AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 32 Early offers including AU, Bama, FSU, Florida, UGA, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn St., Vols, & Texas A&M Offer list surpasses rating Rating expected to go up when more scouts get a look at him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,197 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Quote Boom! Tigers land 2021 defensive back By Keith Niebuhr 14 hours ago AUBURN, ALABAMA -- Auburn's junior day has netted the Tigers a nice get. On Saturday, defensive back Phillip O'Brien Jr. of Deerfield Beach (Fla.) committed to Gus Malzahn's program while on a visit to the school. He's the No. 58 recruit in the state of Florida for the industry generated 247Sports Composite. "I'm 100 percent -- I should say 1000 percent committed to Auburn University," O'Brien said. "I just love everything about Auburn. I feel like it fits me personally. The coaching staff feels like a family. The facilities and everything are amazing." O'Brien, who is listed at 6-feet-2, 190 pounds, could play corner or safety he said. Why Auburn? "Definitely the coaching staff. It just feels like home, family. Everything around here is beautiful. This is a dream right here. Coach was telling me that they're losing a lot of DB's and me coming in as a mid-year next year, I just want to work harder and get in the weight room and get bigger and bigger," O'Brien said. "I want to eventually play as a freshman when I get here" O'Brien is commitment No. 4 for the Tigers in the 2021 class. He joins 5-star defensive tackle Lee Hunter, 4-star running back Armoni Goodwin and 4-star quarterback Aaron McLaughlin. Larry Porter was O'Brien's area recruiter. Secondary coach Wesley McGriff also was heavily involved. "Coach Crime (McGriff). I love him," O'Brien said. "Got to love Coach Crime and Coach (Rodney Garner). Got to love them and Coach Porter. I appreciate everything, especially Coach (Jevon) Glenn staying on top of me coming into Deerfield Beach High, coaches pushing me. I just want to thank everyone." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,899 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Made OP into a profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,948 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Highlights had him looking more like a safety than corner. He must’ve not got challenged too much on his side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sizzle said: Highlights had him looking more like a safety than corner. He must’ve not got challenged too much on his side 6'2 is long for a corner, too. Love it if he sticks, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,942 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Didn't watch the entire highlight, but if you want to see what we mean by smooth, quick hips, watch the play at 3:14. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, McLoofus said: 6'2 is long for a corner, too. Love it if he sticks, though. He is one of those early 2021 commits where we see his rankings shoot up through the cycle and ends up being a solid 4* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,899 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, Sizzle said: Highlights had him looking more like a safety than corner. He must’ve not got challenged too much on his side As the highlights progress it shows him making plays 1 on 1 vs WRs FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,948 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 38 minutes ago, ellitor said: As the highlights progress it shows him making plays 1 on 1 vs WRs FWIW. Yeah I seen it. He was still allowing completions on a few of those but he’s a sure tackler. Just wanted to see more PBU’s. But that’s me being nitpicky. He can play, good physicality 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,070 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 He sure looks good at CB to me. Smooth transitions, makes plays on the ball, and brings the wood when he can. How the heck is he just 3*? That’ll change...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn2Eugene 2,317 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Scouts looking at him or not, his offer sheet, if correct, sure seems enough to warrant a 4* rating. If those offers are correct, this young man may end up being our first 5* DB that we have ever signed. That would be something but his offer sheet with his size... I just dont see how he doesnt end up being a very high 4* or even a 5*. If I'm not mistaken Shon Coleman was a 3* when he committed and ended up as a 5*... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,948 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, Auburn2Eugene said: Scouts looking at him or not, his offer sheet, if correct, sure seems enough to warrant a 4* rating. If those offers are correct, this young man may end up being our first 5* DB that we have ever signed. That would be something but his offer sheet with his size... I just dont see how he doesnt end up being a very high 4* or even a 5*. If I'm not mistaken Shon Coleman was a 3* when he committed and ended up as a 5*... Yeah he’ll shoot up the rankings by the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,348 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Auburn2Eugene said: Scouts looking at him or not, his offer sheet, if correct, sure seems enough to warrant a 4* rating. If those offers are correct, this young man may end up being our first 5* DB that we have ever signed. That would be something but his offer sheet with his size... I just dont see how he doesnt end up being a very high 4* or even a 5*. If I'm not mistaken Shon Coleman was a 3* when he committed and ended up as a 5*... I agree he will move up probably to mid level or high 4* but if what I saw was an honest forty of 4..57 he will need to get a step quicker to go the whole way to 5*. I noticed his 100 time was 11.01 so if I look at his forty and his 100 he is fast but it takes him a little time to get to full speed which you often see with taller players.He is great pickup this class is staring out very strong lets keep the momentum going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,348 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 This isn't over yet FSU making a big push for him and he has ties there. https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/Article/Phillip-OBrien-Jr-a-priority-for-Florida-State-Mike-Norvell-on-Sunday-visit-143233227/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgarrett7 970 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Lol, 1000% committed yesterday. Time will tell today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn2Eugene 2,317 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Now I have seen him listed on other websites as 6'0. There isnt a lot of difference between 6'0 and 6'2 but that 2 inches can absolutely be the difference between a 4th and 5th star. If this young man is actually 6'0 and not 6'2 I doubt he would get that 5th star. Not that it matters a hill of beans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 35,068 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) In before someone asks if he will ever get a bump up in star rankings ohhhhh waaiiiiiiiit Edited February 3, 2020 by DAG 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin 3,307 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKEEL75 2,567 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Dang that kid definitely found another gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,942 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Paladin said: Can't teach heart or effort! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,899 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, bigbird said: Can't teach heart or effort! Or speed to a good extent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,348 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 That was impressive. No give up and speed to burn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Reminds me of some Iggy videos from high school. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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