Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Wharton HS **2013**

[ckparrothead]

I hadn't even thought it a question at this point that VH3 would play corner. Though evidently he did play some WR at Super Bull and schooled some people at that spot too.

[Reliable Source]

Imagine VHIII and Trex back on PRs. Pick your poison.

Edited June 26, 2012 by Bullwinkle

[bulls phanatic]

Imagine VHIII and Trex back on PRs. Pick your poison.

I wish T-Rex and VHIII were both lining up at CB for us next season

[doubledown]

I guess he's that good then. I know many who are studs in camps and on drills but ave on the field and have a laundry list of offers.

[Who'sYourData?]

I guess he's that good then. I know many who are studs in camps and on drills but ave on the field and have a laundry list of offers.

Have you taken a look at some of his film?

[doubledown]

I guess he's that good then. I know many who are studs in camps and on drills but ave on the field and have a laundry list of offers.

yes I have looked at many DBs at this point its all blending together didn't see a wow factor but that means nothing i an sure he's a beast in person in is games ...

Have you taken a look at some of his film?

[Reliable Source]

I guess he's that good then. I know many who are studs in camps and on drills but ave on the field and have a laundry list of offers.

yes I have looked at many DBs at this point its all blending together didn't see a wow factor but that means nothing i an sure he's a beast in person in is games ...

Have you taken a look at some of his film?

Every player has to suit up and show up. The test of a young man's character is magnified when they tackle the next level. We shall see the what each young man is made of and how they all respond. I love sports so much because it is a trial by fire. And no one ever knows who can stand the heat.

[Reliable Source]

Another nice article from TBT. I picked out the juicy stuff.

What's the best advice your dad (USF special teams coordinator Vernon Hargreaves) has given you about the recruiting process?

"Don't necessarily believe what everybody has to tell you. Coaches, they want you to come to their school, so they're going to do whatever it takes, really. And just stay level-headed, don't get too big-headed because obviously that will lead to bad things. You'll start thinking you're the best or something."

Do you feel additional pressure to sign with USF, or do you think your dad feels additional pressure to sign you?

"I don't think it's either. My dad has been coaching for a very long time. Yeah, I'm a good player and I'm his son, but I'm not the only player in the country. I mean, there are other good corners out there that can do the same things I can do. So if I went to USF, he'd be proud, he'd be happy. If I don't, he's still going to be happy, he's still my dad."

http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/hometeam-q-vernon-hargreaves-iii/14131/

[dabulls34]

VHIII was just selling out for his friends in that tweet. He loves college football just doing a shout out

[Reliable Source]

Don't care for that quote about being "stuck at USF"

With dad in his corner, Vernon Hargreaves has recruiting edge

Wharton DB Vernon Hargreaves III is arguably the top recruit to come out of the Bay-area for the Class of 2013.By Ryan Bass, Bright House Sports Network

Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012 @ 07:26PM

• Vernon Hargreaves III talks about father, recruiting
  

PINELLAS PARK --

In middle school, Vernon Hargreaves III couldn't have ever imagined what would become the norm today.

Lights, cameras, letters, and not to mention nearly every major college in the country wanting the Wharton defensive back to wear their colors.

"I never thought this was going to happen, I only started playing football in eighth grade," Hargreaves said, who currently holds over 30 offers from some of the top football programs in the nation. "I saw [former Plant running back] James Wilder Jr. when I first moved here, and then a few years later, it was me. It kind of shocked me at first, but now I'm kind of used to it."

The constant phone calls from coaches, media, and not to mention twitter followers is all but normal for the Wildcats star, but he has one thing most high-profile recruits don't: someone in his corner to help him through it.

His father, Vernon, is an assistant coach at USF and spends most of his time recruiting athletes just like his son.

"If I have any questions, I can always just ask him," Hargreaves said. "Most kids, they will go to a coach who they think is telling them the truth...but I know my dad will always look out for me. I know he's going to tell me what's right."

Yes, the Bulls are one of the schools recruiting Hargreaves, but no, his father is not pressuring him to go there.

"A lot of people don't understand that coaching, it's not like a secure job," Hargreaves said. "He can get fired and go to somewhere like Western Kentucky and, before you even know it, I'd be stuck at USF. A lot of people don't understand that. I like [south Florida], the head coach and the coaching staff, but just because he is there doesn't really mean anything."

Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Stanford and USC are just some of the schools interested in luring Hargreaves to their campus. He's rated a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, and the second-best player at his position in the country. ESPN has tabbed him the fourth-best player in their top 150 recruits in the nation.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder has visited just about every Florida school on his list, including, most recently, Miami, a place he used to call home when he was a little boy.

"I loved [my visit]," Hargreaves said. "My dad coached down there for nine years. Nothing has really changed, but they have a lot of stuff going on down there.

"They are rebuilding everything, really. I just loved it, it brought back good memories."

Hargreaves will be participating in Nike and ESPN's "The Opening" camp in Oregon next week, and then will hit the recruiting trail. USC, Stanford, Ohio State, Michigan, Clemson, Georgia, Auburn, Alabama are on the agenda, before taking a second look at all the in-state schools again. For now, there is no leader for the senior cornerback.

"I can't really count all of the out-of-state schools out, because I haven't been there," he said. "I like all the Florida schools. I like Georgia and Clemson. I'm going to go out to USC and Oregon. I'll have more when I get back."

Despite all the attention, Hargreaves continues to remain grounded, all with a little advice from pops.

"He's just told me to stay humble, in a way," he said. "Don't get too excited about one program and count others out, just see everybody and see which one you like. You don't have to make it a big deal, just relax and take it all in."

Ryan Bass is a reporter for Bright House Sports Network. Find him on twitter, @Ry_Bass.