This kid = D1 lineman with a bunch of offers Junior Highlights - Mike Horton highlights

 

This is a better comparison IMO.

 

Graham Lawrence - Hudl

Murrer has an offer from Austin Peay.

 

Plus Wofford

Tall and lanky kids have a built in disadvantage because shorter kids in high school get comfortable in their body faster and can be a better "high school" player.

This is a better comparison IMO.

 

Graham Lawrence - Hudl

He has similar offers to one of the one you mentioned. One thing I noticed is he is pretty quick. You can see it when he is able to block the five technique on the jet with ease. When you see an OT having to always "run" his man to the sideline on the jet sweep it means he has trouble with his quickness to be able to make that reach block. Like everything it is not always the case because who they are blocking plays a part as well, but it something to look for when watching lineman.

This is a better comparison IMO.

 

Graham Lawrence - Hudl

I can see why this kid has offers. Moves well, maintains blocks and finishes blocks.

My first question is what have the players done to get noticed by college coaches. How many letters, texts or camp invites have they received? If not a lot they need more exposure. But, I totally agree with CoachJ post. Remember there are roughly 20 seniors for every freshman position in football. Don’t get locked on D1 only. I would make a list of schools you like at every level from D1-NAIA. Break your list into two sections per level (list 3-5 schools you think you can honestly play at and 3-5 schools you would like to play at). Then start emailing those coaches!!

 

Remember NAIA is equal to many D2 schools in relation to talent. The kids getting offers right now have great measurable, are fast and in most cases have great game film. Majority were also starters as sophomores and juniors. Don't worry about getting stars on rivals or scout..most college coaches will tell you they don't really spend much time on those sites. There are many things that lead to an offer. First, they have to have a need at your position. Second, you have to have the measurables to get your foot in the door, have great game tape and lastly (But just as important) have good grades. Don’t be afraid to ask the coach calling you some questions.

 

1. What position are you recruiting me to play?

2. How many players are you recruiting at my position?

3. Where do I rank on your recruiting board?

4. Have you evaluated my film?

5. What is the next step in the recruiting process?

 

Lay out your camp schedule. Hit camps you have received invites to..try to stay away from camps where the coaches don’t know you. Generally its hard to get noticed at camps with 300 other players. If you do go to a camp send the recruiting coach an email letting him know you are attending. Remember most coaches at camps are focused on the players they have invited and are potential recruits.

I don't want to be insensitive, but it sounds like sour grapes. If your good enough to play they will find you. In most cases, if you haven't been noticed by the end of your sophomore year, you won't be. If that's the case you'll have to walk on and make your case for a scholarship. Recruiters won't tell the truth, but fact of the matter is the talent in NKY is ok, but not d1 level talent. This not only goes for football, include basketball as well.

I don't want to be insensitive, but it sounds like sour grapes. If your good enough to play they will find you. In most cases, if you haven't been noticed by the end of your sophomore year, you won't be. If that's the case you'll have to walk on and make your case for a scholarship. Recruiters won't tell the truth, but fact of the matter is the talent in NKY is ok, but not d1 level talent. This not only goes for football, include basketball as well.

 

How many D1 players does it take to a little better than "OK?"

All 3 players will end up playing college ball.

Olmstead who is 6'4 325 pounds has visited a bunch of D1 schools including UK, WKU, UC, Purdue and I think also some MAC schools.

 

I have also visited several D1 schools, and at 38 am still waiting on my first D1 offer. Doors are always open, self paid visits are a dime a dozen. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if no D1 offers right now as a rising senior, the pickins are gonna be slim. The big boys have started to offer 2017 kids a;ready, no way a 2015 is coming. D1 is not the end all, plenty of good NAIA and D3 schools out there. Kids must not have what the big boys are looking for, and yes, measurables are just about everything. I realize that's tough message, but the truth hurts sometime. Same as baseball. You could have a kid throwing 90 that hits the mascot every other pitch, and the next kid throws strikes, gets kids out, and is just a great HS pitcher but can't break a pane of glass. Guess which one is getting the offer? Coaches are cocky, they feel they can coach em up and turn out a big diamond in the rough.

I have also visited several D1 schools, and at 38 am still waiting on my first D1 offer. Doors are always open, self paid visits are a dime a dozen. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if no D1 offers right now as a rising senior, the pickins are gonna be slim. D1 is not the end all, plenty of good NAIA and D3 schools out there. Kids must not have what the big boys are looking for, and yes, measurables are just about everything. Same as baseball. You could have a kid throwing 90 that hits the mascot every other pitch, and the next kid throws strikes, gets kids out, and is just a great HS pitcher but can't break a pane of glass. Guess which one is getting the offer? Coaches are cocky, they feel they can coach em up and turn out a big diamond in the rough.

 

Right on! "OK" means having a successful high school career, it doesn't have anything to do with being a d1 player.

I would also say that being elite in Northern Kentucky does not mean you are D1 caliber. Being elite in Cincinnati or Atlanta or Nashville would be a different story because those areas is D1 talent.

What is the term elite being based on?

6'2, 6'3 or 6'4, if you are over 300 lbs, not good! Teams don't want to waste time trimming a kid down to 265 or less, then putting good weight back on. Long lengthy prospects are what they are looking for, that's a fact.

Clyde brought up a perfect example with Bradley Way from Cov Cath. If this kid was an inch or two taller who knows where he would have ended up. Would have had his choice of many suitors IMO. One of the best I have seen around here in a long while. In terms of offensive line, it really is all about the height and length of the arms. Most schools would rather take a flyer on a 6'4"-6'5" kid who they can develop rather than a 6'2" kid that is a polished athlete. It's unfortunate but that's just the way it is.