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RB Xavier Ford assessment
Posted on 12/27/24 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 12/27/24 at 2:21 pm
Leesville RB Xavier Ford just named Class 4A Outstanding Offensive Player. More than 3500 yards and 52 TDs as senior.
Not real small at 5-9, 200? Has not signed. Tulane, Houston and Ark State in play. Ranked No. 82 RB in this class!?!
First time I’ve seen a RB in La. with this much production with such a low grade — 3-star 87 on 247.
So Wampus Cat fans, what’s the deal here?
(Former LSU RB Michael Ford’s nephew.)
Not real small at 5-9, 200? Has not signed. Tulane, Houston and Ark State in play. Ranked No. 82 RB in this class!?!
First time I’ve seen a RB in La. with this much production with such a low grade — 3-star 87 on 247.
So Wampus Cat fans, what’s the deal here?
(Former LSU RB Michael Ford’s nephew.)
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Posted on 12/27/24 at 2:26 pm to MDB
I’m guessing there is some non football factor at play. He’s been ranked and on the scene since his sophomore year but he seemed to lose luster as a prospect despite becoming a better player.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 11:57 am to MDB
This is going to sound counterintuitive considering his stats and accolades but: his projection as a collegiate back isn’t nearly as exciting as his numbers. He just doesn’t scream “SEC RB”. Runs like a heavier punishing back but like what was said already he’s only 5’9” but he’s not a speedster or overly shifty either.
Talented for sure. But to me at least it isn’t surprising that none of the big schools are interested.
Talented for sure. But to me at least it isn’t surprising that none of the big schools are interested.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:34 pm to MDB
Signed two better players.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 12:44 pm to MDB
Watch him play a lot this year really could be something great the only thing is that he didn’t play against the guys like JT did but also Harlem plays 1A so..
Posted on 12/28/24 at 2:01 pm to Borntoboogy
I think I have seen is speed is the issue. Obviously it’s not a problem in high school
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:47 pm to MDB
Yeah I really thought they should have offered him, very little risk as they they aren’t going to completely use up all the roster spots anyways.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 5:36 pm to MDB
Good football players that produce are worth taking a shot at. They are good in HS for a reason. They are ball players in the old sense of the word.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 5:46 pm to Cleary Rebels
quote:
Good football players that produce are worth taking a shot at. They are good in HS for a reason. They are ball players in the old sense of the word.
Yea,if those stats are accurate then he can clearly play to some degree. Doesn’t mean he’s a future all sec player, but surely he has some usefulP4 qualities for him to dominate competition that way.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 5:57 pm to NeauxDice
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Runs like a heavier punishing back but like what was said already he’s only 5’9” but he’s not a speedster or overly shifty either.
Sounds like makhi Hughes. He should go to Tulane.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 8:51 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
Would Trey Holly be a good comparison?
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:14 pm to NeauxDice
quote:
This is going to sound counterintuitive considering his stats and accolades but: his projection as a collegiate back isn’t nearly as exciting as his numbers. He just doesn’t scream “SEC RB”. Runs like a heavier punishing back but like what was said already he’s only 5’9” but he’s not a speedster or overly shifty either.
Running back is so over analyzed.
RB has become a trash heap position not because of longevity, but because you can find good ones all over the place, in all shapes & sizes. RBs can be productive due to physical talent, due to scheme, and even due to having just 1 special trait to play off of.
Omg he is 5’9”!! You mean the perfect RB size?
Posted on 12/29/24 at 3:56 am to Lester Earl
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Running back is so over analyzed.
And then you go on to analyze the position, good job a-hole
Posted on 12/29/24 at 7:02 am to Joe Mantegna
He just won LSWA Mr. Football,
It is crazy to me that the “best” high school player in the state doesn’t have better options for college. In the advocate article, his coach really praises his character too.
There must be something about his production that they don’t think will translate well.
It is crazy to me that the “best” high school player in the state doesn’t have better options for college. In the advocate article, his coach really praises his character too.
There must be something about his production that they don’t think will translate well.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 7:52 am to urinetrouble
And they may feel we are deep at rb
Posted on 12/29/24 at 8:50 am to SlidellTiger
Would be a pretty good comparison
Posted on 12/29/24 at 3:46 pm to Tigerfan14
The positives
Thick lower body with great balance. Plays hard and tough to tackle. Got loads of carries against ok competition though. Great kid with great attitude.
The negatives.
Not very shifty. Ok speed but not a burner. One cut runner. Not much shown in passing game.
The lack of open field shiftiness prevents him from being major recruit. And these days that’s a big deal. If he played back in the I backfield days he’d be more valuable.
Thick lower body with great balance. Plays hard and tough to tackle. Got loads of carries against ok competition though. Great kid with great attitude.
The negatives.
Not very shifty. Ok speed but not a burner. One cut runner. Not much shown in passing game.
The lack of open field shiftiness prevents him from being major recruit. And these days that’s a big deal. If he played back in the I backfield days he’d be more valuable.
Posted on 12/29/24 at 6:13 pm to classy
Thank you.
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