Nobody will outwork Luther Richesson. He went public with his decision Wednesday. This list will continue to be updated as future decisions are announced. GO UC!, Committed pic.twitter.com/abOIjiyQ2B. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Its really a phenomenal process to see what we dreamed about for 11 years with all these kids we coached and then to get to live it with a kid that does it all., During the coronavirus pandemic, coach and quarterback had spent hundreds of hours on Zoom, according to Dilfer: Through that process, I really saw his mental development. Nobody. The rangy 6-3, 190-pound prospect has the ideal size and physicality Cincinnati prefers in its outside corners, making Hardaway an ideal addition to the secondary with starters Coby Bryant and Sauce Gardner expected to depart after the 2021 season. They just said: One, if you want to go to college, youve got to get it paid for. pic.twitter.com/IrXwbJLaAo, Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) November 6, 2021. Analysis: The Bearcats added to the future secondary with a player from the Pittsburgh area. Eliano and safeties coach Colin Hitschler worked together to land a commitment from Bridges, who chose Cincinnati over Penn State, Rutgers and Maryland. 40 defensive lineman. Analysis: Doggette comes from an in-state powerhouse in Pickerington Central and joins the crop of incoming talent on the defensive line. Analysis: At 6-7 and 275 pounds, Green is a natural tackle prospect and a top target for Fickell and Crook. The scoreboard looks better than what we feel. 6-3, 205 | Class of 2022. Byrd earned first-team all-state honors as a junior (in addition to winning districts in track and field for Canal Winchester) and enters his senior season with more than 4,000 career rushing yards and 60-plus touchdowns. Ranking: Three-star; No. pentru a afia reclame i coninut personalizat pe baza profilurilor de interese; pentru a msura eficiena reclamelor i a coninutului personalizat; i. 90 COMMENTS. Its a gift not everybody has. Klubnik impressed at every turn from red-zone fades to the Freeman played a key role in bringing Shepard to UC, but the Bearcats did well to keep the Alter prospect a priority and sell him on the pride of playing close to home. Bridges took an official visit to UC in June and has been a primary target the past few months. Alex Broome rushed for 211 yards and five touchdowns, Richesson did his part to ensure another easy win. 43 running back. 121 tackle. 924 overall; No. Justin Williams is a staff writer and editor for The Athletic covering the Cincinnati Bearcats. pentru a v pune la dispoziie site-urile i aplicaiile noastre; pentru a autentifica utilizatorii, a aplica msuri de securitate i a preveni spamul i abuzurile; i. Hes a guy that really understands tempo on the ball, Dilfer said. Yds 174. Hes a way better athlete than what people give him credit for. There was a lot of greatness on that team, Luther told The Athletic. But that said, we need to take two QBs this cyclewant Luther! Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy quarterback Luther Richesson was one of the few quarterbacks not yet committed in the 2022 class. Analysis: Eugenio, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound prospect, becomes the top-rated prospect in a 2022 class that already includes four-star defensive tackle Derrick Shepard and high-three-star defensive back JQ Hardaway. Third thing would be decision making. Body chose the Bearcats over reported offers from Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Illinois and Rutgers, with Fickell and Hitschler putting in some impressive work to bring the Pennsylvania product to Cincinnati. It is being able to fire a slant in a tight window before the DB can break. Those numbers would probably be higher, but Luther hasnt camped anywhere, which, like his almost nonexistent social media profile, makes the young quarterback something of a unicorn these days. He chose the Bearcats over reported offers from Arizona State, Kansas, Tulane, and a number of MAC and Ivy League programs. The first public library in the U.S. named for Martin Luther King Jr. and the architect who designed it have been honored in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood as a critical part of our state's history.. Driving the news: Community leaders gathered Wednesday at the corner of Taylor and Long Streets to celebrate the new The Elite 11's most interesting QB? Ranking: Three-star; No. "Obviously, quarterbacks are a unique position, especially for us being that Desmond Ridder's a senior and we'll lose him," Fickell said. "We've got a special bond on this team and that translates into points," Richesson said. Well, now I got the kid that actually does it all. pic.twitter.com/o6URqdXxOq, Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) November 16, 2021, Ranking: Three-star; No. He raved about Richesson to 247Sports earlier this season. Committed pic.twitter.com/abOIjiyQ2B, Luther Richesson 2022 Quarterback (@LutherRichesson) November 10, 2021, "He's one of the best players in the country," Lipscomb Academy coach Trent Dilfer said