'10 AL LB Nigel Terrell (Florida State Verbal)

[wadc45]

Rivals Profile
Scout Profile
ESPN Profile



Pelham (AL) Pelham

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Forty: 4.46 secs
Bench max: 345 pounds
Squat max: 425 pounds
Vertical: 37 inches
Shuttle: 4.26 secs
Acdemics: 2.9 GPA, 19 ACT
2008 stats: 129 tackles, 14 TFL's, 2 sacks, 2 BR's, 1 INT

Originally Posted by ESPN Evaluation

A very disruptive perimeter defender, Terrell is just lacking a bit of size and polish to be considered a premier outside linebacker in this class. Can run, close and hit as good as most linebackers in this class. Tall, long and rangy and his well-defined body still looks to have a ton of physical development left. Plays taller and a lot faster than listed measurables. Very difficult to outflank and reach this guy on the outside; he has a supreme blend of first-step quickness, acceleration and body length. Covers a ton of ground quickly in the short-area and displays smooth hips and good footwork needed to redirect and mirror in space. Takes direct angles without a lot of wasted motion. Excels as a vertical attacker and pass rusher. Anticipates the snap, flashes explosive get-off and can effectively dip and rip under the blocker's pads to get the edge. Closes with good burst on the quarterback and can deliver the high impact hit. Has naturally good bend and lean for a high-cut, rangier perimeter defender. Not just a speed and quickness 'backer, he exhibits good upper-body strength for his size at the point of attack separating and locking out blockers until he locates the ball. Does a good job stringing the run out to the sideline. Need to block him from the backside as well; shows very good range and backside chase speed. Tracks down ball carriers with his high motor and long wingspan; a good reach-and-grab backside tackler. Shows above average mobility in coverage and soundly reads the quarterback anticipating the pass. Our main question mark is his ability to read and react from normal linebacker depth and get through the wash. Slips and gets off blocks quickly but does show difficulty disengaging when reached by bigger blockers in the second level. Tackles and pursues high at times which could hinder his ability to breakdown sharply on quicker D-I skill players in space and avoid overrunning the cutback. Has benefited from a fast attacking defense and feel he would need to be employed in the same manner at the next level to continue to being productive and disruptive. Overall, Terrell may need some time to develop physically in a fulltime college weight training program and on the field from a fundamental standpoint but there is no questioning this kid has outstanding upside. Has great speed and explosiveness needed to become a disruptive perimeter defender at the next level and is definitely falling under the radar.

Scout $

6/23

By Bone...has camped at Clemson, Ohio State, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Southern Miss...talks about the Clemson and OSU camps...father's side of the family has all attended OSU and calls it a dream to play for OSU...names a current top three of Florida State, Kentucky and West Virginia (all offered).

Has offers from the likes of Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ole Miss, Southern Miss and Colorado...

YouTube - 08 Nigel Terrell OLB #26 (Junior)

[itownbuckeye]

This guy has impressive measurables and a strong OSU connection. Noticed on his ESPN bio that he has run an 11.1 in the 100. Wonder if there is any chance he could possibly be looked at as a big safety?

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by itownbuckeye

This guy has impressive measurables and a strong OSU connection. Noticed on his ESPN bio that he has run an 11.1 in the 100. Wonder if there is any chance he could possibly be looked at as a big safety?

The star position was the first thing I thought about as well...

[SayNoToMichigan]

Originally Posted by itownbuckeye

This guy has impressive measurables and a strong OSU connection. Noticed on his ESPN bio that he has run an 11.1 in the 100. Wonder if there is any chance he could possibly be looked at as a big safety?

He says we are recuiting him as a safety.

[itownbuckeye]

Here is some info from Max Emfinger's site:

http://maxemfinger.sharepointsite.co...FirstRow%3D401

Terrell is sensational on his highlight film and he had a great junior seaspn when he recorded 129 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, had 2 sacks, four quarterback pressures, two pass breakups, and one pass interception. He is also an incredible physical specimen.

I was so impressed with Terrell, I immediately invited him to play in the 2010 All-American Bowl Game and he accepted.

[buchtelgrad04]

I'd love for us to be able to tap into Alabama. It seems like every year they have a few studs. Julio Jones and Dre Kirkpatrick come to mind, even though they didn't leave the state.

[BGriffBuckeye]

Jermale Hines redux.

Honestly, after watching Nigel's film, he has become one of my most favorite recruits thus far. I like him more than Hagan at Safety. Now, that mainly has to do with me not seeing any of Chad's film, but also because Nigel's just looks incredibly good. Depending on which Safety spot Jamie Wood ends up at, or how Zach Domicone progresses, Nigel looks like a stud STAR/Strong Safety in the making to eventually take over for Hines when he graduates.

I am praying for an offer. I think we'll get back to him after our camp this weekend to see how guys perform then, but I would have to imagine Nigel fits perfectly in our defense.

