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Trey DePriest (former LB Alabama)

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Attention isn?t what drives prep star
?It?s cool, but you have to take it how it is,? says Trey DePriest of the college recruiting frenzy for him.
By Brian Plasters, Staff Writer
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Rob Cassell is sure that Trey DePriest could play baseball for a Division I college program.

DePriest hits for power, plays multiple positions and has the speed and size that all college recruiters covet.

?You know when he?s got a bat in his hands to look out,? said Cassell, Springfield High School?s head baseball coach. ?Our third base coach (Mike Schilling) stands almost all the way back to the fence because he can send some missiles down there.?

Despite his talent, DePriest won?t be playing baseball in college. DePriest?s favorite sport is football, and the 6-foot-2, 230-pound junior is one of the most highly recruited players in the country. In two years, he?ll be playing on Saturday afternoons in the fall.

Here?s just a sample of DePriest?s ability: At the UnderArmour All-America Combine in January, he bench-pressed 185 pounds 28 times. And he just turned 16.

That?s just one reason why almost every big-time college football team east of the Mississippi River has offered DePriest a football scholarship. So many, in fact, that he?s lost count.

One day soon, DePriest will have to make a big decision about where he?ll continue his football career. He can?t make his college selection official until February, but he can make a non-binding verbal commitment at any time.

But first thing?s first. It?s baseball season, and that?s where DePriest?s focus is.

?He?s a funny kid and he likes to have a good time,? Cassell said. ?Sometimes you think he?s not being serious, but when it comes down to it, there?s not a kid who?s more competitive than Trey is.?

Already a short-timer

DePriest wants to graduate one semester early from Springfield High School, which would put him on track to leave next January.
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Attention isn’t what drives prep star
 
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I know a lot is being made of the TideInsider.com article on the Rivals main board...not sure how reputable of a source they are, although they seem to have direct quotes (not sure how old) from Trey stating that Alabama is his current #1. Word out of Springfield recently was that things were starting to swing back to the good guys. Regardless, I find it interesting that according to Rivals and Scout Alabama has commitments from 2 LBs and offers out to 13 other uncommitted LBs:

Committed (Scout rank):

Shannon Brown (#15 MLB)
Brent Calloway (#7 OLB)

Offered:

Trey DePriest (#2 MLB)
James Vaughters (#6 MLB)
Tony Steward (#7 MLB)
Chris Landrum (NR MLB)
Vinnie Sunseri (NR MLB)
James Wilder (#1 OLB)
Curtis Grant (#2 OLB)
Ryan Shaizer (#9 OLB)
A.J. Johnson (#12 OLB)
Curt Maggitt (#14 OLB)
Lateek Townsend (#17 OLB)
Justin Garrett (#24 OLB)
Marcus Mayers (NR OLB)

Of that list there are a couple of guys who look to be strong leans to Alabama...

Sunseri first and foremost considering his father is Sal Sunseri, the Tide's LB coach.

Landrum is a mortal lock to either end up at Auburn or Alabama.

Garrett looks like he could end up at either Georgia or Alabama and could be deciding towards the start of the summer.

Mayers favors Mississippi State and Alabama...would the Tide accept his verbal right now?

Some of these guys are longshots however:

Grant hasn't seemed to pay much attention to Alabama so far.

Shazier likely stays in-state.

Clemson and Georgia Tech are hot after Johnson.

Maggitt could end up as a DE and will be tough to pull from the Hurricanes.

Wilder could very well end up at RB or LB and likely stays in the state of Florida.

Towsend is focused on South Carolina, Clemson and Florida.

Steward looks like he could be a Florida State, Florida and Clemson battle.
 
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OSU has helped their cause but still have ground to make up. Trey is being made a priority at Alabama as well though. Bama has offered a ton of guys but if they are worried about scaring Trey away, I wouldn't be surprised if they asked the others to hold off on their verbals (or don't accept them). Hopefully we make more ground up by summer because I doubt Trey makes it to season without a decision.
 
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DePriest gets offer from Florida
By Brian Plasters, Staff Writer
April 30, 2010

SPRINGFIELD ? Add the University of Florida to a growing list of schools that want Trey DePriest to play football for them.

The Gators offered the Springfield High School junior a football scholarship on Wednesday, April 28, Wildcats head coach Rick Robertson said.

DePriest, a 6-foot-2, 230 pound linebacker, has not chosen his college destination. He has said he wants to take his time to make that decision.

Florida?s high profile as a football school makes it an interesting option.

Last season the Gators finished 13-1 and No. 3 in the final Associated Press poll. They beat Cincinnati (which also has offered DePriest a scholarship) 51-24 in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.

?I think Florida is going to definitely be a place (DePriest) is going to want to visit,? Robertson said.
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DePriest gets offer from Florida
 
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With some new info...Trey is seemingly torn on making a summer verbal. His recruiting coordinator, Coach Cupps, has said he would like to see Trey decide before the season in case of injury. However, Trey wants to take some officials. My take: Hope for Trey to hold off. If he decides before season, it's probably Bama. With Braxton's verbal likely imminent before fall and more local OSU pressure building, it would be in our favor if he waits. Having Bennett in the fold by then will only help as well. Plus, I could see some luster wearing off Bama if Penn State, Arkansas or Florida could knock them off early in the year.
 
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More of a ? than a statement since I know absolutely nothing a bout these kids. From what I have read in the past, Trey's favorite team seems to have always been someone other than OSU. It's not likely that another recruit, even a close friend, will determine where he goes - so it would seem he's headed elsewhere (and the best to him). You're probably correct about Bama!
 
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Yea, it's not going to determine where he's going, but it can be a factor and can definitely help Ohio State. Having a really close friend like Braxton at OSU can only help. No one's saying that it's going to be the deciding factor; but having a friend in your ear can definitely have an effect.
 
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RB07OSU;1698572; said:
His recruiting coordinator, Coach Cupps, has said he would like to see Trey decide before the season in case of injury.
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that must mean they think Alabama will withdraw his offer if he gets injured, because that wouldn't be a problem for Ohio State, quite the family atmosphere Saban has going down there, you can tell he really cares about what's best for the kids
 
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RB07OSU;1698572; said:
With some new info...Trey is seemingly torn on making a summer verbal. His recruiting coordinator, Coach Cupps, has said he would like to see Trey decide before the season in case of injury. However, Trey wants to take some officials. My take: Hope for Trey to hold off. If he decides before season, it's probably Bama. With Braxton's verbal likely imminent before fall and more local OSU pressure building, it would be in our favor if he waits. Having Bennett in the fold by then will only help as well. Plus, I could see some luster wearing off Bama if Penn State, Arkansas or Florida could knock them off early in the year.
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Are Trey's coaches pro-OSU? Maybe it's me, but from the updates it seems the coaching staff is high on Alabama as well. They could just be neutral, and it's my Ohio State glasses, but every time they talk about Bama' it's glowing remarks and when it's Ohio State it is very business-like.
 
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billmac91 said:
Are Trey's coaches pro-OSU? Maybe it's me, but from the updates it seems the coaching staff is high on Alabama as well. They could just be neutral, and it's my Ohio State glasses, but every time they talk about Bama' it's glowing remarks and when it's Ohio State it is very business-like.
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I don't understand it too much, unless that is their intentions. It is quite obvious that Ohio State provides great... well pretty much everything with a better academic profile than Alabama. He can vie for championships at both schools, win big-time and prepare for a pro-career at both places. I don't expect that to mean that no one should ever consider another school against us, different strokes and all...
 
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