One of the linebackers with the highest rating on 247Sports joins Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks’ 2024 class.
Bradley Shaw, a linebacker for Hoover (Ala.) High Top247, declared his commitment to Arkansas on Christmas Day. During the three days of the Early Signing Period that started on December 20, he had already signed a contract with the Razorbacks.
“At home,” Shaw said to 247Sports. Travis Williams, the defensive coordinator, spearheaded the effort to bring in the blue-chipper. The coaches have been working hard to win me over from the beginning, to help me and my family feel comfortable from the beginning. They are expressing a lot of love.
The 6-foot-1, 216-pound Shaw is ranked No. 8 as a linebacker and No. 101 overall by 247Sports. In addition to having offers from Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, and Notre Dame, he took his official to Arkansas during the summer.
Shaw described what drew his attention to the culture as “the players.” I had a conversation with the players while my OV. I questioned them, as I should have been doing. I was told what it was by them. The new bunch of guys has been actively recruiting me. Many people were speaking in my ear and assisting with the procedure.
Shaw looks forward to playing for head coach Sam Pittman and Williams as he becomes commit number eighteen in the 2024 cycle.
Shaw stated, “What they’re all about.” “Those guys are awesome. I want to be a player for someone who will improve me both on and off the field. They were both incredibly sincere.
Shaw is eager to assist Arkansas in making a swift recovery on the field.
About the trajectory, he remarked, “Up for sure.” “This incoming recruiting class will contribute to its growth. I believe that going ahead, our class will be equipped to quickly make an impact. Help those older guys out and get into the playbook early. Cooper Petagna, National Analyst for 247Sports, evaluates Shaw as a prospect. Estimated to be 6 feet 1 inch and 215 pounds, he has an athletic physique with the potential to gain weight. plays the shot throw and discus in addition to being a multi-sport athlete with exceptional linebacker athleticism.
“At the second level, demonstrates a high degree of football intelligence and instincts, demonstrating the capacity to quickly key and diagnose offensive schemes.” demonstrates good side-to-side and downhill play speed, as well as comfort in space and pass coverage. Effective knockback tackler who demonstrates the capacity to unlock and blow up at the point of attack in between tackles. plays quickly yet with control, wasting little motion on the throw or run.
“Has a talent for spotting opponent plays before they are developed when near the football. Shaw is more of a conventional inside backer with outstanding feel and instincts in the tackle box. He is a genuine three down linebacker. At the next level, projects as a multi-year Power Five starter with the quickness to make an impact on defense and special teams. Owing to his exceptional football sense and second-rate playmaking abilities, the Hoover star has an extraordinarily high floor and an ascending potential as one of the “headiest” defenders in the cycle, regardless of position.”
On January 6, NBC will live stream the All-American Bowl, which Shaw will participate in. The game will start at 1 p.m. (EST).
The Georgia Bulldogs endured some real issues at running back in 2023, as several backs battled injuries throughout the fall. While Georgia doesn’t lack options at the position going into 2024, the Bulldogs added a proven SEC tailback on Sunday. Former Florida running back Trevor Etienne has committed to Georgia. The younger brother of former Clemson and current Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, Trevor Etienne comes to Georgia with two years of eligibility remaining.
The 5-foot-9, 205-pound Etienne joins the Bulldogs after a solid sophomore season as a Gator. Etienne took 131 carries for 753 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2023 as the Gators’ second-leading rusher, trailing only Montrell Johnson in terms of carries and yards. Etienne gained at least 5.0 yards per carry in eight games this season and posted at least 80 rushing yards in three of the Gators’ final four games.
A former three-star prospect from Jennings, Louisiana, Etienne made an impression during his freshman season at Florida. Etienne took 118 carries for 719 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2022 and eclipsed the 100-yard mark against South Carolina and Florida State. He took 8 carries for 100 yards and 1 touchdown in the Gators’ 38-6 victory over the Gamecocks and 17 carries for 129 yards and 1 touchdown in the Gators’ 31-24 loss to the No. 11 Seminoles.
In 24 games as a Gator, Etienne took 249 carries for 1,472 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 30 passes for 238 yards and another score. Georgia has also added Vanderbilt wide receiver transfer London Humphreys, Miami wide receiver transfer Colbie Young, and South Carolina defensive transfer defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod.
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