The week draws to a sweet, merciful close with our star position group in this class, the Wide Receivers. This was Mark Dantonio's most impressive recruiting haul. DeAnthony Arnett write up will be very brief.
DeAnthony Arnett
Arnett transferred to MSU a few weeks ago from Tennessee. He is currently seeking a hardship waiver from the NCAA which would allow him to skip the customary transfer year. Arnett is very talented and provided the aforementioned waiver works out, will see the field in 2012. He'll play out of the slot quite a bit as his "shake and bake" is his main claim to fame.
Aaron Burbridge
Burbridge committed to MSU on 7/28/2011 over offers from OSU, ND, UM and pretty much any other school you can think of. He was ranked a four star recruit by all three recruiting services. At 6'1" and 175 lbs, he is basically the spitting image of former Farmington Hills Harrison standout Mark Dell. Burbridge appears to have all of the physical tools to dominate the college game at catching and running with the football. Doesn't look to be an elite blocker yet.
To the YouTubes!
Well, he's faster than every one else on the field. There's a disgusting one handed catch about two minutes in, not to mention a pretty nice grab on an endzone corner route. There's a reason he was nationally recruited and it's because his milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.
2012 Prognostication: Barring injury will be a four year contributor, perhaps even a four year starter.
Kyle Kerrick
Kerrick committed to MSU on 6/23/2011 over offers from Illinois, Pitt, WVa and the MAC. He's ranked a three-star prospect by all three recruiting services. Kerrick figures to be auditioning for the BJ Cunningham role vs his main competition Monty Madaris. An advantage that Kerrick possesses is that he is MSU's only early enrollee for 2012 so he will participate in Spring Ball which means that when Madaris comes to town Kerrick will already have an extra 15 practices under his belt.
To The YouTubes!
He's more shifty than I imagined. When I hear a "big-bodied" wide receiver, I always imagine Derrick Nix with in pillow armor catching passes. This kid looks quick and shifty for a few steps but in a foot race his speed is pretty pedestrian. Perfect for a BJ Cunningham replacement.
2012 Prognostication: If you're a WR, you're in the mix to play this year. He'll be on the field no later than next year at least situationally.
MacGarrett Kings Jr.
Kings committed to MSU on 7/13/2011 over offers from Auburn, Georgia and Wisconsin. All three services have him ranked as a three-star WR recruit. So, in short, are you worried you might miss Keshawn Martin? You should be. Kings, can be a reasonable facsimile therein(I'm not going to say replacement). Unlike Martin, Kings has played WR and RB in HS and will not have to "learn to catch the ball". He could fit into the Keshawn position immediately.
To The YouTubes!
Just my suspicion, but Mr. Hill is going to have to work to keep the #1 KR job at a minimum. Kings shows nice hands on a catch around 1:35. Good adjustment to the ball and good hands to make the catch. It won't take him 2 seasons to learn to be a good wide receiver like the recently departed Keshawn. Excellent pick-up. What's not to love? His top end speed is not elite but his first few steps are as quick as anyone that I remember having seen. That's a nitpicking criticism though.
2012 Prognostication: Will return punts, kicks or both this year. Will see the field as a WR if Arnett's waiver is not granted.
Monty Madaris
Madaris committed to MSU on well today when he sent in his NLI. He committed earlier this week, but then there was much drama. All water under the bridge now. Madaris had functional offers at this point probably from just MSU and Cincy, although at one time had offers from Florida State, Nebraska and a disputable offer with Michigan. At some point, he could serve as a cautionary tale of holding out for an offer you're not going to get(I still think he wanted to play at OSU). He's ranked a four star recruit by Scout and 247. Rivals was stingier and only gave him very high three.
To The YouTubes!
Madaris senior year highlights are outstanding. He doesn't slow down to catch the ball, his routes look really fluid, he gets up to speed quickly and doesn't get caught from behind, and best of all, he comes from Archbishop Moeller High School who has brought us such players as Greg Jones and Marcus Rush. Monty Madaris looks like he could be worth the wait and a nice compliment to Burbridge.
2012 Prognostication: Will compete with Kerrick to be the next BJ Cunningham. Kerrick has a head start, Madaris has more physical tools. One will redshirt this year unless the other is injured.
DeAnthony Arnett
Arnett transferred to MSU a few weeks ago from Tennessee. He is currently seeking a hardship waiver from the NCAA which would allow him to skip the customary transfer year. Arnett is very talented and provided the aforementioned waiver works out, will see the field in 2012. He'll play out of the slot quite a bit as his "shake and bake" is his main claim to fame.
Aaron Burbridge
To the YouTubes!
Well, he's faster than every one else on the field. There's a disgusting one handed catch about two minutes in, not to mention a pretty nice grab on an endzone corner route. There's a reason he was nationally recruited and it's because his milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.
2012 Prognostication: Barring injury will be a four year contributor, perhaps even a four year starter.
Kyle Kerrick
To The YouTubes!
He's more shifty than I imagined. When I hear a "big-bodied" wide receiver, I always imagine Derrick Nix with in pillow armor catching passes. This kid looks quick and shifty for a few steps but in a foot race his speed is pretty pedestrian. Perfect for a BJ Cunningham replacement.
2012 Prognostication: If you're a WR, you're in the mix to play this year. He'll be on the field no later than next year at least situationally.
MacGarrett Kings Jr.
To The YouTubes!
Just my suspicion, but Mr. Hill is going to have to work to keep the #1 KR job at a minimum. Kings shows nice hands on a catch around 1:35. Good adjustment to the ball and good hands to make the catch. It won't take him 2 seasons to learn to be a good wide receiver like the recently departed Keshawn. Excellent pick-up. What's not to love? His top end speed is not elite but his first few steps are as quick as anyone that I remember having seen. That's a nitpicking criticism though.
2012 Prognostication: Will return punts, kicks or both this year. Will see the field as a WR if Arnett's waiver is not granted.
Monty Madaris
To The YouTubes!
Madaris senior year highlights are outstanding. He doesn't slow down to catch the ball, his routes look really fluid, he gets up to speed quickly and doesn't get caught from behind, and best of all, he comes from Archbishop Moeller High School who has brought us such players as Greg Jones and Marcus Rush. Monty Madaris looks like he could be worth the wait and a nice compliment to Burbridge.
2012 Prognostication: Will compete with Kerrick to be the next BJ Cunningham. Kerrick has a head start, Madaris has more physical tools. One will redshirt this year unless the other is injured.
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