OldCoach Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 This is meant to be a fun exercise. You are a college fb coach and have to build your team with players from ONLY one state. Unfortunately, all of the Texas players are locked up. Lucky for you, you can have all of the players listed below from either Florida, California or Georgia. The purpose of this exercise is to see which of those three states(at least this year) produces the best all-around talent that one could use to build a legitimate college contender. This exercise excludes IMG Academy since their kids come from all over the country. If IMG happened to be in South Dakota I doubt many of you would proclaim SD to be the best state for producing hsfb talent LOL Below are the senior players from each state in the ESPN 300. All are 4 or 5-star players. Their rank in the ESPN 300 is listed to the left of their name. I've included the weights of some players so you can see which players might have the potential to grow. Rank FL, CA and GA from #1 to #3 with #1 being the state whose talent you would most like to inherit to build a complete college team. And explain your rationale. Sure, kickers are huge part of the game, but let's assume for purposes of the exercise you could get a good kicker in each state. For all of the analytical types and frustrated attorneys out there, try not to overthink this. Have fun.🙂 I believe there are some some interesting observations to be made when comparing the states. For some perspective, CA has about 40 million people, TX has about 30 million people , FL has about 22 million people, and GA has about 11 million people. TEXAS-46 players Offense #29 Conner Weigman QB #66 Cade Klubnik QB #134 Nick Evers QB #282 Garrett Rangel QB #122 Jamarion Miller RB #173 Tavorus Jones RB #223 Jadarian Price RB #269 Jaydon Blue RB #12 Evan Stewart WR #67 Jordan Hudson WR #91 Brenen Thompson WR #104 Caleb Burton WR #106 Nicholas Anderson WR #109 Chris Marshall WR #127 Armani Winfield WR #187 DJ Allen WR #252 Matthew Golden WR #274 Jarred Kerr WR #145 Donovan Green TE (225 lbs) #9 Devon Campbell OT #33 Kelvin Banks OT #49 PJ Willams OT #107 Kam Dewberry OT #277 Cameron Williams OT #281 Demetrius Hunter OC #296 Jaylen Early OG Defense #54 Jaray Bledsoe DT #172 Kristopher Ryan-Ross DT #26 Omari Abor DE (240 lbs) #34 Ernest Cooper IV DE (230 lbs) #42 Malik Sylla DE (225 lbs) #5 Harold Perkins OLB #95 Kobie McKinzie ILB #185 Derrick Brown OLB #290 Martrell Harris OLB #22 Denver Harris DB #51 Bryce Anderson DB #71 Bryan Allen Jr DB #89 Terrance Brooks DB #94 Chace Biddle DB #174 Cristian Driver DB #177 Julian Humphrey DB #214 Austin Jordan DB #230 Peyton Williams DB #238 Bobby Taylor DB #240 Jaylon Guilbeau DB CALIFORNIA-24 players Offense #96 Nathan Johnson QB #243 Maalik Murphy QB #276 Justyn Martin QB #60 Raleek Brown RB #202 Rayshon Luke RB #144 CJ Williams WR #149 Tetairoa McMillan WR #268 Mekhi Fox WR #280 Clint Stephens WR #287 Jadyn Marshall WR #158 Jack Pederson TE (230 lbs) #208 Keyan Burnett TE (210 lbs) #80 Earnest Greene III OT Defense #112 Heo Kanu DT #256 Gracen Halton DE (250 lbs) #98 Niuafe Tuihalamaka ILB #128 David Bailey OLB #6 Domani Jackson DB #84 Larry Turner Gooden DB #142 Jalil Tucker DB #163 Kamari Ramsey DB #205 Ephesians Prysock DB #264 Jaden Mickey DB #283 Zeke Berry DB GEORGIA-27 players Offense #90 Gunner Stockton QB #152 Jacurri Brown QB #164 Sam Horn QB #188 Holden Geriner QB #10 Malaki Starks RB #235 Rodney Hill RB #249 Antonio Martin RB #103 Elijah Pritichett OT #113 Addison Nichols OT #2 Travis Hunter WR (or CB) #108 Isaiah Bond WR #216 Janiran Bonner WR #178 Kojo Antwi WR #110 Jake Johnson TE (210 lbs) #162 Oscar Delp TE (220 lbs) #270 Holden Staes TE (220 lbs) Defense #74 Tyre West DT #146 Christen Miller DT #50 Mykel Williams DT #78 CJ Washington ILB #140 Jaron Willis OLB #63 Deyon Buyie CB #186 Jadarian Rhyme DB #126 Marquis Groves-Killebrew DB #193 Caleb Coley DB #210 Marcus Allen DB #300 Nick Cull DB FLORIDA -20 players Offense #176 Terrance Gibbs RB #125 Chandler Smith WR #195 Jayden Gibson WR #170 Julian Armella OT #209 Tony Livingston OT Defense #3 Shemar Stewart DT #4 Gabe Brownlow-Dindy DE (255 lbs) #68 Kenyatta Jackson Jr DE (220 lbs) #119 Nyjalik Kelly DE (240 lbs) #190 Dante Anderson DE (205 lbs) #220 Mario Eugenio DE (220 lbs) #16 Jaheim Singletary CB #62 Marvin Jones Jr OLB #189 Wesley Bissainthe OLB #194 Demario Tolan OLB #32 Sam McCall DB #133 Azareyeh Thomas DB #137 Jacolby Spells DB #183 Trevell Mullen DB #207 Earl Little Jr DB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty4024 Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Offense: If I'm on the East Side (Florida) If I'm on the West Side (Cali) Defense: Georgia. Period. Overall: Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Probably Rhode Island. But I’m not fully committed to that. