally but would love any of them and ideally 2 out of the 3

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Thanks for the replies everyone. After posting that question I watched 3/4 of his highlight tape and agree with what everyone said. Great ball skills and tracks well, loves to hit, may lack a bit on the top end speed but his ability to diagnose and react looks great for a safety.

Can I say it? An Ed Reed-type prospect. Yes, hyperbole of the highest degree.

 

[ACamp1900]

Yeah,.. Ed Reed ain't got nothing on this cat (assuming he signs with ND of course)

 

[BobbyMac]

After II one of the reporters stated that they think this is very similar to Coney's recruitment in that ND will have been the choice for awhile but he'll let the process play out.
Everyone is on the same page in that he has a spot whenever he wants it.

I wish I knew that. I like Studstill's tape as much as anyone's like you and he is as underrated (targeted) recruit as we've run across this cycle as any but it's killing me that there may be 1 or 2 SoCal kids who are going to be available and there will be nothing left to offer. I know you can't plan for that but I have to live with it in the papers everyday! lol

The other thing in the back of my mind is if they overload this year, what's the fall out next year when ND has an 11 win season and has pick of the litter?

Fair assessment! I like Burton personally but would love any of them and ideally 2 out of the 3

Athletically and longterm, I think you can't argue against Burton but he's a kid who loves his WR reps and would be all state at that position in almost every state. Studstill knows he's a safety now and his tape at safety is better than Burton's at safety.

Strategically, I'd probably pick Burton to keep my foot in the LA door and his ceiling is higher. But if he wants to wait until All Star or NSD without a rock solid silent, I go Studstill and sleep just fine.

The most important thing I see to do right now is wrap up '16 early except maintenance and a few whales like Kelly, Betiku and McCullough who might still be free agents on NSD (when the Irish have a stellar record) Time to shift as much energy to '17 as possible. It could be a class for the ages.

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[BobbyMac]

Can I say it? An Ed Reed-type prospect.

If you're an Ed Reed type prospect, does that make you a rich man's Su'a Cravens?

Hmmmmmmm?

This thread will self destruct in 4-3-2-1...


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[Irish YJ]

The other thing in the back of my mind is if they overload this year, what's the fall out next year when ND has an 11 win season and has pick of the litter?

BK goes SEC on some underperforming RKGs

 

[BobbyMac]

BK goes SEC on some underperforming RKGs

A 5 month sabbatical in Holy Cross' new "Purgatory Program"?


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[Irish YJ]

A 5 month sabbatical in Holy Cross' new "Purgatory Program"?


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I like the way you think. We could get that HC Juco up in running in a hurry lol.

 

[Crazy Balki]

Thanks for the replies everyone. After posting that question I watched 3/4 of his highlight tape and agree with what everyone said. Great ball skills and tracks well, loves to hit, may lack a bit on the top end speed but his ability to diagnose and react looks great for a safety.

Can I say it? An Ed Reed-type prospect. Yes, hyperbole of the highest degree.

Say now that's dangerous thinking there.

 

[ryno 24]

Per loy has set up a visit for the USC weekend.

Also can anyone find any film on this kid anywhere?

 

[Irish YJ]

DEVIN STUDSTILL - Hudl

Per loy has set up a visit for the USC weekend.

Also can anyone find any film on this kid anywhere?

 

[Rizzophil]

Any updates here?

 

[Luckylucci]

Any updates here?

Status quo as of now. At this point its ND and Miami with Notre Dame feeling really good about its chances. He has an OV setup for the USC game. Similar to Coney he wants to play it out for awhile.

Side note, per a Miami 247 board member, the Miami Herald had a Miami recruit quoted that members of the staff have been telling kids that Golden is out and the process for a new HC has begun. Basically, it sounds like they are trying to throw big names or names they think these kids will like to try and keep this class together as the team falls apart. It will interesting to see if that works in their favor or against them.

 

[PANDFAN]

"I'm in no rush," Studstill said. "I want to make my decision as late as possible. I want to see how everything plays out. I want to see what coaches are still there, what players are still there, because that's all going to help me make my decision."

Studstill, who is ranked as the No. 43 athlete in the country, was in South Bend for the Irish Invasion back in June. He will return to campus for an official visit on Oct. 17 to see Notre Dame face USC.

"That's the only visit that I got lined up," he said. "I'm not sure who will be coming with me or which parent it will be, but we'll see."

Miami, like Notre Dame, is a school that Studstill has visited past, and according to the safety prospect, the local Hurricanes are using a similar pitch as the Irish to get him back on campus.

"They have said the same thing as Notre Dame. They need guys in the secondary. You would get to play early, and that there's not a lot of depth at the position. Really it's the same as Notre Dame," Studstill said.

While Studstill admits that early playing time is something that he will consider, he claims that he's more interested in which coaches will be in place when he signs.

"It's not a main decision," Studstill explained. "But I got to see what coaches leave, and what players get hurt. I want to see how teams do. It's more than, 'I just want to go to this school no matter what.' I just got to see what school is the best for me."

