USF 2011 recruiting update

When it comes to USF football, it is never to early to start looking at the future, especially the first official recruiting class under the Skip Holtz tenure. Holtz inherited during the middle of summer recruiting and was handicapped by the number of scholarships he had, lack of time, and taking over the recruits that the Leavitt regime had been working with. This year it is all Holtz's group and he has added three intriguing recruits early so far.

First is Alex Mut, a wide receiver who is 6'3" and 185 lbs. Mut has shown his skills at the Sling and Shoot football camp that was hosted just last week on campus. Mut is the first commit for the 2011 class and should help provide a tall target, good hands, and decent speed. He is not highly recruited and may not be a major impact for his first year, but the year is young and his stock should rise and other teams will be contacting him soon.

Next is Rontavious Atkins, a 3 star linebacker that comes in at 5'11" and 177 lbs. This speedy linebacker is the first big commit for the class of 2011. Atkins currently plays at linebacker but is undersized for that position. Unless he is able to put on some weight, which he will, he will most likely play either corner or even safety because of his play making ability. Holtz is sure to be excited to have a speedy defender to help bolster his young defense and begins the process of more recruits coming.

The most recent commit is Willie Davis, a 5'11 190 lb. three star running back out of Georgia, who runs a 4.6 40 yard dash. Davis is a quick running back, able to change direction on a dime. He is a bit undersized and is not an every down back but has shown he can run the ball up the middle and take a hit. He could be a slot receiver like Lindsey Lamar has done or could be a change of pace running back. Holtz has said he will use more two back sets this year and having a weapon like this is something Holtz is dreaming about.

So it is early in the 2011 recruiting cycle but it is never too early to start looking at the future Bulls and seeing what possibilities they will be bringing to the table. Go Bulls!