'12 IL CB Anthony Standifer (Ole Miss Verbal)

[BeauBenken]

Safety for sure.

 

[raiseherGOLSONblue]

This is the kind of kid that normally gets overlooked by programs like us and balls out of control at Boise St. Their recruiting is intersting to follow.

 

[NDPhilly]

Wow. Very Impressed with that tape.

Very Good instincts and even better hands.

Very Physical which I really like. .

I think he may be called for PI on some of those plays in college.

Kids got some swagga.

 

[NDFAN420]

Whiskey,

How were his performances at 7-on-7's and at what level of competition? Was he going against all/mostly D-1 prospects?

Guys, I played a lot of CB in my day and coached some, so I thought I'd share my impression of Standifer (longer than I thought it'd be):

I just watched his film and came away more impressed than I thought I would be. He plays in Illinois 6A (IL goes up to 8A), which isn't great, but not horrible either. Plays great for 6A, but it's unclear how he'd perform at higher level because he doesn't display elite athleticism. Nelson Agholor for example plays against inferior competition, but one can more easily see his skills jump out because his athleticism is elite - of which you all are aware. I think that he projects as a CB in ND's system and would start out there if he comes to ND, but is more projectable at S. He's aggressive and a very willing tackler for a CB, which ND likes. Is going to learn to be a little more in control and drop his butt when tackling in the open at the D-1 level.

As others have noted he has great ball skills and anticipation, but has a little stiffness in his swivel (hips - it's the first thing I look at in CBs), which is why he would play S at Michigan for example. Overall, he looks like a very intriguing DB prospect for ND, the type of 3-star that exceeds his class ranking because he's going to play to beat you every snap. There are just more questions about how often he's going to get beat by better athletes. ND's scheme could mitigate some of that. But he'll have to rely on superior instincts and technique more so than the Darby's and Poole's of the world.

 

[BGIF]

Whiskey,

How were his performances at 7-on-7's and at what level of competition? Was he going against all/mostly D-1 prospects?

Guys, I played a lot of CB in my day and coached some, so I thought I'd share my impression of Standifer (longer than I thought it'd be):

I just watched his film and came away more impressed than I thought I would be. He plays in Illinois 6A (IL goes up to 8A), which isn't great, but not horrible either. Plays great for 6A, but it's unclear how he'd perform at higher level because he doesn't display elite athleticism. Nelson Agholor for example plays against inferior competition, but one can more easily see his skills jump out because his athleticism is elite - of which you all are aware. I think that he projects as a CB in ND's system and would start out there if he comes to ND, but is more projectable at S. He's aggressive and a very willing tackler for a CB, which ND likes. Is going to learn to be a little more in control and drop his butt when tackling in the open at the D-1 level.

As others have noted he has great ball skills and anticipation, but has a little stiffness in his swivel (hips - it's the first thing I look at in CBs), which is why he would play S at Michigan for example. Overall, he looks like a very intriguing DB prospect for ND, the type of 3-star that exceeds his class ranking because he's going to play to beat you every snap. There are just more questions about how often he's going to get beat by better athletes. ND's scheme could mitigate some of that. But he'll have to rely on superior instincts and technique more so than the Darby's and Poole's of the world.

Nice critique.

 

[NDFAN420]

Nice critique.

much obliged.

 

[JughedJones]

I like how he's always got his head turned to the ball. I could get used to seeing more of that in SB.

 

[rtrn2glory]

i think he looks faster than he did as a junior. he may not be blazing fast, but he seems to get to top end speed quickly. why was he not playing any offense is my question?

seems like him and prosise were separated at birth.

 

[raiseherGOLSONblue]

looking for the ball is a very underlooked quality. one that usually can't be taught. I like that in a young DB

 

[NDPhilly]

Pic of Anthony with Tee and Tay B ant the Semper Fi game.

https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/RealChewy/status/153671740269146113?photo=1

Tay B is legit 6'3"

Tee is standing slightly behind them. Tee is 6'1" or 6'2".

Standifer appears to be 6'3". Also look at how long his arms are.

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

NDatRivals Irish Illustrated
Irish target Anthony Standifer on his ND official visit. @RealChewy: Enjoying my time out here
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[johnnykillz]

NDatRivals Irish Illustrated
Irish target Anthony Standifer on his ND official visit. @RealChewy: Enjoying my time out here
4 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Gonna happen...