Notre Dame has kept in contact with Studstill, but it's not just one coach working him. Studstill said he has heard from defensive backs coach Todd Lyght, area recruiter Autry Denson and defensive graduate assistant Maurice Crum, who coached him up at the Irish Invasion.

"I have talked with Coach Mo, and I have been in contact with Coach Autry Denson. Coach Crum is a cool guy," Studstill said.

But the coaches aren't the only ones pushing Notre Dame. Irish freshman linebacker Tevon Coney, who played at Palm Beach Gardens last season, has reached out to Studstill, as well.

"I have been watching Tevon play," Studstill said. "We have been talking and he just keeps telling me to working."

The 6-1, 183-pound Studstill is also hearing from West Virginia, North Carolina and Louisville.
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[Rizzophil]

Thanks for the updates guys

 

[NDdomer2]

sure sounds like he wants to see who miami hires.

 

[koonja]

I expect they put the pressure on him for USC. That scene is going to be epic (cause I'm there, duh), and he allegedly was almost on board for the invasion. I get that he wants to hold out and I don't have anything against that, but the boat is burning up and filling up, and there might not be room in February. I get that there are 'takes no matter what', but that can change. That DB from PSU (Reid?) was allegedly a take no matter what I thought, and he got left out for waiting too long.

Keep in mind, we have DJ Morgan and Donte Vaughn as virtual locks, and a great shot at Hamilton.

 

[Luckylucci]

I expect they put the pressure on him for USC. That scene is going to be epic (cause I'm there, duh), and he allegedly was almost on board for the invasion. I get that he wants to hold out and I don't have anything against that, but the boat is burning up and filling up, and there might not be room in February. I get that there are 'takes no matter what', but that can change. That DB from PSU (Reid?) was allegedly a take no matter what I thought, and he got left out for waiting too long.

Keep in mind, we have DJ Morgan and Donte Vaughn as virtual locks, and a great shot at Hamilton.

1. I don't think he waits until February and its the middle of September.

2. Let the kid take an OV before we give him an ultimatum.

3. I never heard Reid was a take no matter what. They specifically told him that if he didn't commit, they couldn't guarantee his spot. Next weekend it was gone, very different scenarios.

4. Morgan and Vaugh will have no bearing on this recruitment.

5. If October comes and Hamlin, Vaughn, Morgan, Fuller, and Burton want to commit or are committed then this might be relevant, not now.

 

[koonja]

1. I don't think he waits until February and its the middle of September.

2. Let the kid take an OV before we give him an ultimatum.

3. I never heard Reid was a take no matter what. They specifically told him that if he didn't commit, they couldn't guarantee his spot. Next weekend it was gone, very different scenarios.

4. Morgan and Vaugh will have no bearing on this recruitment.

5. If October comes and Hamlin, Vaughn, Morgan, Fuller, and Burton want to commit or are committed then this might be relevant, not now.

So we're on the same page then. I won't be surprised if he decides sooner than he expects, still, but thanks for the info!

 

[Luckylucci]

So we're on the same page then. I won't be surprised if he decides sooner than he expects, still, but thanks for the info!

He's never given a date that he'll commit, so fairly difficult to determine it will be sooner than expected. With that said, I don't expect this to go until NSD.




OT, but I thought of note, second time I've seen Maurice Crum's name come up on the recruiting trail. Looks like he's doing some work.

 

[TheChosen1]

He's never given a date that he'll commit, so fairly difficult to determine it will be sooner than expected. With that said, I don't expect this to go until NSD.




OT, but I thought of note, second time I've seen Maurice Crum's name come up on the recruiting trail. Looks like he's doing some work.

Crum mentioned probably more than BVG

 

[Johannes]

Matt Freeman at ISD posted these mid-season highlights earlier, and was drooling over them. Rightly so, as Studstill continues to impress. There were a few tackles where he used his body as a missile instead of wrapping up, but that's correctable (...right, guys?). Love his anticipation and how he gets off blocks and downhill against the run.

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[Whiskeyjack]

Matt Freeman at ISD posted these mid-season highlights earlier, and was drooling over them. Rightly so, as Studstill continues to impress. There were a few tackles where he used his body as a missile instead of wrapping up, but that's correctable (...right, guys?). Love his anticipation and how he gets off blocks and downhill against the run.

So Devon's still a stud?

Don't get up. I'll show myself out.

 

[NDPhilly]

Matt Freeman at ISD posted these mid-season highlights earlier, and was drooling over them. Rightly so, as Studstill continues to impress. There were a few tackles where he used his body as a missile instead of wrapping up, but that's correctable (...right, guys?). Love his anticipation and how he gets off blocks and downhill against the run.

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Them diagnosing skills...

He's a really smooth athlete. If he was a couple inches taller he'd be a high 4 star no doubt. Think he could play CB or Safety.

 

[Luckylucci]

I thoroughly enjoy watching him play. Total head scratcher that not more people are in on this kid, recruiting services and more schools that is.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Where do we stand for this kid? And why is he rated so low by ESPN?