'20 FL WR Michael Redding III (Miami Verbal)

[KizerWilhelm]

247/II has something up on Drennen, anyone care to paraphrase?

Alexander is in-school today, we're trying to get him to visit in June but he likely won't be able to do the big weekend. Top three is us, FSU and Purdue.

 

[NDMIA]

Per 247

**WR Michael Redding III, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy – Because he has limited film from his junior season and because we were hesitant about his ball skills initially, Redding was given an early three-star rating by us at 247Sports. Through the spring though, we’ve gotten more comfortable with his ability to catch the ball consistently. When you add that to his 6-foot-1 frame and elite testing numbers (4.56 40, 4.44 shuttle, 41-inch vertical), we feel like that’s enough to warrant that slight bump up to the four-star rang. His senior season film will dictate whether he continues to rise or falls back down to the three-star range.

The move – Redding is up one rating point from an 89 to a 90 but remains outside the Top247 pending senior film. Florida State and Notre Dame both have Crystal Ball predictions on 247Sports.

Bumped to a 4 star on 247. Rivals has him way up there. Landing him would make for an epic WR recruiting haul if ND could land Johnson, McMillan and Redding. That could potentially be 3 .9400 and up dudes in one class at the same position. Big time stuff

 

[BobbyMac]

Important part of the story commented about by MIA is Redding is going to be deciding here very soon. I have no idea where he's leaning out of his Top 3 but from reading I'd say if he leaves home, he goes to his coach's alma mater, Purdue.

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https://247sports.com/Article/4-star-WR-Redding-not-far-off-from-decision-132111371/

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">[VIP] Preseason decision ahead for <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a> Composite 4-star WR Michael Redding, who gives the latest:<a href="https://t.co/pmR5EEt0wd">https://t.co/pmR5EEt0wd</a> <a href="https://t.co/1lPKsbcRT4">pic.twitter.com/1lPKsbcRT4</a></p>— John Garcia, Jr. (@JohnGarcia_Jr) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGarcia_Jr/status/1129399409584816130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDIrish88]

We will see who commits today but if it is watts then I wonder how long ND waits on McMillan or if they try to take Redding and wait and see on numbers to see if they could get 4 WRs

 

[rtrn2glory]

Are we expecting a commitment today from someone?

 

[NDIrish88]

Yep EJ Holland gave the starbucks signal

 

[House16]

Are we expecting a commitment today from someone?

Yeah, EJ Holland posted a picture of a coffee one or two days ago which is his version of a commit bat signal. Because he hasn’t CB’d Redding, it’s got to be either Carmody or Watts.

 

[stpeteirish]

Looks like Loy switched his CB from ND to FSU.

 

[BobbyMac]

As I expected. With ND getting OV's from all of their WR targets including the elusive AJ Henning, I figured this was dead in the water.

Plus, would you want to come into a class as the #3 or possible #4 WR when you are the #1 WR at IMG? Doesn't usually work like that.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Bummer, kid looks like a real player. If he goes to FSU, they're getting a good one.

 

[KyfightingIrish36]

Apparently we have decided to pass on Redding.

 

[BobbyMac]

Apparently we have decided to pass on Redding.

Is that being reported bby a site or a personal opinion?

 

[Luckylucci]

Is that being reported bby a site or a personal opinion?

247 reporting the attention/focus is being placed elsewhere.

 

[IrishFanForever23]

Rivals reported the same thing.

 

[stlnd01]

Is this us recruiting over him or him choosing Home State U?

 

[Luckylucci]

Is this us recruiting over him or him choosing Home State U?

Answered above.

 

[BobbyMac]

Is this us recruiting over him or him choosing Home State U?

This was my line of thinking.

Are they moving on because they like where they are with other players they like more on their board?

Are they moving on because wouldn't set up a return OV?

Are they passing (withdrawing commitability of offer) because of a flaw in the relationship besdies scheduling an OV or maybe a red flag that popped up?

or... did he just pass and is picking FSU?

Redding is supposedly committing soon, if I was in a good postition with him I would be all in until he says no. Can't be waiting until bowl season on a kid from Fresno. That's the definition of insanity when it comes to ND recruiting. The next two WR's are one from Omaha who's Nebraska's #1 uncommitted recruit, the other = an old flame that magically reappeared after public affairs with two opponents from this upcoming .

My thought is, he saw enough of his Top 3 back in March, he commits to FSU this summer and will OV to FSU for the Miami game.

 

[rtrn2glory]

wow who would've thought we'd have the luxury to pass on this kid.

i guess that's a good thing?

 

[KizerWilhelm]

Looks like Loy switched his CB from ND to FSU.

He switched it to foggy fwiw

 

[GBdomer]

Florida and Miami started showing interest. He wouldn't step up his OV

So I think ND was focusing elsewhere and not playing his recruiting game and said good luck.

Fine with GB

Good player, nothing special. There is a reason Miami and Florida JUST started showing interest

 

[Irish Man3]

Don't like the idea of passing here. Not sure what the game plan is with WR and DB recruiting but I'm not a fan at this point. The staff has done this countless times and they've been screwed over damn near every time.