Next fo sho.

 

[NDinFL]

Love that tweet.

You can't always bank on star ratings.

Standifer is a player. Plain and simple

 

[irishfanjho15]

So if Standifer commits, what are we looking at with Darby? Does that all but push him out?

I really hope we stick with Yuri also. If we can't get Darby, I really would like to have both Standifer and Wright.

 

[johnnykillz]

I'm concerned Wright is in no man's land: he in some deep chingada.

 

[irishfanjho15]

I'm concerned Wright is in no man's land: he in some deep chingada.

Agreed :banghead2

 

[Irish2015]

RealChewychewchewtrainnn

At breakfast with the coaches finishing up my official.

______________________________________
Not sure what Standifer ordered, but I've got a feeling the staff ordered up some coffee.

 

[koonja]

I'm concerned Wright is in no man's land: he in some deep chingada.

I disagree, I think he keeps his ND offer and my weak but potentially brilliant reasoning can be found here:

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/notre-dame-football-recruiting/59085-who-likely-next-223.html

 

[ThePiombino]

So if Standifer commits, what are we looking at with Darby? Does that all but push him out?

I really hope we stick with Yuri also. If we can't get Darby, I really would like to have both Standifer and Wright.

I don't think the staff would give up on Darby just because Standifer commits. Darby is a game changer for ND at much more than just the CB position in and of itself. We're also goining balls to the wall for Poole it seems. Standifer fills a need and has good potential, but I think that landing one of Darby, Poole or (assuming his offer is not lifted) Wright is the staff's end-game here.

 

[NDinFL]

I don't think the staff would give up on Darby just because Standifer commits. Darby is a game changer for ND at much more than just the CB position in and of itself. We're also goining balls to the wall for Poole it seems. Standifer fills a need and has good potential, but I think that landing one of Darby, Poole or (assuming his offer is not lifted) Wright is the staff's end-game here.

This.

We have potentially 5 spots?

Standifer, Darby, Poole, Neal, Agholor?

BK and his crew are absolutely relentless and I wouldn't have it any other way

 

[Emcee77]

I don't think the staff would give up on Darby just because Standifer commits. Darby is a game changer for ND at much more than just the CB position in and of itself. We're also goining balls to the wall for Poole it seems. Standifer fills a need and has good potential, but I think that landing one of Darby, Poole or (assuming his offer is not lifted) Wright is the staff's end-game here.

I agree. I'm sure we keep going after Darby, Poole and probably Wright for now. If we get a commitment from one of those elite corners then things will change.

 

[ErieIrish13]

@RealChewy

Loved my visit at ND the coaching staff and support system is great... Definitely #1 on my list

 

[NDinFL]

@RealChewy

Loved my visit at ND the coaching staff and support system is great... Definitely #1 on my list

Nice!

Thanks for the update amigo

 

[Grahambo]

Kid reminds me of Robert Blanton to be honest.

 

[clashmore_mike]

http://notredame.247sports.com/Article/Standifer-comments-on-Notre-Dame-OV-58068

Said he needs another year of Spanish. If admissions okays him taking a course online, he will commit on signing day. Feels confident it will happen.

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

That's Great news!

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

just watched his tape again, love how it's so easy for him to run while looking back for the ball. He would be a great addition to our Defensive backfield.

 

[NDinFL]

just watched his tape again, love how it's so easy for him to run while looking back for the ball. He would be a great addition to our Defensive backfield.

Agree completely

Hate to phrase it this way, but he's like the anti Gary Gray

 

[ThePiombino]

@RealChewy

Loved my visit at ND the coaching staff and support system is great... Definitely #1 on my list

Very nice!

Kid reminds me of Robert Blanton to be honest.

I cold SO live with this! Hopefully, in retrospect, we'll be able to look back at this and say that our third best CB in the 2012 class (this is assuming we land either Darby, Poole or Wright) was as good as Blanton.

 

[ThePiombino]

http://notredame.247sports.com/Article/Standifer-comments-on-Notre-Dame-OV-58068

Said he needs another year of Spanish. If admissions okays him taking a course online, he will commit on signing day. Feels confident it will happen.

Still plans on visiting Pittsburgh and Boise State. Illinois also making a late push. Nothing set in stone here, especially if admissions gives him a hard time.