As reported by Katherine Smith, Javon (Lakeland, Florida) joins Vincent Mihota (DE) Marshawn Williams (RB) as Tech's third commitment for the class of 2014 . In case you forget, the year is 2012. According to Smith's report, Javon was in Blacksburg last Saturday and attended Tech's one-day camp.
"I [HS coach Irving Strickland] talked with him and he just said he fell in love with the town, the coaches and what they have to offer academically,'' Strickland said. "I asked him if he was sure and he said after talking with him mom and his brothers, he knew it was the right place for him."
Harrison had been a standout receiver for the Red Devils, and one of the tops in Polk County, but he wants to play cornerback in college. Strickland said Virginia Tech provides an opportunity for Harrison to play that position and possibly earn some early playing time.
"Wherever he plays, they are getting a good one,'' Strickland said.
Javon also held a Michigan offer.
The first thing I noticed while watching his highlights is he's a burner. On the very first play he dishes out a little bit of a move, then blazes his way to the pylon for a score. He flashes his speed, and moves in the open field throughout the film. He plays tall. He's 6-2 and he can go out and grab the football (watch his first pick at corner). He returns punts, blocks down field, and carries the ball on designed runs, a very diverse skill set. At 4:53 he tracks down a running back from the opposite side of the field to make a potential touchdown saving tackle. He looks like a very good get.
Welcome to HokieNation Javon!
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He gets the ball at the highest point. He blows by guys who are playing way off. For a sophomore, he looks like a good route runner. He looks like a willing blocker and stays engaged. This looks like a tremendous signing.
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Time your running by cover 3 with a corner giving 15 yard cushion you have some jets
Exciting stuff...
Welcome home, Javon. Either a top target for Bucky/Carlis or another stud addition to D-block.
The :30 Mark
Obviously many of the highlights show him at WR where, as mentioned, he could be #STRAIGHTBURNER 2. However, he says he's looking to play corner. Just looking at even that first snipit of him covering it's easy to see how well he angles toward the receiver as well as keeping the eye on the ball versus where the receiver is headed. Awesome.
I like
how he includes down field blocking in his highlights....a very necessary skill for VT WR's....not sure how his lagging back on kickoffs plays, but he shows good speed to catch up from the off side.....I would defer on how crisp his routs are to those of us who are more knowledgeable, but I temper any criticism with the knowledge that this is sophomore film...but it looks like a very good get.
Pretty sure
that his team will be playing the local high school team this year. I will attend if they do and take some notes.