CB Brendan Radley-Hiles [Oklahoma - Signed LOI]

[GBRFAN]

Your not predicting a BYU vs NU bowl game???

 

[Savage Husker]

As annoying as his wife's social media, Brent Grimes isn't too shabby for a little guy.

 

[MinnwiscowaSker]

Typically once a recruit verbals, the board mostly stops talking about him. It's fun to watch this kid and keep tabs.

 

[Mavric]

Planning to take OVs to Nebraska, Florida, Florida State, Louisville and UCLA.

As I said above, I'm not that worried .... for now. But if our season goes the way many seem to think it will......

 

[wiuhusker]

Still can't believe he is only 5'8" tall. He plays much taller.

However, not sure I'd be happy with him covering a 6'6" BYU receiver. Sure, I know he covered a 6'6" tight end in 1 on 1 at the opening...but that's a tight end, not a wideout. Pretty floored that no one is talking about his height.

Weak argument. Sure, I think Kawhi Leonard can guard a bigger Lebron James, but I don't know if I want him guarding Yao F'ing Ming. Come on

Weak argument

Basketball != football

Being serious. Does Bookie's size get a pass just because of his peer recruiting and awesome attitude?

I would say his size gets a pass because over and over at camps he's shown that he can handle his own on the outside against bigger players.

 

[Nebfanatic]

Still can't believe he is only 5'8" tall. He plays much taller.

However, not sure I'd be happy with him covering a 6'6" BYU receiver. Sure, I know he covered a 6'6" tight end in 1 on 1 at the opening...but that's a tight end, not a wideout. Pretty floored that no one is talking about his height.

Weak argument. Sure, I think Kawhi Leonard can guard a bigger Lebron James, but I don't know if I want him guarding Yao F'ing Ming. Come on

Weak argument

Basketball != football

Being serious. Does Bookie's size get a pass just because of his peer recruiting and awesome attitude?

No bookies size gets a pass because he can play ball with the best of them. Plenty of other short corners are doing/have done just fine in the league. Size helps but it's not everything. He has elite talent and a competitive edge. That will make up for size more times than not

 

[Waldo]

Still can't believe he is only 5'8" tall. He plays much taller.

However, not sure I'd be happy with him covering a 6'6" BYU receiver. Sure, I know he covered a 6'6" tight end in 1 on 1 at the opening...but that's a tight end, not a wideout. Pretty floored that no one is talking about his height.

Weak argument. Sure, I think Kawhi Leonard can guard a bigger Lebron James, but I don't know if I want him guarding Yao F'ing Ming. Come on

Weak argument

Basketball != football

Being serious. Does Bookie's size get a pass just because of his peer recruiting and awesome attitude?

Go to page 11, Post 501 and watch his tape. Worst (best) case scenario, he plays safety.

 

[MyBloodIsRed16]

He's not gonna play safety. Guarantee they will end up moving a bigger corner to safety who's not quite as good at coverage before they move bookie

 

[Decked]

We've had string beans like Josh Mitchell or Chris Jones do fine. Bookie is also physical & twice the athlete that anyone in our secondary is minus LJ. Our secondary got f'ing torched by OSU. Dude starts day one no question. Just watch the film.

 

[HuskermanMike]

Bookie has a year to grow and will probably be 5'10 by the start of fall 2018. The Honey Badger was only 5'9 and look what he did. Height is not everything in football, this guy has the guts and will to win every down he plays. His hard work, heart and dedication will allow him to succeed, not how tall he is. Bookie will be fine, he is very talented and is instinctual which is what you need to be a great secondary player.

 

[Waldo]

Still can't believe he is only 5'8" tall. He plays much taller.

However, not sure I'd be happy with him covering a 6'6" BYU receiver. Sure, I know he covered a 6'6" tight end in 1 on 1 at the opening...but that's a tight end, not a wideout. Pretty floored that no one is talking about his height.

Weak argument. Sure, I think Kawhi Leonard can guard a bigger Lebron James, but I don't know if I want him guarding Yao F'ing Ming. Come on

Weak argument

Basketball != football

Being serious. Does Bookie's size get a pass just because of his peer recruiting and awesome attitude?

Go to page 11, Post 501 and watch his tape. Worst (best) case scenario, he plays safety.

I've seen it.

College is better competition than high school. Sure, he looks good in 7 on 7...it's not the same.

