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2013 OL Garrett Strohmaier, Jesuit HS, California

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2013 OL Garrett Strohmaier (6’3, 285, 4.2 shuttle) of Jesuit HS in Carmichael, California is receiving strong interest from Army, San Jose St., Nevada, California, Iowa St., Alabama St., Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Dartmouth, Princeton, and Northern Colorado.

Strohmaier is an excellent student, carrying a 4.3 GPA and was inducted into the National Honor Society last year. He also excels in athletics, throwing the discus and shotput for the track team and looks forward to playing college football. In 2011, he recorded 42 pancake blocks and didn’t allow a sack.

Jesuit HS’s star lineman has been busy this summer and he detailed his recruitment. “Army is close to offering. The staff likes the fact I shotput and they want to see how I begin my senior season,” he said. “We’re changing from a spread scheme to a veer offense, and that system more closely fits what Army is doing offensively. It’ll show my versatility as a lineman to them.

“I went to San Jose St.’s camp and worked with TE coach Klayton Adams and OL coach Gary Bernardi, said they were impressed. They liked my technique and they’ll scout me more this season.

“Iowa St. visited me this spring and let me know I’m on their radar.

“Nevada, I couldn’t make it out to camp, but it will be a school I consider. I like their tradition and the offensive system they run.

“Stanford I left feeling like they were interested in me after the one-day camp I attended,” Strohmaier said. “I’ve built good relationships there. It’s close to home and the academics are top-notch.

“Cal is an excellent institution. I have a good relationship with QB coach Marcus Arroyo. I went to their showcase camp earlier this summer and worked with OL coach Jim Michalczik. They informed me they’ll be recruiting me this fall.”

He has already visited Cal and Stanford unofficially.

Several FCS schools also interest Strohmaier, including Alabama St. and Northern Colorado. ”Head coach Reggie Barlow at Alabama St. said he likes my style of play. I’m definitely interested in them.

“Northern Colorado is on me and I believe they want to offer me, but OL coach Chris Smith told me that FCS recruiting takes a little longer. Coach Smith mentioned how their program was improving, but they aren’t where they want to be yet. I love Coach Smith and have a strong relationship with him. They have great academics and coaching. I’d be in good shape there,” he said. “Northern Colorado will visit me September 14 and I’m very interested in them.”

Strohmaier told Deep South Recruiting that his Top 10 would be (in no particular order): Cal, Harvard, Nevada, San Jose St., Princeton, Iowa St., Fresno St., Alabama St., Stanford, and Oregon St. 

He feels he owns multiple strengths on the football field. “My versatility and technique are strengths. I pride myself on technique and I’ve played all three positions across the line,” Strohmaier said. “I’ve played tackle for three years, now I’m sliding inside to guard. I’m working on long-snapping, too. I want to be able to offer that on the next level.

“I also feel my power is a strength and I’ve worked very hard over the offseason to improve my numbers.”

Strohmaier has an interesting set of offers from all across the country, but he said school location won’t play a big factor in his decision making. “I’m willing to go to school out of state and travel to any region to play college football.”

He has no timetable on making a verbal commitment.

– Michael Bradley

2013 WR Jude Timothee, Miami Edison, Florida

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2013 WR Jude Timothee (5’9, 155, 4.57) of Miami Edison HS holds verbal offers from Cornell and Wagner. He’s receiving recruiting mail from  Alabama St., Middle Tennessee St., FIU, FAU, and Syracuse.

in 2011, he caught eight passes for 321 yards and two scores. On 12 punt returns, he totaled 483 yards and three TDs. Timothee also runs the 400M event for the track team.

Edison’s senior wideout camped at FIU and Miami over the summer.  ”At Al Golden’s camp, we did 7-on-7 and one-on-one drills,” he said. “I felt like I was one of the better receivers out there.”

Timothee feels his speed and quickness are his strengths and he’s been training hard the last few months to elevate his game. “I’ve been living in the weight room this summer concentrating on getting stronger, and I’ve also been doing a lot of footwork drills.”

He talked about some things that will be considered in his college decision. “Location won’t matter at all,” Timothee said. “I’d prefer to get early playing time and start contributing early.

