'16 GA ATH Demetris Robertson (Georgia Transfer)

[BobbyMac]

Yeah...thought the same thing. McKinley is going to be a monster. Had to be an oversight.

Two oversights are a conspiracy.

 

[drake29]

Dang...

McKinley can't even get a mention over a Canadian who should get redshirted and a guy who's still 110% Wolverine.

Welcome to Javon's bulletin board fellas.

You sure that Claypool gets a redshirt and McKinley plays? I'm not. I know, I know....but competition and stats! I think Claypool has the size and athleticism that will make it difficult to keep him on the sideline. McKinley is more seasoned and polished but Claypool's size may make him more of a redzone threat. Can you imagine spreading out the field inside the 10 yard line with ESB, Alize, Claypool and Robinson?

 

[Crazy Balki]

Dang...

McKinley can't even get a mention over a Canadian who should get redshirted and a guy who's still 110% Wolverine.

Welcome to Javon's bulletin board fellas.

I was just referring to the big receivers and the fast ones. McKinley is pretty big, but not 6'4-6'5 level. Still, good receiver.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

GA3 could change direction?

Like a supertanker.

 

[Booslum31]

GA3 could change direction?

Had more moves than a wounded snake!

 

[BobbyMac]

You sure that Claypool gets a redshirt and McKinley plays? I'm not. I know, I know....but competition and stats! I think Claypool has the size and athleticism that will make it difficult to keep him on the sideline. McKinley is more seasoned and polished but Claypool's size may make him more of a redzone threat. Can you imagine spreading out the field inside the 10 yard line with ESB, Alize, Claypool and Robinson?

I have no idea how good Claypool is mentally. It will be interesting to see how he responds to playing against guys that are in his tier athletically and are more experienced. If the Irish didn't already have 6-4, 6-5, 6-5 WR already, I could see using him next year. But he has to have some catching up to do in regards to speed and skill of the game.

We haven't even mentioned the possible switch to D which that redshirt year will be used to bulk up.

I think barring injury, JMc is going to be the #3 or #4 in receptions next year behind Hunter, AJones and either ESB or Folston.

Excluding AJones, he's SOOO far ahead of where the others were coming out of HS.

 

[Irishnuke]

GA3 could change direction?

He could go from vertical to flat. I think that counts.

 

[Booslum31]

He could go from vertical to flat. I think that counts.

Too funny!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Reminds me of a combination of D Jax and Reggie Bush...just my opinion.

 

[irish4ever]

Irish get DRob and Caleb Kelly, anyone else would be "gravy" for this recruiting class. Damn ND would have one helluva signing class if it comes to fruition!

 

[koonja]

Irish get DRob and Caleb Kelly, anyone else would be "gravy" for this recruiting class. Damn ND would have one helluva signing class if it comes to fruition!

I think they'd be the gravy brotha.

 

[Domina Nostra]

He could go from vertical to flat. I think that counts.

It was such a breath of fresh air to actually have a returner who could take it to the house against the USC and Oklahoma's of the world. He broke off a few big ones from the backfield too! Sure he couldn't turn or catch, but if he got a lane...

 

[Irish#1]

It was such a breath of fresh air to actually have a returner who could take it to the house against the USC and Oklahoma's of the world. He broke off a few big ones from the backfield too! Sure he couldn't turn or catch, but if he got a lane...

The problem is he needed a lane a truck could drive through.

 

[Rizzophil]

Any updates from last night?

 

[ResLife Hero]

Any updates from last night?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update on 2016 GA WR Demetris Robertson following last night's in-home visit with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a> (Premium) <a href="https://t.co/geDLvhgfRC">https://t.co/geDLvhgfRC</a></p>— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) <a href="https://twitter.com/ISDUpdate/status/689599771351367681">January 20, 2016</a></blockquote>
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No access though.

 

[Irish Man3]

Visit went well. Staff was there very late into the evening and the family seems on board.

From ISD:
He won't know where he stands with Stanford until the end of the month. If he's accepted, he'll likely visit. Alabama visit is still on but nothing will be finalized until tomorrow.

I'm predicting Stanford. Why retake the SAT? If he gets in to Stanford, he's a Tree IMO.

 

[IrishLax]

Visit went well. Staff was there very late into the evening and the family seems on board.

From ISD:
He won't know where he stands with Stanford until the end of the month. If he's accepted, he'll likely visit. Alabama visit is still on but nothing will be finalized until tomorrow.

I'm predicting Stanford. Why retake the SAT? If he gets in to Stanford, he's a Tree IMO.