at the beginning of the season. We looked where my dad was from, where my mom was from, even other places in our hometown. That can improve some with strength and conditioning. Super Accurate, good arm talent, film junkie, team player.yeah I like it all. Because it is fairly likely that Bailey and/or Milton hit the portal if H stays. WebPERSONAL: Elite 11 Finalist who led his prep team to a 2021 Tennessee State Championship (TSSAA Division II-AA)Consensus three-star recruitChose UC over reported offers from Michigan State and Vanderbilt among othersFinalist for TSSAAs Mr. Football AwardCompleted 189 of 228 passes for 2,433 yards, 34 touchdowns and only Richesson is known for having a strong arm and was recruited heavily by Guidugli, along with Denbrock and Fickell. "That's just carried over into this season. 56 quarterback in the country and a three-star recruit, per 247Sports composite. Yeah bad takeplaying plenty of good talent with D1 talent and size on the field. TD Passes 1. Those are things those are the things are gonna make you great one day. Ill have great families, but Ill never have another family like (the Richessons).. Week one of the season he gets a weird blitz look and a free defender is coming at him on his left, he does a quick Lamar Jackson spin and then runs a guy over at the goal line for a touchdown.. Hometown Nashville, Tenn. School David Lipscomb High School. Richesson also made very few campus visits but traveled to Cincinnati twice: first for the Bearcats Midnight Madness event on June 1 and then again for the Homecoming/College GameDay matchup against Tulsa on Nov. 6. Limited Ads. Second thing would be his development as a leader. In 10 regular season games, Richesson has thrown for 189/228, 2,433 yards and 34 touchdowns and has a 82.9-percent completion rate. Class of 22. A 5-10, 165lb WR out of Egg Harbor City, NJ. Return to Top About. (Photos of Luther Richesson courtesy of the Richesson family). Analysis: Hardaway has been a priority target and at the top of Cincinnatis 2022 prospect board for months, with the Bearcats beating out a slew of heavy-hitting finalists including Florida State, Georgia, Florida and Oregon. Arm strength just doesn't seem to be there. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. After going 16-for-16 in Lipscomb Academy's season opener, Richesson, a 6-foot-3 three-star quarterback,went 15-for-18 for 174 yards and one touchdown as the Mustangs blew past Independence, 62-7. You must log in or register to reply here. According to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Richesson is the No. He is a authentic poised leader. The very Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, at the Home in local architect's family since the 60s is on sale for $3M. 35 overall in the 247Sports Composite Standings. He rather throw it early. 0:51 Cincinnati Bearcats freshman quarterback Luther Richesson, who starred at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, has entered the transfer portal, TN 17. 'Unicorn' Luther Richesson, WebLuther is rated as the No. Cincinnati handled it as well as any school Ive seen handle it. The head coach of the Elite 11 experience is former NFL quarterback Trent Dilfer, who is also Richessons head coach at Lipscomb Academy. Over the weekend, the College Football Playoff contender finally got their man when the Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy standout gave the Cincinnati staff his pledge in person during a return visit to campus. He makes good decisions on and off the field.. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. At 6-4 and 240 pounds, Gillison projects as more of a finesse, outside lineman compared to Doggette and Shepard and gives Scruggs an exciting blend of incoming pieces to work with. Dilfer later learned that he and Luke had a lot in common with their post-NFL life perspectives, and the midlife questions they asked themselves about whether they were giving back enough. 6 selection in the 1994 NFL Draft, Dilfer was a First Team All-American on the college level and played 14 seasons on Sunday. Richesson announced his commitment to Cincinnati on his Twitter account Wednesday morning. It was more about, if youre going to go for something, you better go like hell and go get it. The 5-10, 165-pound three-star recruit is one of the top-rated prospects in the state of New Jersey. If we have extra spots due to NCAA transfer rules, I don't see how you don't take a flyer on this kid. He could be a Kellen Moore type, though. Milton is a freaking unicorn, but Hooker has enough strength to get the job done. Luther did make one quick trip to Indianapolis in early May before the NCAA dead period ended for an Elite 11 regional, where he qualified for this weeks finals after an impressive showing. Try a week on us. 111 cornerback. 1,096 overall; No. Almost 10 percent of that number are coaches at Michigan State and Cincinnati. Do we want to go get in the college scene and start traveling?, The big thing it came down to was, we want to win a state championship, Luther said. At a recent Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy practice, 2022 quarterback Luther Richesson dropped back to pass, avoided pressure and fired a dime 59 yards to the back of the end zone for six. CADE KLUBNIK. 