Cliff-notes: Westlfield (Spring) running back Daniel Young, who recently decommitted from Houston, became the 11th member of the 2017 Texas class when he announced his commitment to the Longhorns just moments after Cade Brewer did the same.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Rankings: Young is rated as a three-star prospect, and the nation’s No. 40 running back prospect by Rivals.com. He checks in at No. 58 in the recently updated LSR 100 for 2017.
Key Offers: Houston, Boise State, Minnesota, and Nebraska all offered the three-star back.
Evaluation: At 5-10, 206 pounds, Young gives the appearance of a bruising power back, and he can lower the shoulder and run with impressive power. However, Young’s game isn’t limited to just that.
He’s at his best when he makes one cut, gets the shoulders squared, and goes; the pad level he runs with is impressive, and makes him a load to bring down. But Young also has some surprising speed for a player his size, and a little wiggle too. A member of Westfield’s stellar 100-meter relay team last year, Young has legitimate 10.8 100-meter speed, and is the kind of explosive athlete that’s seen hurdling defenders on tape, and also bouncing off others like a bowling ball with tremendous balance and solid patience.
Why it matters: The Longhorns needed to add to their running back depth with talent and versatility. After the commitment of Toneil Carter, Young’s declaration gives Texas another talented back to add to the stable. Plus, Texas is now able to go to Westfield, an elite program in the Houston area, and secure a commitment, which was very tough for it prior to Herman’s hire.
Enjoy: Young’s senior film. Count the times he hurdles defenders, and bounces off others.
Photo: Houston Chronicle
Rankings: Young is rated as a three-star prospect, and the nation’s No. 40 running back prospect by Rivals.com. He checks in at No. 58 in the recently updated LSR 100 for 2017.
Key Offers: Houston, Boise State, Minnesota, and Nebraska all offered the three-star back.
Evaluation: At 5-10, 206 pounds, Young gives the appearance of a bruising power back, and he can lower the shoulder and run with impressive power. However, Young’s game isn’t limited to just that.
He’s at his best when he makes one cut, gets the shoulders squared, and goes; the pad level he runs with is impressive, and makes him a load to bring down. But Young also has some surprising speed for a player his size, and a little wiggle too. A member of Westfield’s stellar 100-meter relay team last year, Young has legitimate 10.8 100-meter speed, and is the kind of explosive athlete that’s seen hurdling defenders on tape, and also bouncing off others like a bowling ball with tremendous balance and solid patience.
Why it matters: The Longhorns needed to add to their running back depth with talent and versatility. After the commitment of Toneil Carter, Young’s declaration gives Texas another talented back to add to the stable. Plus, Texas is now able to go to Westfield, an elite program in the Houston area, and secure a commitment, which was very tough for it prior to Herman’s hire.
Enjoy: Young’s senior film. Count the times he hurdles defenders, and bounces off others.
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