TWO new football commits!

[ChrisMWilliams]

Iowa State just received two new football commitments.

Tad Ecby, a WR from St. Pius X in Houston, Tex.

Ken Lynn, a DB from Kimball HS in Dallas, Tex.

Tad Ecby - Yahoo! Sports

Kenneth Lynn - Yahoo! Sports

 

[gocubs2118]

A WR over 6 feet tall?!?! No way.

Welcome boys.

 

[ISUAlum2002]

I have never really followed recruiting, but it seems like Rhoads is really hitting the recruiting hard and getting more commits earlier than we normally do. Is this a fair statement, or am I way off base?

 

[CyBroncos]

Keep that Texas pipeline flowing!

 

[jsmith86]

Happy to see that we beat out OU and OSU for Lynn. I'm surprised with Ecby though, I didn't even think he was looking at us.

 

[CloneState1028]

I like Ecby. He's a great rout-runner and has good hands, but isn't that fast. The route-running can make up for that though, as long as he makes the most of that ability.

 

[Palmer]

Have we ever had this many early recruits before?

 

[Cyhart]

I have never really followed recruiting, but it seems like Rhoads is really hitting the recruiting hard and getting more commits earlier than we normally do. Is this a fair statement, or am I way off base?

No, you are right on. This is the most recruits we've had this early in as long as I can remember. I think that means we are hitting on our first choices. That's a very good thing.

 

[CloneState1028]

Tad Ecby First Draft on Vimeo

Dude looks like a beast. He has a freakin' BURST after the catch on some of those. Looks like a nice large target to throw to as well.

 

[cjbogler]

Tad Ecby 2011 Football Recruiting Profile - ESPN

Ecby espn profile

 

[CyPride]

No, you are right on. This is the most recruits we've had this early in as long as I can remember. I think that means we are hitting on our first choices. That's a very good thing.

I think it is more of a national trend over the past few years. Kids committing earlier. Look at the number of commits for all schools, and they are all high. Just my opinion.

 

[jsmith86]

Tad Ecby First Draft on Vimeo

Dude looks like a beast. He has a freakin' BURST after the catch on some of those. Looks like a nice large target to throw to as well.

Wow. He is a big XII receiver. I realize the video is his highlights, but on some of those plays he even looks like he could be NFL material. Mad props to whoever got us this kid.

 

[cayin]

Have we ever had this many early recruits before?

I would love to see us get a good DT next.

 

[Cyhart]

I think it is more of a national trend over the past few years. Kids committing earlier. Look at the number of commits for all schools, and they are all high. Just my opinion.

You are probably right. Things always seem to eventually trend earlier and earlier. High school football kicked off last night! The fair isnt even over yet!
And I wont be surprised if Christmas lights start appearing by Halloween either!

 

[dualthreat]

great video of Tad. He reminds me a lot of denario alexander. A real long strider with some separation speed.

 

[ISUonthemove]

Wow, Ecby is very well coached. What great technique he has on everything he does. Routes, catching, blocking...and he plays physical. Very good speed too. I like this pick up a lot.

 

[cytheguy]

Happy to see that we beat out OU and OSU for Lynn. I'm surprised with Ecby though, I didn't even think he was looking at us.

Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but he was never officially offered by those schools. Still a great pick up though.

Also, does anyone know why some kids don't have a ranking yet? A lot of our commits haven't been assigned a ranking, which is puzzling. Not that stars matter all that much. Just curious if they wait until the high school season to start before ranking everyone else or if some kids just never get assigned a ranking?

 

[Rhoadhoused]

Tad Ecby First Draft on Vimeo

Dude looks like a beast. He has a freakin' BURST after the catch on some of those. Looks like a nice large target to throw to as well.

That highlight video is very well made. All recruit videos should have that bubble and the spot shadow.

 

[mizouse87]

Very informational link about the Dallas area High School recruits.

HS GameTime's Dallas-area top 100 football recruiting rankings | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News

82 Jared Brackens 6-1 198 North Mesquite Committed to Iowa State

86 Kenneth Lynn 5-11 165 Kimball Iowa St, La Tech, Miami, OU, OSU, SMU, TCU

79 Kyle Boyd 6-2 225 Mesquite Horn Committed to Iowa State

64 Stephon Sanders 6-3 225 Mes. Horn ACC, AF, Ark, UH, ISU, KU, NM, UNT, Rice, SMU, Utah, Van, Wyo

 

[CylentButDeadly]

Welcome to ISU boys. Both of these guys look like high caliber impact players. Glad we could lock them up.

Just out of curiousity, does anyone know if we are targeting any JUCOs for next year? I know we'll get Rony Nelson eligible for '11, but I wouldn't mind seeing us go after another JUCO DE/DT.