Oregon leads for 3* LB Jared Afalava?

[Boom]

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-foot ... ed-afalava
Afalava demonstrates very good playing speed; displays the playing strength to dominate against the run while showing the flexibility, balance and agility to play in space as a pass defender. Has the size and athleticism for the outside linebacker position at the major level of competition. His frame appears capable of handling additional body mass over time. This guy is a tough customer who demonstrates the punishing, knock 'em back tackling ability that should be effective as a special team's coverage defender. Does a very good job with key and diagnosis reaction skills against the run and pass; can play on or off the line with excellent results; uses his hands well when taking on and defeating blockers at the point of attack; does a very good job with shiver and shed technique; can stalemate blockers, maintains outside leverage and doesn't get hooked an lose containment when playing up on the line of scrimmage. This prospect fills open gaps quickly; plays downhill and scrapes off the edge while maintaining very good leverage on the ball. Moves through traffic showing good sideline to sideline ability; takes excellent angles when in long pursuit. Is effective in coverage; demonstrates good peddle and crossover ability; gets good depth with eyes on the quarterback, showing good route awareness; works into throwing lanes demonstrating good plant and break on the ball. With three interceptions his ball skills appear very efficient. Can bring pressure to the quarterback with good inside blitz timing and a closing burst. This guy plays with motor and intensity capable of creating havoc and making game changing plays. Afalava may not be an immediate starter however with his size, athleticism and production it won't be long before he sees significant playing time.

[RanDux]

“I’m going to wait until after the season and take all of my official trips that I’m allowed to,” he said. “I really want to have the chance to see these schools up close so I can make the best decision that I can. It’s a big decision for me, and I just don’t have the means to go and see them until I can take my official visits, they pay for.”

If he waits that long he may be SOL

[RanDux]

“I’m going to wait until after the season and take all of my official trips that I’m allowed to,” he said. “I really want to have the chance to see these schools up close so I can make the best decision that I can. It’s a big decision for me, and I just don’t have the means to go and see them until I can take my official visits, they pay for.”

If he waits that long he may be SOL on a scholarship still being available at UO.

[Bigducker]

“I’m going to wait until after the season and take all of my official trips that I’m allowed to,” he said. “I really want to have the chance to see these schools up close so I can make the best decision that I can. It’s a big decision for me, and I just don’t have the means to go and see them until I can take my official visits, they pay for.”

If he waits that long he may be SOL on a scholarship still being available at UO.

If he's good enough and Chip really likes him I'm sure they'll have a spot for him.

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[JustisM]

This is what I'm hearing about him
Down to three pretty much
Sister goes to BYU
He hit it off with Utah coaches
Cousin plays at UO
Should be interesting

[woundedknees]

Took a couple hits with the Utah coaches?

Isn't that a violation?