247Sports 88. Ranking: Three-star; No. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Ive been around two, Ray Lewis and John Lynch. The biggest reason for that is Fickell, who played a major role in Byrds decision. I was just starting to dive deep into the Elite 11 and he said Trent some guys in the last millisecond it comes off their finger and they can redirect it and make it laser accurate.' "There's a reason he had the offseason he had. Cincinnati is the second-ranked program in the nation under head coach Luke Fickell and is a contender for a top bowl game this season. Luther's Stats National Avg. He has a burning desire to be great and he works that way. WR coach Mike Brown was lead recruiter, along with OC Mike Denbrock & HC Luke Fickell. One of Luthers coaches at Lipscomb said its not uncommon for a college recruiter to ask them, Can I get a response back from your QB?, The response is always: He doesnt check it often like most quarterbacks do.. I tell parents this when were talking, that theyre as big a piece of the puzzle as the kid is. Dilfer believesRichesson is one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and Richesson has backed up his coach's claim through the Mustangs' first two games this season. 57 cornerback. He understands the throw, what throw is necessary on each play and he has the horsepower when Im wrong on the play call and hes wrong with the decision and the receiver is wrong to jack up the horsepower and make the big boy throw. The 6-2, 280-pound prospect is one the Bearcats think can play inside and out, and he received a nice recruiting push from Shepard. The email sent to Lipscombs admissions department was eventually forwarded to Dilfer. But where he comes from, he's going to have an opportunity to walk in and compete. I just said I want to invest all my time into something that I want to be great at, and cutting out that social media time was a big thing for me., Roughly a third of Luthers 351 Twitter followers are college football coaches or staffers. 60 quarterback in the nation. Ranking: Three-star; No. They had to fend off a bevy of power conference programs in the process, including Georgia Tech, where his father, Derrick Sr., played under George OLeary. At a versatile 6-2, 180-pounds, the Maryland native is graded as a cornerback but will likely get looks at corner and safety for the Bearcats. Me choosing Cincinnati was a sign of wanting to start my own thing, going somewhere I could help build.. College coaches are desperate to see Luther Richesson, but respect the QB's "team before self" attitude: "It speaks to his character." 937 overall; No. Being raised by The three-star signal caller shared Wednesday his intent to sign with Cincinnati as Letter of Intent Day gets underway. 24 cornerback. He has been a priority target for UC and arrived on campus for an official visit last month. Lets take stock of where things stand with our 2022 Cincinnati commitment tracker. Y/G 174.0. Ranking: Four-star; No. The senior sits at 31st in the state per 247Sports for the Class of 2022 and is ranked 60th in the nation in the '22 quarterback class. You have permission to edit this article. Sun and clouds mixed. And, maybe only about 20 percent of what they do on social media is gonna help these kids get from where they are to where they want to go from a knowledge and wisdom standpoint.. I think both things were appealing to Luther and very similar to how we do things. 41 tight end. The 5-11 speedster gives Eliano an additional piece in an already stocked defensive backfield, and the Bearcats their 12th commit of the 2022 class. Cross him off the list. CINCINNATI Cincinnati is on pace to finish as the highest-rated Group of 5 program for a third straight year with its 2022 recruiting class, and it has a chance to eclipse its record-setting 2020 haul. 1,098 overall; No. Ive got to live this idealistic 11-year quarterback development journey through Elite 11, where we get them for a handful of days, and we tell them all the things they should do and realistically, they dont do them all. But its been a really quick transition to where theyre actually appreciating that like theres some genius in this, because they flip the narrative to the (Jeff) Monkens and (Luke) Fickells and all these coaches, like, Wed love to see him, but kind of admire what hes doing. Guidugli has been blazing many of those southern in-roads for Cincinnati, and he and Brown went heavy on Burroughs before anyone else was significantly involved. Dad and him walk home every day after practice and I feel really good putting my head on the pillow knowing that that 100-yard walk, as well as the dinner table, as well as sitting around watching TV with Pops before they go to bed, that thats going to be a reinforcement of the messaging that hes received all day. As a priority target of Cincinnati, Richesson was in attendance for Midnight Madness back in June. It took a lot, but it was a challenge. 81 safety. 