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[QUOTE="rundeal, post: 1074679, member: 109"]
From what I've seen, the position that can rely on pure athleticism the most is DB.  Don't get me wrong - hundreds of freshman each year can get in to college and play based on their athleticism and brains - my point was only directed at kids that struggle more academically to qualify - even if they do so by the skin of their teeth - these are not great prospects to make a substantial contribution immediately - a redshirt year is probably in everyone's best interest.  There are always exceptions, but by and large, these guys need to make that mental transition to college before they can perform on the field.

When Alec committed back in 2008, SU already had a WR commit from a DC kid named Darrell Person that everyone here was very high on - athletically, he looked the part - his tape was impressive and he looked physically gifted beyond belief.  When Marrone took over, Person either reopened his recruiting or Marrone pulled his schollie - he ended up at New Mexico with Locksley - before leaving the team before ever playing a game.  He transferred to a JUCO in Arizona, played a game before he was off the team, never to be heard from again.  There are tons of 4-5 star recruits coming out of high school each year that disappear in years to follow - it's not often because their physical talents weren't up to snuff...
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