57 cornerback. I tell parents this when were talking, that theyre as big a piece of the puzzle as the kid is. Luther Richesson, who plays for Elite 11 Head Coach Trent Dilfer at Lipscomb Academy, won the Pro Day competition: For privacy reasons YouTube needs your permission to be loaded. It is being able to fire a slant in a tight window before the DB can break. With a slightly smaller class anticipated because of the pandemics added year of eligibility, the Bearcats did a lot of work early and can afford to be particular for the rest of a sure-to-be frenzied cycle. 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. The 6-6, 285-pounder from just outside Columbus made an unofficial visit in June and another in July, standing out to Crook amongst a number of other visiting linemen. 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 going to be so desired when he plays, Dilfer said. Stats are nuts, pedigree sounds amazing, Peyton connection etc. 962 overall; No. There was a lot of greatness on that team, Luther told The Athletic. Arm strength is timing with your WR. Luther discussed the plan with his high school coaches: Do we want to go get exposed now? (The Richessons were also looking for a high school for Luthers younger sister Sunni, a gifted soccer player.) WebLuther Richesson is a Quarterback from Nashville, TN. He joins four-stars Derrick Sheppard and J.Q. Jersey Pos #5 QB Overall District 13-1 5-0 TN Rank 3. Analysis: Cincinnati nabs a much-needed offensive line commitment from Harder, the second of the 2022 class for the Bearcats up front. Richesson twice had long runs wiped out by a penalty in the Lipscomb Academy(2-0) win over Independence (0-2). Putei schimba opiunile n orice moment prin clic pe linkurile Tablou de bord pentru confidenialitate de pe site-urile i din aplicaiile noastre. Analysis: The Bearcats land another Hometown Hero commitment from Willis after a strong showing at one of Cincinnatis camps in late June. Bridges took an official visit to UC in June and has been a primary target the past few months. Noi, Rivals, facem parte din familia de mrci Yahoo. Analysis: The Bearcats added to the future secondary with a player from the Pittsburgh area. They have conviction on how they recruit and how they build. In the wake of his death, CNN revisits never-before-seen parts of their conversation. Cincinnati Enrolled 8/17/2022. But then there is Luther Richesson, another quarterback competing at the finals, whose online footprint is almost nonexistent: no Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat or TikTok. He could develop into something great in a few years. Richesson announced his commitment to Cincinnati on his Twitter account Wednesday morning. 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.. 88 cornerback. Nobody, right? Before long, Dilfer had spoken to several of his old NFL contacts who raved about Luke. I am thankful to even be there and for them to let me go over them, Luther said. Bermudez committed to the Bearcats over reported offers from Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. Ive been around two, Ray Lewis and John Lynch. 766 overall; No. pentru a msura utilizarea de ctre dvs. 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. Ranking: Three-star; No. Theres a lot of learning, a lot of writing plays, and then rewriting them 100 times over. His Elite 11 experience will speak volumes. But that said, we need to take two QBs this cyclewant Luther! 1,236 overall; No. Nashville wasnt even on the radar at first.. 21-22 Varsity Football. Initially, Dilfer thought Luther, by keeping such a low profile, would hurt his recruiting. 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. Aflai mai multe despre modul n care utilizm datele dvs. 966 overall; No. Thats how long hes been a priority for head coach Luke Fickell and his staff. Both times, Richesson patted the offendingteammate on the head and told them to get ready for the next play. 692 nationally; No. "There's a reason he had the offseason he had. 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. 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. Ranking: Three-star; No. It is gunning an out or a comeback from the opposite hash on a rope without the ball having to loop out there. It was strong enough to make all the throws, but nowhere near the strongest arm. pentru a afia reclame i coninut personalizat pe baza profilurilor de interese; pentru a msura eficiena reclamelor i a coninutului personalizat; i. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound signal-caller chose the Bearcats over Vanderbilt, Central Michigan and others. He previously served as a senior editor for Cincinnati Magazine and has written for The New York Times, the Ringer and Grantland. We looked where my dad was from, where my mom was from, even other places in our hometown. That means a lot to me.. Two, if youre going to go for something, go all in. They also taught me that your word is everything. 62 quarterback Date of commitment: If I just put my head coaching hat on, its a dream situation, that your quarterback that could get a bunch of stars and go chase all the sizzle and go chase all the offers, is choosing instead to work out twice a day, sit and watch film with me. Richesson throws one of the prettiest balls in the class. It taught me a love for the process.. Luke Fickell and his staff celebrated by holding an on-campus "Midnight Madness" camp for high school players. In-depth analysis. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Super Accurate, good arm talent, film junkie, team player.yeah I like it all. 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 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. Lets take stock of where things stand with our 2022 Cincinnati commitment tracker. Being raised by parents whose careers have been so rooted in diligence and discipline certainly can create quite the framework for an aspiring quarterback. Luther has it. 90 COMMENTS. I wasnt happy at my first high school, Luther said. Luther Richesson. Low 43F. I think pedigree is a big thing, Dilfer said. His tape will speak volumes. Try a week on us. Breaking news. Hes all about business. The Elite 11 Finalist has completed nearly 83 percent of his passes for 2,444 yards and 34 touchdowns to just one interception leading his team to a 10-1 record to date. Analysis: Bridges adds to the recent influx of defensive back prospects in Cincinnatis 2022 class, with six of the past seven commitments coming in the secondary. Wonder if u took both Jackson and Richardson if that may turn Davis away next year?You would have Hooker,Milton,Jackson and Richardson on deck.So by time Davis would sign Hooker leaves,Milton is unknown,would Davis wanna compete with 2nd year guys Jackson Richardson and whomever..Sorry bit confusing long nite still goin shew ass getting 2 old for these shindigs enuff alcohol to fuel a f350, I have no backing for saying this, it is just from the gut. but I have a feeling that if we don't offer this guy he is gonna go somewhere and just kill it. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Richesson passed for over 7,700 yards and 87 We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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.' He's seen some things. Besides that, Ive never seen a player work harder in the weight room, film, individuals, at practice, whatever it is, hes going to attack it with everything he has every day. Obviously Richesson and Dilfer love the trajectory of this Cincinnati program thats 40-6 over the last four seasons and hunting an undefeated run this fall with the eventual move to the Big 12 on the horizon 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). 318 overall; No. Analysis: The Bearcats were on this prospect early, giving Burroughs his first scholarship offer. 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 Sons of quarterbacks or of coaches often have such a distinct advantage having grown up around the game and benefitted from unique insight and perspective into the job and the game of football. His dad, Luke, a former Kansas linebacker, was a longtime NFL strength coach who helped the Denver Broncos win a Super Bowl, which enabled then-12-year-old Luther to have a front row seat watching how Peyton Manning practiced and led his team. Lipscomb Academy quarterback Luther Richesson has picked one of the top programs in the country for his next stop. 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. They understood he was laser-focused on winning a championship here and finishing strong and he wasnt going to do the recruiting tour. The most notable player there was Luther Richesson. are vying for the Bearcats' starting job at QB, what The Enquirer's Keith Jenkins wrote about Richesson, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Get a yearly subscription for $99.95/year or $9.95/month Commitment breakdown: Three-star Luther Richesson picks Commitment breakdown: Three-star Luther Richesson picks ? No Analysts or Publishers forecasts made for Luther Richesson. Aug 18, 2022 6:26 AM EDT. Someone with Volquest and/or 247 sub needs to ask about this guy. And, its like a dream. Cross him off the list. By Wednesday, Luther would have it all down pat. sounds like a perfect Heupel QB. Probably about a week after (my junior) season, I asked myself if I wanted to follow the pack and go to a bigger-name school or if I wanted to be different, Shepard said in December. He barely has a Twitter account, and that only came at the suggestions of his high school coaches to help open up another potential line of communication with recruiters. The three biggest things are his work ethic. 84 tackle. TN 17. The local product was clocked at a 4.33/4.43 in the 40-yard dash, earning an offer from UC after the event and another from West Virginia recently as well. pic.twitter.com/IrXwbJLaAo, Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) November 6, 2021. Luther Richesson - 3 Star Pro style quarterback for Cincinnati on BearcatReport Ranking: Three-star; No. And I just mean that he's mature beyond his years.". When Trent Dilfer talks about Luther Richesson, the Lipscomb Academy coach doesn't mince his words. TD Passes 1. Analysis: The Bearcats dip into the Sunshine State once again, this time to land a big-bodied wide receiver. Ranking: Three-star; No. Richesson, who was coached by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer in High School, picked Cincinnati over offers from Michigan State, Vanderbilt and others. Plays Football. The 5-10, 165-pound three-star recruit is one of the top-rated prospects in the state of New Jersey. Alex Broome rushed for 211 yards and five touchdowns, Richesson did his part to ensure another easy win. As for the potential bigger exposure? "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.". The thing that really caught my attention the most was his consistency.. Analysis: Bermudez became the 19th commitment to Cincinnatis 2022 class, which currently ranks in the top 35 in the country according to 247Sports composite. 1,116 overall; No. 111 linebacker. Special teams coordinator and sniper coach Brian Mason did much of the heavy lifting on Lewis recruitment, convincing the Michigan native to choose the Bearcats out of 15 Division I offers, including West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky and Boston College. If they are I've been sleeping on them. 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.. Third thing would be decision making. He just doesnt choose to throw a lot of things hard. Athletics Hall of Fame. The three-star signal caller shared Wednesday his intent to sign with Cincinnati as Letter of Intent Day gets underway. 41 tight end. They handle their business very professionally. Hes tweeted three times: his Hudl film, a Pro Day script video touting several of his teammates at Nashvilles Lipscomb Academy, and a retweet of his coach, Trent Dilfer, about the former NFL quarterbacks late son Trevin, who died 18 years ago. I think both things were appealing to Luther and very similar to how we do things. Id say were kind of old school in the way that we do a lot of things, Luther said. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Luther said Cincinnati has probably recruited him the hardest to this point. 134 wide receiver. Pct.833. Little Girl, Parents Shot After Basketball Rolls Into Neighbors Yard: Report TwitterA 6-year-old girl and her parents were injured by gunfire on Tuesday night after a At 6-2, Thompson has the size and length Cincinnati covets at the linebacker position. 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. 247Sports 88. I think this is and the Luther Richesson (#71 QB from Tenn) are the big stories of the elite 11. James P. Kelly Sr. Luther Richesson is the 15th commit in Cincinnatis 2022 recruiting class. Dilfer said he encouraged Luther to go to some camps, believing his quarterback would get offered anywhere he went once staffers saw him compete and spent time around him. The Richessons came to Tennessee from Colorado so Luther could be coached by Dilfer at Lipscomb and receive a private Christian school education. Cincinnati wide receivers coach Mike Brown was the lead recruiter on Bermudez, along with offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock and Fickell. This sucks, and this is hard, but look whats in his office: Do hard things.