LB Deion Jones*

[chamrocck]

Hmmm...assume he steps into a logjam at LSU where he could see playing time at NU right away. If he leaves, we should step it up on LB Quanzell Lambert (I really like this kid). I wonder if LSU puts Jones at DB where as here he seems like he could fit Lavonte's role.

 

[caveman99]

Corey Raymond visited him at home this week. It went well and it appears that Nebraska has more of a chance to keep him committed than I had originally thought. He said he was really comfortable when he made his decision when he committed to Nebraska, after Raymond came to visit it made that feeling even more concrete.

Les Miles will be visiting him on Thursday.

The Mad Hatter being there Thursday makes me a little nervous but atleast they are not sending in their closer, Frank Wilson.

Another way to look at it though is Nebraska hasn't sent in their closer yet either. If Debo drags it out long enough to allow Bo that last in-home visit, it might bode well for us.

I also think this sets up well for NU, Bo gets a final crack to seal the deal after Les Miles.

 

[teachercd]

If I was Raymond I would have said "Deion, one last thing. I know you have a tough choice to make and really you can't go wrong with any of the schools you pick. But if you would, please ask the LSU staff why they waited to offer you, why they did not see what we saw in you so long ago."

 

[SECHusker]

Per Scout, says he is solid to NU.

https://twitter.com/#!/joshharveyscout/status/142091416145887232

 

[MinnwiscowaSker]

This is great news if it is correct. I am a bit skeptical that Debo would say this before the LSU home visit since Les is going to come by in the next week. I have not seen any reports of this on huskermax or rivals... So I'd like to see someone else confirm it as well before I am completely assured. If we can hold on to Debo and then pick up alfalava or lambert or Neal then we have a linebacker class to be impressed about for sure!

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“Solid,” Jones told Scout.com of his commitment to NU after his visit with Raymond. “It was awesome. He made me feel really comfortable with my commitment. It means a lot, they saw my potential from the very beginning.”

Jones told Rivals that Raymond made him feel like he'd known his family for 25 years.

"The thing that Coach Raymond asked from us last night was, when LSU comes, to not put distance in matter," Jones told Rivals. "Because they can't win distance from home, but to focus on the environment, the people you'll be surrounded with 24-7."

Jones' situation will be one to keep a close eye on. Les Miles visited him this week.

But Bo Pelini is planning to stop by next week. He's obviously a guy the Huskers would be elated to keep." http://my.journalstar.com/Husker_Extra_Group/Husker_Extra/blog

 

[irieboy8]

his HS coaches want him to go to Lincoln he also mentions and that he is only being offered because another recruit didnt committ.....

 

[tab-neb]

This kid is going to be special. Does he have the tools to come in and play right away?

 

[Cornicator]

This kid is going to be special. Does he have the tools to come in and play right away?

He has the speed and athleticsm to play instantly. But he will need to put on 20 pounds between now and the Fall in order to not be overmatched by the physicality of the Big 10.

I love the kid, but at age 18 in a 6'2 200lb frame, he will be overmatched when men over 21 like Marcus Coker or Montee Ball come around the edge.

 

[PaulCrewe]

This kid is going to be special. Does he have the tools to come in and play right away?

He has the speed and athleticsm to play instantly. But he will need to put on 20 pounds between now and the Fall in order to not be overmatched by the physicality of the Big 10.

I love the kid, but at age 18 in a 6'2 200lb frame, he will be overmatched when men over 21 like Marcus Coker or Montee Ball come around the edge.

You know I don't completely buy into the last part here. Debo's biggest problem in high school is his metabolism with playing bball. He loses his weight to play, and then has to make it up before football. IF he comes here and just has football and some sessions with James D., he will be at 220 easily.

Debo is the prototypical LB that LSU routiinely brings in and they have no problem bringing down bigger backs. The way I see it, Debo has the POTENTIAL to be Lavonte with more speed. Seriously the upside with this kid POTENTIALLY could be the best NU has seen from a high school recruit is a VERY long time.

 

[Cornicator]

This kid is going to be special. Does he have the tools to come in and play right away?

He has the speed and athleticsm to play instantly. But he will need to put on 20 pounds between now and the Fall in order to not be overmatched by the physicality of the Big 10.

I love the kid, but at age 18 in a 6'2 200lb frame, he will be overmatched when men over 21 like Marcus Coker or Montee Ball come around the edge.

You know I don't completely buy into the last part here. Debo's biggest problem in high school is his metabolism with playing bball. He loses his weight to play, and then has to make it up before football. IF he comes here and just has football and some sessions with James D., he will be at 220 easily.

