DL Xavier Washington 6-1, 238 4.85 Cedar Hill (offer)

greenminer · January 9, 2014

If a bunch of Texas recruits decommit, assuming they are homegrown, isn't that a bad thing for us?

They'll go elsewhere like Cal, and a trickle effect through Austin might pull one or two guys we were hopeful for out of our reach.

Mean Green 93-98 · January 9, 2014

Just because they decided to decommit does not necessarily mean they may not recommit. Since it is a dead period no coaches can contact them yet.

As just mentioned in another thread, the coaches can contact recruits in a dead period, just not face to face.

ADLER · January 9, 2014

Here's a new 2013 highlight video featuring all 25 of Xavier's sacks.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1443616/#highlights/78074375

I think that not only would Xavier be great for North Texas, but North Texas would provide an excellent opportunity for Xavier to display his skills.

I guess the whole Mean Green Nation is waiting on his moment....

Edited January 9, 2014 by ADLER

UNTLifer · January 9, 2014

Let's go after Henderson and the other two DT's that backed out of their pledges to UT, via social media of course. It never hurts to ask and all they can say is no.

ntmeangreen11 · January 9, 2014

Let's go after Henderson and the other two DT's that backed out of their pledges to UT, via social media of course. It never hurts to ask and all they can say is no.

Henderson has already switched to A&M, and the other two have offers from schools like Oregon, Oklahoma etc.

I could be wrong but I think DJ Williams of Lufkin will visit us once official visits begin. Let's hope Mizzou fills up before then, landing Williams and Washington would be an incredible way to round out this class.

UNTLifer · January 9, 2014

What about the DT out of Lincoln that originally committed to Rice? I don't recall his name, but he's a good sized young man that we had offered early. I hope we are pushing for him, the two Williams (Lufkin and Ryan High) and Washington. I would take any two of the four to fill our final spots.

GOMG2013 · January 9, 2014

What about the DT out of Lincoln that originally committed to Rice? I don't recall his name, but he's a good sized young man that we had offered early. I hope we are pushing for him, the two Williams (Lufkin and Ryan High) and Washington. I would take any two of the four to fill our final spots.

Aaron Jenkins is from Lincoln. He took a trip to Toledo. An article stated location was a factor and wanted to be close to home. Was committed to rice which seems pretty close. Decommitted, but it could be for several reasons. Houston and UNT are the other close schools. If rice was too far, then I assume UH would be out too. It doesnt get any closer than UNT.

Could be that some offers are still not on the table. Could be qualifying. Could be waiting on TCU. TCU waited till the last minute last year and was in contact with a lot of local recruits in mid to late Jan. They are staying in contact with some this year from what I am told.

Harry · January 9, 2014

Looks like some of the teams are looking for him to play offensive guard.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Aaron-Jenkins-129488

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/2167660/aaron-jenkins

jtm0097 · January 12, 2014

UTSA fans are trying to talk Xavier in to coming there on Twitter. Isn't that a violation?

H-towngreen · January 12, 2014

No

BillySee58 · January 12, 2014

UTSA fans are trying to talk Xavier in to coming there on Twitter. Isn't that a violation?

It is illegal if they are boosters. Other than that, no.

NT03 · January 12, 2014

We've had fans do the exact samething

MEANGREENCOACH2 · January 12, 2014

every time i see this conversation has a new Post i get excited thinking maybe he committed!!

only to be let down.

Got me again

Mean Green 93-98 · January 12, 2014

Got me again

I imagine when he commits, that will be worth its own new thread.

North Texas Shep · January 12, 2014

Got me again

Yep... I am right there with ya.

UNT90 · January 13, 2014

Less than a month out. I hope Washington makes his decision quickly, otherwise there is a possibility that he is left standing when the recruiting music stops.

UNTLifer · January 13, 2014

I would love to know what the delay is all about or when he plans to commit. I am sure he is hoping for "higher profile" offers.

BillySee58 · January 13, 2014

Less than a month out. I hope Washington makes his decision quickly, otherwise there is a possibility that he is left standing when the recruiting music stops.

We will make room for Washington. It wouldn't be that hard considering how many overall scholarship spots we have left on the team.

UNT90 · January 13, 2014

I would love to know what the delay is all about or when he plans to commit. I am sure he is hoping for "higher profile" offers.

Dangerous game. He will get a ship somewhere, but waiting until the last moment in hopes of a big 5 calling (which really doesn't seem to be this kid's MO based on comments he made after the state championship game) could leave a lot fewer options if that ship doesn't come.

GOMG2013 · January 13, 2014

I was told by a reliable source that a few players called at the last minute last year, to see if they still had offers. They were some decent recruits with nice offers, but they were waiting on offers from schools like TCU, Tech, Baylor, Houston, etc.

What recruits dont realize is these schools will stay in contact with you just in case they lose a commit or someone flips at the last minute. If you dont have an official offer by now, and you are still waiting, you are getting bad advice. Better make sure you still have choices that you like or you may be going to your very last option.

GMG24 · January 13, 2014

I love how everyone acts like this is such an easy decision. This kid will have to spend all 4 or 5 years playing wherever he decides to go. He still has lots of official visits left. Let the kid take his time and make a GOOD decision for him, his education, and his family.

UNT90 · January 13, 2014

I love how everyone acts like this is such an easy decision. This kid will have to spend all 4 or 5 years playing wherever he decides to go. He still has lots of official visits left. Let the kid take his time and make a GOOD decision for him, his education, and his family.

He has had the better part of a year to narrow down the schools and make a decision. Problem is, if he waits too long, the school he eventually chooses might not choose him.

Mean Green 93-98 · January 13, 2014

I love how everyone acts like this is such an easy decision. This kid will have to spend all 4 or 5 years playing wherever he decides to go. He still has lots of official visits left. Let the kid take his time and make a GOOD decision for him, his education, and his family.

Agreed. And of course the best decision for him, his education, and his family is North Texas.

GOMG2013 · January 13, 2014

I love how everyone acts like this is such an easy decision. This kid will have to spend all 4 or 5 years playing wherever he decides to go. He still has lots of official visits left. Let the kid take his time and make a GOOD decision for him, his education, and his family.

If he still have offers on the table, he can wait and take visits. If the schools promised him he has an offer no matter what, then he can wait. Just depends on your position, and the needs of the schools that are looking at you.

Some recruits and parents dont understand it is a number of slots to fill, and once they are filled, you no longer have an offer. Even if you are a 3 star.

I know of a 3 star recruit who had 7 offers that included 3 cusa schools, 1 mwc, 1 big 12. He was waiting on his favorite school and it didnt happen. Wanted to go through the hat thing on signing day and lost ALL his offers because he wasnt monitoring the process.

He had to sign a gray shirt to one if the cusa schools. It worked out for him cause someone quit the team in the summer, but it was a close call.

I know another kid who had a big 12 & cusa offer who waited to see if more would come and only had fcs at the end.

There's a lot more if these stories.

H-towngreen · January 13, 2014

This could be the start of a totally different thread, but I'd really like to see an early signing period. I think that it would make it easier for all involved.