Class of 2025 DJ PICKETT 5*****

[OrangeFreek]

Any chance coaches are on this CB?? This would be INSANE!!!

 

[Cusefan69]

This is a very random question. Any specific reason why you brought up DJ? Is he out of NJ or something?

 

[Toga]

#1 recruit in Florida

 

[OrangeFreek]

I may have heard some rumblings but I KNOW Coach Brown likes a challenge.! We have some of the best recruiting coaches in all of college football so why not toss the ‘Cuse hat in the bucket?!?!

 

[bnoro]

Heavy Miami lean. Not worth our time

 

[Dcuse]

Heavy Miami lean. Not worth our time

Somebody send this post to Fran Brown.

 

[wiseman3]

Well, he does follow Coach Michael Johnson and our commit Byron Washington from TX, so I'm sure there's at least been some contact. Who knows though

 

[bnoro]

Also looks like he went on his 5 OVs - LSU, Miami, Clemson, Michigan, Oregon.

 

[cali315phan]

Also looks like he went on his 5 OVs - LSU, Miami, Clemson, Michigan, Oregon.

Unlimited OVs now, no?

 

[CbusCuse]

Unlimited OVs now, no?

Correct.

The NCAA allows recruits an unlimited number of official visits to Division I schools. Recruits are limited to one per school, unless there is a head coaching change after their visit, in which they are permitted a second visit. Visits to Division II and Division III schools are unlimited.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Also looks like he went on his 5 OVs - LSU, Miami, Clemson, Michigan, Oregon.

We have to get you caught up on the new recruiting rules although they seem to change every month.

And glad to see that some of you have been paying attention.

 

[OrangeFreek]

Someone gonna send his tape over to the talent acquisition team??

 

[Franz69]

I may have heard some rumblings but I KNOW Coach Brown likes a challenge.! We have some of the best recruiting coaches in all of college football so why not toss the ‘Cuse hat in the bucket?!?!

Describe "rumblings".

 

[Qbobby]

Describe "rumblings".

 

[dasher]

Heavy Miami lean. Not worth our time

Well, well, well, since Fran came aboard, I haven't had the opportunity to say this. You ruin everything, you know that?

 

[OrangeFreek]

Heavy Miami lean. Not worth our time

Not with an attitude like that! Lol

 

[GreekFreak]

You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take.

 

[721Comstock]

You miss 100% of the shots that you don’t take.

 

[BillSU]

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RUMOR> DJ PICKETT ZEPHYRHILLS HS - 2025 TAMPA, FL
# 5 6' 2" 170/ 4.43 40/ CB ***** 247/*****On3/*****SI NAT'L RANK #8/ POS # 3/ FL#1/ 43 OFFERS

ASSETS/HUDL FILM:

HIGH FBIQ
GREAT VISION
VERY FAST
VERY ELUSIVE
EXCELLENT HANDS
CATCHES EVERYTHING
GREAT MOVES OFF LOS JUKES THROW OFF DB AND DJ IS GONE
ON GO ROUTES AND SQUARE INS ONCE HE HAS BALL NO ONE CAN CATCH HIM
GREAT LEAPING ABILITY TO CATCH HIGH THROWS OVER DB'S
DISTRICT CHAMPION AS A SOPHOMORE 100m, 200m, LJ 22' 7"

2023
O 52 REC 1,033 YDS 15 TDS
D 31 TACKLES, 1 INT

2022
O 43 REC 884 YDS 12 TDS
D 39 TACKLES 4 INT 3 PBU'S

>DJ IS THE BEST NATURAL ATHLETE I HAVE EVALUATED/WHAT A GET HE'D BE FOR SU!

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Scouting Report​

EVALUATED 10/06/2023​

Andrew IvinsDIRECTOR OF SCOUTING

REMINDS US OF​

Nahshon WrightDALLAS COWBOYS


A tall, lanky two-way playmaker with foot speed and ball production. Size and weight haven’t been verified in a while, but length is noticeable on tape. Projects best as a field corner that can take away throwing windows or a deep safety that can roam over the top. Came down with four interceptions as a sophomore and had a pick-six early on in his junior season. Will lay the lumber if the opportunity presents itself. Quickly closes gaps with his elite burst and tends to take sharper angles in run support. Has the reach to match large tight ends and perimeter targets. Will fight through hands, but must improve prowess as an open-field tackler and will eventually need to add some mass. Should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Five level given range and ability to generate takeaways while masking mistakes. Owns a promising profile at this stage given production on both sides of the ball and multi-sport background (district champion as a 10th grader in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump). Viewed by most schools as a back-seven defender on Saturdays, but could always get a look at wide receiver.

H.S. Athletic Background​

Multi-sport athlete (track, baseball and basketball).
District champion in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump as a 10th grader.
Owns personal-bests of 10.62 in the 100, 21.69 in the 200, 50.35 in the 400 and 22-7 in the LJ.
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2023: Star player for Zephryhills, which made regional semifinals of Florida’s 3S playoffs. Got snaps at WR and DB. Caught 52 passes for 1,033 yards and 15 TD on offense while totaling 31 tackles and an INT on defense.
2022: Two-way player. Totaled 39 tackles, 4 INT and 3 PBU on defense per MaxPreps. Also caught 43 passes from 886 yards and 12 TD on offense.
-Andrew Ivins







One of the country’s top players of the 2025 class has narrowed his choices down to five schools.
According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Zephyrhills’ wide receiver/safety DJ Pickett announced via X, formerly known as Twitter, that the two-way star is down to Georgia, LSU, Miami (FL, Michigan and Oregon. Pickett followed it up by saying his next announcement regarding schools will be his eventual home.


