24 officially signed letters of intent. This class is getting mixed reviews depending on which Gopher fan you talk to or which recruiting sight you prefer. This class has a handful of players expected to be significant contributors down the road, a couple key JUCOs and a number of lower rated players that will need to be developed.
I'm going to give you quick profiles on your entire 2010 class (special thanks to Tomahawk Nation for the table). As it turns out there were 10 Midwest kids, 11 non-midwest kids and then 4 JUCOs. I'll begin with the kids from the Midwest.
Minnesota - 3
Illinois - 1
Ohio - 1
Wisconsin - 3
Missouri -
Indiana - 1
Jimmy Gjere |
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Position: Offensive Line (probably tackle) Measurables: 6-7 / 275 Videos: [1] Rankings: Notes: |
Lamonte Edwards | |
Position: RB / LB (very likely RB) Measurables: 6-2 / 218 / 4.48 Videos: [1] Rankings: Notes: |
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Tom Parish |
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Position:QB Measurables: 6-3 / 200 / 4.6 Videos: N/A Rankings: Notes: Good size, accurate and mobile though not exactly finished product. Parish will very likely red-shirt and will have the opportunity to battle with Moses Alipate for the Gopher QB in a couple years. Had an offer from Iowa, did not however have an offer from his home-state Wisconsin Badgers. |
James Manuel |
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Position: Safety Measurables: 6-2 / 200 / 4.5 Videos: N/A Rankings: Manuel projects to be a hard-hitting safety. His ESPN eval says over and over that he is an aggressive tackler who also has good cover skills. Could potentially play CB or even LB but seems best suited for the safety position. With the depth we have a S, Manuel may get the benefit of a red-shirt year and then a long and hopefully productive Gopher career. Manuel has some very good tools to be be an excellent Big Ten Safety. |
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Marquise Hill |
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Position: Athlete (likely WR) Measurables: 6-0 / 165 / 4.49 Videos: [sophomore highlights] Rankings: Notes: |
Willie Tatum |
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Position: LB Measurables: 6-3 / 205 / 4.58 Videos: none found Rankings: Notes: The Pickering, Ohio native had a great senior season which, according to Rivals, led to several BCS schools coming on strong for Tatum. But fortunately the fast linebacker stuck with his commitment. Natural pass rusher, very quick first step, needs to add bulk. Could be very well suited to be the next in line of the Simoni Lawrence, Keanon Cooper lineage. |
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Marek Lenkiewicz | |
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Position: OT Measurables: 6-5 / 240 Videos: [1] Rankings: Notes: |
Matt Eggen |
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Position: OL (probably Tackle) Measurables: 6-5 / 290 Videos: [1] Rankings: Notes: LaCrosse native who fits the mold of the taller and longer athletes that dominate this 2010 class. Eggen is also a virtual certainty to redshirt and will get his chance to compete down the road. Eggen played defensive line as well in high school but is considered to be an offensive lineman in college. |
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Zach Epping |
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Position: OL (likely a Guard) Measurables: 6-2 / 274 Videos: [1] Rankings: Notes: Like Eggen, Epping plays both ways. Another Wisconsin lineman who will redshirt and then get his chance to compete beginning in 2011. This is a class heavy along the offensive line but Epping projects at G or C while most of the others are likely tackles. |
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J.D. Pride |
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Position: ATH (DB or WR or ??)
Measurables: 6-1 / 190/ 4.52 Videos: none found Rankings: Notes: Pride was a QB in high school but will end up playing another position in college. Another virtual certainty to redshirt as he learns the details of playing defensive back. Pride is related to the Barber family. |
Up next will the 11 players from outside the Midwest.