Sure, he looks good having to cover some good receivers sometimes...that's not seeing a good to great receiver every single down in college ball.

What I'm saying is...he's obviously talented. He's obviously undersized. College talent is going to be a lot better than high school.

Why aren't we talking about his size being an issue?

And don't give me "it won't be"...high school film is all fine and dandy...but as we know, it does't always translate to college (in this case, It might because he really is athletic). Conversations about him being undersized (I didn't know until The Opening he was under 5'10" tall) should be happening right now and they're not. I want to know why....'because of his film' isn't a valid in my opinion.

In other words, is anyone at all...be honest...worried about him going up vs a 6'4" receiver who can run? I am.

Not at all. In this class we also have a taller corner in Williams, and possibly Tutt or Griffith. Coach Williams will figure out where to fit him. Why be worried about a recruit who the best high school scouts are calling a stud? Go check out our offensive and defensive recruiting the past few years if you want something to worry about.

 

[bugeater17]

Still can't believe he is only 5'8" tall. He plays much taller.

However, not sure I'd be happy with him covering a 6'6" BYU receiver. Sure, I know he covered a 6'6" tight end in 1 on 1 at the opening...but that's a tight end, not a wideout. Pretty floored that no one is talking about his height.

Weak argument. Sure, I think Kawhi Leonard can guard a bigger Lebron James, but I don't know if I want him guarding Yao F'ing Ming. Come on

Weak argument

Basketball != football

Being serious. Does Bookie's size get a pass just because of his peer recruiting and awesome attitude?

Go to page 11, Post 501 and watch his tape. Worst (best) case scenario, he plays safety.

I've seen it.

College is better competition than high school. Sure, he looks good in 7 on 7...it's not the same.

Sure, he looks good having to cover some good receivers sometimes...that's not seeing a good to great receiver every single down in college ball.

What I'm saying is...he's obviously talented. He's obviously undersized. College talent is going to be a lot better than high school.

Why aren't we talking about his size being an issue?

And don't give me "it won't be"...high school film is all fine and dandy...but as we know, it does't always translate to college (in this case, It might because he really is athletic). Conversations about him being undersized (I didn't know until The Opening he was under 5'10" tall) should be happening right now and they're not. I want to know why....'because of his film' isn't a valid in my opinion.

In other words, is anyone at all...be honest...worried about him going up vs a 6'4" receiver who can run? I am.

You should probably check his film and level of competition again. He dominated FNL last year and again this year. He dominated the Opening. He has played against great competition and will continue to do so at IMG. Everything on him confirms he plays with great instinct and technique - that alleviates a lot of concern relating to his size. If his film won't alleviate your concerns then nothing will, so any conversation with you is probably for not....

 

[spurs1990]

Projected a top 3 class in the nation with this class. Not really possible with out some major attrition but he must think some big names are headed our way.

 

[RedDenver]

Still can't believe he is only 5'8" tall. He plays much taller.

However, not sure I'd be happy with him covering a 6'6" BYU receiver. Sure, I know he covered a 6'6" tight end in 1 on 1 at the opening...but that's a tight end, not a wideout. Pretty floored that no one is talking about his height.

Weak argument. Sure, I think Kawhi Leonard can guard a bigger Lebron James, but I don't know if I want him guarding Yao F'ing Ming. Come on

Weak argument

Basketball != football

Being serious. Does Bookie's size get a pass just because of his peer recruiting and awesome attitude?

Maybe a better question is why do the taller corners get a pass? I'll take whichever guy is the best corner period.

 

[505 Husker]

Will be able to run for mayor and win after he graduates.

 

[Mavric]

Still wouldn't say I'm concerned but there are just more little things that - by themselves - wouldn't mean much but when you start putting them all together they just seem .... odd.

The Florida hat thing didn't really bother me but I thought there would be a better explanation than "I just did it." Not as much NU run in his Twitter feed and more Florida run. And I don't know why he would take "Nebraska commit" out of his Twitter profile.

Like I said, just seems really strange for a guy who was all but an extra recruiter not too long ago. And may still be. But it just seems odd.

 

[ScottyIce]

I would say we are going to feel his presence in recruiting alone for the next two classes..

"Yeah, I'm looking at Nebraska in my recruitment. My boy Bookie is loving it there."

Expect to hear that frequently until 2020. Bookie is a very well known player across the country.