Marcus King

[Sammy Sauls]

Allow me to be the first to introduce Trinity Receiver Marcus King to UNT. I've watched him quite a bit over the last couple of years and I think we've got a very good one here. His numbers aren't all that impressive but if you know high school football, you know that he comes from a school (Trinity) that runs 80-90% of the time. He was a big part of their championship team last year, giving the Trojans a big boost as the go to guy when teams loaded up with 8 or 9 in the box. He has great hands but will need to get a little faster in College and I think he will. Here's some video of him from his junior year. Welcome to UNT Marcus!

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Edited January 22, 2007 by Sammy Sauls

[TicketJohn]

I'm really happy to have Marcus King with the Mean Green. While I don't think he will ever have game-breaking ability in the open field, I do think that he can gain some straight-line speed and become a deep threat. His natural size and ability to fight for the football will make him a valuable asset as an outside receiver.

[Sammy Sauls]

I'm really happy to have Marcus King with the Mean Green. While I don't think he will ever have game-breaking ability in the open field, I do think that he can gain some straight-line speed and become a deep threat. His natural size and ability to fight for the football will make him a valuable asset as an outside receiver.

I would foresee Marcus as a possesion receiver. He's a big target at 6'3" and is pretty fearless going over the middle. He was able to get deep in high school a lot because he was never doubled covered and has good leaping ability. I guess the biggest question is are there enough balls to go around? With several talented incoming recievers plus what is already there, competition at this position will be fierce!

[UNTLifer]

Possibly a switch to safety? Big frame, fast enough to play safety, fearless, understands the passing game, etc.... I would hope he gets a shot at WR, but a move to safety is intriguing.

[TicketJohn]

I would foresee Marcus as a possesion receiver. He's a big target at 6'3" and is pretty fearless going over the middle. He was able to get deep in high school a lot because he was never doubled covered and has good leaping ability. I guess the biggest question is are there enough balls to go around? With several talented incoming recievers plus what is already there, competition at this position will be fierce!

Yeah, I see King as a deep threat simply because of his size and because outside receivers run the deep routes most of the time in TD's system from SLC, at least what I remember of it.

As for the thought on the move to safety...I could definately see that. Because of the numbers at receiver and the lack of true safties recruited over the past few years, it's even more of a possibility. The only downside is that he never played a snap of varsity defense for Trinity. It may take a few years to really learn the position...but it's all speculation at this point.

Edited January 22, 2007 by TicketJohn

[Sammy Sauls]

A move to safety is a natural thought but Marcus strikes me as a pure receiver. I think it would be a difficult transition for him to move there but with the logjam at receiver it may be considered but he has great hands and I think could make a better contribution as a possesion receiver.

[FirefightnRick]

Thanks for the link.

Boy, that Vittatoe kid was terrible wasn't he? Sure glad we couldn't use him here!

Rick

Edited January 22, 2007 by FirefightnRick