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

[88Alum]

Stay at home vernon...

[Reliable Source]

Nice interview with Freeze. Looks like we are definitely still in the hunt.

Tampa (FL) Wharton CB Vernon Hargreaves III is one of the top prospects at any position in the class of 2013, earning five-star status from Rivals (#10 overall), 24/7 (#7), and ESPN along with an early four-star rating from Scout. The Wolverines recently joined Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami (YTM), Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Purdue, South Florida, USC, Vanderbilt, and Virginia in extending the 5'11", 180-pound junior an offer. You can see sophomore highlights of Hargreaves above, and read through my recent conversation with the blue-chip prospect below:

ACE: How is everything going with your recruitment, and which schools are going after you the most right now?

VERNON: It's going good, it's exciting. I got four offers today, which was really exciting, I wasn't expecting them. I'd have to say Florida and USF are recruiting me the hardest.

ACE: Coming from Florida, is there a strong pull from those in-state schools, especially with having your father [uSF assistant Vernon Hargreaves Jr.] on the coaching staff at one of them? Is that a big drawing point for you?

VERNON: Not really. I'm looking for a program with a good base, where the coaches aren't constantly leaving. So not really, not for me at least. For some kids it is, but for me I'm just going to take all my visits and see which one I like the best.

ACE: Are there any schools that are standing out as early favorites for you?

VERNON: Not really, because I haven't seen every school. The only schools I've been to are Florida and Florida State, so I can't really say they're my leaders because they're the only schools I've been to.

ACE: Talking about Michigan real quick, which coaches have been in contact with you from Michigan, and what are your impressions of the school and the program?

VERNON: Coach Montgomery called me recently, so I've been talking to him lately. I don't really know much about Michigan, but I know they have a huge stadium, one of the biggest—114,000, something crazy like that. That's always cool.

ACE: Coming in and getting the five-star recognition early and getting all this attention from all these big schools, how do you handle the expectations that come with that and what's it like to get that recognition early on?

VERNON: Football season hasn't started yet so there's not really that much pressure on me yet. I'm just taking it in, watching it happen and just having fun, not getting too stressed about it.

ACE: Going back and talking about your junior year, how'd you feel you performed and what kind of numbers did you put up?

VERNON: I actually got hurt in the summer, I sprained my left ankle, so that set me back, and then I sprained my right ankle, so I was playing crippled basically for the whole year. I think I could've done better this year, but my team made it to the playoffs, and though we lost in the first round it was the first time we've made it in four years, so that was pretty exciting. My numbers, I had 11 touchdowns, two interception and around 67 tackles.

ACE: What would you say are your biggest strengths on the field and what are you trying to work on and improve for your senior year and beyond?

VERNON: I'm trying to get faster. I'm running track right now, because they always say speed kills. I'm also just trying to get stronger, so I'm not getting hurt as much and I can jam people off the ball.

ACE: And what would you say you're best at on the field?

VERNON: I'm probably best at playing man-to-man. That's where I feel like I'm best at.

ACE: Looking ahead to this summer, do you have any junior days in mind for taking visits or are you still trying to figure out a schedule?

VERNON: I'm still trying to figure out a schedule where I can work everybody out. I'm going up to USF this Sunday for a junior day, but that's just right up the street.

ACE: When it comes down to making a decision what are you going to be looking for at a school in terms of what traits are going to draw you in?

VERNON: It would have to be a good environment and a good education, obviously, just like everybody else. Just a good place to be around and where I can be happy for four years.

ACE: Do you have any idea in terms of a timeline, when you'd want to get things wrapped up?

VERNON: Probably a little before signing day. Next year at this time I'll have it all figured out, but I'm not sure. That's just what I'm thinking.

ACE: I see the name 'Freeze' come up as a nickname. How'd you pick that one up?

VERNON: I was playing 7-on-7s and I was at corner, and the other team wasn't throwing my way. I got interviewed after the game and the reporter was like, "Can I call you Freeze," and I said sure. All my teammates heard it and they started making fun of me, so I just went whatever, so it kinda sticks now.

ACE: Going away from the football field, what's one thing about you or something you like to do that has nothing to do with football that you'd like people to know about you?

VERNON: I don't really have any hidden talents or anything, but I play a lot of Xbox. I guess you could say that (laughs).

ACE: What's your favorite game on there?

VERNON: Call of Duty.

http://mgoblog.com/diaries/interview-vernon-hargreaves-iii

[Ghost]

Battlefield > Call of Duty

I hope he signs with us.

[Mama_Bull]

That article was from Feb 9th.

Have things changed with him since then?

Somebody mentioned USC as one of his favorites, when did that supposedly happen?

[DELdaBull]

stay "home"

[usfbullrider]

Michigan got a big time cornerback commitment(Gareon Conley 4 star) a couple of days ago.

[Reliable Source]

Michigan got a big time cornerback commitment(Gareon Conley 4 star) a couple of days ago.

from MI blog. Hopefully He wants to be a first choice rather than an afterthought.

There will be more coming in the next week about the Conley commit, but as of now Michigan looks to be set at cornerback barring any unforeseen circumstances. Defensive back recruiting will most likely shift almost completely to five-star safety Su'a Cravens. However, once the rest of Michigan's needs are filled it isn't outside the realm of possibility that Michigan would accept the commitment of Kendall Fuller or Vernon Hargreaves III.

http://www.maizenbrew.com/2012/3/10/2860110/michigan-recruiting-football-conley-commit-2013

[Reliable Source]

B/R seems to think UF is in the lead for Freeze. Not that they are ever all that right about anything.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1102229-robert-nkemdiche-recruiting-battle-full-ride-battle-ground

[Dogma]

B/R seems to think UF is in the lead for Freeze. Not that they are ever all that right about anything.

http://bleacherrepor...e-battle-ground

We should impose a 48-hour board ban violation for anyone quoting/citing the BR as a source for ANYTHING.

[Bull Martin]

B/R seems to think UF is in the lead for Freeze. Not that they are ever all that right about anything.

http://bleacherrepor...e-battle-ground

We should impose a 48-hour board ban violation for anyone quoting/citing the BR as a source for ANYTHING.

I second this motion. All in favor say, "aye". All who oppose, shall also receive a 48-hour board ban