Caleb Bluiett to Texas, 10th 2012 Longhorn Commit

by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 26, 2011 3:38 PM CST in Texas Longhorns Recruiting

Just a few weeks ago, Beaumont West Brook DE Caleb Bluiett was a relative unknown. There wasn't much information out there about him and he didn't have any highlight video available. Fast forward to the second Texas Junior Day and Bluiett is now the 10th 2012 commitment for the Longhorns and the second JD2 pledge. Like the commitment from Skyline LB Peter JInkens, Bluiett's decision was not a surprise, as the Texas coaching staff reportedly let Bluiett know he would receive an offer this weekend and Bluiett was pretty honest publicly about being willing to commit on the spot if offered.

A strongside defensive end with good athleticism and plenty of room to grow into his 6-3, 240-pound frame, Bluiett played mostly at defensive tackle as a junior. Though he doesn't fill the need in the class of providing an edge rusher, Bluiett does play with a high motor and has the athleticism to pursue plays downfield. Having to play in the trenches has helped Bluiett learn how to play with solid leverage and to use his hands to shed blockers.

With commitments from Bluiett and Hassan Ridgeway at the defensive end position, the Longhorns will continue to pursue Mario Edwards, but it doesn't look like Devonte Fields will be in their plans. So while both Ridgeway and Bluiett are solid pick-ups at a position of need, finding a true edge rusher still looks like a priority for Texas and it's not clear where the Longhorns are going to find that player.

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The Jaysoos on the 'Cosm

said 10 was the coaches’ target number by the end of the month.

Guess today is Feb. 28.

Welcome, Caleb. May your tackles be many and your GPA high.

by edsp on Feb 26, 2011 3:45 PM CST reply actions

He's definitely a run stopper.

From what I saw on the film, at least. Doesn’t look very fast, but he’s big and has good instincts and can clog up the middle. He’s a Bo Davis guy. I’m sure Bo knows (see what I did there?) what he’s doing. He’s got lots of potential. I could see him getting on the field for the Longhorns.

by LookinForIt on Feb 26, 2011 5:59 PM CST reply actions

problem is he's supposed to be a DE

by vy til i die on Feb 26, 2011 6:05 PM CST up reply actions

Yeesh.

He’s gonna need some work, then. He’s not very fast at all. He’s definitely no Jadeveon Clowney.

by LookinForIt on Feb 26, 2011 6:16 PM CST up reply actions

Even Cayleb Jones is not Clowney.

"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo

by run Bevo run on Feb 26, 2011 6:25 PM CST up reply actions

I guess it's important to remember

these kids are just juniors in high school, though; 16 maybe 17 years old.

by LookinForIt on Feb 26, 2011 6:35 PM CST up reply actions

Ugh, nevermind, I got my threads mixed up.

I was talking about Paul Boyette here, not Caleb Bluiett. Don’t mind me.

by LookinForIt on Feb 26, 2011 7:40 PM CST up reply actions

Wow...

I take off for a few hours to watch the game and wow….

Does this mean we are effectively done recruiting at DE, with the sole spot left for Mario Edwards or an OOS prospect?

by TowerPower on Feb 26, 2011 6:25 PM CST reply actions

I go to school

with Bluiett. This is awesome.

GG '10

by 04'-05'-glorydays on Feb 26, 2011 7:55 PM CST reply actions

There's a lot of negativity on Bluiett that I've read, especially the 'cosm guys

I have to say that I don’t think anyone’s going to mistake the kid for a five-star prospect or anything, but he has good value. He’s a fighter when he’s engages, but I really think he needs some strength—especially between his knees and waist. He does disengage from blockers very well despite that, which he uses to get to the ballcarrier effectively. He also looks like he diagnoses the play really well, which could be a combination of great instincts and great recognition from film. Those are great qualities to have. I don’t see great moves in him, and he really needs to work on his form tackling and striking power, but then, I don’t know much about his HS program’s quality. I don’t think he looks like one of those guys we’ll worry that Texas will lose as an early entry to the draft after three years, but I’m much more concerned about how well a guy produces for Texas, and I don’t see why Bluiett can’t be very productive. But he needs to live in the squat rack, IMO, with some business trips to the incline bench and clean mat as well. This is JMHO based on less than four minutes of one video, but there you have it.

Then we'll write our own bible, with less Sodom and more Gomorrah.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 28, 2011 8:26 AM CST reply actions