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Carrington to Oregon.

Johnell Barnes is a prospect that no one here has probably heard of but has recently turned heads. He's from South Florida.

From ESPN's free write-up on a 7-on-7 tournament:

"Dunbar wide receiver Johnell Barnes was electric in the semifinals and championship game and nearly unstoppable in one-on-one coverage. The 5-foot-11, 160-pound junior committed to Duke earlier in the week and visited with the South Florida coaches for a few minutes after the game."

And from Rivals:

"JOHNELL BARNES, WR, FORT MYERS (FLA.) DUNBAR: Barnes, a recent Duke commitment, was a major reason why his team played for the championship at the event. He is an explosive slot receiver who is very quick off the line, creates great separation out of his cuts and does an excellent job of catching the ball cleanly with his hands. Even in a two-hand touch setting, he was very elusive after the catch."

I mentioned Barnes because he was mentioned along with Alvin Bailey who is set to visit us soon. Here's what Rivals had to say about Bailey who attended the same tournament:

ALVIN BAILEY, WR, SEFFNER (FLA.) ARMWOOD: Bailey did work on both sides of the ball for Armwood, making a number of plays on defense. He also showed the athleticism that makes him such a valued slot receiver option. Bailey is extremely quick and handles change of direction very well. He also excels at using his top-end speed to stretch the field and has the ability to go up and snag balls in the air.

And then there's also this about Leon McQuay III:

LEON MCQUAY III, S, SEFFNER (FLA.) ARMWOOD: McQuay lived up to his Rivals100 billing with yet another strong performance. He has the athleticism to be a cornerback, but will excel as a safety at the next level. McQuay does a good job of positioning himself before the snap and moving laterally to set himself up to break on the ball. When a quarterback makes his decision, McQuay reads the play very well and breaks on the ball. He is a ballhawk when it is put into the air.

Yup, I felt the same way about WR Devin Lucien a few years back. Still following his career at UCLA.

I'd prefer we wait on McQuay (and Fuller).

I don't think this kid is who was bluegr was referencing, but I could be mistaken.

L. Treadwell
A. Bailey
P. Harris
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D. Allen
S. LaRue
D. Stringfellow
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R. Foster
J. Quick
M. North
S. Christy

are the only WR left who have offers and have not committed. 1st group is guys that have us in their top group. Middle group not sure, but look like long shots. Bottom group is pretty much 0 chance.

Sounds like UM might be getting a commit tomorrow from a DB from NC who was offered at camp.

Thoughts on his film? His potential commitment?

I don't really like the offer. I didn't really see enough film that he's a better player than McQuay but that's just me.

Because he isn't anywhere near the player that McQuay is. McQuay is elite, this kid has solid film and good potential. Not a bad player by any means, just nowhere near McQuay.

I believe if he commits here, we are not "in" on the elite guys we think. This would tell me Muhammad, Fuller, McQuay, and Mathis are probably longer shots than thought. This commit gives us 22, with 2 left. If one is held for Treadwell supposedly, you have at most 1 left. Michigan is still pursuing Green hard, which leads me to believe the last spots after this are on offense.

unless they all told the coaches that they are not going to commit here. We are still in Mathis, McQuay, and Fuller's top 3.

He isn't a burner, but has good game speed. He could get up to 180 and keep that speed and be a more physical corner.