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ga96 Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Easily Georgia. The only state you can find someone at every single position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishspinners Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Texas for this particular year. But it changes from year to year between those four states on who has the strongest group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTerrapin Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 what the hell do those numbers mean before those players name? If I am going for one state for all positions and players I know are coached up that can play in any weather.. Gimme Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 I wanted Guam but Dusty and GSB had no luck getting permits and insurance. However the foray into above ground pool installs and landscaping is booming in Slapdick, Alabumble. No word if FloBlows is proving any measure of a profit. Georgia. bgw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCoach Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, OldTerrapin said: what the hell do those numbers mean before those players name? If I am going for one state for all positions and players I know are coached up that can play in any weather.. Gimme Ohio Their rank in the ESPN 300 is listed to the left of their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, OldTerrapin said: what the hell do those numbers mean before those players name? If I am going for one state for all positions and players I know are coached up that can play in any weather.. Gimme Ohio 5th year players? bgw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfaddict1 Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 FL (QB possibly only concern and unlikely with so many to choose from given this exercise) GA (all around can’t go wrong… speed, athleticism, line play) CA (QB a big plus and all around covered) A good judge of talent and seeing future 0-2 stars becoming blue chip talents, along with the mega talent in each of these states… any of the top 3 will do. As far as building depth at every position? If TX is out, I’d probably lean towards GA/CA coin flip and FL 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTerrapin Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, OldCoach said: Their rank in the ESPN 300 is listed to the left of their name. Ranked by who? Some pencil neck journalist type who never played football at some tee shirt and shorts Olympics lol No thanks if I'm running my team I will rank the players myself. Full game film no highlight reel bullshit. .lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Can you also list the 2 and 3 stars who are available as well? I think that would be a real/true picture on how most smart coach will build there team. Need to see some of the Aaron Rodgers /Antonio Brown type guys as well if I’m compiling a team. Need Ken depth and reality. Unless you are says Saban you are mot gonna get just all too 300 guys. Seems very unrealistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCoach Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cossacks said: Can you also list the 2 and 3 stars who are available as well? I think that would be a real/true picture on how most smart coach will build there team. Need to see some of the Aaron Rodgers /Antonio Brown type guys as well if I’m compiling a team. Need Ken depth and reality. Unless you are says Saban you are mot gonna get just all too 300 guys. Seems very unrealistic. That sounds like a wonderful exercise for someone else. 🙂 Just kidding...it's a lot of work. Of course this is unrealistic and a bit silly. It's purpose is simply to give us a very rough idea of the breadth of talent available in the different states. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Finch Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 There's one state that has more than twice the national championships of the other states when considering rosters made up of a majority of players from that state. I'll let you figure out which one that is. The rest of this is just fan fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZone Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 If you want to save money on Hotels, Gas, Food and NOT waste your time...it's a real no-brainer. Ask Nick Saban> not only a great recruiter, he's great with money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZone Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 How many states have at least starter on every college football playoff team this year? I don't know, but Louisiana has starters on 3 of the teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Finch Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, RedZone said: How many states have at least starter on every college football playoff team this year? I don't know, but Louisiana has starters on 3 of the teams. Florida has a player that has stared at least *a* game for every team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZone Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Atticus Finch said: Florida has a player that has stared at least *a* game for every team. Florida would have been my guess...