265 overall; No. He has a handful of offers from Mid-American Conference programs thus far but is viewed as an underrated prospect with good size and a solid frame. Luther Richesson is the 15th commit in Cincinnatis 2022 recruiting class. Analysis: Lewis is a safety at Kalamazoo Central, but at 6-2 and 185 pounds, the Bearcats view him as a prime candidate for the hybrid sniper position. He was recruited by quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli, who has made major in-roads in the state of Florida for the Bearcats, as well as defensive line coach Greg Scruggs and significant input from head coach Luke Fickell. It was strong enough to make all the throws, but nowhere near the strongest arm. The Bearcats made quick work filling the vacated spot after Peterson came on an official visit June 18-20, with Fickell and offensive coaches Denbrock, Guidugli and Brown making a lasting enough impression to secure a commitment soon after. I think he saw a lot of similarities in structure and culture and professionalism and thats attractive to him. Someone with Volquest and/or 247 sub needs to ask about this guy. Richesson, who was coached by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer in High School, picked Cincinnati over offers from Michigan State, Vanderbilt and others. Luther threw 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions and completed 67 percent of his passes last season. 973 overall; No. The 6-3, 300-pound prospect headlines an already deep defensive line group and has been a bellwether during the programs transition from Freeman to Tressel. Id say were kind of old school in the way that we do a lot of things, Luther said. He is currently the third receiver in the class for the Bearcats. 17 edge. a site-urilor i aplicaiilor noastre. Having been around the Elite 11 for a decade, youd notice as the years have gone on, the downtime that should be spent building relationships face to face or learning concepts, formations, defensive tendencies and the nuances of the position of quarterbacks has been turning into their heads being buried in their phones on social media. Its also yet another instance of the Bearcats increased recruiting presence in the South. I don't think he's going to be. 138 defensive lineman. The 6-2, 180-pound wideout with a 4.0 GPA has since picked up a host of other offers, ranging from the Ivy League to the Pac-12. The QB we need to recruit hardest is Hendon Hooker. They didnt care if that meant being a doctor, being someone in sports, being a teacher, being a veterinarian. Rumor has it that Fickell and Green routinely talked wrestling on recruiting calls this winter, with Fickell even offering some pointers ahead of a tournament in February. I came from a really simple offense. They were patient, they targeted him early, they thought he was the best in the class, and I think hes one of the best in the class, and he was handling recruiting uniquely and I think thats okay. Before long, Dilfer had spoken to several of his old NFL contacts who raved about Luke. Athletics Hall of Fame. I was just too young to fully understand it, but being able to see how he led and what leading looked like, how everyone listened to him when he talked and when he broke down the weight room every time everyone gathered around him and theres a lot of great lessons to be learned from him.. Analysis: There was some inevitable turnover after Freeman left for Notre Dame in January, but Byrd stuck with his early commitment to the Bearcats. Two, if youre going to go for something, go all in. They also taught me that your word is everything. How many kids do this? Nobody anymore.. "We have to clean up some execution, get some rest, watch some film and get ready for the next game.". I chose the route of being different. I hope we offer and get him, but that is my main concern as well. Lewis, a Louisiana native, took an official visit to Cincinnati the weekend of Sept. 3 and was in attendance for the season-opening win over Miami (Ohio). More importantly, the Bearcats quarterback room looks like it will remain one of college footballs best for years to come with former All-American Evan Prater looking like the next man up after Desmond Ridder exhausts his eligibility en route to a high NFL Draft selection, with Richesson coming in to push everyone in the room upon the day he arrives. For example, Quinn Ewers, an Ohio State commit from Texas, has 22,000 followers on Twitter and 75,000 on Instagram. Noi, Rivals, facem parte din familia de mrci Yahoo. It has been some maintenance on me because Im the one having to talk to all these college coaches who wonder why Luther isnt coming. New Cincinnati quarterback commit Luther Richesson has been speaking highly about the the Bearcats program since the spring. Position Quarterback: Pocket Passer. He chose Cincinnati over Appalachian State, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Michigan State and Vanderbilt. Ranking: Three-star; No. And if that happens, it leaves only Tavyen Jackson and H in the QB room. Independence, Alex Broome rushed for 211 yards and five touchdowns, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 111 linebacker. Analysis: Cincinnati nabs a much-needed offensive line commitment from Harder, the second of the 2022 class for the Bearcats up front. Luther beat out two other quarterbacks in the program who each now have FBS scholarship offers: Kenny Minchey, who has been offered by Tennessee, and Jake McNamara, who is committed to Colorado State. Or, do I want to spend some time away from my team, focusing on myself? Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. #Bearcats get a commit from 3-star WR Jojo Bermudez in 2022 class. Bermudez chose Cincinnati over reported offers from Tenn, Vandy, Rutgers & Cuse. Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFB. Richesson passed for over 7,700 yards and 87 Asked what hes hoping to gain from his week in California among the nations top high school quarterbacks, Luther said he wants to win the competition, but also that he looks forward to being part of a brotherhood that he has taken note of from the Elite 11 documentaries hes watched. "I wish Luther was going to be here in the spring. "I don't have anything scheduled at the moment and I'm not really sure what will come of that, but I'm just locked in on right now and finishing off the season with my guys.". Ranking: Three-star; No. The No. You couldnt have a better offseason he had including the Elite 11, but all the lonely stuff he did, all the boring stuff he did to get better is paying off.. Dilfer believes Richesson is one of the best "I'm excited to announce that I am committed to being a Bearcat!". Richessons mom, Anita, is a former Olympic swimmer who set a world record in the 200-meter breaststroke when she was 15 years old. Ranking: Three-star; 940 overall; No. He's not one of the early enrollees. (I said) I think you should go. It was a reinforcement of, Hey, trust it, son. Most of the quarterback finalists at this weeks Elite 11 finals in Southern California will arrive in college next year with a ready-made robust social media following to leverage as college football embraces the potential of name, image and likeness. Ranking: Three-star; No. His scholarship offers include Michigan State and Cincinnati, but his recruitment is the least of his worries right now. Richesson also had offers from Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Appalachian State, Central Michigan and Charlotte on the table. The Mustangs are the favorite to win the D-II AA state title. ", SCOREBOARD: Tennessee high school football scoreboard from Week 2 of TSSAA 2021 season, LIPSCOMB: Lipscomb Academy football's Alex Broome scores 6 touchdowns in blowout vs. 97 wide receiver. Ideally we get both, but I agree if the other dude doesnt have the spirit to compete then he doesnt have the heart for the SEC. The 6-2, 180-pound defensive back is rated as a cornerback but projects as a safety in Cincinnatis defense. Partly cloudy skies. Ranking: Four-star; No. 83 cornerback. With Richesson in the fold, Cincinnati now has the nations No. When Trent Dilfer talks about Luther Richesson, the Lipscomb Academy coach doesn't mince his words. He seems to fit the character profile of what Heupel wants, and he provides depth at the position. It was Air Raid, and there was like a handful of plays, and we threw, like, 60 times a game. "However, we're not completely happy with what we've done the last two weeks. They understood he was laser-focused on winning a championship here and finishing strong and he wasnt going to do the recruiting tour. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Luther getting selected for the Elite 11 means that Dilfer or Roberts wont be allowed to work the event this year because it takes place during the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Associations dead period, which prohibits coaches from instructing their athletes during that time. Follow Justin on Twitter @williams_justin, at the top of Cincinnatis 2022 prospect board for months, increased recruiting presence in the South. Luther Richesson - 3 Star Pro style quarterback for Cincinnati on BearcatReport He doesnt care about logos, he doesnt care about facilities, he doesnt care about uniforms, he cares about winning and culture. Richesson is a Mr. Football semifinalist for the DII-AA No. Aflai mai multe despre modul n care utilizm datele dvs. Luke Fickell and his staff celebrated by holding an on-campus "Midnight Madness" camp for high school players. Denbrock and cornerbacks coach Perry Eliano were the main recruiters on Lewis, who chose UC over reported offers from Indiana, Arizona, Colorado, Purdue and Utah, among others, Ranking: Three-star; No. He was strongly influenced by his parents, who were members of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church; his mother, Helen Rich, played piano in church and his father sang in gospel quartets. A black sharecropper on the family land named C. J. Allen taught Rich blues piano. One of the sports leading voices, he also is a sideline reporter for FOX College Football. Here's what The Enquirer's Keith Jenkins wrote about Richesson last December: The NCAA's historically long, pandemic-inflicted recruiting dead period came to an end June 1.