[612Buckeye]

[quote=wadc45;1487043;]Rivals Profile
Scout Profile
ESPN Profile



Pelham (AL) Pelham

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 215 lbs
Forty: 4.46 secs
Bench max: 345 pounds
Squat max: 425 pounds
Vertical: 37 inches
Shuttle: 4.26 secs
Acdemics: 2.9 GPA, 19 ACT
2008 stats: 129 tackles, 14 TFL's, 2 sacks, 2 BR's, 1 INT

Scout $

Quote:
Originally Posted by ESPN Evaluation
A very disruptive perimeter defender, Terrell is just lacking a bit of size and polish to be considered a premier outside linebacker in this class. Can run, close and hit as good as most linebackers in this class. Tall, long and rangy and his well-defined body still looks to have a ton of physical development left. Plays taller and a lot faster than listed measurables. Very difficult to outflank and reach this guy on the outside; he has a supreme blend of first-step quickness, acceleration and body length. Covers a ton of ground quickly in the short-area and displays smooth hips and good footwork needed to redirect and mirror in space. Takes direct angles without a lot of wasted motion. Excels as a vertical attacker and pass rusher. Anticipates the snap, flashes explosive get-off and can effectively dip and rip under the blocker's pads to get the edge. Closes with good burst on the quarterback and can deliver the high impact hit. Has naturally good bend and lean for a high-cut, rangier perimeter defender. Not just a speed and quickness 'backer, he exhibits good upper-body strength for his size at the point of attack separating and locking out blockers until he locates the ball. Does a good job stringing the run out to the sideline. Need to block him from the backside as well; shows very good range and backside chase speed. Tracks down ball carriers with his high motor and long wingspan; a good reach-and-grab backside tackler. Shows above average mobility in coverage and soundly reads the quarterback anticipating the pass. Our main question mark is his ability to read and react from normal linebacker depth and get through the wash. Slips and gets off blocks quickly but does show difficulty disengaging when reached by bigger blockers in the second level. Tackles and pursues high at times which could hinder his ability to breakdown sharply on quicker D-I skill players in space and avoid overrunning the cutback. Has benefited from a fast attacking defense and feel he would need to be employed in the same manner at the next level to continue to being productive and disruptive. Overall, Terrell may need some time to develop physically in a fulltime college weight training program and on the field from a fundamental standpoint but there is no questioning this kid has outstanding upside. Has great speed and explosiveness needed to become a disruptive perimeter defender at the next level and is definitely falling under the radar.

----
1. I REALLY like this kid. I think he's a perfect fit for our system at the Star.
2. I'm praying for an offer and am especially please with his father's side of the family.
3. I'm scared for the futures of his opponents if he's playing taller and faster than his listed measurables..!

[Tresselbeliever]

The kid shows a lot of energy and athleticism, but lacks polish. There was a kid like that a few years ago and his name is Anderson Russell. I agree with the comments above about him being a good Star candidate.

[Magua]

Would academics be an issue for the staff? The GPA should be enough, especially if he can get it up to a 3.0 1st semester. But will a 19 on the ACT be sufficient or is he going to have to retake that before being accepted into OSU?

The dude definitely passes the look test, that's for sure. And as others have already stated, it would sure be nice to tap into Bama's school systems. Georgia has treated us well in recent years, let's see what we can do in Alabama.

[cjs100]

Time to move?

Southeast recruiting Blog - ESPN

ESPNU 150 LB Terrell to decide on Thursday
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 | Print Entry
Posted by JC Shurburtt

ESPNU150 linebacker Nigel Terrell (Pelham, Ala./Pelham) will make his college decision at a press conference Thursday at his high school. Terrell is expected to pick either Florida State or Ole Miss and it's a dead heat between the two. The Seminoles have been the clear cut favorite, but the Rebels have closed the gap considerably since then.

[MD Buckeye]

College Football Recruiting On the Trail 2010 - ESPN

Second ESPNU 150 outside linebacker, Nigel Terrell, picks the Seminoles

Rated eighth amongst Class of 2010 outside linebackers, Nigel Terrell (Pelham, Ala.) announced his intention to sign with Florida State over Ole Miss Thursday, ESPN affiliate Web site NoleInsider.com reports. ESPNU 150 OLB Telvin Smith (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes), is also on board with the 'Noles.

ESPN's Billy Tucker said of the news, "FSU is certainly focusing on revamping their front-seven with this 2010 class. Terrell is the Seminoles' fourth ESPNU 150 prospect committed along the defensive line or linebacker position and all have the ability to get upfield and be disruptive at the next level. They are also a little on the lighter side, but Florida State has done well over the years developing undersized defenders who can run and swarm to the football."

"Terrell can certainly cover the field and make plays out on the perimeter. The top-rated overall linebacker in Alabama has fell under the national radar in ours eyes; he lacks size and some fundamental polish but this kid can flat out run and close on the football with the explosiveness of a much bigger linebacker. The bulk will come on his rangy frame when gets down to Tallahassee and attacks its fulltime weight training program, his great first-step quickness, burst and sideline-to-sideline range simply can't be coached."

Schools such as Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, UAB, Western Kentucky, Colorado and Troy also offered Terrell.