Cedric Reed to Decide Between Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 11:47 AM CDT
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Print[Update]: Per Jeff Howe at Inside Texas, Cedric Reed becomes the 20th commitment of the 2011 class, ending recruiting at the defensive end position. --GoBR--
At noon, Cleveland defensive end Cedric Reed will end his recruitment by announcing his decision between the three hats out on the table at his high school -- Texas, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma. The timing of the announcement is to honor the memory of his deceased mother on her birthday -- perhaps the reason why he decided to wait slightly longer than expected to commit.
Conventional wisdom has Texas and Texas A&M at the top of his list, fueled by a series of visits to both campuses within the last month or so. Reed has said in the past that he is placing a great deal of emphasis on his relationships with the respective defensive end coaches at both schools and that the depth chart and potential for early playing time are factors. Over the last several weeks, speculation has emerged that his father prefers A&M, perhaps because of the Texas depth chart and talent at the position. However, Orangeblood's Jason Suchomel tweeted that he has been hearing good things from Texas sources and the Longhorns have been considered the leader ever since offering Reed at the first Junior Day.
Enjoy the moment, Texas fans, as Reed will probably be the last prospect with a Texas offer to make a decision until Oklahoma City Millwood cornerback Josh Turner chooses a school, most likely in late June.
Throw your horns up, Cedric!
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It's a bit of a surprise
LSU seemed more likely for a third hat and I don’t think anyone sees the Sooners as major players for Reed — it’s looked like Texas or Texas A&M for some time now.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Great reporting GOBR
Twitter is great way to follow you guys. I thought it was interesting that the Inside Texas Recruiting Podcast guys stated that LSU has Nathan Hughes rated higher than Cedric Reed
by billfromlaketravis on Apr 23, 2010 11:59 AM CDT reply actions
Just finished listening to the podcast and missed that on Hughes
I would say that I’m slightly surprised by that, but I haven’t seen enough film on Reed to really make a strong call on that one. Most rankings I’ve seen have Reed higher and the Longhorns clearly felt that way.
Thanks for keeping up on Twitter. Glad that it’s helpful.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
We didnt have a chance.
But I’ll be happy with Hughes
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Great news. Another top in state player throws up the Horns.
By my count Texas has received 2011 committments from:
1) The Top OT in the country
2) The Top DE in Texas
3) The Top DT in Texas
4) The Top CB in Texas
5) The Top S in Texas
6) The Top LB in Texas
7) The Top OT in Texas
8) The Top G in Texas
I might be forgetting someone and I apologize for that. As Jerry Scarbrough likes to say, Texas has established total recruiting domination in the state of Texas.
by billfromlaketravis on Apr 23, 2010 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
& the hits just keep on comin' ...
9) The Top 2 Athletes in Texas (Diggs & Brown)
10) The Top TE in Texas (McFarland)
Sucomel tweeting now that Reed's decision was made some time ago.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 12:23 PM CDT reply actions
Been meaning to for a while.
But yeah, I’ve had to put on my best Five-Star Friday-inspired recruiting gear. It’s been working pretty well so far.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Very cool that he announced on his late mom's bday
She is surely looking down and very proud of her son for earning a Texas schollie. Best of luck to him.
I hate to be "that guy" but what's next GOBR. I think you said Turner
Corner is such a need position , why not offer Charles Jackson as he flies up recruiting boards? Taking Turner, Scott and Jackson would not suck
by billfromlaketravis on Apr 23, 2010 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Probably Turner some time in June.
Malcolm Brown could possibly make a decision before that and Quincy Russell could as well. I would probably say Turner, Russell, Brown/Anderson in terms of timetables right now. No timetable really for Anthony Wallace and Green is NSD. Wouldn’t expect recruiting to pick up with Wallace.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Waiting on grades with Jackson, I think.
They want to make sure he finishes his spring semester well. That timetable fits well with a potential offer at one of the Texas camps this summer after looking at him in person.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Instant analysis and scouting report up on Reed.
Linky. Actually managed to get it posted in a timely fashion.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 1:10 PM CDT reply actions
Are the Horns out of it with Anderson?
If it gets us Brown, who cares if Russell is slightly better and has greater upside? As Scipo wrote , we’re all in with Brown
by billfromlaketravis on Apr 23, 2010 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Not actively recruiting Anderson.
As I mentioned earlier this week, Anderson hasn’t been hearing from the coaches and doesn’t really know what’s going on.
I also don’t think that Anderson and Brown’s decisions will ultimately impact each other that much. It might help, but everything else overwhelmingly points to them going in different directions — Brown most likely to Texas and Anderson to Oklahoma or TCU.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 23, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
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