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Out of all of Weis's recruits that signed their LOIs, only 2 were retained from Turner Gill's preliminary commitment list: TE Jordan Smith and OL Brian Beckmann. A few of the notable losses were QBs Seth Russell (Baylor) and Bilal Marshall (Purdue), and LB/DE DeJon Wilson (Colorado). That is natural, because attrition is bound to happen after a coaching change.
Weis mentioned in his press-conference that the class is far from over because he expects more 5th year, special-case transfers to join the team in the spring. I have a list of names that I have in mind, but let's not spoil the moment; instead, let's focus back in on the guys who committed themselves today.
I don't really want to rank the recruits (for obvious reasons), but what the heck, I gotta give you something of substance, right? First thing is first, though: let me run the numbers.
The class (20) breaks down like so:
High School: 9
Junior College: 8
Transfers: 3
And they come from all over the country:
Texas: 6
California: 3
Kansas: 2
Missouri: 2
Washington: 2
Florida: 1
Georgia: 1
Ohio: 1
Maryland: 1
South Carolina: 1
There are 11 offensive players:
QB: 3
RB: 1
OL: 2
WR: 3
TE: 2
And 9 defensive players:
DL: 4
LB: 2
DB: 3
If you were to ask me what the major weaknesses of last year's team were, then I would tell you:
1. DL- no depth, little talent
2. WR- excellent slot receivers, but no true deep threat
3. QB- production regressed throughout the year
4. LB- aside from Steven Johnson, nobody could be relied upon for 60 minutes
Wouldn't you know it, Charlie Weis signed 12 players out of those categories. Now I know (and you probably do too) that Charlie Weis has forgot more about football than I could ever know. Hear me out: I'm not claiming to know more than him, nor will I ever, but with that said, we still agree on some things, like shoring up the depleted defensive line and wide-outs.
Also, with only 9 high school recruits signed, Weis is basically saying that Kansas needs help all over the field... immediately. High schoolers are generally (and I want to qualify that statement...generally) big projects that require a good year to get fully integrated into the system, while Juco and transfer players can come in and win a job in the spring... generally.
So, with that said, I give you my preliminary ranking of the 2012 recruiting class. I will base it on the players' talents, the positions' needs, and how soon I think they can make an impact.
Kansas Jayhawks' 2012 Additions
1. QB Dayne Crist- QB is the single-most important position in Big 12 Football, make no bones about it. Crist is a good one, and he could win Kansas 2-3 games by himself.
2. QB Jake Heaps- It was paramount that Kansas found a quarterback in the offseason. Jordan Webb could have very well been that guy, who cares? Just as long as they had somebody who they could depend on. Heaps gives Kansas 2 more years of great quarterbacking and will give the 1st team defense fits in practice. You could argue that is as big or an even bigger addition that Crist. Suffice it to say, KU upgraded this position.
3. LB Schyler Miles- Steven Johnson leaves some big shoes to fill, so it's a major position of need. Miles chose Kansas over Florida and West Virginia. Need I say more? Great athlete, great motor, great chance to start next year. Film is impressive, he is smart, instinctive, and he makes tackles in bunches. Weis forged a relationship with him at Florida and snuck him into Lawrence for a visit. Get them on campus, open their eyes, and they will come.
4. WR Josh Ford- The wide receivers were non-existent, and now they get a major boost from the JUCO ranks. Ford has pro potential written all over him: size, speed, strength. Here's to him living up to it. I love the way he blocks, by the way.
5. DT Jordan Tavai- Highly recruited DT from JUCO, Tavai could arguably be the biggest addition (pun intended) to the class. Remember James McClinton? He is explosive and garnered late interest from Cal and other Pac 12 schools.
6. DT Ty McKinney- Size and strength. This isn't rocket science. I expect him to see the field by October at the latest.
7. DB Greg Allen- Aqib Talib reincarnated? Let's hope.
8. WR Justin McCay- With hardship, McCay becomes the 3rd best addition. Without it, and we have to wait a year to see him in action. He is a tall target, but he isn't your typical wide-out. McCay has some bulk, so I assume that he will be effective on quick slants across the middle of the field. You would also think that with his speed, McCay would be a deep threat. I am a little hesitant to say that at this juncture, only time will tell. Regardless, this is a great, local pickup.
9. TE Charles Brooks Jr.- Pass catcher with a chip on his shoulder. Although he is still fairly new to football, Weis is drooling. Hold out hope that he will succeed, if not for a couple years learning the schemes.