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZone Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 What gets me is this. Every year Texas, Florida, and California have 4-5 5*, 25-40 4*, 100 3*, BUT every year they have the same amount drafted in the NFL Draft... I already know the totals for 2022 NFL Draft. Florida 31 drafted Texas 29 drafted California 20 drafted (they have been sliding back) Explain that to me.......😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCoach Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 49 minutes ago, RedZone said: If you want to save money on Hotels, Gas, Food and NOT waste your time...it's a real no-brainer. Ask Nick Saban> not only a great recruiter, he's great with money. LA is amazing. 16 kids on the ESPN 300 from a state with less than 5 million people. From a per capita standpoint, they undoubtedly rank near the top in terms of talent richness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZone Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, OldCoach said: LA is amazing. 16 kids on the ESPN 300 from a state with less than 5 million people. From a per capita standpoint, they undoubtedly rank near the top in terms of talent richness. It's not just that it's the 0* and 2* players from Louisiana doing big things in the NFL along with the 3* players. WR Justin Jefferson, a 2* RB Eli Mitchel, a 0* Really?? Louisiana is NFL ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTerrapin Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Blue-chip football recruits per capita, 2015-19 *Blue Chip is 4 or 5 star recruits Location Average blue-chips Population Per 100,000 D.C. 3 702,455 0.43 Georgia 34.6 10,519,475 0.33 Louisiana 14.6 4,659,978 0.31 Mississippi 8.8 2,986,530 0.29 Alabama 11.8 4,887,871 0.24 Florida 49.8 21,299,325 0.23 Hawaii 2.8 1,420,491 0.2 Texas 47.6 28,701,845 0.17 Tennessee 10.2 6,770,010 0.15 Maryland 8.6 6,042,718 0.14 Ohio 14 11,689,442 0.12 Virginia 9.8 8,517,685 0.12 Utah 3.6 3,161,105 0.11 North Carolina 11.6 10,383,620 0.11 California 44 39,557,045 0.11 Oklahoma 4.2 3,943,079 0.11 Arkansas 3.2 3,013,825 0.11 Nevada 3.2 3,034,392 0.11 New Jersey 7.4 8,908,520 0.08 South Carolina 4 5,084,127 0.08 Michigan 7.8 9,995,915 0.08 Kentucky 3.4 4,468,402 0.08 Pennsylvania 8.6 12,807,060 0.07 Oregon 2.8 4,190,713 0.07 Missouri 4 6,126,452 0.07 Indiana 4 6,691,878 0.06 Iowa 1.6 3,156,145 0.05 Washington 3.8 7,535,591 0.05 Arizona 3.6 7,171,646 0.05 Kansas 1.4 2,911,505 0.05 Connecticut 1.6 3,572,665 0.04 West Virginia 0.8 1,805,832 0.04 Delaware 0.4 967,171 0.04 Illinois 4.6 12,741,080 0.04 Idaho 0.6 1,754,208 0.03 Colorado 1.8 5,695,564 0.03 South Dakota 0.2 882,235 0.02 Nebraska 0.4 1,929,268 0.02 New Mexico 0.4 2,095,428 0.02 Rhode Island 0.2 1,057,315 0.02 Minnesota 0.8 5,611,179 0.01 Wisconsin 0.6 5,813,568 0.01 New York 1.2 19,542,209 0.01 Massachusetts 0.4 6,902,149 0.01 Alaska 0 737,438 0 Maine 0 1,338,404 0 Montana 0 1,062,305 0 New Hampshire 0 1,356,458 0 North Dakota 0 760,077 0 Vermont 0 626,299 0 Wyoming 0 577,737 0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTerrapin Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Per capita D1 recruits, this is from the latest NCAA study on this. I don't think much has changed Obviously the total is a numbers game.. more players=more D1=more NFL Which obviously the states with the most players will have more at the next levels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedZone Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, OldTerrapin said: Per capita D1 recruits, this is from the latest NCAA study on this. I don't think much has changed Obviously the total is a numbers game.. more players=more D1=more NFL Which obviously the states with the most players will have more at the next levels Louisiana, Georgia and Florida look pretty strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFORDGAWOLVES Posted December 21, 2021 Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, RedZone said: Louisiana, Georgia and Florida look pretty strong. No shit, Sherlock. bgw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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