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[SIZE=14pt]Frazier's summer schedule filling up[/SIZE]
By Gerry Hamilton
ESPN Recruiting
FORT WORTH, Texas -- It would seem Kiehl Frazier (Springdale, Ark./Shiloh Christian) had nothing to prove, with offers from many of the top programs in the country, but that clearly wasn't the case at Saturday's EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Frazier continued to show why he is considered one of the top prospects in the country with another eye-catching performance, competing against a field that included talents such as Kendal Thompson (Moore, Okla./Southmoore), J.W. Walsh (Corinth, Texas/Denton Guyer), Michael Brewer (Austin, Texas/Lake Travis), Russell Bellomy (Arlington, Texas/Martin) and up-and-coming sophomore Matt Davis (Houston, Texas/Klein Forest).
"It's fun to come out and compete with all these good quarterbacks out here," said Frazier, who didn't want it to be known beforehand that he has a sports hernia that will require surgery on Tuesday. "There is so much potential and talent out here, just to get to compare myself with them is a chance to get better. The drills were great. Some of the drills like the bungee footwork drill were tough. They gave us some good tips that I can take home and work on."
Competing at the camp was the last part of a big weekend for Frazier, who visited Oklahoma on Friday. Saturday began with an unofficial visit to TCU (where the Elite 11 was held) for the annual purple and white game and a first chance to sit down with members of the Horned Frogs staff.
"It was fun. I met with Coach [Justin] Fuente, Coach [Gary] Patterson and met with the quarterbacks. I didn't know what to expect, but TCU probably moved up on my list because I had a great experience down here," said Frazier, who took in the spring game from the sidelines.
TCU is the latest program to get in the mix for the All-American. Among more than 15 offers, four programs are recruiting Frazier the hardest with key relationships being built.
"Probably Arkansas, Miami and Kansas State are recruiting me the hardest and UCLA just got in the mix and are starting to come on. It's probably those four schools. I've built relationships with Coach [Gus] Malzahn of Auburn because he is the first one who ever recruited me, Coach [Garrick] McGee because he is close at Arkansas, Coach Kyle Williams at Kansas State because he recruits me and today I got to know Coach Fuente and Coach Patterson and they impressed me a lot."
Trips to both coasts are being planned for the spring and summer.
"We'll probably go to Miami and Florida, because they are Florida, and UCLA and USC. After those four, I'm really not sure," Frazier said.
Finding the comfort with the chance to compete right away will be the perfect fit for the budding star.
"I really don't have a certain thing [as far as a scheme] I'm looking for. I'm just looking for where I fit, I'm comfortable and can come in and compete is what I'm looking for," Frazier said.
Arkansas, Auburn, UCLA, Kansas State, Miami and Florida are considered the early favorites.
Damion Driggins Kendal Thompson will
be staying in-state to play his college ball.
Future Big 12 QBs on target
The Big 12 has become a top quarterback-producing conference in recent years, with a number of signal-callers putting up record numbers, winning the Heisman and going on to NFL careers. On Saturday, there were four future Big 12 QBs with designs on keeping the growing reputation alive.
The event featured future Oklahoma Sooner Kendal Thompson (Moore, Okla./Southmoore), Texas Tech commit Michael Brewer (Austin, Texas/Lake Travis), future Oklahoma State Cowboy J.W. Walsh (Corinth, Texas/Denton Guyer) and Missouri pledge Corbin Berkstresser (Lee's Summit, Mo.).
Thompson and Walsh were two of the day's top performers. Thompson showcased smooth footwork and accuracy, while Walsh impressed with his underrated athleticism and arm strength. Brewer got better and better as the day went on, flashing the winning spirit that helped lead Lake Travis to a third straight 4A state title, while Berkstresser was solid all-around.
"It was a nice day," Berkstresser said. "I had some good throws. I got a little inaccurate near the end, but it was great. There was a lot of good competition. It was a good workout and there is stuff I can take back home to work on."
With performances like Saturday's, the 6-4, 220-pound right-handed signal-caller will continue to attract college programs. Missouri fans, however, need not worry.
"When Missouri offered, that was it. I've always wanted to be a Missouri Tiger," Berkstresser said.
Damion Driggins Bram Kohlhausen
will follow in the footsteps of Case
Keenum and Kevin Kolb at Houston.