Debo is the prototypical LB that LSU routiinely brings in and they have no problem bringing down bigger backs. The way I see it, Debo has the POTENTIAL to be Lavonte with more speed. Seriously the upside with this kid POTENTIALLY could be the best NU has seen from a high school recruit is a VERY long time.

I stated he would have to put on about 20 pounds to play and make a difference. If he can do that then he can potentially get on the field and play in more than a special teams role.

As for you comment referring to LSU linebackers:

LSU only has one linebacker under 220 pounds, Tajh Jones, their 3rd string Will Linebacker. Jones has 30 career tackles and 1 start in 3 seasons and this is the first season he's been a major contributor on special teams.

 

[PaulCrewe]

NM

 

[PaulCrewe]

As for you comment referring to LSU linebackers:

LSU only has one linebacker under 220 pounds, Tajh Jones, their 3rd string Will Linebacker. Jones has 30 career tackles and 1 start in 3 seasons and this is the first season he's been a major contributor on special teams.

Really????

37 Karnell Hatcher | 6-2, 212, Sr., 3V 46 Kevin Minter | 6-1, 225, So., 1V 31 D.J. Welter | 6-0, 226, Fr., RS

23 Stefoin Francois | 6-1, 215, Sr., 2V 58 Tahj Jones | 6-2, 205, So., 1V 39 Josh Johns | 6-2, 206, So., SQ

22 Ryan Baker | 6-0, 227, Sr., 3V 57 Lamin Barrow | 6-2, 221, So., 1V 52 Luke Muncie | 6-3, 223, So., 1V

 

[HuskerFowler]

As for you comment referring to LSU linebackers:

LSU only has one linebacker under 220 pounds, Tajh Jones, their 3rd string Will Linebacker. Jones has 30 career tackles and 1 start in 3 seasons and this is the first season he's been a major contributor on special teams.

Really????

37 Karnell Hatcher | 6-2, 212, Sr., 3V 46 Kevin Minter | 6-1, 225, So., 1V 31 D.J. Welter | 6-0, 226, Fr., RS

23 Stefoin Francois | 6-1, 215, Sr., 2V 58 Tahj Jones | 6-2, 205, So., 1V 39 Josh Johns | 6-2, 206, So., SQ

22 Ryan Baker | 6-0, 227, Sr., 3V 57 Lamin Barrow | 6-2, 221, So., 1V 52 Luke Muncie | 6-3, 223, So., 1V

you think he would have done some research before calling you out?

Also looks like Debo would have no less then 10 LB is front of him. 5 soph 1 fresh and 4 recruits that they chose over him. Wow. Im sure debo can see that.

 

[carlfense]

As for you comment referring to LSU linebackers:

LSU only has one linebacker under 220 pounds, Tajh Jones, their 3rd string Will Linebacker. Jones has 30 career tackles and 1 start in 3 seasons and this is the first season he's been a major contributor on special teams.

Really????

37 Karnell Hatcher | 6-2, 212, Sr., 3V 46 Kevin Minter | 6-1, 225, So., 1V 31 D.J. Welter | 6-0, 226, Fr., RS

23 Stefoin Francois | 6-1, 215, Sr., 2V 58 Tahj Jones | 6-2, 205, So., 1V 39 Josh Johns | 6-2, 206, So., SQ

22 Ryan Baker | 6-0, 227, Sr., 3V 57 Lamin Barrow | 6-2, 221, So., 1V 52 Luke Muncie | 6-3, 223, So., 1V

That . . . probably stings. :lol:

 

[ADS]

As for you comment referring to LSU linebackers:

LSU only has one linebacker under 220 pounds, Tajh Jones, their 3rd string Will Linebacker. Jones has 30 career tackles and 1 start in 3 seasons and this is the first season he's been a major contributor on special teams.

Really????

37 Karnell Hatcher | 6-2, 212, Sr., 3V 46 Kevin Minter | 6-1, 225, So., 1V 31 D.J. Welter | 6-0, 226, Fr., RS

23 Stefoin Francois | 6-1, 215, Sr., 2V 58 Tahj Jones | 6-2, 205, So., 1V 39 Josh Johns | 6-2, 206, So., SQ

22 Ryan Baker | 6-0, 227, Sr., 3V 57 Lamin Barrow | 6-2, 221, So., 1V 52 Luke Muncie | 6-3, 223, So., 1V

Nice research buddy!