'12 MD ATH Ian Thomas (Rutgers Signed LOI)

[clashmore_mike]

http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/rec...ll-recruiting/5636-thomas-set-for-nd-official

He's excited for the trip, his mom is really excited and has been talking about it for a week. Said he isn't ruling out committing this weekend if he gets a good vibe from the players and coaches.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

Really think he'll commit this weekend. Good stuff that both he and his mom are excited.

 

[NDdomer2]

It's always good to have Mom in ND's corner.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Coach D at ISD thinks Ian Thomas is our #1 slot receiver target, no?

 

[TerryTate]

Everyone does now that Jones is off the board.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Everyone does now that Jones is off the board.

Higher than Russell and Treggs? Guess I need to watch some more film. Either way, always a good thing getting a verbal from one of Kelly's top targets.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

If true then where is Agholor slotted? Or he is just our number athlete?

 

[TerryTate]

He's an outside WR.

Thomas and Brown can play slot

 

[Sherm Sticky]

He's an outside WR.

Thomas and Brown can play slot

I don't understand why Agholor wouldn't play slot. Why can't he be used in a percy harven role.

 

[nd1]

Hope he and his mom has a great time and the irish pick up another commitment.

 

[TerryTate]

I don't understand why Agholor wouldn't play slot. Why can't he be used in a percy harven role.

Why are we debating this? The receivers move around all game.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Why are we debating this? The receivers move around all game.

This is true...Well you guys know how I feel about Thomas, so I'm a little annoyed I guess.

 

[IrishLax]

This is true...Well you guys know how I feel about Thomas, so I'm a little annoyed I guess.

Ian Thomas is a 4 on 24/7. That's all I have to say on the matter. He won't wow you on speed or size but he is very strong with good ball skills. I would absolutely love to have him. There are so many 5 WRs that have "awesome" highlight films in high school where they blow kids away with pure speed an athleticism but then they can't make it in college or the NFL. Give me a guy who has shown he can make tough catches in traffic 10/10 times.

Also, he has offers from basically the entire east coast plus Wisconsin, Michigan State and Stanford.

 

[NDdomer2]

Ian Thomas is a 4 on 24/7. That's all I have to say on the matter. He won't wow you on speed or size but he is very strong with good ball skills. I would absolutely love to have him. There are so many 5 WRs that have "awesome" highlight films in high school where they blow kids away with pure speed an athleticism but then they can't make it in college or the NFL. Give me a guy who has shown he can make tough catches in traffic 10/10 times.

Also, he has offers from basically the entire east coast plus Wisconsin, Michigan State and Stanford.

I like this. Can't show your speed without the ball in your hands.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Just my opinion, which really doesn't mean much.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Ian Thomas is a 4 on 24/7. That's all I have to say on the matter.

Elite offer list + 247's endorsement is all I need.

 

[NDdomer2]

Ian Thomas is a 4 on 24/7. That's all I have to say on the matter. He won't wow you on speed or size but he is very strong with good ball skills. I would absolutely love to have him. There are so many 5 WRs that have "awesome" highlight films in high school where they blow kids away with pure speed an athleticism but then they can't make it in college or the NFL. Give me a guy who has shown he can make tough catches in traffic 10/10 times.

Also, he has offers from basically the entire east coast plus Wisconsin, Michigan State and Stanford.

To go along with this. ESPN has his traits as Good hands, Route Running, and Catch In Traffic. Route running will always make up for lack of speed.

 

[GBdomer]

Watch his film and there's no debating. Btw Terry made a great point are WR move all over the place so if Agholor who is still a long shot comes in we will play in the slots sometimes but mostly on the edge.

 

[Irish Fam]

Is 247 the most legit site? I have always looked at ESPN and Rivals... Kind of threw out Scout's take because they give out so many 5 stars its kind of ridiculous, but never gotten too into 247...

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Of course 247 is the best site, they have had a long history of providing accurate recruiting ratings.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

Just so this is an honest debate, Mahone is a 3 star unranked RB on 24/7 while he is a 4 star top 15 RB on all the others.

 

[GBdomer]

If you want recruiting info i would recommend 24 7. If you want more of inside the program i would go rivals. TJ34 is worth the price of rivals. I have both and i seem to spend more time on 24-7. Way to many trolls and clowns on rivals right now even in our program. Prister and Sampson do a good job. There both really good but i like 24-7 right now. Its an easier site to follow i believe too.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Is 247 the most legit site? I have always looked at ESPN and Rivals... Kind of threw out Scout's take because they give out so many 5 stars its kind of ridiculous, but never gotten too into 247...

247 > Scout > Rivals > ESPN

Scout gives a 5th to their top 50 recruits. It's their version of the ESPN 150, etc.

That's for accuracy of recruit ratings. If you're interested in analysis and coverage, Rivals is far better than Scout.

 

[t3hjc]

247 > Rivals > ESPN > Scout

 

[BeauBenken]

I determine how good I think a recruit is based on just about everything. The video, their offer list, how much the staff likes them, and just a little bit on recruiting services.

 

[Irish Fam]

Alright cool. This is the main site I use for info because I don't subscribe anywhere, but its cool to check out rankings n stuff.

 

[GBdomer]

Alright cool. This is the main site I use for info because I don't subscribe anywhere, but its cool to check out rankings n stuff.

This actually could be the best site for recruiting updates. Everyone does a great job around here.

 

[anarin]

After watching the video again, the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the fact that he holds the ball like he is carrying a loaf of bread. Tuck it son!!!!

 

[Riddickulous]

Watch his film and there's no debating. Btw Terry made a great point are WR move all over the place so if Agholor who is still a long shot comes in we will play in the slots sometimes but mostly on the edge.

Exactly.

 

[Irish Fam]

Yea as far as Thomas goes, i really liked his film. That catch in the back corner of the endzone in double coverage was real nice