New LB Committment Vada King

[AustinFromUNT]

 

[BTG_Fan1]

Wonder what is going on.. he had committed to Arkansas State, is he guy who can play this year?

[TheReal_jayD]

There is the Juco LB I was referring to in the other thread @BillySee58

[Harry]

 

Looks like he may have signed with Ark st out of high school but went to Holmes juco instead.  Dude is pretty ripped and I like his motor in his high school video.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Welcome, Vada!

[AustinFromUNT]

Darth Vada nickname incoming

[BillySee58]

21 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

There is the Juco LB I was referring to in the other thread @BillySee58

Yup. But I was thinking they still need a 2nd level JUCO linebacker. For the jack position they have now this guy, Ozougwu, and Thornton after this year. Any idea if they're still looking for a 2nd like linebacker?

Congrats to Vada!

[BTG_Fan1]

According to 24/7, he is a 2018 commit. With it saying he started his clock in 2016 as well.. So I'm assuming he has 3 years to play 2?

He is also ranked as a .7726 2* http://247sports.com/player/vada-king-53439

With him getting offers from Middle Tennesse, Georgia State, and then committed to Southern Miss in May of 2015.. Guess he didn't make it to campus because it says that he Commits to ArkState in Fed of 2016 and signs the same day, then he recommits in June of 2017... 

http://247sports.com/Player/Vada-King-53439/TimelineEvents

Edited August 5, 2017 by BTG_Fan1

[UNT86]

Did he fail to qualify coming out of HS?  If so, doesn't he need to graduate to qualify for us?

I would also read it as 3 to play 2.

Looks like a great pickup IF we get him on campus.

 

[Harry]

Also have to give a shout out to the UNT graphics staff.  That image of Darth Vada in the North Texas jersey is awesome and you have to think it helped in convincing him to commit.

[BTG_Fan1]

1 hour ago, UNT86 said:

Did he fail to qualify coming out of HS?  If so, doesn't he need to graduate to qualify for us?

I would also read it as 3 to play 2.

Looks like a great pickup IF we get him on campus.

I'm guessing he did not qualify, but no idea.. What is odd is his offers out of HS (MTSU, SM, ARKST) all came in March/April/May of the year. 

1 hour ago, Harry said:

Also have to give a shout out to the UNT graphics staff.  That image of Darth Vada in the North Texas jersey is awesome and you have to think it helped in convincing him to commit.

Is it a graphic? I think he was on campus this weekend

[Harry]

9 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Is it a graphic? I think he was on campus this weekend

I meant including the lettering photo etc.  just a great overall picture don't you agree?

[BTG_Fan1]

1 hour ago, Harry said:

I meant including the lettering photo etc.  just a great overall picture don't you agree?

I do like it

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Also, don' t know if anyone has noticed this or said it yet, but Koonz's dad is the HC at Holmes. 

[Harry]

3 minutes ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Also, don' t know if anyone has noticed this or said it yet, but Koonz's dad is the HC at Holmes. 

Wow man great catch.  I had forgotten about that.  Koons is looking like a great hire.  

BTW - it looks like Nate Brown was responsible for the big lineman we landed tonight.  We have to start rewarding these assistants who are landing these Key commits.

Recruiting is picking up folks!!

[Caw Caw]

I now see offers on Rivals for Ark St, MTSU, Southern Miss, Troy and Ourselves. Along with a bunch of non-D1 schools.

[MeanGreen13]

I'm very excited about this guy right here. He could play any LB position for us... i think he is going to take over the Jack position once wheeler graduates. I think our LBs will be GREAT next year, barring injury!

[p_phelps]

gonna slide right in and replace wheeler.

[BTG_Fan1]

2 hours ago, Caw Caw said:

I now see offers on Rivals for Ark St, MTSU, Southern Miss, Troy and Ourselves. Along with a bunch of non-D1 schools.

Are those this years offers?

He had offers from some of those out of HS

[Charlie NT 73]

Harry- Who is the O-lineman commitment that you mention?

[Caw Caw]

15 minutes ago, Charlie NT 73 said:

Harry- Who is the O-lineman commitment that you mention?

Kameron King. 3 star kid from Marshall, TX. The guy has a good offer list. Beat out ULM, Memphis, Southern Miss and Tulane among a host of smaller schools.

[BTG_Fan1]

Has picked up an offer from Marshall and looks like ULL May have offered as well

[Caw Caw]

23 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Has picked up an offer from Marshall and looks like ULL May have offered as well

Marshall offered as well. Posted a few positive UNT comforting posts after posting his offer. #GMG

[southsideguy]

i hope he is fast we need some fast lb.

[MeanGreen13]

4 hours ago, southsideguy said:

i hope he is fast we need some fast lb.

Based on his tape, I'd say he's pretty freakin fast!

[p_phelps]

Took a visit to ole Miss and seemed to have a good time