Jalens dad JJ is from Ohio but now lives in Az. Jalen is expressing interestt. He is a 6'7" 250+ Defensive End. His dad JJ was a little bit bigger so Jalen will probably get a little bit more size.
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Waycracken, have you seen film on this kid been seeing his name pop up more.
Yes. He is doing well at some big time camps. He has 5 good offers that I saw and will grow. He has family in Sidney and Piqua.
Good stuff big guy gonna have to check out this kid's film see how he compares to a Malik McDowell type.
Didnt go to Sidney but an area school and I know they had a pretty good center for the BBall team back what would be 17-18 yrs ago, want to say it was JJ Jelks.
Nothing like dancing on the field in 02...
It was JJ Jelks playing for Sidney. The kid was pure "physical speciman." I new JJ's old man, and he was massive also.
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Those knowing who I am talking about (JJ) knows the possibilities of a son of his with his size playing football. I was told a story about Bo S. (as an AD) coming up to JJ asking him in LV at a National AAU tournament why is a man like you playing basketball then told him if he would play FB that fall he would give him a full ride.
This kid is a 3 star right now but I like looking for the hidden gems instead of the heralded.
Yup that was me a long time ago.
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He's 6'7" 250+, and his dad is bigger? Good Lord..
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Ryan Timmons 2013 = Jaken Jelks 2014??? ....I hope the hell not.
i think you just set a record for upvotes and downvotes...also...is your name Scott by any chance? I know the guy that is in your icon. EQ.
Really Remington? Is that the best you've got to say? Glad I made your day and helped you vent. Smile lil fella, life will be much better.
Seems pretty funny and light hearted a comment to me...
Hey Waycracken I'm a happy person with a little humor, that's all.
Whats wrong with Remingtons comment? It's the truth. After RT committed to UK, you disappeared @Way. Now you come back pushing Jelks. Doesn't seem to far fetched to me.
I'm fine with talking about sleepers just as I didn't mind the numerous Timmon threads. All I ask is that we avoid a rehash of last year where every thread's comments, no matter the original post, devolved eventually into Timmons. It was like 11W's own Godwin's Law last year.
Actually I have commented a few times but anytime I commented I was made to feel not welcome. So I am treading the water again...
Great to see you back in the conversation again, way!
Just because Waycraken made possibly a few too many Ryan Timmons threads doesnt mean we should jump all over him because he made one post about a new potential sleeper.
FYI, there were at least 2X as many anti-Timmons posts than there were Pro-Timmons posts from Waycraken.
I went to high school with his dad, pretty good friends back in the day, and still talk occasionally thru social media. Dad was big and ripped. Unfortunately for our football program, he was all round ball. Hope Jalen continues to impress at camps and lands an offer. Would suck if he ended up at Wisky and turns out to be a stud.
Yeah I definitely played the wrong sport. But I made sure my son didn't and it was a good choice. Keeping my fingers crossed that Urban will come calling. Whiskey has already offered and yes it would be a shame and sad if he couldn't play at OSU. Still proud of his accomplishments and he still has a year left to improve so keep watching....
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If he's anything like you I hope OSU comes calling. You seem like a real class act.
Thanks for the inside perspective on this, DL.
Congratts on instilling some remarkable athletic genes into your son, and raising a fine young man. Hope he gets a chance to make an impression with the staff and ends up donning the Scarlet & Gray!
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I defend waycracken in this. I don't mind a bit that he kept us informed on a kid from a lesser-known area that ended up at a bcs program. He had good info.
my sentiments exactly
I think its amazing how big Waycrackens recruiting knowledge scope is from Kentucky to Arizona.
Keep the updates coming !
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Ive been working in AZ quite a bit and just happened to be talking football with my employees out there and they mentioned the name Jelks and I knew JJ and it just happened to be his son. I will go see a game this fall. I think there has to be a good chance Cajun and I may know each other. Too much common knowledge between us.
Excellent info on young Mr. Jelks, Waycracken. I love the stories about hidden gems of football talent. Especially, when they have ties to my old High School. GO JACKETS!! I would like to see Scarlet and Gray in Jalens future.
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Waycracken and Cajun, what HS did you attend? I graduated Sidney High in 1981
I think this is the guy you're talking about Waycracken. If it is, you may want to throw these highlights up top for everyone to see... He looks good, thanks for letting us know about him!
Yes those are his highlights from last season.
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So how tall he gonna get!? That is a big boy!!! At some point it is hard to stay low enough and win battles. If he's gonna be 7' you might wanna start talking to Matta ;) here's hoping he's in a buckeye uni over a Wisky
He looks good. He's definitely got your size, and it looks like a little nasty streak as well. Congrats, looks like the futures gonna be a bright one for him.
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Good job Gray Box. Thanks
He looks too stiff to be a good college end but with his size and strength, he should easily move into a 3 technique position. 4.7 40 is nice too. He looks like he just bulls over a running back and could handle a OL pretty easily.
and at the very least, 6'7'' DT would make for a great field goal unit guy!
We all prayed in High School that JJ would play football but it wasn't meant to be. ;-)
He was a beast on the basketball court though! I will be following this closely and hope the Scarlet and Grey come calling!
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I like his motor too. Plays until the whistle is blown. Best of luck to this kid and family.
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That is one athletic big man. Moves like a guy a lot smaller. Reminds me of those long rangy D lineman that gave Troy Smith nightmares in the '06 championship game. SpoonerBuck you seem to have a means of getting to inside sources. Push this kid to someone if you indeed do. You never know. I think of getting these guys like Bosa lined up shoulder to shoulder across that D line.....
