2006 Super Seniors (Pensacola News Journal)

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Published - August, 24, 2006  

2006 Super Seniors

Chuck Corder

@PensacolaNewsJournal.com

Doug Baldwin

Gulf Breeze - WR - 6-0, 175

KEY 2005 STATS: 42 catches, 650 yards and 9 TDs. Returned two kickoffs for scores. Totalled 1,011 all-purpose yards.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Florida, LSU, South Carolina, Stanford (offer), Arkansas State and Louisiana-Lafayette (offer).

CHUCK'S TAKE: Tremendous body control with blazing speed. Timed anywhere from 4.4 to 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Glides like a gazelle across the field.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Aug. 29.

Chris Cooke

Pace - LB - 6-2, 205

KEY 2005 STATS: Two-year starter finished with 89 tackles, 3 forced fumbles and an INT.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Alabama, Florida, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Florida State, South Carolina, Southern Miss and Troy.

CHUCK'S TAKE: Hard-as-nails ball hawk last season despite shoulder problems. Consummate leader who players rally around.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Sept. 5.

Kyle Coulahan

Catholic - TE/DL - 6-4, 295

KEY 2005 STATS: 65 tackles, 6 sacks and 25 tackles-for-loss at West Florida Tech.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Auburn commitment. Alabama, Florida (offer), Florida State, LSU, Louisville, Maryland (offer), Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Central Florida (offer) and [highlight]South Florida (offer).[/highlight]

CHUCK'S TAKE: Rivals.com ranks him 3 of 5 stars and the 84th-best prospect in Florida. Uncanny speed for a big man.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Sept. 12.

Chris Lett

Pensacola High - DB - 6-1, 195

KEY 2005 STATS: 32 tackles, 4 interceptions, 7 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Alabama commitment. Auburn (offer), Florida (offer), Florida State, LSU, N.C. State, Michigan State and [highlight]South Florida (offer).[/highlight]

CHUCK'S TAKE: The bell cow of this year's dozen. Rivals rates him 4 stars and ranks him the 14th-best cornerback in the nation and the 23rd-best prospect in the state. Etched name in recruitniks' minds as a sophomore, shutting down former Florida State WR Fred Rouse.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Oct. 3.

Lawrence Young

Woodham l LB l 6-2, 210

KEY 2005 STATS: 72 tackles and 2 INTs.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Alabama, Florida State, West Virginia, [highlight]South Florida[/highlight], Florida International (offer) and Louisiana-Lafayette (offer).

CHUCK'S TAKE: Another 3-star prospect by Rivals, which ranks him 85th in Florida -- directly behind Catholic's Kyle Coulahan. Hard hitter who can keep up with opponents' skill players thanks to his speed.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Nov. 14.

Brad McGuire

Gulf Breeze - QB - 6-2, 200

KEY 2005 STATS: 92 of 138 for 1,478 yards and 15 TDs. Added 422 yards and 5 scores on the ground.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Alabama, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Florida International (offer) and Louisiana-Lafayette.

CHUCK'S TAKE: Four-year starter who is a dual threat. Can beat you with strong right arm or happy feet. Cool, calm in pocket and able to improvise when heat is on.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Oct. 17.

Cedric Richardson

Woodham -RB - 5-8, 185

KEY 2005 STATS: 139 rushes for 1,125 yards (8.1 avg.) and 7 TDs in his junior season at Pine Forest.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Florida State, West Virginia and [highlight]South Florida[/highlight].

CHUCK'S TAKE: Joining his third backfield in three years, reuniting with Michael Smith, who coached Richardson at Catholic his sophomore season. Low center of gravity helps between the tackles. Explosive on the edge.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Oct. 31.

Horacezo Crawford

Pine Forest - LB - 5-11, 210

KEY 2005 STATS: Led Eagles in tackles (106), including 8 for a loss.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Auburn, [highlight]South Florida[/highlight], Alabama, Florida and Georgia Tech.

CHUCK'S TAKE: Great sideline-to- sideline speed. Size might hinder him, but expect schools to come on strong.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Sept. 19.

Nate Douglas

Milton - LB - 6-2, 225

KEY 2005 STATS: 75 tackles, 7 for loss, 2 forced fumbles and 1 recovery.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: LSU, N.C. State, Duke, Central Florida, [highlight]South Florida[/highlight], Southern Miss (offer) and Louisiana-Lafayette (offer).

CHUCK'S TAKE: Ran a 4.58 40 at Southern Miss' camp this summer, drawing plenty of oohs and aahs from the Golden Eagles' coaching staff. Has knack for blowing up a play before it gets started.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Sept. 26.

Dakota Merritt

West Florida Tech - DL/OL - 6-6, 290

KEY 2005 STATS: 42 tackles and 3 sacks.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Mississippi State commitment. Clemson, N.C. State (offer), Central Florida (offer), Florida Atlantic, Florida International (offer) and Louisiana-Lafayette (offer).

CHUCK'S TAKE: Projected as offensive tackle in college. Has played position sparingly at Tech, but that's likely his home at the next level because of his length.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Oct. 24.

Michael Taylor

Washington - K - 5-10, 175

KEY 2005 STATS: 48 of 62 (77.4 percent) kickoffs went for touchbacks. Connected on 12 of 17 FGs with a best of 57 yards. Made 41 of 44 extra points.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Auburn, Florida and West Virginia.

CHUCK'S TAKE: Another in the mold of area's top kickers who used soccer as a gateway to football. Powerful leg and a nice set of wheels that forces teams to prepare for fakes.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Nov. 7.

Terrell McClain

Pensacola High - DL - 6-3, 290

KEY 2005 STATS: 65 tackles with 8 sacks and 1 forced fumble.

SCHOOLS OF INTEREST: Alabama (offer), Auburn (offer), Florida, Florida State, Miami, Mississippi State, N.C. State (offer), UCLA and [highlight]USF (offer).[/highlight]

CHUCK'S TAKE: Two stars by Rivals. Agility, strength and speed make you drool. Promises to continue to blossom at the next level.

LOOK FOR IT: Super Senior feature will run Oct. 10.

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