'13 TX QB Tyrone Swoopes (Texas Verbal)

[BeauBenken]

This is the QB I want this cycle.

Get in line, broski. I saw him first. lol

Still hoping Mr. Swoopes comes back to post some more.

 

[PatsandBostonfan1975]

Reminds me of that Bubba Sterling kid who is like a baseball prospect now i believe.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Get in line, broski. I saw him first. lol

Still hoping Mr. Swoopes comes back to post some more.

Word!

 

[TerryTate]

He only came on here to tell you that you shouldn't assume Texas wouldn't offer.

 

[IrishFrog]

He will headline Texas junior day this weekend..would be extremely surprised if he even remotely looked outside of the state

 

[Irish52]

T. Swoopes is an outstanding prospect and we will be lucky to get him; the competition will be fierce, especially from Texas. We need to get him and his parents to visit the campus if we are to have any chance at all.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

With our current depth chart, I don't see us landing a blue chip QB this cycle.

 

[PANDFAN]

2013 quarterback Tyrone Swoopes tells @brandoncparker his three favorites are Baylor, Oklahoma and Texas:

 

[NDhoosier]

oh well, not disappointed at all. Not in a huge need for QB at the moment and never really thought he would leave Texas to begin with... Though I am surprised to see Oklahoma in that list (though it isnt far).

 

[Kanye West]

It's whatever, hopefully we can land some stud RBS and Wideouts this class

 

[beryirish]

ESPN Freebie

Elite 11 Watch: Texas QB Tyrone Swoopes - ESPNHS Football - ESPNHS

Throughout this offseason, we’ll spotlight Class of 2013 quarterbacks who have a shot at making the Elite 11 finals in July. This week we profile Whitewright (Texas) standout Tyrone Swoopes.

Elite 11 Watch Archive

Tyrone Swoopes knows he's not your average quarterback. Rated a four-star recruit in the Class of 2013 by RecruitingNation, the junior quarterback can hurt you with his arm, but at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Swoopes has the imposing, athletic build to make opponents pay on the ground, as well. The proof lies in his 540 rushing yards and seven touchdowns during an October contest for the Tigers this past season. Scary thing is, Swoopes is determined to make his passing ability just as explosive as his rushing prowess.

ESPNHS: How would you describe yourself as a quarterback?
Swoopes: I'm not bad, but I think I could work on the passing aspect of it. Sometimes, I tend to drop the ball and run when I feel pressured instead of stepping around and throwing it. I think that'll be important for me to develop going to the next level because there, it won't be as easy as it is now.

ESPNHS: What was it like rushing for 540 yards in one game as a quarterback?
Swoopes: It was fun. During the game, I didn't think anything of it. I didn't know what I had done until everybody was telling me after the game. I thought it was pretty cool.

ESPNHS: After you finishing playing basketball, what do you plan on working on this offseason?
Swoopes: I'm going to work on my accuracy because when I'm tired, sometimes late in the game I won't do the certain things that I should do with my mechanics.

ESPNHS: Which quarterbacks do you like to watch and study?
Swoopes: I watch Cam Newton the most because he's exciting to watch. I've paid attention to how he's developed from college to the NFL, where he still runs a bit but he passes a lot more than he did in college.

ESPNHS: What would it mean to be invited to the Elite 11 camp?
Swoopes: Well, I got invited to the regionals this summer, and I'm looking forward to that. But I saw the TV show last summer about the national camp and I think it would be fun to go out to California because I've never been there. Just to meet those guys and be around those other great quarterbacks would be a good experience.

ESPNHS: What does it take to be an elite quarterback?
Swoopes: I think an elite quarterback has to be able to lead his team through anything that comes up through adversity. You can't get too worked up because you have to be a leader and control the game.

ESPNHS: Which schools have offered you so far and do you have any favorites?
Swoopes: I've gotten offers from Notre Dame, Stanford, Oregon, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma, Auburn and Alabama. I think Baylor, Oklahoma and Texas are my three favorites right now because I went to their junior days and I enjoyed it. Those will be the only places I've really been so far. [Note: Swoopes will be attending a Texas junior day this weekend.]

School: Whitewright (Texas)
Position: QB
Class: 2013
2011 Team Record: 7-4 (lost in first round of Class 2A playoffs)

2011 Stats
Completions-Attempts: 110-209 (.526)
Yards: 1,394
TD: 15
INT: 7
Rushing Yards: 2,267
Rushing TDs: 27

 

[tko]

did anyone really think this kid would consider ND?

 

[military_irish]

did anyone really think this kid would consider ND?

He should, otherwise whatever school he chooses is a dumb decision. He will regret if he doesn't choose ND and his 40 year decision.

 

[BeauBenken]

did anyone really think this kid would consider ND?

If we didn't pick up Gunner, maybe.

Still hoping though. lol

 

[texbender]

This guy is incredible. Would be surprised if he left Texas/Big 12. Getting him to visit is the key.

 

[DillonHall]

Just based on his stats, he seems like a run-first QB

 

[NDhoosier]

Just based on his stats, he seems like a run-first QB

agreed... let him play somewhere else...

 

[TerryTate]

Then why did we offer him?

 

[NDPhilly]

#1 QB in the country. Honestly if he was in the 2012 class I would have rather had him then Kiel but that's JMO

 

[NDhoosier]

Then why did we offer him?

because he is a good athlete. I never liked Devin Fuller because he seemed like a run-first QB, yet he was adamant about playing QB at the college level. Swoopes just seems like a better version of Devin Fuller (mainly because he is taller).

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Does he have a cousin? Maybe we can sweet talk him into coming and then....who knows??? Maybe he'll come too!

 

[military_irish]

Does he have a cousin? Maybe we can sweet talk him into coming and then....who knows??? Maybe he'll come too!

Which one will head to Houston?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

#1 QB in the country. Honestly if he was in the 2012 class I would have rather had him then Kiel but that's JMO

Agree.

 

[beryirish]

Not leaving Texas or Oklahoma...

"I think with the whole thing, I'm just going to stay in Texas. The furthest I'd go is Oklahoma,"

Would like to be in a spread offense...Aggies and Baylor can accomodate that.

HE GONE

 

[zbikowski88]

Committed to Texas

 

[NDPhilly]

lol.

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

I believe that makes three commits this week.

 

[BestBIrish47]

Damn you Mack Brown!!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I'm shocked...absolutely floored!

 

[beryirish]

Here comes Vince Young...