Class of 2020 RB Devin Flowers (VA) PWO COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE 3/16/2020

[SouthernCuse]

stick him at LB

wondering about that, if he is a true 230, we could use him there.

 

[JHarris44]

stick him at LB

Doug Houge style

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Doug Houge style

See your point but lets pump brakes a bit. Doug Hogue was one of the better athletes overall that this program has had in the last 20 years.

 

[bnoro]

I really, really like this kid's tape. No idea how he didn't get any FBS offers, absolute steal for the staff as a PWO.

 

[bnoro]

wondering about that, if he is a true 230, we could use him there.

It doesn't look like he ever played LB. Doesn't make sense to move him at all.

 

[dasher]

It doesn't look like he ever played LB. Doesn't make sense to move him at all.

once again...

 

[CuseLegacy]

Gentlemen, if you want to discuss current players take it to the football forum.

 

[texascpa]

Academics?

Yet comes to Syracuse as a PWO? Can't be academics.

 

[TexanMark]

Retro said his parent works at University of Richmond. I think he is qualifying for free tuition through the exchange program

Tuition Benefits - Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs – Syracuse University

www.syracuse.edu

 

[Consigliere]

It doesn't look like he ever played LB. Doesn't make sense to move him at all.

Embedded tweet in the OP does say RB/LB

 

[JrodCuse]

Retro said his parent works at University of Richmond. I think he is qualifying for free tuition through the exchange program

Tuition Benefits - Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship Programs – Syracuse University

www.syracuse.edu

ahh thank you I read that article and was trying to figure out what an exchange scholarship is. So he can be PWO because he gets a full ride anyway? That’s kinda cool!

 

[TexanMark]

ahh thank you I read that article and was trying to figure out what an exchange scholarship is. So he can be PWO because he gets a full ride anyway? That’s kinda cool!

Yup, one of the best perks for working at a private university

 

[Dinkyspond]

Why is he only a PWO? Not good enough for scholarship? Haven't done any research on the kid at all.

Yes, I don't understand why no scholarship offers, is it academics?

 

[orangejunkie]

I spoke to a parent here in Richmond that has a son who plays for a rival high school. She said he is a really nice kid who many thought would accept a scholarship for baseball.

 

[cuseva23]

Umm...seems like an awesome kid. But the reason he didn’t receive any football scholarship offers is because he is...slow. Surprised that didn’t immediately pop out to folks on tape. He’s been starting since he was a freshman because he’s always had the size and smarts, which is how he has accumulated so many yards. But tight ends Aaron Hackett and Luke Benson are no question faster than Devin, and Chris Elmore may be similar. Only thing I could think of is maybe they are hoping he becomes a poor man’s Chris Elmore, knowing Chris is leaving, and this won’t cost them a scholarship. Really surprised he is not playing baseball in-state tho...

 

[RF2044]

ahh thank you I read that article and was trying to figure out what an exchange scholarship is. So he can be PWO because he gets a full ride anyway? That’s kinda cool!

Agreed -- we get a scholarship caliber player without having to use one of the 85. Great pickup.

 

[RF2044]

Umm...seems like an awesome kid. But the reason he didn’t receive any football scholarship offers is because he is...slow. Surprised that didn’t immediately pop out to folks on tape. He’s been starting since he was a freshman because he’s always had the size and smarts, which is how he has accumulated so many yards. But tight ends Aaron Hackett and Luke Benson are no question faster than Devin, and Chris Elmore may be similar. Only thing I could think of is maybe they are hoping he becomes a poor man’s Chris Elmore, knowing Chris is leaving, and this won’t cost them a scholarship. Really surprised he is not playing baseball in-state tho...

I think everyone recognizes that he isn't fast, but he also isn't... slow.

Not being a burner didn't slow down a starting back like David Walker, who was also... slow.

 

[money3189]

Umm...seems like an awesome kid. But the reason he didn’t receive any football scholarship offers is because he is...slow. Surprised that didn’t immediately pop out to folks on tape. He’s been starting since he was a freshman because he’s always had the size and smarts, which is how he has accumulated so many yards. But tight ends Aaron Hackett and Luke Benson are no question faster than Devin, and Chris Elmore may be similar. Only thing I could think of is maybe they are hoping he becomes a poor man’s Chris Elmore, knowing Chris is leaving, and this won’t cost them a scholarship. Really surprised he is not playing baseball in-state tho...

Yeah we see he doesnt run by people but there are plenty of productive backs that are not burners. A kid runs for that many yards is doing something right. Im just surprised he doesnt at least have FCS offers.

 

[SUskibum]

I think everyone recognizes that he isn't fast, but he also isn't... slow.

Not being a burner didn't slow down a starting back like David Walker, who was also... slow.

Emmit Smith, Jerry Rice, Jerome Bettis, and on and on

 

[orange_in_VA]

Umm...seems like an awesome kid. But the reason he didn’t receive any football scholarship offers is because he is...slow. Surprised that didn’t immediately pop out to folks on tape. He’s been starting since he was a freshman because he’s always had the size and smarts, which is how he has accumulated so many yards. But tight ends Aaron Hackett and Luke Benson are no question faster than Devin, and Chris Elmore may be similar. Only thing I could think of is maybe they are hoping he becomes a poor man’s Chris Elmore, knowing Chris is leaving, and this won’t cost them a scholarship. Really surprised he is not playing baseball in-state tho...

To be fair to the kid Benson is faster than most people at any position. Kid just has wheels for a TE. I have no idea what kind of times Flowers runs but the staff saw something to work with and the numbers he put up against Class 5 competition is impressive.

 

[orangemass]

Me likkkeee

 

[RMH44]

To be fair to the kid Benson is faster than most people at any position. Kid just has wheels for a TE. I have no idea what kind of times Flowers runs but the staff saw something to work with and the numbers he put up against Class 5 competition is impressive.

Totally agree about Benson...the kid can fly. If Flowers had his speed he'd probably be a 3-4* recruit.

 

[SUbear]

Totally agree about Benson...the kid can fly. If Flowers had his speed he'd probably be a 3-4* recruit.

Not speedy but runs with power, balance, and is a difficult tackle. Old time full back type. He also played middle LB on some of the tape. We can find a place for this kid.

 

[PhatOrange]

It doesn't look like he ever played LB. Doesn't make sense to move him at all.

He's lined up at LB a half dozen times in the tape. The best look is at the 4:15 mark.

There's a few clips at the end he looks really really big (running the ball and playing LB) my first thought was he reminds me of Kenneth Ruff. I'll be curious to see what they do with him. I think he can get on the field but I'm not sure it'll be as a RB.

 

[007]

He's lined up at LB a half dozen times in the tape. The best look is at the 4:15 mark.

There's a few clips at the end he looks really really big (running the ball and playing LB) my first thought was he reminds me of Kenneth Ruff. I'll be curious to see what they do with him. I think he can get on the field but I'm not sure it'll be as a RB.

He has an INT pick-6 from the first clip of him at LB.

I'm not sure about the competition he was playing against, but several defenders shied away from making contact with him throughout the tape.