10. QB Turner Baty- Could very well be the best quarterback on the roster come spring ball. He has won championships at every level he has played, and he is your prototype in size. After all, Michigan and Oklahoma showed strong interest in him. My have things changed for this offense.
11. WR/DB Tre Parmalee- A smart, finesse-type football player that has the tools to be great. What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in precise route running. This kid is really growing on me by the day, sporting KU gear everywhere he goes. Expect 4 to 5 years of concentrated hard work.
12. LB Courtney Arnick- Infrared homing missile that just so happened to play football. Seriously, watch this kid's film, it's scary. Screams upside.
13. DT Tyler Holmes- More size, but in a younger body. The kid needs a red-shirt and some more weight training before he just gets thrown to the wolves. He came from a high-school that rarely produces top-tier talent, so recruiting services and recruiters alike considered him a cut below the top defensive linemen. I would go to battle for this kid. I think he has a chance to be great.
14. OL Brian Beckmann- Love the Kansas boys, love his size, but needs to improve quickness. He can play right guard or tackle.
15. DE Keon Stowers- I'm a broken record: size.
16. TE Jordan Smith- Just a good looking athlete with a non-stop motor. Red-shirt him and watch him grow under Brooks, Smiley, and Mundine. Expect his smarts and work ethic to pay dividends.
17. RB Taylor Cox- Cox played for a terrible Juco in Weed, CA, where he became the workhorse, carrying the ball 456 times in 2 years and 30 times a game sometimes. He was the focal point for the offense, so he was the same for opposing defenses. The fact that his productivity didn't diminish from year 1 to year two is impressive. The fact that his numbers improved is astounding. I like him; Weis loves him. Listen to Coach.
18. DB Nasir Moore- Depth, depth, depth! Moore has got some wheels and with the help of Dave Campo, he could develop into a nice little steal.
19. ATH Tyree Williams- (See Moore)
20. OL Sean Connolly- For having played at a high school that was so highly recruited by the Big 10, Big East, and ACC, Connolly really, really SLID under the radar. He has a lot of room to grow, but don't expect to see him on the field for a couple of years.
So, now that I gave you that superficial breakdown, let's now look at each player, sans the transfers, a tad more closely. Enjoy.
The 2012 Recruiting Class:
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Greg
Allen- DB from Houston, TX
5’11”, 190 lb, 4.3 40 yd
KU Bio: Recorded
58 total tackles, 13 pass breakups and one interception during senior season at
Alief Taylor HS ... Was a first team All-District honoree in both 2010 and
2011, earning District 18-5A Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2011 ...
Earned honorable mention All-District honors in 2009 ... Ranked as one of the
top 25 defensive backs in Texas by Dave Campbell ... Named to 2011 Pre-Season
All-Greater Houston High School Football Team by Touchdown Club of Houston ...
A three-year letterwinner in football ... Also competed in track and field at
Alief Taylor, earning team MVP honors as a junior ... Coached by J.D. Jordan at
Alief Taylor ... Selected Kansas over Utah, Ole Miss and Memphis ... Son of
Camella Allen ... Born in New Orleans, La., but moved to Houston following
Hurricane Katrina ... His cousin, Shawn Allen, plays football at Grambling.
Scout: 2*
ESPN: 3* Grade: 75
Reported Offers: Memphis, New Mexico, Utah
Kansas beat out Morgan Scalley and Utah for Allen’s services. To the untrained eye, it’s not that significant,
but given the fact that Scalley is one of the best defensive backs coaches in
America, and the Utes are now Pac-12 contenders… it’s huge!
He wasn’t overlooked by Scalley, but he was
overlooked by practically the rest of the nation. Allen really went under the
radar until late in his senior year, mostly because he is still pretty new to
football. He started playing late in high school (because he was really quite good at track and that consumed most of his time) and, physically speaking, he
is your typical late-bloomer who still has a lot of room for growth and development.
His frame is great for a corner and he can sustain additional bulk if need be. He
has good range and coverage skills; he is explosive and a gifted athlete. In
all honesty, he could start as early as this coming fall. Kansas isn’t
particularly talented in the secondary and Allen is. It was a perfect marriage.
