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(The analysis does not include incoming players, but stuff on those guys will be added once ink is put on the letters of intent in February and we see where they get slotted in the Spring)
QUARTERBACK:
This year’s depth chart:
#5 Tyrod Taylor Sr. 6’1”, 210lbs (yeah right)
#3 Logan Thomas rFr. 6’6” 242lbs.
#12 JuJu Clayton rSo. 6’1” 220lbs.
Next Year’s Projected Depth Chart:
#3 Logan Thomas rSo. 6’6” 242lbs.
#12 JuJu Clayton rJr. 6’1” 220lbs.
### Ricardo Young rFr. 6’0” 160lbs
(Also on roster)
Trey Gresh rFr. 6’0” 200lbs.
Mark Leal rFr. 6’0” 199lbs.
As we all know, Tyrod Taylor will be playing his final game as a Hokie on January 3, 2011, in the Fed Ex Orange Bowl. Clearly, we will miss his presence, not only on the field but in the locker room. I am of the belief that he is not only the best quarterback to ever play for the Hokies, but he may have been the best player to ever play. He will finish with 3 conference titles, 3 Orange Bowl appearances, at least 2 bowl victories, 2 ACC Championship MVP trophies, an ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year Award. He also has the Tech record for victories, passing yards, rushing yards, passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns. He was all he was cracked up to be. We WILL miss him greatly.
Next in line for the Hokies is super-athlete Logan Thomas. Thomas was the 71st rated player in the 2009 recruiting class, and the number 2 tight end in the nation, according to Rivals. He played quarterback his Senior year of High School and competed for and moved into that position while at Tech. he redshirted his freshman season and played a limited role this past season. His most impactful play was the long third down completion, under heavy pressure against Miami to keep a drive alive at a critical point in the game when Taylor had to leave after being blown up. He is big….very big…very very big and he has wheels. He also is no easy to bring down. Although, I have said before that I opposed his move to quarterback, the coaches love him and I have seen nothing to make me not believe he has a good chance to succeed. He has a veteran corps of receivers returning, an almost fully intact offensive line and at least one stud running back. A vanilla beginning to the schedule will give him a chance to get in his groove and hopefully he will gain the confidence he needs. He is a heady, coachable guy and has all of the physical attributes to be a star. In limited action this year, he was 12-26, for 107 yards.
Logan Thomas
Backing up Thomas will likely be JuJu Clayton, who held the backup role in 2009 and the third string role in 2010. He will get a chance to compete for the starting position, but Thomas has a significant edge in playing time and pure athletic prowess. He may never get a chance to start at Hokie but he has been a big help to Thomas in his development and has become a newer version of Cory Holt, if you will. Some rumors have been around that he may be looking to play, and a transfer is potentially in play for him, but I have not seen any hard evidence of that. He is solid and knows the system and can be serviceable in an emergency.
JuJu Clayton
Next in line are two redshirt Freshman from the 2010 recruiting class. First is Ricardo Young. Young was an early enrollee last season and went through Spring drills with the team which gives him a bit of a head start. His major issue is his size. He is quick footed and good at running the ball, but even after a year with the SC guys, he is still only around 170 pounds. He throws a good ball, and can move the pocket, but he needs to add a bit more bulk if he is going to be durable in College. The other redshirt Freshman is Mark Leal. Leal is a bit more of a pocket passer but still provides the threat to run. He is also a bit more solidly built, checking in close to 200 pounds. He is reportedly very coachable and has picked up the system well. He competed in the highest level of HS ball in Florida so he can play with athletes. One of these two guys should emerge this season as a potential backup plan, or future guy for the Hokies. Young may be the more versatile quarterback, but Leal has the better and quicker arm to this point.
Ricardo Young
Mark Leal
Trey Gresh is a walk-on quarterback for the Hokies who is not likely to get a look at making it into the rotation but provides depth and knowledge to the other guys.
QUARTERBACK:
This year’s depth chart:
#5 Tyrod Taylor Sr. 6’1”, 210lbs (yeah right)
#3 Logan Thomas rFr. 6’6” 242lbs.
#12 JuJu Clayton rSo. 6’1” 220lbs.
Next Year’s Projected Depth Chart:
#3 Logan Thomas rSo. 6’6” 242lbs.
#12 JuJu Clayton rJr. 6’1” 220lbs.
### Ricardo Young rFr. 6’0” 160lbs
(Also on roster)
Trey Gresh rFr. 6’0” 200lbs.
Mark Leal rFr. 6’0” 199lbs.
As we all know, Tyrod Taylor will be playing his final game as a Hokie on January 3, 2011, in the Fed Ex Orange Bowl. Clearly, we will miss his presence, not only on the field but in the locker room. I am of the belief that he is not only the best quarterback to ever play for the Hokies, but he may have been the best player to ever play. He will finish with 3 conference titles, 3 Orange Bowl appearances, at least 2 bowl victories, 2 ACC Championship MVP trophies, an ACC Player of the Year and ACC Offensive Player of the Year Award. He also has the Tech record for victories, passing yards, rushing yards, passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns. He was all he was cracked up to be. We WILL miss him greatly.
Next in line for the Hokies is super-athlete Logan Thomas. Thomas was the 71st rated player in the 2009 recruiting class, and the number 2 tight end in the nation, according to Rivals. He played quarterback his Senior year of High School and competed for and moved into that position while at Tech. he redshirted his freshman season and played a limited role this past season. His most impactful play was the long third down completion, under heavy pressure against Miami to keep a drive alive at a critical point in the game when Taylor had to leave after being blown up. He is big….very big…very very big and he has wheels. He also is no easy to bring down. Although, I have said before that I opposed his move to quarterback, the coaches love him and I have seen nothing to make me not believe he has a good chance to succeed. He has a veteran corps of receivers returning, an almost fully intact offensive line and at least one stud running back. A vanilla beginning to the schedule will give him a chance to get in his groove and hopefully he will gain the confidence he needs. He is a heady, coachable guy and has all of the physical attributes to be a star. In limited action this year, he was 12-26, for 107 yards.
Logan Thomas
Backing up Thomas will likely be JuJu Clayton, who held the backup role in 2009 and the third string role in 2010. He will get a chance to compete for the starting position, but Thomas has a significant edge in playing time and pure athletic prowess. He may never get a chance to start at Hokie but he has been a big help to Thomas in his development and has become a newer version of Cory Holt, if you will. Some rumors have been around that he may be looking to play, and a transfer is potentially in play for him, but I have not seen any hard evidence of that. He is solid and knows the system and can be serviceable in an emergency.
JuJu Clayton
Next in line are two redshirt Freshman from the 2010 recruiting class. First is Ricardo Young. Young was an early enrollee last season and went through Spring drills with the team which gives him a bit of a head start. His major issue is his size. He is quick footed and good at running the ball, but even after a year with the SC guys, he is still only around 170 pounds. He throws a good ball, and can move the pocket, but he needs to add a bit more bulk if he is going to be durable in College. The other redshirt Freshman is Mark Leal. Leal is a bit more of a pocket passer but still provides the threat to run. He is also a bit more solidly built, checking in close to 200 pounds. He is reportedly very coachable and has picked up the system well. He competed in the highest level of HS ball in Florida so he can play with athletes. One of these two guys should emerge this season as a potential backup plan, or future guy for the Hokies. Young may be the more versatile quarterback, but Leal has the better and quicker arm to this point.
Ricardo Young
Mark Leal
Trey Gresh is a walk-on quarterback for the Hokies who is not likely to get a look at making it into the rotation but provides depth and knowledge to the other guys.