Bram'tastic
University of Houston commit Bram Kohlhausen (Houston, Texas/Lamar) didn't begin the day as one of the more talked about prospects in attendance, but that quickly changed with throw after throw on target with instinctive timing.
"It's been real nice," Kohlhausen said. "It's run really well. You get a lot of reps and are evaluated at every station. It's real prestigious. I really need to improve on a little of everything."When the 6-2, 205-pound right-hander pledged to the Cougars, head coach Kevin Sumlin and staff had found a hidden gem in a city recruited by more than 100 FBS programs and at a program known for producing top talent. Since that time, programs from outside the state lines have done their best to get into the picture with one SEC program in line to receive an unofficial visit this summer.
"Utah and Ole Miss are recruiting me the hardest. I'm going to be at the Ole Miss camp this summer," Kohlhausen said.
Beating the Cougars for the area prospect will be tough at the end of the day. Kohlhausen is not only one of three Houston Lamar juniors committed to Houston, but he also sees the opportunity to play as a true freshman.
"It was a good deal with two of my teammates committing with me. It's a great passing offense. [Case] Keenum will be leaving when I come in as a freshman, so I have a chance to start as a true freshman, but I still have to work real hard and get better," he said.
The future looks bright
The crop of 2012 prospects on hand for the quarterback competition featured one prospect already being talked about prominently in the Lone Star State, Matt Davis (Houston, Texas/Klein Forest), and an up-and-coming Dallas area star in Jared Johnson (Grand Prairie, Texas/South Grand Prairie). Davis burst onto the Houston scene in game one as a sophomore, flashing the ability to make and keep plays alive with his feet and the ability to complete tough passes on the move against top-notch competition. On Saturday, he displayed the athleticism and above-average arm strength that has a number of programs already showing interest.
"I'm receiving interest from Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT, Alabama and Oregon," said Davis, who is headed to Texas A&M's spring game next weekend. "I'm open and plan to look at every school that recruits me."
Davis was one of the most productive sophomore prospects in Texas, throwing for 1,393 yards and 14 touchdowns as well as rushing for 1,427 yards and 22 scores.
For Johnson, the afternoon was all about measuring up against the best in the region.
"I see a lot of talent out here," Johnson said. "I can compare what other people do better than me and see what I need to improve on and that was my whole purpose of coming up here."
Texas is the childhood favorite of the 6-foot, 185-pound sophomore starter.
"I love Vince Young. I know he's a quarterback that has the ability to throw and run when needed and that's how I play," Johnson said.
Johnson passed for 1,250 yards, rushed for 328 and accounted for 14 touchdowns last season.
A name to remember
DeVante Kincade (Dallas/Skyline) was one of two freshmen -- out of more than 90 quarterbacks -- on hand to compete. The 5-11, 160-pound right-hander moved smoothly and with fluidity throughout the day, more than holding his own against the underclassmen. He completed a number of deep throws along the sideline and showed quality arm strength for a freshman. He is the front-runner to take over the starting job on an ultratalented Dallas Skyline team as a sophomore. The squad will take on a pair of Florida powers, St. Thomas Aquinas and Belle Glade, in 2010.
Future position change
Jonovan Griffin (McKinney, Texas/Boyd) is tough to defend on the high school level at quarterback, due to his ability to throw the ball combined with darting quickness and the moves to make defenders miss. On the next level, he will be making defenders miss after the catch as a slot receiver. Texas Tech has offered (in February) with Arkansas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Louisiana Tech and Tulsa showing interest. The 5-10, 165-pounder is set to visit Arkansas next weekend.D.J. Griffin (Arlington, Texas/Juan Seguin) is another high school signal-caller with a position change very likely at the next level. Unlike many quarterbacks, the 6-1, 225-pound Griffin already doubles as a linebacker and fullback for Seguin High. He is receiving looks on both sides of the ball from Kansas State, Tulsa and Iowa.
Sophomore Nicky Baratti (Spring, Texas/Klein Oak) was one of the best athletes on hand, with impressive foot quickness, speed, agility and fluid movements. The 6-1, 195-pound prospect started in the secondary as a sophomore as well as taking limited snaps at quarterback. He will take over the full-time signal-caller duties as a junior, but could be recruited at a number of positions.
Gerry Hamilton has covered recruiting in Texas and the Southwest for more than a decade. He can be reached at espngerry@yahoo.com.