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Courtney
Arnick- LB from Dallas, TX
6’2”, 200 lb, 4.5 40 yd
KU Bio: A
three-star linebacker according to Rivals.com ... Rated the 13th best
linebacker in the Dallas Metro area by the Dallas Morning News ... Earned unanimous first team
District 11-4A honors following his senior season ... Had a 60-yard fumble
return for a touchdown in his school's `Super Bowl' rivalry game against
Kimball HS during his senior season ... Recorded 112 tackles (60 solos), 16
TFLs, three pass breakups and one interception in 2011 ... Voted Carter's team
MVP as a senior ... Named to ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth's, District 11-4A's, 2011
Preseason watch list ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Coached by
Patrick Willams at Carter HS ... Also competed in track and field, where he placed
second at the district meet in the discus and fourth in the shot put as a
junior ... An excellent student, ranks seventh in his graduating class at
Carter and is the senior class vice president ... Also considered Boise State,
Houston, Colorado State and Memphis ... Son of Carla and Curlie Arnick ...
Brother, Curnelius, recently completed his collegiate career at Tulsa, where he
was a four-year starter at linebacker and led the Golden Hurricane with 159
tackles in 2011.
Rivals: 3* 5.6 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Arkansas State, Boise State,
Colorado State, Houston, Memphis, New Mexico, North Texas, UTEP (his recruiting
really picked up in January)
Yes, he is pretty trim for a linebacker (and that
might be why he landed in Kansas’s lap and not at a bigger school), but he is a
fast, heat-seeking missile. Give him a few years under Scott Holsopple and Co.
and then he will blow up.
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Turner
Baty-
QB from San Francisco, CA (JUCO)
6’2”, 225, 4.7 40 yd
KU Bio: Named
Most Valuable Player of the California Community College Athletic Association
state championship after leading City College of San Francisco to the title and
a perfect 12-0 mark in 2011 ... CCSF were named the 2011 JC Football National
Champions ... Completed 178 of 265 pass attempts, good for 62.2 percent ...
Threw for 2,410 yards and 23 touchdowns, with just five interceptions ... Also
recorded 249 yards rushing and seven TDs on the ground ... Coached by George
Rush at CCSF ... Played his senior season at New Canaan Prep (Conn.), leading
the Rams to their fourth-straight CIAC Championship ... Named MVP of the state
championship game after leading New Canaan Prep to a 28-0 win ... Threw for
2,452 yards and 26 TDs in his one season at New Canaan ... Spent his sophomore
and junior seasons at Menlo-Atherton (Calif.) High School ... Threw for 1,800
yards, with 18 touchdowns and just six interceptions as a junior ... Also
rushed for 200 yards and two TDs ... Helped lead Menlo-Atherton to a 22-4
overall mark and a perfect 12-0 mark in conference play during his two seasons
with the Bears ... Son of Kathleen Baty and Greg Baty ... Father, Greg, played
tight end at Stanford, while his grandfather played at Michigan.
Rivals: 3* 5.5 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: None
Baty is a really unique case. He only played one year of JUCO football, so he slid under the radar and found an opportunity in Lawrence where he gets 4 years to play 3. He has a quick, compact throwing motion. He is very accurate (a really nice
arm), mobile in the pocket, and he has good decision making skills. One thing you might notice from his film is that he can ad-lib when needed. Maybe not on Todd Reesing's level, but still.
Baty has made it clear that is not coming in to backup anybody; instead, he is here to compete and win a starting job. With Dayne Crist transferring to KU for just one year, I expect that the starting job is his to lose, so you expect Baty to red-shirt this year, but from then on, it’s anybody’s game. Jake Heaps will have to win the job come 2013.
Weis came in mid-December, and in a matter of months, the quarterback position went from a major concern to a real strength… with depth. It’s covered for at least 4 years now, and next year’s class can focus on the high school talent pool.
Baty has made it clear that is not coming in to backup anybody; instead, he is here to compete and win a starting job. With Dayne Crist transferring to KU for just one year, I expect that the starting job is his to lose, so you expect Baty to red-shirt this year, but from then on, it’s anybody’s game. Jake Heaps will have to win the job come 2013.
Weis came in mid-December, and in a matter of months, the quarterback position went from a major concern to a real strength… with depth. It’s covered for at least 4 years now, and next year’s class can focus on the high school talent pool.
