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http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... kes-114806

Apparently committed Thursday.

QB/WR?
maybe he'll be shuffled around a bit or end up like Freddie Barnes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZp1GRZBlS8

Says he is pro-style

Scratch that...he appears to be an athlete type.

I know this is a "hi-lite" video....but do the teams in Conn. ever play DEFENSE? Not seen this many open receivers over the middle since...who knows when. That said, he appears to have a pretty strong arm, better than Freddie's was... but he just might be the SAFETY type we've lacked for a couple of years... nice height in particular for that position... Recruiting site shows we were his only offer...perhaps due to the level of competition..or lack of same, in Conn.?

Man, he even looks like Freddie in some of those receiving highlights!

Another playmaker and possible leader due to being somewhat of a character. Sounds like an injury affected recruiting. From 2010:
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It was only fitting that Tennessee was the first school to offer a scholarship to Malik Stokes. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound junior quarterback from Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Pa., received the offer while participating in UT's summer camp last week.

Stokes arrived in Knoxville hoping to impress UT's coaches and earn an offer.

"Tennessee has great coaches," he said. "I wanted to put in some work and go down there and show them what I've worked for. I got an offer and that's what I wanted."

Stokes' trip to Knoxville last week wasn't his first. Stokes has accompanied his brother, receiver Je'Ron Stokes, during several visits to UT over the past two years. Je'Ron Stokes is committed to sign with the Vols in February.

During the camp, Malik Stokes was able to work with new offensive coordinator Dave Clawson, who also coaches quarterbacks.

"He's a cool guy," Stokes said of Clawson. "He's very intelligent as far as the way he runs things, runs his offense and the way he teaches. He's very intelligent."

It was a new experience for Stokes to work with Clawson.

Stokes' time with coach Phillip Fulmer was more familiar.

Stokes, who has developed a relationship with Fulmer during his brother's recruitment, said he's impressed by the family atmosphere Fulmer has created at UT.

"He's somebody you can feel comfortable being around when you're far away from home as Je'Ron will be," Stokes said. "(Fulmer is) a loving guy. "You know he has your back. He's a truthful guy. He's a great coach, great mentor and great person."

Stokes will have support from his brother as he goes through the recruiting process. Malik Stokes said he'll lean on Je'Ron whenever he needs advice.

"He knows what certain schools will do and say to try to get you and they may not be truthful," Malik Stokes said. "He knows the ins and outs.

"He'll be by my side to help me out. We talk all the time so he'll be a major factor for my decision."

Stokes said he expects his brother to continue to endorse UT while also respecting the importance of the recruiting process.

"First and foremost he already knows Tennessee is one of my top schools," Malik Stokes said. "Tennessee is my first offer. "I really like Tennessee. He knows regardless Tennessee will definitely be in my top five."

Stokes said he still has plenty to sort through before he makes a decision. He said he's received strong interest from Ohio State, Penn State, Illinois, Minnesota, Rutgers, Clemson and Maryland.

Like his brother, Stokes said he hopes to choose a college before his senior season. "It might go a little longer than what I plan but hopefully I can make a decision before my senior year," he said
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http://www.recruitingplanet.com/forum/m ... offer.html

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Ht:6'0"verified
Wt:165 lbs
verifiedGPA:3.5
SAT:1010
Class:2010 (High School)

http://rivals.yahoo.com/papreps/footbal ... okes-77280

So now we know how BG got "onto" this kid...he had a quite positive experience with Dave Clawson while DC was at Tenn. Interesting that he's rated 3*, has what appear to be solid grades and a decent test score...yet no one followed through on him...until now.

why is Clawson bring in so many QB whats this number 6. How many does he need to get it right?

birdman wrote:why is Clawson bring in so many QB whats this number 6. How many does he need to get it right?

Doing the same thing the previous two regimes (Meyer and Brandon) did. Get the best athletes and play them where you need them.

I'm guessing Stokes is going to be a receiver ... kinda like Freddie Barnes. But I bet he gets in at wildcat QB.

birdman wrote:why is Clawson bring in so many QB whats this number 6. How many does he need to get it right?

7.

ESPN did a feature this year about how many top schools bring in athletes who played QB in high school. Kids who play the position have to make quick decisions, and that ability can translate to many position on the field.

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Wow, a whole new side of birdman has shown through!