[SIZE=14pt]Frazier's summer schedule filling up[/SIZE]
By Gerry Hamilton
ESPN Recruiting
FORT WORTH, Texas -- It would seem Kiehl Frazier (Springdale, Ark./Shiloh Christian) had nothing to prove, with offers from many of the top programs in the country, but that clearly wasn't the case at Saturday's EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Frazier continued to show why he is considered one of the top prospects in the country with another eye-catching performance, competing against a field that included talents such as Kendal Thompson (Moore, Okla./Southmoore), J.W. Walsh (Corinth, Texas/Denton Guyer), Michael Brewer (Austin, Texas/Lake Travis), Russell Bellomy (Arlington, Texas/Martin) and up-and-coming sophomore Matt Davis (Houston, Texas/Klein Forest).
"It's fun to come out and compete with all these good quarterbacks out here," said Frazier, who didn't want it to be known beforehand that he has a sports hernia that will require surgery on Tuesday. "There is so much potential and talent out here, just to get to compare myself with them is a chance to get better. The drills were great. Some of the drills like the bungee footwork drill were tough. They gave us some good tips that I can take home and work on."
Competing at the camp was the last part of a big weekend for Frazier, who visited Oklahoma on Friday. Saturday began with an unofficial visit to TCU (where the Elite 11 was held) for the annual purple and white game and a first chance to sit down with members of the Horned Frogs staff.
"It was fun. I met with Coach [Justin] Fuente, Coach [Gary] Patterson and met with the quarterbacks. I didn't know what to expect, but TCU probably moved up on my list because I had a great experience down here," said Frazier, who took in the spring game from the sidelines.
TCU is the latest program to get in the mix for the All-American. Among more than 15 offers, four programs are recruiting Frazier the hardest with key relationships being built.
"Probably Arkansas, Miami and Kansas State are recruiting me the hardest and UCLA just got in the mix and are starting to come on. It's probably those four schools. I've built relationships with Coach [Gus] Malzahn of Auburn because he is the first one who ever recruited me, Coach [Garrick] McGee because he is close at Arkansas, Coach Kyle Williams at Kansas State because he recruits me and today I got to know Coach Fuente and Coach Patterson and they impressed me a lot."
Trips to both coasts are being planned for the spring and summer.
"We'll probably go to Miami and Florida, because they are Florida, and UCLA and USC. After those four, I'm really not sure," Frazier said.
Finding the comfort with the chance to compete right away will be the perfect fit for the budding star.
"I really don't have a certain thing [as far as a scheme] I'm looking for. I'm just looking for where I fit, I'm comfortable and can come in and compete is what I'm looking for," Frazier said.
Arkansas, Auburn, UCLA, Kansas State, Miami and Florida are considered the early favorites.
Damion Driggins Kendal Thompson will
be staying in-state to play his college ball.
Future Big 12 QBs on target
The Big 12 has become a top quarterback-producing conference in recent years, with a number of signal-callers putting up record numbers, winning the Heisman and going on to NFL careers. On Saturday, there were four future Big 12 QBs with designs on keeping the growing reputation alive.
The event featured future Oklahoma Sooner Kendal Thompson (Moore, Okla./Southmoore), Texas Tech commit Michael Brewer (Austin, Texas/Lake Travis), future Oklahoma State Cowboy J.W. Walsh (Corinth, Texas/Denton Guyer) and Missouri pledge Corbin Berkstresser (Lee's Summit, Mo.).
Thompson and Walsh were two of the day's top performers. Thompson showcased smooth footwork and accuracy, while Walsh impressed with his underrated athleticism and arm strength. Brewer got better and better as the day went on, flashing the winning spirit that helped lead Lake Travis to a third straight 4A state title, while Berkstresser was solid all-around.
"It was a nice day," Berkstresser said. "I had some good throws. I got a little inaccurate near the end, but it was great. There was a lot of good competition. It was a good workout and there is stuff I can take back home to work on."
With performances like Saturday's, the 6-4, 220-pound right-handed signal-caller will continue to attract college programs. Missouri fans, however, need not worry.
"When Missouri offered, that was it. I've always wanted to be a Missouri Tiger," Berkstresser said.
Damion Driggins Bram Kohlhausen
will follow in the footsteps of Case
Keenum and Kevin Kolb at Houston.