I'm with you, LG. You can never have to many players with this kind of size and mobility. This kid is coming from a family of "natural" athletes, big and ripped with little effort. Imagine what happens after two years in a weight program like the Buckeyes. It could be scary.
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This guy is gonna be our Timmons of the 2014 class I like this find
Any new news on this JJ?
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Nope. He's up to 8 offers but nothing from the Bucks. The Ducks but not the Bucks. He will be at a camp there in Ohio in a few weeks. Maybe that will get him more exposure out that way.
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First time poster here. DJ, you say your son is camping in Ohio. Is he planning to camp at Ohio State this year though?
He will be at the under Armour camp. Possibly the OSU camp.
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I hope so!
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Exposure is good.
Damn - looks pretty good to me!
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JJ. I know you like Kentucky. If OSU falls through you might want to take a look. Kentucky is doing big things. Remember Fox Snowden?
Kentucky will be lucky to go 4-8 this season.
They do have the toughest schedule this year. You may be right
I see 2 wins on their schedule. I think Kentucky will slowly improve their program, but I really don't see them contending for bowl games in the foreseeable future.
They do have a tough schedule. No denying that.
Let's keep this thread at the top! Need to get this young man as much exposure as possible! Go Bucks!
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Ok
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He's going to make some noise in Ohio this weekend
http://www.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1496658
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Good Luck Jalen! We are rooting for ya young man! Go Bucks!!
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Definitely hoping he gets some attention. Come on Jalen, make your mark.
If I was not in LA this weekend I would have made plans to be at Lakota West. Good luck to Jelks, Barker,D West, and Kief
Your son has an impressive highlight film and offer sheet. You should be extremely proud as a father. Regardless if he ends up a Buckeye I wish your son the best.
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Right now he's gotten offers from Boise St and Oregon with UCLA and Cal close behind. He Has an ASU offer as welll. Still waiting on Urban Nation to come calling. Help me out fellas need all the post and exposure he can get. Thanks!!!
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Have you thought of contacting Mark Pantoni and sending him Jalens tape? Might be a good way to get him some exposure. Just a thought...
Make sure he gets plenty of sleep on the nights before he camps. That'll be a great opportunity for him to make a name for himself and possibly big time offers.
Any word from the UA camp?
Checking into it.
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http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/RCS-Interview-Jalen-Je...
Here is a link to his interview this weekend but you have to be a premium member. I am not.
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I am sure he can elaborate but his dad said it went really well and Jalen impressed a lot of people.
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Very cool. Love that you and your son are aiming to get that Buckeye offer. What year did you come out of Sidney by the way?
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He graduated with me in 1990.
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Ah yes, played football against you guys from 88-91. Won't discuss our record in 90 or 91 LOL. A friend just posted the entire game against you guys on vimeo. I want to say you guys had a good return man named Dusty? or something like that.
Funny seeing all the kid-n-play high top fades on the sideline LOL
Well I wish young Jelks nothing but the best in his quest to chase the crystal ball ... as a Buckeye of course
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Has he played any offensive line? With his frame and athleticism he would be one hell of an offensive tackle with 40 extra pounds or so.
Here's a little blurb I found from a month back.
http://www.pros2preps.com/2013/03/recruiting-roundup-camps-and-combines-...
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Also just saw that Jalen just became friends with Mark Pantoni on Facebook. Mark is the Director of Player Personnel at Ohio State University Football in case you didn't know. I would say that the Buckeyes know who he is at this point.
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Yes they do. Bill Kurelic just mentioned in his Recruiting Buzz thread today that the coaches are looking at his film this week. They will have more info in the coming days.
Things starting to heat up here...
That's what I like to hear!
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Great news. I think he will get much more attention. He has the speed and strength that will separate him from others
Good news!
In case you haven't seen this!
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2013/04/21654/one-to-watch-jalen-jelks
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Looks like Jalen has opened some eyes over at Bucknuts. He's in the BoardingHouse today...
http://ohiostate.247sports.com/Board/120/Thursday-Boarding-House-18353203 [subscription required]
I just read this. Exposure. Exposure. Exposure. Love it!
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Quick update: it is my understanding that Ohio State is coming out to Jalen's school today. Oregon ducks coaches will be there today too. Maybe that will light a little fire. Bucks vs. Ducks. Come on Bucks! The kid named his dog Brutus for petes sake.
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Good luck to Jalen! I think a lot of people have started to gain interest in him and his recruitment. Here's hoping his recruitment blows up, but we all know where we want him to end up!
We are definitely pulling for Jalen to earn an offer we love his passion for OSU
That is awesome! Hope it went well! Go Bucks!!
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As a proud parent living in "That State Up North" and having 2 teenage boys that LOVE the Bucks I am really enjoying and respecting the campaigning you're doing! Best of luck! Keep us informed!
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Talked to JJ briefly last night (via Facebook) and he said he didn't want to jinx anything but it went really well yesterday!
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Sounds like this kid is going to a Buckeye if he gets that coveted offer. I'd love to have him aboard as I think he's got a lot of potential. Props to Waycraken for finding this kid so early!
Keep us informed Devan. Nice to hear good things.
thank you Devan! love the tidbit about the dog being named Brutus!!
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Good updates. Sounds like things might click. I've got my fingers crossed. Hope he gets an offer from Urban.
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Bucks watched Jelks practiced yesterday, seen what they needed to see, Jelks plans to camp in June, expected to be the June 9th date, see if he leaves with an offer.
Great Info! Thanks!!
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If he leaves with an offer, I think he will be a Buckeye.
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I love when parents chime in to these threads. It makes it so much less of a crap shoot and pure credible sources. Anybody remember Blake Thomas' dad putting the end to all of those transfer rumors?