What the heck was up with the reports saying Stanford was out? I think that was one of the primary reasons for optimism. This is all going to be so much more disappointing now if it goes south.

 

[KPENN]

FWIW, Christian says later on in the thread he's heard it's unlikely he gets into Stanford.

 

[Rizzophil]

What the heck was up with the reports saying Stanford was out? I think that was one of the primary reasons for optimism. This is all going to be so much more disappointing now if it goes south.

No kidding. DROB signing with the Tree would be a punch to the gut.

 

[koonja]

So we have an in home and we learn of it he's still tryin to get into stanford and will visit Bama. Sweet.

 

[drake29]

I have no idea how good Claypool is mentally. It will be interesting to see how he responds to playing against guys that are in his tier athletically and are more experienced. If the Irish didn't already have 6-4, 6-5, 6-5 WR already, I could see using him next year. But he has to have some catching up to do in regards to speed and skill of the game.

We haven't even mentioned the possible switch to D which that redshirt year will be used to bulk up.

I think barring injury, JMc is going to be the #3 or #4 in receptions next year behind Hunter, AJones and either ESB or Folston.

Excluding AJones, he's SOOO far ahead of where the others were coming out of HS.

I'm not sure I see a freshman receiver making that type of impact in Kelly's offense. When was the last time they had a true frosh finish 4th or higher? I guess I think it makes more sense for a kid to come in and fill a much smaller role than come in an play minutes that normally go to a more experienced player.

 

[dwshade]

According to Chad Simmons at Scout Stanford hasn't been a serious player since the summer. Don't worry about that. Mom wants him close to home however his older brother is his legal guardian and he is in ND's corner. Kirby Smart has in home Thursday and will pull out all the stops for UGA. ND is still in the driver's seat but this being recruiting nothing is certain until they sign.

 

[Irish Man3]

A lot of talent in front of these guys that people are predicting big freshman seasons from.

Tori Hunter Jr is going to be the breakout player of 2016.

Sanders is going to play in the slot most likely and he should thrive there. Good shot area quickness and great vision.

I hope that either St. Brown or Boykin win the last spot over CRob.

With little experience at WR, I expect BK to rely heavily on the running game and a safety net TE.

I'd be surprised to see any freshman in the top 5 in yards or receptions this year. Just my opinion.

 

[Irish Man3]

According to Chad Simmons at Scout Stanford hasn't been a serious player since the summer. Don't worry about that. Mom wants him close to home however his older brother is his legal guardian and he is in ND's corner. Kirby Smart has in home Thursday and will pull out all the stops for UGA. ND is still in the driver's seat but this being recruiting nothing is certain until they sign.

So confused about where Stanford really stands. A lot of sources claiming different things. Polar opposite things actually...

 

[BobbyMac]

I'm not sure I see a freshman receiver making that type of impact in Kelly's offense. When was the last time they had a true frosh finish 4th or higher? I guess I think it makes more sense for a kid to come in and fill a much smaller role than come in an play minutes that normally go to a more experienced player.

Kelly's first year, 2010. Eifert & Jones finished 3rd and 5th (yardage), 4th and 5th (receptions) behind 3 other current NFL players (Floyd, Riddick and Rudolph)... better players than ND has on it's roster now.

McKinley is rated higher coming out of high school than either Jones or Eifert were.

Looks very doable to me all things considered.

 

[TheChosen1]

According to Chad Simmons at Scout Stanford hasn't been a serious player since the summer. Don't worry about that. Mom wants him close to home however his older brother is his legal guardian and he is in ND's corner. Kirby Smart has in home Thursday and will pull out all the stops for UGA. ND is still in the driver's seat but this being recruiting nothing is certain until they sign.

Robertson's brother indicated in a Rivals article that this could go past signing day

 

[johnnycando]

A lot of talent in front of these guys that people are predicting big freshman seasons from.

Tori Hunter Jr is going to be the breakout player of 2016.

Sanders is going to play in the slot most likely and he should thrive there. Good shot area quickness and great vision.

I hope that either St. Brown or Boykin win the last spot over CRob.

With little experience at WR, I expect BK to rely heavily on the running game and a safety net TE.

I'd be surprised to see any freshman in the top 5 in yards or receptions this year. Just my opinion.

Jet sweep here we go.

 

[stlnd01]

Robertson's brother indicated in a Rivals article that this could go past signing day

Well, if he's really got his heart set on Stanford and thinks there's a chance he can get his SATs up high enough to get in there, it very well could. But let's hope not. Drawn-out recruitments don't tend to end well for us.

 

[dwshade]

Stanford isn't happening.

 

[Ironman8]

Pete Sampson is adamant Stanford is out.