One of the top defensive ends in the Southeast this year is McCalla (Ala.) McAdory jumbo pass-rusher Cory Thomas. The 6-foot-6, 270-pound prospect is intriguing, in that his frame allows for multiple possible outcomes in terms of the position he could play at the next level. 3-4 end, 4-3 tackle ... perhaps a move to offensive tackle?
Florida defensive line coach Brad Lawing is known, in particular, for his fondness of length on the edge (think Clowney, Clifton Geathers, Devin Taylor, etc.) Thomas will be one of the top targets at end for the Gators from here on out.
On Tuesday, Thomas announced his top three schools. Sort of.
Florida defensive line coach Brad Lawing is known, in particular, for his fondness of length on the edge (think Clowney, Clifton Geathers, Devin Taylor, etc.) Thomas will be one of the top targets at end for the Gators from here on out.
On Tuesday, Thomas announced his top three schools. Sort of.
Top 3
— *~#34 From Mcadory~* (@bigcory34) August 27, 2013
#HailState
— *~#34 From Mcadory~* (@bigcory34) August 27, 2013
#VolNation
— *~#34 From Mcadory~* (@bigcory34) August 27, 2013
#Gators #gatorbait
— *~#34 From Mcadory~* (@bigcory34) August 27, 2013
However, the big defensive lineman went on to add this ...
The other 2 will be comin soon
— *~#34 From Mcadory~* (@bigcory34) August 27, 2013
Long thought to be a lean to Mississippi State, at one point Thomas intended to make an announcement at the beginning of August that would have resulted in his commitment to the Bulldogs. However, Thomas ultimately decided to hold off on making a pledge. The longer this recruitment goes on, the more it favors the other finalists. However, expect Mississippi State to have some staying power. They did, after all, sign linebacker Dezmond Harris out of McAdory High School in February.
Auburn recently jumped in with an offer, and I have to think the Tigers can slide their way into the top group as well.
What's interesting about this list, is the fact that Thomas has visited Starkville several times since the beginning of the year. He's been to the Plains and Knoxville as well. Thomas has yet to visit the Sunshine State, and yet here the Gators sit, still apparently a major player.
Getting Thomas on campus will be a priority for all four schools (and others) over the course of the fall. As always, it's smart to "follow the visits." Mississippi State still clearly looks to be in a prime position here. But we'll see if that position continues to hold strong on the road to National Signing Day.
Thomas recorded over 70 tackles and eight sacks as a junior for McAdory.
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