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A Look at Virginia's 2011 Class

It is no secret that the Cavaliers have struggled on the field over the last few years. First year head coach Mike London led his team to a disappointing 4-8 record. Despite these struggles, London and company were able to rake in an impressive 26-man class. This class included five 4-star recruits, including two speedsters who we think will become stars in the ACC. Darius Jennings and Dominique Terrell are difference makers who can ignite this team that has lacked explosiveness. We are so impressed with this class that we think it's better than that of in-state rival Virginia Tech. The question for London is where he will play these athletes. The class also features several impressive defensive backs, including cornerback Demetrious Nicholson. We feel that the who athletes will likely end up on the offensive side of the football.
All in all, the speed in this class will help Virginia win more than four games over the next few years.

Featured Recruit: Marvin Bracy

Marvin Bracey

Orlando, FL (Boone) 2012

Pos:  ATH/WR

Ht:     5'10"

Wt:    162

40:     4.32

Schools considering: Miami, FSU, USF, UF, ND, TAMU, South Carolina, Oklahoma.

Bracey caught our attention with his blazing speed. He is a national champion in the 55 meter dash, and ran a 100 meter dash in 10.18 seconds..as a 16 year old. He may be the fastest man in the world for his age, but he is undersized for a big-time football player. His speed has caught the attention of several teams, and he already holds 10 offers from top programs. He visited Miami last week, and took an unofficial visit to Florida State earlier. Check out his track film and football junior year highlights:

Evaluation: Due to his elite speed, Bracey seems to be a man among boys in high school football. He doesn't have the elusiveness that made Noel Devine a YouTube sensation, but I think he is faster. He shows some versatility by lining up in several spots on offense. The main issue at the next level will be finding him a position. He is small, and lacks elite pass-catching skills, but he should be a threat for whatever school lands him. 

Please rate Bracy below:

Kitchen (2011) commits to GT

Jimmie Kitchen, (6'3", 225 lbs DE) from Lithia GA commited to Georgia Tech today. He is the 23rd member of GT's 2011 class.

2009 Highlight Film:

Top 10 ACC Commits of 2011

Here is my list of the top 10 commitments of the class of 2011 in terms of future impact:

1. Karlos Williams S, Florida State -- could be a Sean Taylor-type presence for the Seminoles

2. Tony Steward LB, Clemson -- physical specimen who will contribute right away in Death Valley

3. Mike Bellamy RB, Clemson -- may be the next CJ Spiller, will thrive in Clemson's speed-oriented offense

4. Sammy Watkins WR, Clemson -- may not contribute right away, but we think he'll be a good one

5. Nick O'Leary TE/ATH, Florida State -- Seminoles will find a spot for this versatile athlete to thrive in

6. Stephone Anthony LB, Clemson -- great tackler who will be a solid player

7. James Wilder Jr. ATH, Florida State -- physically dominant but does not have a real position or skill set

8. Anthony Chickillo DE, Miami -- dominated at the Under Armour game and has great character

9. Timmy Jernigan DT, Florida State -- big enough to play DT and quick enough to play DE

10. Albert Louis-Jean CB, Boston College -- should start from day 1 in a strong defense


As you can see, the 2011 class was dominated by Clemson and Florida State. This was a good recruiting year for the conference as a whole, but look for these 10 guys to make an impact next year as freshmen. freshmen.

Featured Recruit: Randy "Duke" Johnson

Randy "Duke" Johnson

Miami FL (Norland) 2012

Pos:  RB

Ht:    5'9"

Wt:   170

40:    4.47

Schools considering: Miami.

Our first featured 2012 recruit is Duke Johnson, currently a Miami Hurricanes commitment, from Miami Norland High School. Here is his highlight film from the 2010 season:

Evaluation: Based on his film, Johnson does not appear to have elite speed, but he makes up for it with his lateral quickness and balance. At 170 lbs, he is a small back, and will likely need to add some weight before he can become a serviceable ACC back. Johnson will try to graduate in december so that he can get stronger and have an extra spring under his belt.

Please rate Johnson below.

Welcome

Welcome to the ACC Football Recruiting blog, a source of Atlantic Coast Conference football information, specifically recruiting. As we all know, recruiting is a complex, yet inexact science that every coach, scout and fan cannot help but try to decipher. Recruiting is the lifeblood of any college football program, and can determine the fate of any team. I will try to organize and provide a central source for recruiting information and news for every ACC team. In addition to team coverage, I will try to feature and expose high school players and potential ACC recruits. In order to do this, I will need the help of the readers. All of the following submissions are greatly appreciated: player film (YouTube videos), scouting reports, commitment news, and any other relevant information.