Bram'tastic
University of Houston commit Bram Kohlhausen (Houston, Texas/Lamar) didn't begin the day as one of the more talked about prospects in attendance, but that quickly changed with throw after throw on target with instinctive timing.
"It's been real nice," Kohlhausen said. "It's run really well. You get a lot of reps and are evaluated at every station. It's real prestigious. I really need to improve on a little of everything."When the 6-2, 205-pound right-hander pledged to the Cougars, head coach Kevin Sumlin and staff had found a hidden gem in a city recruited by more than 100 FBS programs and at a program known for producing top talent. Since that time, programs from outside the state lines have done their best to get into the picture with one SEC program in line to receive an unofficial visit this summer.
"Utah and Ole Miss are recruiting me the hardest. I'm going to be at the Ole Miss camp this summer," Kohlhausen said.
Beating the Cougars for the area prospect will be tough at the end of the day. Kohlhausen is not only one of three Houston Lamar juniors committed to Houston, but he also sees the opportunity to play as a true freshman.
"It was a good deal with two of my teammates committing with me. It's a great passing offense. [Case] Keenum will be leaving when I come in as a freshman, so I have a chance to start as a true freshman, but I still have to work real hard and get better," he said.
The future looks bright
The crop of 2012 prospects on hand for the quarterback competition featured one prospect already being talked about prominently in the Lone Star State, Matt Davis (Houston, Texas/Klein Forest), and an up-and-coming Dallas area star in Jared Johnson (Grand Prairie, Texas/South Grand Prairie). Davis burst onto the Houston scene in game one as a sophomore, flashing the ability to make and keep plays alive with his feet and the ability to complete tough passes on the move against top-notch competition. On Saturday, he displayed the athleticism and above-average arm strength that has a number of programs already showing interest.
"I'm receiving interest from Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT, Alabama and Oregon," said Davis, who is headed to Texas A&M's spring game next weekend. "I'm open and plan to look at every school that recruits me."
Davis was one of the most productive sophomore prospects in Texas, throwing for 1,393 yards and 14 touchdowns as well as rushing for 1,427 yards and 22 scores.
For Johnson, the afternoon was all about measuring up against the best in the region.
"I see a lot of talent out here," Johnson said. "I can compare what other people do better than me and see what I need to improve on and that was my whole purpose of coming up here."
Texas is the childhood favorite of the 6-foot, 185-pound sophomore starter.
"I love Vince Young. I know he's a quarterback that has the ability to throw and run when needed and that's how I play," Johnson said.
Johnson passed for 1,250 yards, rushed for 328 and accounted for 14 touchdowns last season.
A name to remember
DeVante Kincade (Dallas/Skyline) was one of two freshmen -- out of more than 90 quarterbacks -- on hand to compete. The 5-11, 160-pound right-hander moved smoothly and with fluidity throughout the day, more than holding his own against the underclassmen. He completed a number of deep throws along the sideline and showed quality arm strength for a freshman. He is the front-runner to take over the starting job on an ultratalented Dallas Skyline team as a sophomore. The squad will take on a pair of Florida powers, St. Thomas Aquinas and Belle Glade, in 2010.
Future position change
Jonovan Griffin (McKinney, Texas/Boyd) is tough to defend on the high school level at quarterback, due to his ability to throw the ball combined with darting quickness and the moves to make defenders miss. On the next level, he will be making defenders miss after the catch as a slot receiver. Texas Tech has offered (in February) with Arkansas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Louisiana Tech and Tulsa showing interest. The 5-10, 165-pounder is set to visit Arkansas next weekend.D.J. Griffin (Arlington, Texas/Juan Seguin) is another high school signal-caller with a position change very likely at the next level. Unlike many quarterbacks, the 6-1, 225-pound Griffin already doubles as a linebacker and fullback for Seguin High. He is receiving looks on both sides of the ball from Kansas State, Tulsa and Iowa.
Sophomore Nicky Baratti (Spring, Texas/Klein Oak) was one of the best athletes on hand, with impressive foot quickness, speed, agility and fluid movements. The 6-1, 195-pound prospect started in the secondary as a sophomore as well as taking limited snaps at quarterback. He will take over the full-time signal-caller duties as a junior, but could be recruited at a number of positions.
Gerry Hamilton has covered recruiting in Texas and the Southwest for more than a decade. He can be reached at espngerry@yahoo.com.
