TJ Gaynor of Go Big Recruiting lists five players to keep an eye on for 2015:
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QB Ricky Town (6-4, 205)
Ventura, Calif. (St. Bonaventure)
Committed to: USCWhat stands out: Intangibles, quick release, mechanics
What needs development: Foot speed
What happens next: If he sticks with the Trojans, look for him to challenge for the starting nod in 2015.
HAYES: Urban Meyer recruiting speed, chasing SEC
WR George Campbell (6-5, 198)
Tarpon Springs, Fla. (East Lake)
Considering: Clemson, Florida, FSU, MichiganWhat stands out: Size, explosiveness, ball skills, physicality, lower-half power
What needs development: Route-running
What happens next: Campbell is a huge, physical receiver who can make an impact from Day 1.
BRADLEY: Evans to Bama stings Auburn
WR Calvin Ridley (6-1, 175)
Coconut Creek, Fla. (Monarch)
Considering: Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Miami, TennesseeWhat stands out: Quickness, hand-eye coordination, technique, high football IQ
What needs development: Strength, acceleration
What happens next: This extremely savvy hands-catcher will contribute early.
ATH Derwin James (6-3, 185)
Haines City, Fla. (Haines City)
Committed to: Florida StateWhat stands out: Range, ball skills, instincts, open-field tackling
What needs development: Upper-body strength
What happens next: James could contribute early at wide receiver of free safety, but he may be best-suited as the center-field eraser in a Cover 3/1 scheme.
C Dominic Fredrickson (6-3, 295)
Oakley, Calif. (Freedom)
Considering: California, Arizona, UCLAWhat stands out: Technique, lower-body strength, nastiness
What needs development: Hip flexibility
What happens next: Fredrickson is under the radar right now because he’s playing out of position at left tackle. He’s a pure center; he has All-American potential at the position at the next level.
— TJ Gaynor was a two-time All-Pac-10 offensive lineman at Stanford. During his time on the Farm, he played for a long list of great coaches, including Hall of Famer Bill Walsh. After tryouts with the 49ers and Lions, Gaynor spent time as a high school coach and analyst for Scout.com. He is Go Big Recruiting’s senior recruiting analyst.
