Jakhari Williams

[Nick44]

One other point to add that helps Jakhari in the near future……Is it just me or does it seem like Luke Carney is a wee bit underrated as a QB prospect? His tape looks phenomenal.

If he enrolls early and is at the level of say an Eric Dungey was when he arrived as a freshman, while that’s not good enough for today’s standard of a starting QB, it might be sufficient for this staff to feel good about Carney as a viable #2 on depth chart which would solidify Jakhari as #1.

I still think they will and should add a transfer but I think it is unfair to assume that a transfer will walk in and start.

 

[Crusty]

Next years schedule is brutal ad on one side I don't want Williams to be a Wilson situation when the poor kid had no chance and was thrown in too early. I agree to continue to fortify the OL wall and give him or whoever step up one but that OL will also determine if a portal QB would want to come as well.

Austin Wilson? I thought he had a nice arm.

 

[Crusty]

I'm not forgetting as much as I can't say I've ever known for sure how good he is.

Is there a chance of retention risk/inability to get skill talent infusions out of the portal if Williams is positioned as the guy next season?

I think there's risk to rolling with Williams. If he's the choice I take that as a good sign. That said, it would really help if something happens like he does start the bowl and has a great game.

Starting the season against Tennessee on a neutral field is a baptism by fire.

It will really be up to Nixon to scheme up a good plan to keep Jakhari upright. We will lose more seniors on the oline than anywhere else. The kids on the 2s must become men over the summer.

One good think is that he is an athlete and can move and can stretch the field with his big arm.

Not to make an unfair comparison but he may have a similar skill set to our best qbs.

 

[cali315phan]

There's a difference between being a competitor and being dumb. Jeopardizing a multi million dollar NFL career for a bowl game is dumb

He's projected to be a UDFA right now. Is there a chance that he sneaks in somewhere in rounds 4 through 7? Sure. But let's not pretend like he's a sure fire 1st round pick that would be risking a giant signing bonus. Do I think he is going to play in our bowl? No. Would I be shocked if he does? No.

 

[Sdot]

He's projected to be a UDFA right now. Is there a chance that he sneaks in somewhere in rounds 4 through 7? Sure. But let's not pretend like he's a sure fire 1st round pick that would be risking a giant signing bonus. Do I think he is going to play in our bowl? No. Would I be shocked if he does? No.

Kyle’s biggest draft analysis is gonna be when he gets to the combine and the coaches pick his brain and realize how high is IQ for the game is

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Kyle’s biggest draft analysis is gonna be when he gets to the combine and the coaches pick his brain and realize how high is IQ for the game is

Yeah, I don't know what McCord's potential is as a quality NFL starting QB, maybe he can be that, maybe he can't, but between his ability to process and throw the ball plus the dedication to film study it seems he profiles perfectly as a competent backup QB that could have a really nice run getting paid by the NFL to be ready but not have to take many hits.

That's a long sentence, kinda proud of myself.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Yeah, I don't know what McCord's potential is as a quality NFL starting QB, maybe he can be that, maybe he can't, but between his ability to process and throw the ball plus the dedication to film study it seems he profiles perfectly as a competent backup QB that could have a really nice run getting paid by the NFL to be ready but not have to take many hits.

That's a long sentence, kinda proud of myself.

Best job in sports

 

[721Comstock]

Best job in sports

Yeah, Ryan Nassib cashed some solid checks while holding a clipboard watching Eli play QB.

Not a bad gig if you can get it.

 

[SuFTW]

Austin Wilson? I thought he had a nice arm.

Malcolm. Only lasted a year as governor.

 

[Crusty]

One other point to add that helps Jakhari in the near future……Is it just me or does it seem like Luke Carney is a wee bit underrated as a QB prospect? His tape looks phenomenal.

If he enrolls early and is at the level of say an Eric Dungey was when he arrived as a freshman, while that’s not good enough for today’s standard of a starting QB, it might be sufficient for this staff to feel good about Carney as a viable #2 on depth chart which would solidify Jakhari as #1.

I still think they will and should add a transfer but I think it is unfair to assume that a transfer will walk in and start.

Thinking the same thing. Texas QB has the right DNA! Our QB recruiting seems to be really improving under HCFB.

 

[orangemass]

Frank Fran knows we need good completion at every position. We have to play and plan to get the best QB you can every year. You don't owe guys any starting opportunity, especially ones who haven't displayed anything in a game yet. They have to earn it and win that PT. We bring in the best QB we can. Now if Jakhari looks like he's great in a bowl game, maybe the best QB we can pick up isn't a stud and is more of a depth QB as he knows he'll have to compete more. But right now at this moment I say we're bringing in a starter until Jakhari shows us differently.

Let’s hope he gives good completion

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Best job in sports

Philcox lasted 5 years as a backup. That might be the longest stint for an SU QB in the NFL other than McNabb in the last 60 years.

 

[baggerbob]

Thinking the same thing. Texas QB has the right DNA! Our QB recruiting seems to be really improving under HCFB.

And don't forget about the lacrosse player, who just might be the best football player in the state. And he can run. On film he hits his receivers in stride, and we know he is athletic, and playing Lacrosse, he has to be tough.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[upperdeck]

so we have potentially 3 kids who will have been in the system for 2 yrs.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

and playing Lacrosse, he has to be tough.

As opposed to FB

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

Is it just me or does it seem like Luke Carney is a wee bit underrated as a QB prospect? His tape looks phenomenal.

Someone I know who runs a 247 site said Texas private school kids tend to be underrated because the level of competition at Texas private schools is lower than public.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

I asked Fran on his Twitch show tonight where he’s seen the most growth from Jakhari throughout the year. He said his mental toughness initially but also high physical toughness as he’s started running over some people and handed out punishment. He said he has a chance to be a very good QB here one day. The tone of it made me think he’s not the starter next year but of course Fran wants every player to earn the position.

 

[BKCuse]

I think yall are forgetting how good of a QB Jakhari is

For awhile he was pushing for the #2 QB on the team as true freshman

And I can’t fully remember but I don’t think he enrolled early, could be wrong tho.

If there is a very good 1 year portal qb out there that is sure fire NFL player we can grab, we will grab them. If not I will not be surprised to see the Jakhari era start at Cuse and I don’t think any of us will be upset by it.

Plus Jakari will be much cheaper NIL wise than an NFL type QB from portal so maybe we can put those dollars into OL

 

[David321]

 

[Bulldong04]

Plus Jakari will be much cheaper NIL wise than an NFL type QB from portal so maybe we can put those dollars into OL

Yeah considering Kyle cost almost 7 digits, that’s the price tag these days

 

[richmondcuse03]

Consistent with what he’s said. NIL is used to retain guys especially. We have some young guys that schools will want.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Eh, we'll see.

 

[sutomcat]

Everyone knew that except for Brent. It was in the PS multiple times.

Sigh.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Has Kyle petitioned to get the year Day screwed him out of back?