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Brian
Beckmann- OL from Overland Park, KS
6’7”, 315 lb
KU Bio: Named
the top offensive lineman prospect and third overall prospect in the state of
Kansas by Rivals.com heading into senior campaign ... Missed his senior season
at Blue Valley West due to injury ... Earned honorable mention All-Eastern
Kansas League honors as a junior ... Coached by Scott Wright at BVWHS ... Also
lettered in track and field at Blue Valley West and taking second in the discus
and third in the shot put at 2011 Kansas State Track and Field Championships
... An outstanding student ... Member of the National Honor Society, the BVWHS
Honor Roll and the German Club ... Plans to major in English at KU ... Chose
Kansas over Kansas State ... Son of Cathy and Bruce Beckman ... Father, Bruce,
was a wrestler at Nebraska.
Rivals: 3* 5.6 RR
Scout: 3*
ESPN: 3* Grade: 76
Reported Offers: Kansas State
A local kid, Beckmann has a really strong upper body
and the size and athleticism to play guard at this level. He is a particularly good
run blocker and if he can improve his initial quickness and agility, he could
end up playing tackle. With that said, few linemen can come in and start as a true Freshman, so slap a red-shirt by his name, lock him in the weight room and fill up
that big frame; the kid has potential for growth.
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Charles
Brooks Jr.- TE from Scottsdale, AZ (JUCO)
6’5”, 245 lb.
KU Bio: One of the
top junior college tight ends in 2011 by Rivals.com ... Played in nine games
during the 2011 season for Scottsdale Community College, catching 26 passes for
317 yards and five touchdowns ... Missed two games with an injury ... Coached
by Doug Madoski at SCC ... Did not start playing football until his senior year
of high school ... During his lone season at Maplewood HS he caught 33 passes
for 769 yards and eight touchdowns ... Helped lead his team to a near perfect
season and the Missouri Class 2 State Semi-Finals ... Member of the 2010 Class
2 All-State Football squad as well as All-Metro Football team ... Suited up as
a power forward for the school's basketball team ... Named MVP and All-South
Central Athletic Association First Team member for 2008-09 basketball season ...
Chose Kansas over Ole Miss, New Mexico, Middle Tennessee and Florida
International ... Son of Anita Williams.
Rivals: 3* 5.6 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Florida International, Middle
Tennessee State, Mississippi, New Mexico, Savannah State
An athletic, pass-catching tight end, Brooks will
give Kansas another weapon on the outside.I love this kid's upside. Like Allen, Brooks started playing football late in his high-school career, so he is still learning the nuances of the game.
Brooks is going to find some favorable match-ups in the Big 12 against slower line-backers or smaller defensive-backs. Solid pickup.
Brooks is going to find some favorable match-ups in the Big 12 against slower line-backers or smaller defensive-backs. Solid pickup.
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Sean
Connolly- OL from Kirtland Hills, OH
6’7”, 290 lb.
KU Bio: Earned
two letters in football at Dulles HS ... Recorded 37 tackles and three
interceptions while playing cornerback ... Also had three touchdown catches for
DHS at wide receiver ... Earned first team All-District honors following his
senior season ... Coached by Jim Creech at Dulles ... A three-year letterwinner
in baseball and a two-year letterwinner in basketball ... An All-District
honoree in baseball ... Chose KU over SMU and North Texas ... Would like to
major in business at Kansas ... Son of Debra Woods.
Rivals: 2* 5.4 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: NR
Reported Offers: Akron, Marshall, Wyoming
As Weis put it, Connolly is still just a pup, but when that pup grows up, he is going to be a monster. Look for Connolly to red-shirt, learn the system, put on some good weight and contend for a spot on the 2 deep in 2013.
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Taylor
Cox-
RB from Weed, CA (JUCO)
5’11”, 200 lb.
KU Bio: Selected
as an All-American by the California Community Colleges Football Association
following his sophomore season ... Rushed for 1,507 yards and 14 touchdowns in
10 games during 2011 season ... Claims school records for rushing yards in a
game (326), career (2,744) and touchdowns in career (31) ... Tallied 1,237
yards rushing and 14 touchdowns on 212 carries as a freshman ... Also had 31
receptions for 148 yards and three TDs in 2010 ... Coached by Charlie Roche at
College of Siskiyous ... Named First Team All-Wesco during junior and senior
seasons at running back as well as at cornerback at Jackson HS ... Rushed for
2,014 yards and 18 touchdowns over his final two high school seasons ... Also
recorded 307 receiving yards and four touchdown catches ... Rushed for over 200
yards in three games during his senior season ... Helped lead Jackson to Wesco
South Championship in 2008 ... Played in Washington State Football Coaches
Association All-State game in spring of 2009 ... Chose KU over Utah State ...
