2017 UConn Commit - Brayden Brown (Cumberland, MD)

[noeynox]

Could be a slot receiver. Slot receiver will get a lot of running plays in our new offense.

I want to see that kid in offense.

 

[Afroabe224]

Guess we are loading up on the general athletes. Nice to have a punt returner - novel.

Rarely got touched running the ball. Where does he fit best?

Punt Returner? I'm not familiar with that position...

 

[kris1]

Yup (check date):

That's funny....it's like Arkeel's listed 4.90 40-time on ESPN. He ran that in like 8th grade. Then you look at his 2018 draft profile and he's listed at 4.49 (with a low of 4.38/high of 4.59).

 

[King Husky]

Also plays hoops.....

Love to see that!

 

[huskymedic]

Click and go to bottom right photo for career numbers.

 

[Exit 4]

Punt Returner? I'm not familiar with that position...

Its the modern version of Diaco's "Punt Catcher." Its a dynamic position whereby the punt is caught AND advanced down the field. Notice the second action, catching and advancing. Most advancing is accomplished by running combined with athletic maneuvers to avoid opponent tackles. We actually used to use a Punt Returner for many years under Edsall. It was actually a strength of the team and essential to winning many games. Once you see it in action, I am sure positive recall will kick in.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Im guessing he'll be a DB since he was a Coastal Carolina guy. Cox probably flipped him.

 

[noeynox]

Im guessing he'll be a DB since he was a Coastal Carolina guy. Cox probably flipped him.

I hope not. We need homerun hitters on offense. Coaches usually recruit by areas, not position.

 

[Stainmaster]

I hope not. We need homerun hitters on offense. Coaches usually recruit by areas, not position.

Schonvisky tweeted out that he will be coming in as a safety. I also think that since Cox is a MD guy, that might've played a role in the flip.

 

[noeynox]

Schonvisky tweeted out that he will be coming in as a safety. I also think that since Cox is a MD guy, that might've played a role in the flip.

I saw that, but I'm not convinced. He's still on the disco hype train.

 

[Stainmaster]

I saw that, but I'm not convinced. He's still on the disco hype train.

Agree with you there, but I don't see what he has to gain by reporting false info on what position Edsall commits will play.

 

[noeynox]

Agree with you there, but I don't see what he has to gain by reporting false info on what position Edsall commits will play.

I just doubt he would know or question his source. If the kid comes out and says its a different story.

 

[Skiblets]

Regardless. Kid looks like a stud

 

[huskymedic]

Edsall recruited Ty Johnson out of this same school while at Maryland. Has turned out pretty well for Johnson so far. He was also very lightly recruited, because of the small school conference they play in.

 

[BlueDogs]

I'll let RE handle the position assignments as long as there isn't one called "punt catcher" as cleverly described above. There are a lot of holes to plug just about everywhere. I'd feel a ton better with a solid QB pick up. DW will be our ruin if he takes the helm absent some miracle transformation.

 

[uconnphil2016]

I'll let RE handle the position assignments as long as there isn't one called "punt catcher" as cleverly described above. There are a lot of holes to plug just about everywhere. I'd feel a ton better with a solid QB pick up. DW will be our ruin if he takes the helm absent some miracle transformation.

Im hoping we are able to nab Pindell. Would be nice to get a Juco guy with some experience and then see if Lashlee can't reel in a big qb recruit for 2018

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Brayden!!!

 

[UConnDan97]

Yup (check date):

Sub-4.3 speed?!? We'll definitely be able to fake a fake field goal with that type of speed!

 

[ktuck911]

glad we're bringing in more speed at the skill positions... welcome home Brayden!

 

[Dynasty]

Considering he was a Coastal Carolina coach, I would think Curome Cox had a major role in this commitment.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

If he runs a legit 4.29 I'll eat my shoes.

 

[huskymedic]

Fort Hill's Brown commits to UConn

 

[noeynox]

If he runs a legit 4.29 I'll eat my shoes.

4.29 is probably wishful thinking, but you look at those highlights and he is legit fast.

 

[Coach J]

Also plays hoops.....

God knows the hoop team could have used an extra fill-in this year!

 

[Coach J]

Punt Returner? I'm not familiar with that position...

Or as Bob Diaco liked to refer to them those who Catch punts.