 

[IrishLax]

Don't like the idea of passing here. Not sure what the game plan is with WR and DB recruiting but I'm not a fan at this point. The staff has done this countless times and they've been screwed over damn near every time.

Agreed 100%.

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

I don't like passing on this guy either unless Xavier Watts is a silent, but Henning isn't coming here we aren't Clemson or Bama where we can be turning down a guy like this.

 

[BobbyMac]

I don't like passing on this guy either unless Xavier Watts is a silent, but Henning isn't coming here we aren't Clemson or Bama where we can be turning down a guy like this.

Zero chance ND turned him down.

 

[Domina Nostra]

We can and should definitely turn down even 5-star kids.

The coaching staff is not going to pass on a high-talent kid that can help the team unless: (1) their is a good reason (ussually fit) or (2) they are misjudging his talent or another prospect's interest.

If it's the first case, good. Aaron Lynch, Kevin Stepherson, and others are hypotheticlaly great, but not if they eat up practice time and then don't play or transfer. Kelly has been more successful with developing good fits than chasing 5-stars. We just need to make sure to stock the roster with the best good fits available (Tillery, Tranquil, Procise, Gilman, etc.) and and then get lucky with a Tyler Eifert every once in a while.

In the second case, they wouldn't be turning down his talent, but misjudging his talent. People make mistakes, what are you going to do?

 

[NDMIA]

I think ND failing to secure an OV this summer doesn’t mean they passed on him. Seems like ND simply lost a recruiting battle. UM, UF, FSU, and Purdue seem like some possible destinations and he’ll have plenty of options. Also, for people doubting his need or talent, I’m sorry but whoever is the #1 WR at IMG is worth taking. They are just that good of a program and you have to be a beast to beat out all of the talent at that school. I think he’s going to impress people in the fall as the “Alpha” this season. Sucks to lose the recruiting battle but i think NDCrusader put it best when he said it’s hard to recruit IMG’s #1 as our #3 or 4 WR.

 

[Luckylucci]

I do see some similarities to previous cycle debacles but also differences. Those really came about because of narrowing down recruiting to a small (sometimes very small) group and when we missed, we had extremely limited or no options. We'd just miss on numbers altogether.

WR resembles this the most, IMO. 2-3 spots to fill with a board of only 3-5 guys. However, there is one significant difference. We already have the best WR recruit of the Kelly era committed. Most of the scenarios/position groups we lost sleep over, couldn't say that, at that time. You may not agree with the targets but that's a different conversation.

On DB recruiting, I do think it's interesting that they are pushing back visits/possible decisions but I think the general tone is completely different. In fact, they just got done with expanding the board after in-person evals/school visits and are now in the process of focusing in on those new targets. Don't see how that's the same.

For example, would I take Jerrin Thompson on his OV and possible commitment. Yes, I would. Would I do so if I thought LSU could eventually push and take him out of the class. I'd probably wait until the fall as well.

With BVG there was a clear lack of direction and ownership with recruiting. With Diaco he got too stuck in his "profiles". That's just not the case with Lea, Elston, Polian, and notably Bill Rees. They are communicating, evaluating, and acting accordingly.

Lastly, I remember reading Loy's post NSD scoop and thinking how crazy it would be if we had another spot or two in the class. There was a lot of interest late, some real and maybe some not real, but it sure would be nice to be able to see how some of that would play out.

 

[zelezo vlk]

I do see some similarities to previous cycle debacles but also differences. Those really came about because of narrowing down recruiting to a small (sometimes very small) group and when we missed, we had extremely limited or no options. We'd just miss on numbers altogether.

WR resembles this the most, IMO. 2-3 spots to fill with a board of only 3-5 guys. However, there is one significant difference. We already have the best WR recruit of the Kelly era committed. Most of the scenarios/position groups we lost sleep over, couldn't say that, at that time. You may not agree with the targets but that's a different conversation.

On DB recruiting, I do think it's interesting that they are pushing back visits/possible decisions but I think the general tone is completely different. In fact, they just got done with expanding the board after in-person evals/school visits and are now in the process of focusing in on those new targets. Don't see how that's the same.

For example, would I take Jerrin Thompson on his OV and possible commitment. Yes, I would. Would I do so if I thought LSU could eventually push and take him out of the class. I'd probably wait until the fall as well.

With BVG there was a clear lack of direction and ownership with recruiting. With Diaco he got too stuck in his "profiles". That's just not the case with Lea, Elston, Polian, and notably Bill Rees. They are communicating, evaluating, and acting accordingly.

Lastly, I remember reading Loy's post NSD scoop and thinking how crazy it would be if we had another spot or two in the class. There was a lot of interest late, some real and maybe some not real, but it sure would be nice to be able to see how some of that would play out.

I don't remember this, did anybody post it to this board? Hoping we don't regret not making room for one of those late interest guys

 

[Luckylucci]

I don't remember this, did anybody post it to this board? Hoping we don't regret not making room for one of those late interest guys

It was premium info and not posted in it's entirety.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Like others have said, zero percent we passed on Redding. It just turns out he likely wants to stay home.