Son of McCall Cox.
Rivals: 3* 5.5 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Idaho, San Jose State, Utah State
While Cox does nothing exceptionally well, saying he
can’t come in for significant snaps would be fallacious because he does
everything well at the same time. Every move he makes and every cut he makes has
a purpose. Worst case scenario, he provides depth after Darrian Miller’s
departure. Best case scenario, he provides Kansas a nice change-of-pace to the
other three backs and finds the end-zone often.
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Josh
Ford-
WR from Yuma, AZ (JUCO)
6’4”, 195 lb, 4.4 40 yd
KU Bio: Earned
All-ACCAC and All-Western States Football League first team honors in 2011 ...
As a sophomore at Arizona Western Community College he recorded 58 receptions,
good for 845 yards and 10 touchdowns, which were all team highs ... Had six
catches for 117 yards and a TD in the 2011 El Toro Bowl, which was the NJCAA
National Championship game ... As a freshman at AWCC he hauled in 20 receptions,
good for 252 yards and a touchdown ... Suited up for Tom Minnick at AWCC ...
Played wide receiver and kick returner for the Colts of Calvin Coolidge HS in
Washington, D.C. ... Earned two letters in football and helped lead the Colts
to a 9-3 mark during his junior season and the first round of the playoffs ...
Named team MVP as a senior ... Also lettered as a sprinter for the Colts' track
& field team, earning Most Valuable Runner honors as a senior ... Was a
member of the top 4x200-meter relay team in the nation in 2009-10 ... Son of
Lynette Ford.
Rivals: 3* 5.6 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Bowling Green, Miami (Florida),
Middle Tennessee State, Utah State
I don’t want to jump the gun on this one, but gun to
my head, this is the diamond-in-the-rough, the steal, per-se, of the 2012 class.
Ford reminds me of Baylor wide-receivers who have tortured us in recent
memory. He has size, length, speed, and is a true deep threat. Expect Ford to start.
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Tyler
Holmes- DT from Sachse, TX
6’3”, 270 lb.
KU Bio: Recorded
104 tackles, five sacks, 28 quarterback hurries, five pass breakups and three
forced fumbles playing both defensive tackle and defensive end ... Named first
team All-District and was named Sachse HS team MVP and Defensive Lineman of the
Year ... Helped his team reach the second round of the Texas Class 5A State
Playoffs during his senior year ... Played for Mark Behrens at SHS ... Chose
Kansas over Western Kentucky and Central Arkansas ... Would like to major in
graphic design ... Son of Linda and Tony Holmes ... Father, Tony, played
football at Arkansas ... Uncle, Kevin Holmes, also played football at Arkansas.
Rivals: 3*5.5 RR
Scout: 3*
ESPN: 3* Grade: 75
Reported Offers: Arkansas State, Central Arkansas,
Memphis, North Texas, Sam Houston State, Western Kentucky
Stout run defender, but not necessarily a one-man wrecking crew. He does have a decent get off. Can add more size to his frame, then I think he starts seeing the field.
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Ty
McKinney- DT from Athens, TX (JUCO)
6’3”, 310 lb.
KU Bio: Tied
for fourth during 2011 season in the Southwest Junior College Conference with
four sacks, which also led his team ... Compiled 27 total tackles, two of which
were for a loss and added a fumble recovery during his sophomore campaign at
Trinity Valley ... Played for Brad Smiley at Trinity Valley CC ... Recorded 39
stops and two fumble recoveries during his senior year at Zion Academy ...
Garnered Defensive Player of the Year honors for District 7-4A West following
his 2009 season at Zion Academy ... Named first team All-District as a junior
and senior ... Earned three letters in football ... Plans to major in education
at Kansas and would like to pursue a career in coaching ... Also considered
Houston, UTEP and Arkansas State ... Son of Lyedea Caston and Alex McKinney ...
Brother, Adrick McKinney, played basketball at TCU ... Uncle, Norman McKinney,
played football at Texas State.
Rivals: 3* 5.6 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Arkansas State, Houston, UTEP
McKinney is simply a space-eater. He has got a big, big, body. Expect to see him take a lot of snaps
early next season.
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Schyler
Miles- LB from Tampa, FL
6’2”, 220 lb.
KU Bio: Made
123 total stops and 60 solo tackles during senior season at Berkeley Prep ...