The junior dynamo was a threat on offense and defense. Pickett had over 1,000 yards receiving and not many teams wanted to throw his way when he was at safety and rightfully so.
The junior has helped the Bulldogs reached the Class 3S playoffs the last two seasons, going over the 1,000-yard mark in both campaigns.
Pickett is arguably the school’s most recruited player of all time, with notable Bulldogs’ alum being former NFL’er Ryan Pickett and Bryan Thomas, who ended up playing at the University of Florida.

(Photo credit: Dave Walters, Zephyrhills Free Press)
-- Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @sblivefl

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ANDY VILLAMARZO
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[Capt. Tuttle]

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Actually, Gretzky’s father said to Wayne.

 

[CuseMan4]

*** it. I’m gonna say he’s Orange……… in 2026. Commits to Miami in the next couple of months, flips to an SEC school on signing day, transfers after 2 seasons and ends up at Cuse. Someone screenshot this so when it comes true

 

[TampaLaker]

RUMOR> DJ PICKETT ZEPHYRHILLS HS - 2025 TAMPA, FL
# 5 6' 2" 170/ 4.43 40/ CB ***** 247/*****On3/*****SI NAT'L RANK #8/ POS # 3/ FL#1/ 43 OFFERS
View attachment 239646

ASSETS/HUDL FILM:

HIGH FBIQ
GREAT VISION
VERY FAST
VERY ELUSIVE
EXCELLENT HANDS
CATCHES EVERYTHING
GREAT MOVES OFF LOS JUKES THROW OFF DB AND DJ IS GONE
ON GO ROUTES AND SQUARE INS ONCE HE HAS BALL NO ONE CAN CATCH HIM
GREAT LEAPING ABILITY TO CATCH HIGH THROWS OVER DB'S
DISTRICT CHAMPION AS A SOPHOMORE 100m, 200m, LJ 22' 7"

2023
O 52 REC 1,033 YDS 15 TDS
D 31 TACKLES, 1 INT

2022
O 43 REC 884 YDS 12 TDS
D 39 TACKLES 4 INT 3 PBU'S

>DJ IS THE BEST NATURAL ATHLETE I HAVE EVALUATED/WHAT A GET HE'D BE FOR SU!

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Scouting Report​

EVALUATED 10/06/2023​

Andrew IvinsDIRECTOR OF SCOUTING

REMINDS US OF​

Nahshon WrightDALLAS COWBOYS


A tall, lanky two-way playmaker with foot speed and ball production. Size and weight haven’t been verified in a while, but length is noticeable on tape. Projects best as a field corner that can take away throwing windows or a deep safety that can roam over the top. Came down with four interceptions as a sophomore and had a pick-six early on in his junior season. Will lay the lumber if the opportunity presents itself. Quickly closes gaps with his elite burst and tends to take sharper angles in run support. Has the reach to match large tight ends and perimeter targets. Will fight through hands, but must improve prowess as an open-field tackler and will eventually need to add some mass. Should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Five level given range and ability to generate takeaways while masking mistakes. Owns a promising profile at this stage given production on both sides of the ball and multi-sport background (district champion as a 10th grader in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump). Viewed by most schools as a back-seven defender on Saturdays, but could always get a look at wide receiver.

H.S. Athletic Background​

Multi-sport athlete (track, baseball and basketball).
District champion in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump as a 10th grader.
Owns personal-bests of 10.62 in the 100, 21.69 in the 200, 50.35 in the 400 and 22-7 in the LJ.
----
2023: Star player for Zephryhills, which made regional semifinals of Florida’s 3S playoffs. Got snaps at WR and DB. Caught 52 passes for 1,033 yards and 15 TD on offense while totaling 31 tackles and an INT on defense.
2022: Two-way player. Totaled 39 tackles, 4 INT and 3 PBU on defense per MaxPreps. Also caught 43 passes from 886 yards and 12 TD on offense.
-Andrew Ivins







One of the country’s top players of the 2025 class has narrowed his choices down to five schools.
According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Zephyrhills’ wide receiver/safety DJ Pickett announced via X, formerly known as Twitter, that the two-way star is down to Georgia, LSU, Miami (FL, Michigan and Oregon. Pickett followed it up by saying his next announcement regarding schools will be his eventual home.


The junior dynamo was a threat on offense and defense. Pickett had over 1,000 yards receiving and not many teams wanted to throw his way when he was at safety and rightfully so.
The junior has helped the Bulldogs reached the Class 3S playoffs the last two seasons, going over the 1,000-yard mark in both campaigns.
Pickett is arguably the school’s most recruited player of all time, with notable Bulldogs’ alum being former NFL’er Ryan Pickett and Bryan Thomas, who ended up playing at the University of Florida.

(Photo credit: Dave Walters, Zephyrhills Free Press)
-- Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @sblivefl

BY
ANDY VILLAMARZO
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[TampaLaker]

Wow, did not realize the local school had this level player. May have to walk over to the school for some games this year. Only been to one since my daughter graduated.

 

[Toga]

If he's on the fence then we might have a shot.

 

[721Comstock]

If he's on the fence then we might have a shot.

CHARGE!!!!