“Academics will be very important, also. I need a fall back plan for when football is over. I want to major in something related to sports training.”

With fall practice set to begin August 6, Timothee told Deep South Recruiting he has lofty expectations for himself and Edison in 2012. “I want to break records,” he said. “I think we’ll be in the playoffs and compete for a state championship.”

Timothee has no time frame on making a commitment.

– Michael Bradley

2013 CB/S Brandon Harris, King HS, Florida

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Brandon Harris Highlights

2013 CB/S Brandon Harris (5’10, 175, 4.5/40) of King HS in Tampa, FL doesn’t claim any verbal offers, but said he frequently hears from “NC State, Miami is sending me mail, South Alabama, FAU, FIU, Ball St., Arkansas-Pine Bluff and South Dakota St.“

In 2011, he recorded 48 tackles, three INTs, and defended two passes.

King HS will compete in a 7-on-7 tournament later this month. “It’ll be a good team builder and we’re going to work hard the rest of July and August, concentrate on getting bigger, stronger, and faster. This is our senior season, we have to make it special and get that ring.”

Harris has a list of favorites in mind. “Miami is my favorite, but my other top schools are South Alabama, Alabama St., Ball St., FAU and FIU.”

King’s talented safety explained what he likes about his top schools. “At UM, I like the coaching staff and they have my major, pharmacy. I’ve spoken to the coaches there a couple of times and I felt comfortable with them,” he said. “When I camped there June 9th, I was watching Coach (Al) Golden and his staff coach the players. They work hard and create a good environment. I really liked that.

“Ball St. is recruiting me heavily, so I’m interested in them.”

He talked about what he sees in Florida International and Florida Atlantic. “I think both programs are up and coming, and I like that. I could see myself playing for FIU or FAU.“

Harris added “South Alabama is recruiting me the hardest right now, with Ball St. second.” Arkansas-Pine Bluff and South Dakota St. have recently expressed interest in him.

He described how important the relationships will be with his future coaching staff. “I think it’s important to have that connection with my coaches. Plus, in order to be a winning program, there has to be a dependable, knowledgeable staff.”

A school’s location won’t be factored into his recruitment. “It isn’t important to me. I just want to get a good education and have a chance to play college football, but I don’t want to go too far away from home.”

Harris also competes in track. He runs the 4×4 relay and the 400M. He’s also thinking about playing baseball and tennis this year.

On narrowing down his list of choices, he said “I’ll narrow my list down in January and I’ll make a final decision closer to signing day.”

– Michael Bradley

2015 OT TJ Haney, Gaffney HS, South Carolina

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2015 OT TJ Haney (6’6, 310) of Gaffney HS in South Carolina is already hearing from major programs across the southeast. Already blessed with elite size, his stock is rapidly rising on the recruiting trail. He’s hearing regularly from Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Miami, Florida St., South Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Alabama St.

The talented lineman has camped once already with plans to attend two others. “I went to a Wake Forest camp and I plan to attend Florida St. camp July 19th and South Carolina camp the next day.”

Haney feels he’s becoming the total package at tackle. “I pass and run block very well. I have a strong core, quick feet, and I love contact.” He adds that, “I want my footwork to be quicker, so I’m working on perfecting that.”

Bench pressing 300 pounds, squatting 415, and power cleaning 240 pounds, he will play right tackle in 2012, then move over to left tackle for his junior and senior seasons.

Haney talked about what he’s seeking from a program on the next level. “Location, it won’t be a factor for me. I’m open to all schools,” he said. “During my process, I’m looking forward to getting to know the college coaches. I want to know the staff well before I decide where to play.”

Getting a quality education is first and foremost on Haney’s mind. “Academics will play a major role in my recruitment. I have a 4.4 GPA right now, and that’s a huge advantage for me,” he said. “I want to major in engineering.” There are no plans for early college enrollment currently.

He spoke on the importance of contributing early in his collegiate career. “I’ll be starting this season for Gaffney, gaining a lot of valuable experience. I’m willing to redshirt, but I’d like to start by my sophomore season.”

Haney has only one thing on his mind entering the 2012 campaign. “I moved up to varsity for the postseason, but we lost in the playoffs after an undefeated regular season. I want to help my team win a state championship.”

– Michael Bradley