Forced four fumbles and also had four sacks ... Led Berkeley Prep to an
undefeated season in 2011 and Class 3A-District 5 title ... Named to the Tampa Tribune's and St. Pete Times All-State
and All-Hillsborough County First Team as a linebacker ... Rated the 27th best
inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com ... Saw action at fullback and
tight end for the Berkeley offense, collected 52 rushing yards on 16 carries
and 88 receiving yards on four catches ... Played for Dominic Ciao at Berkeley
Prep ... Considered Florida, Notre Dame and West Virginia before choosing
Kansas ... Son of Susan Miles and Brandon Miles ... Father, Brandon, competed
in both football and wrestling at Indiana.
Rivals: 3*, 5.7 RR
Scout: 3*
ESPN: 3* Grade: 78
Reported Offers: Ball State, Bowling Green,
Cinncinati, Duke, Florida, Iowa State, North Carolina State, Ohio, Wake Forest,
West Virginia
I'll go out on a fairly sturdy limb, let's don Miles the gem of the 2012 class. He plays aggressive, downhill defense, he has great initial quickness and agility. From the looks of it on film, he is really productive when blizting up the
middle. He is good against both the run and pass and he has tremendous size and athleticism for the position.
Hauling in a recruit of this pedigree this late in the game, with an offer from perennial superpower and in-state Florida, that's unprecedented. Major kudos to Charlie Weis, he was ethical, but he still managed to steal a real talent from the Gators at the same time.
Hauling in a recruit of this pedigree this late in the game, with an offer from perennial superpower and in-state Florida, that's unprecedented. Major kudos to Charlie Weis, he was ethical, but he still managed to steal a real talent from the Gators at the same time.
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Nasir
Moore- DB from Monterey Park, CA
KU Bio: Played
the 2011 season at East Los Angeles College where he was coached by Lynn Cain
... Helped lead ELAC to an 8-3 mark and a win over Santa Monica in the American
Division Championship Bowl game ... Named Defensive Player of the Game honors
in the American Division Championship Bowl game ... Recorded 21 tackles,
including 17 solo tackles, in 2011 ... Also had 1.5 TFLs, eight interceptions,
ten pass breakups and one sack ... His eight interceptions were the most in the
California Community College Athletic Association ... Earned first team SCFA
All-Mountain Conference at cornerback ... Spent the 2010 season at West Hills
Community College where he started two games at wide receiver ... Started as a
junior and senior at wide receiver at Peachtree Ridge High School ... Also
participated in track at PRHS ... Chose Kansas after considering BYU and Utah
... Son of Isis Spencer and Samir Moore.
Rivals: 2* 5.2 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: BYU
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Tre
Parmalee- WR/DB from Shawnee Mission, KS
5’10”, 160 lb.
KU Bio: Set
every single-season receiving record at Bishop Miege in 2011 as he recorded
1,164 yards on 82 receptions to go along with 15 touchdowns ... Earned first
team All-State honors from the Kansas City Star, Wichita Eagle and the Topeka Capitol Journal ...
Also named to the Kansas City Star's All-Metro team ... Took home the Otis
Taylor Award, for the best wide receiver in Kansas City ... Earned Top 11
honors from both the Topeka Capitol Journal and the Wichita Eagle ... Named first
team All-EKL as both a wide receiver and a defensive back ... Tallied 57
tackles and five interceptions on defense ... Played for current KU offensive
line coach, Tim Grunhard, at Bishop Miege ... Plans to major in Sports
Management ... Selected Kansas over Northern Illinois ... Son of Angel and
Bernie Parmalee ... Father, Bernie, is currently the tight ends coach with the
Kansas City Chiefs and had a nine year NFL career playing running back with the
Miami Dolphins and New York Jets.
Rivals: 3* 5.5 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: 2* Grade: 74
Reported Offers: Northern Illinois
Skilled route runner. Tough. Can catch balls over
the middle and not just in the flats. Deceptively fast. Could very well end up
on the defensive side of the ball.
