TIGHT ENDS (4) [/B]In 2015, only three Louisiana TE's signed with P5 schools, two with G5 schools, and three more with FCS schools. [/B]I wouldn't be surprises with a similar result this year. From what I've seen so far, there are not that many D-1 types in the state for 2016. Nonetheless, with Sydie London departing after this year, whether he plays much or not, I think we'll take one tight end in 2016. The first three of the following would, in my view, help our cause greatly. We've offered all three, but, if we don't get any of them, I'd guess we'll go out of state.
1. Jamaal Pettigrew 6'5" 216# St. Augustine[/B] (LSU COMMITMENT)[/B] [/B]Pettigrew is the class of tight ends in the state for 2016. His highlight tape is fantastic. He's a good blocker and he looks like Randy Moss on the receiving end. In high school, he played tight end, slot, H-back, and was even split out as a wide receiver. In that role, the defensive backs had no chance-NONE! He's fast, very smooth, and catches the ball away from his body with his hands. Wish we had him. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421065/jamal-pettigrew
2. Irv Smith 6'4" 235# Brother Martin[/B] Smith is probably the more heralded of the two Brother Martin tight ends. He already has an offer from "the U," Arizona State, and Vandy among others. He also has an offer from Tulane, but, if he gets an offer from Notre Dame, I think that's where he'll go. His father played there and is apparently pushing him that way. It doesn't appear that he needs much pushing, just the offer. He's a good blocker, but he excels as a receiver. He catches the ball with his hands, finds the open spot in the zone, and, I don't know what his time is in the 40, but he can stay with almost all of the CB's and safeties he's shown playing against. Big time recruit, I think. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2592745/irvin-smith
3. Peyton Aucoin 6'4" 259# Brother Martin[/B] Aucoin is a devastating blocker, clearly the best in the class of tight ends. He sticks with blocks! In over 80 highlight plays, he probably "pancaked" the defender on half. He only caught two passes in all the highlights I saw but both were nice catches above his head using his hands. But, his strength is clearly blocking, taking advantage of good footwork. He might even grow into a tackle. He's already got offers from Arizona St., NC State, and Vandy, as well as Tulane and several other G-5 schools. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2592748/peyton-aucoin
4. Seth Shipp 6'4" 220# Sacred Heart (Ville Platte)[/B] Shipp is far below the radar at this point, not even listed on any of the services and not offered by anyone. And, in my view, he's not in the same class as the other three I've listed. That said, he looks pretty good on his highlights. In high school, his team had him split out quite a bit, though I don't think he has the speed for that in college. He's big, though he looks on tape like he could add some weight. I think he'd be a significant fall back for us, but likely to end up at a G5 or FCS school. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3447156/seth-shipp
That does it for the offense. Defense is next.
1. Jamaal Pettigrew 6'5" 216# St. Augustine[/B] (LSU COMMITMENT)[/B] [/B]Pettigrew is the class of tight ends in the state for 2016. His highlight tape is fantastic. He's a good blocker and he looks like Randy Moss on the receiving end. In high school, he played tight end, slot, H-back, and was even split out as a wide receiver. In that role, the defensive backs had no chance-NONE! He's fast, very smooth, and catches the ball away from his body with his hands. Wish we had him. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421065/jamal-pettigrew
2. Irv Smith 6'4" 235# Brother Martin[/B] Smith is probably the more heralded of the two Brother Martin tight ends. He already has an offer from "the U," Arizona State, and Vandy among others. He also has an offer from Tulane, but, if he gets an offer from Notre Dame, I think that's where he'll go. His father played there and is apparently pushing him that way. It doesn't appear that he needs much pushing, just the offer. He's a good blocker, but he excels as a receiver. He catches the ball with his hands, finds the open spot in the zone, and, I don't know what his time is in the 40, but he can stay with almost all of the CB's and safeties he's shown playing against. Big time recruit, I think. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2592745/irvin-smith
3. Peyton Aucoin 6'4" 259# Brother Martin[/B] Aucoin is a devastating blocker, clearly the best in the class of tight ends. He sticks with blocks! In over 80 highlight plays, he probably "pancaked" the defender on half. He only caught two passes in all the highlights I saw but both were nice catches above his head using his hands. But, his strength is clearly blocking, taking advantage of good footwork. He might even grow into a tackle. He's already got offers from Arizona St., NC State, and Vandy, as well as Tulane and several other G-5 schools. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2592748/peyton-aucoin
4. Seth Shipp 6'4" 220# Sacred Heart (Ville Platte)[/B] Shipp is far below the radar at this point, not even listed on any of the services and not offered by anyone. And, in my view, he's not in the same class as the other three I've listed. That said, he looks pretty good on his highlights. In high school, his team had him split out quite a bit, though I don't think he has the speed for that in college. He's big, though he looks on tape like he could add some weight. I think he'd be a significant fall back for us, but likely to end up at a G5 or FCS school. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3447156/seth-shipp
That does it for the offense. Defense is next.