More Information On New Signee Michael Stojkvic

Harry · January 18, 2011

Below is a brief highlight of Michael Stojkovic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL8q0e5KQ5Y

Michael is a post grad athlete from Valley Forge Military Academy.

Michael will play defense at UNT.

Michael Stojkovic

6’2’ 215

4.6 40yd

375 Bench Press

4.3 Shuttle

32 VJ

pastorgrant · January 18, 2011

Below is a brief highlight of Michael Stojkovic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL8q0e5KQ5Y

Michael is a post grad athlete from Valley Forge Military Academy.

Michael will play defense at UNT.

Michael Stojkovic
6’2’ 215
4.6 40yd
375 Bench Press
4.3 Shuttle
32 VJ

Thanks for the info!

Looks like a great athlete. That's a huge bench for a guy his size and not a bad 40 time. Could be an awesome safety.

KRAM1 · January 18, 2011

Looks like a great "get" for the Mean Green. Good size...good speed. Agree, could be a super safety for the Mean green! Welcome Mr. Stojkvic. Now I need to learn how to pronounce your last name as I am most certain I will be using it a lot in the coming seasons in a congratulatory manner!

GO MEAN GREEN!

Censored by Laurie · January 18, 2011

The on-side recovery at 2:45 is a thing of beauty

All About UNT · January 18, 2011

The on-side recovery at 2:45 is a thing of beauty

This! I was worried it was another QB...but after seeing this kid play Defense I can't wait to watch him play. His energy is out of control!

UNTLifer · January 18, 2011

The on-side recovery at 2:45 is a thing of beauty

Poor #56 didn't know what hit him. The run blitz around the 1:15 mark was a thing of beauty also. He appears to play at a higher speed than everyone else on the field.

H-towngreen · January 18, 2011

Great thing is that he is already on campus and will participate in Spring ball and will be here 4 yrs. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up S or LB? He looks like someone who should contribute right away on Special Teams.

Shuke-D · January 18, 2011

The on-side recovery at 2:45 is a thing of beauty

Agreed. And the body control he demonstrated in the recovery of the muffed kickoff @3:25 is incredible. Even if he doesn't contribute right away as a starter on D, he could be a special teams ace on day one as a gunner. Think Kenny Gant circa mid 90s.

Mean Green Matt · January 18, 2011

If he can still tackle like that playing at the FBS level, he may be a starter this year... :unsure:

OXatUNT · January 18, 2011

Is this the Michael Stojkvic that was a QB for Katy?

Mean Green 93-98 · January 18, 2011

Is this the Michael Stojkvic that was a QB for Katy?

Yes.

UNT Mean Green · January 18, 2011

Great thing is that he is already on campus and will participate in Spring ball and will be here 4 yrs. It'll be interesting to see where he ends up S or LB? He looks like someone who should contribute right away on Special Teams.

I'd make a bet with you that under McCarney who is all about speed on defense, he ends up at OLB. More speed closer to the line of scrimmage. a la TCU

Harry · January 18, 2011

He reminds me of #43 for TCU...I forget his name.

UNT Mean Green · January 18, 2011

He reminds me of #43 for TCU...I forget his name.

Wow...okay. Tank Carder?

I'm not ready to go there just yet; but nevertheless this is a GREAT pickup.

pastorgrant · January 18, 2011

I'd make a bet with you that under McCarney who is all about speed on defense, he ends up at OLB. More speed closer to the line of scrimmage. a la TCU

That makes a lot of sense. I wouldn't be surprised to see that either, and with another 20-30 lbs of muscle he would be a total beast of a MLB.

Edited January 18, 2011 by pastorgrant

GrayEagle · January 18, 2011

That makes a lot of sense. I wouldn't be surprised to see that either, and with another 20-30 lbs of muscle he would be a total beast of a MLB.

If he had another 20-30 lbs of muscle he have to carry liability insurance.

pastorgrant · January 19, 2011

If he had another 20-30 lbs of muscle he have to carry liability insurance.

I know a good agent

GMoney · January 19, 2011

After watching his highlights, I hope we take the tcu approach with him. That is, make a big safety an outside lb. I think his frame can hold the weight but I'm worried about his speed for a free safety at the college level. He may need a redshift year to make the adjustment.

gman1022 · January 19, 2011

Agreed. I like him at LB. I don't think he is quite fast enough for safety. The last thing we need is to get beat over the middle. I think we saw that enough in 2010.

Looks like an interesting prospect and happy to have him at UNT.
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That can be an awesome approach in the right scheme ala Anthony Leon at Arkansas. He was a big hitter at safety in Juco but was a step slow in the SEC then they converted him to OLB and he had the ability to cover backs on pass plays, rush the passer and even chase down run plays from the backside with great success. A lot of programs take QB's that have a good frame and convert them to defense (LB & SS) and their knowledge of offense pays off. Speed & smarts is a combo that's hard to beat. This class keeps getting better & better.GMG!!!

All About UNT · January 19, 2011

What is his speed clocked at cause he looks like he can catch the chicken to me?

pastorgrant · January 19, 2011

He is listed as a 4.6 40 but I'm not sure if that's s real 4.6. If it is, he should be plenty fast enough to play safety if that's where they want him. If not, he will be a fast lb. Win or win? Take your pick. This class is getting exciting!

greenminer · January 19, 2011

4.6 is fast enough to play safety?

pastorgrant · January 19, 2011

4.6 is fast enough to play safety?

If it is a legit 4.6 then, yes. Average NFL combine 40 for strong safeties is 4.57. Roy Williams ran a 4.53 according to his 2002 draft profile, and he was pretty quick for a safety in his early years in the NFL. Safeties don't have to have CB speed because the play 20 yards off the line.

That being said, if it's a high school coach with a stopwatch (and a desire to help promote their player), clocking that 40, then it might be a different story... Either way though, he's a beast and is a great pickup for the Mean Green.

SilverEagle · January 19, 2011

agreed. I like him at LB. I don't think he is quite fast enough for safety. The last thing we need is to get beat over the middle. I think we saw that enough in 2010.

Looks like an interesting prospect and happy to have him at UNT.

That can be an awesome approach in the right scheme ala Anthony Leon at Arkansas. He was a big hitter at safety in Juco but was a step slow in the SEC then they converted him to OLB and he had the ability to cover backs on pass plays, rush the passer and even chase down run plays from the backside with great success. A lot of programs take QB's that have a good frame and convert them to defense (LB & SS) and their knowledge of offense pays off. Speed & smarts is a combo that's hard to beat. This class keeps getting better & better.GMG!!!