2016 Commit #10 - Ja'Kevious Vickers - Belle Glade Florida

[huskymedic]

V I C K E R S ‏@VickFor6ix 1h1 hour ago
After this amazing visit i have decided to commit to the University of Connecticut #GoHuskies

5-11, 195lb Running Back from Glades Central High School, Belle Glade Florida. First Offer.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UC1995]

Speed.. allusive... can take a hit and carry guys.... great get Coach!

 

[BNich]

Welcome Ja'Kevious! Looks like a burner that packs a punch!

 

[huskymedic]

http://prepbuilders.com/recruiting-process-starts-to-take-off-for-rb-jakevious-vickers/

Finished senior season w/ 181 carries, 1,442 yards and 17 touchdowns (1,542 total yards and 18 total touchdowns)

 

[huskysupporter]

What vision. Wow. And some great cuts.

 

[cttxus]

What vision. Wow. And some great cuts.

Explosive is the first word that came to mind watching his tape, especially when he hits the 2nd level. Just blows by LBs. Another north-south runner with great vision in heavy traffic. Really like his choice of footwear, too. Makes him look even faster.

 

[JMick]

What vision. Wow. And some great cuts.

Those jump cuts are unbelievable. Do we know what other offers this kid had?

 

[huskymedic]

Those jump cuts are unbelievable. Do we know what other offers this kid had?

We were his first offer...

... Great program to build a relationship with. Legendary in Florida HS Football.

 

[JMick]

We were his first offer...

... Great program to build a relationship with. Legendary in Florida HS Football.

wow. Let's hope he continues to fly under the radar until signing day

 

[Durks07]

We were his first offer...

... Great program to build a relationship with. Legendary in Florida HS Football.

Not saying it means anything, but they have a dual-threat QB in the 2017 class with offers from Miami and Temple. You know how Diaco wants those kinds of QBs.

 

[huskymedic]

pbgametime 4:00pm via SocialFlow
Recruiting: Glades Central’s Ja’kevious Vickers, Oxbridge’s A.J. Garson commit to UConn
http://highschoolbuzz.blog.pbgameti...uconn/?ecpm=pbp_social_twitter_pbgametime_sfp

 

[BlueDogs]

You're joining a long tradition of great running backs. There is a reason the NFL looks to UConn for RBs ...

 

[Fishy]

I love this kid's name.

I was talking to my brother - my nephew/his son is named Jake. We both agreed to tell people that it's short for Ja'Kevious from now on.

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Ja'Kevious!!!

 

[HobokenHusky]

I love this kid's name. I was talking to my brother - my nephew/his son is named Jake. We both agreed to tell people that it's short for Ja'Kevious from now on.

Must get depressed every time he sees a souvenir key chain rack.

 

[huskypantz]

Welcome to the family Ja'Kevious!

He has a perfect running style for the Rent. Short, compact strides that will allow him to use that elusiveness in tough conditions. Great day for UConn with four great new additions.

 

[Dove]

Devious Ja'Kevious!

 

[Jimdish255]

If we can just get a clean exchange and get this guy to the hole he's gonna follow blocks, bounce off the pilons and swat guys off his back like flies. I loved the shots of his own teammates on the sidelines. When he breaks to the second level they're up and going crazy. I'll take some of that!

 

[hardcorehusky]

pbgametime 4:00pm via SocialFlow
Recruiting: Glades Central’s Ja’kevious Vickers, Oxbridge’s A.J. Garson commit to UConn
http://highschoolbuzz.blog.pbgameti...uconn/?ecpm=pbp_social_twitter_pbgametime_sfp

Sounds like Vickers is still going to look at other schools.......

 

[JMick]

Sounds like Vickers is still going to look at other schools..

yeah I saw that. I wonder what the other schools are.

 

[huskymedic]

yeah I saw that. I wonder what the other schools are.

It doesn't sound like any currently but keeping his options open to see what may be out that now that he received his first. Sounded like UConn gets the last visit to seal the deal per se.

>>Vickers said his recruitment is still open and he will see what other schools might show interest in him. “I have four more official visits,” he said. “I know for sure I’m going to take the last one with UConn again. With the other three visits that I have, if any offers come in that I’m kind of feeling, I’m going to take a visit and see how it is.”<<

All the more reason that you offer more than one @ most positions. Feb 3rd is still a long way away.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Randy Edsall used to pull the scholarship offer once a kid committed and visited another school. Kept things tidy. Diaco sounds like he has things under control- can't wait for signing day. Wish we still had the event.

 

[JMick]

It doesn't sound like any currently but keeping his options open to see what may be out that now that he received his first. Sounded like UConn gets the last visit to seal the deal per se.

>>Vickers said his recruitment is still open and he will see what other schools might show interest in him. “I have four more official visits,” he said. “I know for sure I’m going to take the last one with UConn again. With the other three visits that I have, if any offers come in that I’m kind of feeling, I’m going to take a visit and see how it is.”<<

All the more reason that you offer more than one @ most positions. Feb 3rd is still a long way away.

Ah I misread that. I thought he was already scheduled for more visits

Pretty amazing that a kid with those stats and his athletic ability, who goes to one of the greatest football high schools of all time, only has an offer from UCONN. Just watching his film he looks terrific.