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Originally posted by LOVINGIT:
Thanks for the info. All sounds like good advice, except maybe wogdoggy.LOL Nothing against D3 but I do feel he could easily play at a higher level. It has run the gambit on the schools that have made first contact with him. From Tulane, Elon, Columbus State, Louisburg College. He has talked from D1 to JUCO and nothing has solidified. Has even spoken with several pro scouts after playing in Jupiter. One of the challenges has been that the coaches say they haven't seen him in enough game time situations. Most contact was made after they saw a PG video or heard about him from someone else. As far as specifics go they are listed below.
Academically
3.6 GPA all AP courses
1590 3 part SAT
23 on ACT
Athletically
5"9"
165 lbs.
6.7 60 yd
90 outfield velo was most recent radar.
Throws left but switch hits.
I feel like the kid can play anywhere and believe me I am not an American Idol parent that tells my kids they have talent when they don't. I have attached a video of him playing that my younger son put together. Pardon the music and effects but you know how creative kids can be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...SGN1X1fjw7lw&lf=plcp
As the parent of an OF, I can relate. My Son ran a 6.8,and was a CF in high school, but was recuited by D1's to play RF.
He was 6'2" and 185, but has a big frame, and is now 205.
If the 6.7 is legit, your boy might be a CF somewhere, but his size could be an issue for RF or LF if they don't see him in Center. Most of the D-1's we talked to wanted 6.5 or maybe 6.6 in CF.
I tend to agree with Wogdoggy a little bit about the lack of D1 offers. Playing for East Cobb certainly gives him the exposure he should need? Not sure why some good D-2 hasn't snapped him up?
A lot of the D-2's might assume he's a D1 kid and has already signed, which may be why they have not even reached out to him?
Honestly, I would recommend that you consider a good JUCO for now, because it gives you the most options down the road.
I would also have him re-take the ACT. 23 is just average, especially for a 3.6 in AP classes.
Personally, I really enjoyed the video, but I could see some coaches, especially from the older generation, that might not like the presentation or the music. The opening is a bit much, I think?
The other video of him I saw on youtube, "East Coast Boast", was similar.
Maybe a voice-over/narration from his Summer and/or High School Coach would be better?
I'm sure his younger brother is well-intentioned, and is obviously VERY talented, but a Coach/Scout that looks at video just wants to see a baseball player.
It's obvious to me that Cedric is definitely that!