Three new recruiting targets
Posted May 21st, 2008 by mrasor
Football
- Three new offers…
Rodriguez Price, running back, Fairburn, Ga.
Offers: Akron and Army
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 175
Speed: 4.4
Notes: To me, Price’s highlight video showed a rather tackleable runner who does have a burst of speed.
Alex Bayer, tight end, Pickering, Ohio
Offers: Akron, Bowling Green and Miami (Ohio)
Height: 6-4
Weight: 222
Speed: 4.78
Notes: Bayer is agile and has reliable hands, according to Rivals.com.
Jonathan Atchison, linebacker, Atlanta
Offers: Akron, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Indiana, LSU, Louisville, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Rutgers, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, East Carolina and Navy
Height: 6-3
Weight: 216
Speed: 4.54
Notes: It looks like Atchison is headed for Alabama. Even if he’s not a future member of the Tide, the other SEC, Big 10, ACC and Big East schools should preclude Akron’s hopes.
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:55 am
Having seen him play at Pickerington North (not Pickering, lol) i think Bayer would be an excellent recruit if the Zips can get a commitment from him. He has good size and hands. Plus he has good footspeed for a guy that is his size as well. He could be a good “move the chains” type receiver at TE with ability to break the occasional 25 to 35 yard play in the MAC.
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Mike, I’ve noticed that none of the recruits you’ve been listing recently are from the 5-county Akron area - especially Summit & Stark. Is this simply because the talent is down in the area this year or are there other factors that you may be aware of?
May 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Rob,
I don’t know for sure. It seems like the coaches have been satisfied with getting two or three local guys per year.
I think that’s the best solution when there are more talented players who will consider Akron in other states. (See Georgia, W. Penn., Fla., N.J.)