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Jordan
Smith- TE from Waco, TX
6’5”, 220 lb., 4.7 40 yd
KU Bio: Saw
action for Reicher Catholic as both a wide receiver and tight end on offense
and a defensive end on defense ... Had 16 catches for 124 yards and two
touchdowns as a senior ... Also recorded three touchdowns for the RCHS defense
in 2011 ... Named first team All-State as a tight end ... Was an honorable
mention member of the Super Centex team on defense ... Reeled in six catches
for 109 yards during his junior year, averaging 18 yards per catch with two
touchdowns ... Member of the Reicher Catholic team that captured the state
title in 2009 ... Played for Mark Waggoner at Reicher Catholic ... Also ran
track at RCHS competing in the 110 and 300 meter hurdles ... Son of Tonya and
Steve Smith and Dennis Smith ... Father, Dennis, played offensive line at
Baylor before going on to play in the NFL for both the New York Jets and the
Washington Redskins ... Stepfather, Steve, played wide receiver at Midwestern
State.
Rivals: 3* 5.5 RR
Scout: 3*
ESPN: 3* Grade: 77
Reported Offers: Air Force, Cincinnati, and UTEP
Tough Kid. Played both ways in high school. Big play potential after the catch with strength and deceptive speed. Similar to Jason Witten.
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Keon
Stowers- DE from Milledgeville, GA (JUCO)
6’3”, 282 lb.
KU Bio: Made
26 total stops during his sophomore year at Georgia Military College, including
10 solo tackles ... Also recorded three TFLs and two interceptions ... Coached
by Bert Williams at Georgia Military College ... Earned All-Region honors his
senior season at Northwestern HS ... Recorded 95 tackles, eight TFLs, five
sacks and three interceptions ... Ranked the 13th best player in the state of
South Carolina following his senior season ... Also earned two letters in track
and field ... Placed second in the state meet in the discus his senior year ...
Would like to major in Physical Education at Kansas ... Chose Kansas over
Louisville, Iowa State, Indiana and South Alabama ... Lists Larry Shaw as his
mentor.
Rivals: 3* 5.5 RR
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Iowa State, Louisville, South Alabama, Troy
3 years to play. Can really move (for his big body) sideline to sideline.
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Jordan
Tavai- DT from Torrance, CA (JUCO
6’3”, 285 lb
KU Bio: Named
to the California Community College Football Coaches Association All-America
team and All-Region IV as a defensive tackle following his sophomore season at
El Camino ... Unanimous selection as the 2011 All-Northern Conference Defensive
Player of the Year by the SFCA ... Started all 10 games as a sophomore ...
Tallied 58 total tackles, seven TFLs, five sacks, two forced fumbles, two
fumble recoveries and one blocked kick in leading El Camino to an 8-2 record
and an appearance in the National Bowl ... Started all 10 games as a freshman
at El Camino ... Recorded 30 tackles, six TFLs, 3.5 sacks, one fumble recovery
and one blocked kick in 2010 ... Coached by John Featherstone at El Camino CC
... Recorded 86 tackles during his senior season at Mira Costa HS, including 66
solo tackles ... Also had five sacks and two fumble recoveries ... Named
All-CIF and All-Bay League first team at defensive line as a senior ...
Considered Texas Tech, Washington State and Indiana before choosing Kansas ...
Son of Nua and Will Tavai ... The oldest of six children ... Brother, J.R.,
plays football at USC and played in seven games at defensive tackle as a
freshman in 2011.
Scout: 2*
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: California, Texas Tech, Washington
State, Hawaii
Gives Kansas a much needed presence up front.
Athletic, strong as a bull and explosive. His film really shows his capabilities.
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| Source: Jayhawk Slant |
Tyee
Williams- ATH from Sugar Land, TX
6’0”, 190 lb.
KU Bio: Earned
two letters in football at Dulles HS ... Recorded 37 tackles and three
interceptions while playing cornerback ... Also had three touchdown catches for
DHS at wide receiver ... Earned first team All-District honors following his
senior season ... Coached by Jim Creech at Dulles ... A three-year letterwinner
in baseball and a two-year letterwinner in basketball ... An All-District
honoree in baseball ... Chose KU over SMU and North Texas ... Would like to
major in business at Kansas ... Son of Debra Woods.
Scout: Not Ranked
ESPN: Not Ranked
Reported Offers: Southern Methodist
Yet another good addition by Charlie Weis. This pickup would go hand-in-hand with Turner Gill's "speed-kills" concept, because that is something that Williams has. He has good size to play the position and I expect him to play a significant role at some point in his career.
Yet another good addition by Charlie Weis. This pickup would go hand-in-hand with Turner Gill's "speed-kills" concept, because that is something that Williams has. He has good size to play the position and I expect him to play a significant role at some point in his career.
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