TRIPLE SIREN: WA WR Jonathan Warner, MD DB Da'Quan Davis, and MD WR Trevor Williams Commit to Penn State
by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 22, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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PrintEd. It's a sad day in Nittany Nation, but the news must go on. The last thing that Joe Paterno would have wanted would be to have everyone fuss over him for an extended period of time. As we lose a legend, we add three (for now, stay tuned as we wait for a fourth confirmation) new members to the family, including the 27th father-son tandem to have played at Penn State since Paterno took over in 1966.
Jonathan Warner, Da'Quan Davis, and Trevor Williams, Ladies and Gentlemen!
Stats
| Jonathan Warner | Da'Quan Davis | Trevor Williams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| School | Camas HS | Calvert Hall College | Calvert Hall College |
| Hometown | Camas, WA | Towson, MD | Towson, MD |
| Height | 6'1" | 5'10" | 6'2" |
| Weight | 200 | 174 | 190 |
Starz 'n Sheetz
| Jonathan Warner | Da'Quan Davis | Trevor Williams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 2* (Rivals), NR (Scout, 247Sports) |
3* (Scout, 247Sports, Rivals) | 3* (Scout, 247Sports), 2* (Rivals) |
| Offers | None | WVU, Marshall, Temple, Tennessee, Vanderbilt |
WVU, Toledo |
Cinema
Jonathan Warner - Early 2011 highlights
Da'Quan Davis - Senior highlights
Trevor Williams - Senior highlights
The Tale
On Jonathan:
The pedigree is obviously there, so you know he bleeds blue and white already. This is certainly a legacy offer, which is nothing to be ashamed of. Normally I would take a look at his stars and offer sheet and hesitate, but something about this kid has me moderately excited. After reading interviews with Jonathan, both free and paid, he seems like a well rounded young man with something to prove.
He realized he was a bit small for the position and has been working diligently with a personal trainer to bulk up to 6'1" 200 pounds. He doesn't appear to be the "go" route kind of guy (as you can see in the video, his team likes to run that wide receiver flare out), but appears to be quick in space and reportedly has great hands.
On Da'Quan:
The highest rated of the three, Da'Quan was familiar with Penn State, and they with he, but wasn't extended a scholarship until recently. Originally a West Virginia commit, Davis was recruited by Larry Johnson, and the big man, as per usual, was difficult to say no to. Davis fills a position of immediate need, and will have the opportunity to contend right away for a cornerback spot. Don't be surprised to see two Calvert Hall College alums in the secondary sometime in the near future.
Davis was in State College for last year's Blue-White Game, and returned this weekend with his teammate, Trevor Williams.
On Trevor:
Originally a West Virginia commit, Williams showed up on Penn State's radar after Larry Johnson went back on the trail in the Bill O'Brien Era. Johnson swung by a familiar place and former home of defensive back Adrian Amos, Calvert Hall College High School. There he found a wide receiver in Williams that Johnson felt would fit in at Penn State. Seeing as how Williams recently described the situation with the phrase "Penn State is my dream school", I'd say the fit is perfect.
Outlook
On Jonathan:
There isn't much to go on here except for the above video. Warner's father is handling his recruitment, and got his son's tape to Penn State late in the game. I'm not sure if he wanted to see if his kid could make a name for himself in camps and workouts or what, but once the tape arrived at Penn State, it didn't take long for Larry Johnson to extend an offer.
Expect Warner to occupy some sort of possession receiver role, a guy that can run the wide receiver screen or drag route and pick up those extra yards. He has outside speed, but also reportedly has terrific hands and can be a reliable outlet for any quarterback. For comparison's sake, Justin Brown was officially listed on the 2011 roster as 6'3", 214 pounds, while Shawney Kersey came in at 6'1", 198 pounds.
Warner is almost certainly a redshirt candidate, and could possibly be in line for a grayshirt if the commits pile up at the end of the Class of 2012. Welcome (back) to Penn State, Jonathan!
On Da'Quan:
Davis is the athletic type of cornerback that Penn State will need in the future defensive schemes to which Coach Roof and Coach Butler have alluded. He has the quickness to stay with the deep guys, the footwork to follow the slant patterns, and the physicality to get in the receivers face off the line.
One thing that should be noted about Davis is his dedication and work ethic. A smaller kid earlier in his playing days, Davis put on upwards of 40 pounds in high school to ensure that he had the muscle and mass to keep up with the stronger, faster players in the talent-rich Maryland area. Once he gets to Penn State and can begin a collegiate weight/conditioning program, it'll be interesting to see how much he continues to grow.
Welcome to Penn State, Da'Quan!
On Trevor:
Williams is being recruited as a wide receiver at Penn State, now the third wide receiver in the Class of 2012. Given his ability to play on both sides of the ball, however, Williams may be in line for a position change down the line. With the depth the way it is in the secondary, at least one of the Class of 2012 receivers will likely end up in the defensive backfield.
Trevor is not a speedster, like Jonathan Warner. But he's got good hands and can run the necessary routes to utilize his possession skills. Unfortunately, there isn't much more on Trevor. All we have are his junior highlights and his love for Penn State. For now, that will have to do. Welcome to Penn State, Trevor!
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not the biggest names, but the best always aren't
"I've gotto go with PSU. Ill make that pick every year till I die, and eventually it's gonna happen. Hear me now."- LL Cool J
by psuaar on Jan 22, 2012 3:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Like Coach Herb Brooks said
We don’t need the best players, we need the right players.
(And sorry for mixing sports here :)
We get the right players.
We produce the best men. May the tradition live on in these commits.
It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide; but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task.
by Succss With Honor Always on Jan 22, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
Yes!
Herb Brooks = face should be on money. GD American hero. Like Joe in a lot of ways – players didn’t appreciate him until after they got older. Also, taken from us too soon.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 22, 2012 11:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Welcome!
Hopefully all 3 of these guys are contributors and get to play in some high profile bowl games.
Late unheralded Clavert Hall commits
Amos seems like he’s going to be a star. Hopefully, these two can be as well. Also, always like seeing legacy players. Welcome to the Penn State family and good luck to the three of them.
Great weekend.
Wonderful to see all of these guys at a school they really love, and thankfully it’s PSU.
That Davis kid really looks like he isn’t afraid to come up and lay the wood. Wraps up and makes solid, hard, textbook hits. I like that. Looks like he’s got quick feet, too, like you said. I think he could be a steal.
I am not afraid to "lay the wood" either...FWIW
May no act.................
by SweepTheLeg on Jan 22, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I guess that counts,
assuming toothpicks are still made out of wood.
j/k, STL!! Couldn’t resist that temptation!
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, he's the big steal this weekend.
Warner and Williams were eventual, but Davis was an unknown heading into the weekend. The fact that he’s a physical, bump-and-run cornerback is even better.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 22, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Not that I've seen.
Remains the big mystery. Wendy Laurent appears to be just a matter of time, and Bench will decide tomorrow or Tuesday.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 22, 2012 4:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Lynch is scheduled for a visit to Mississippi next week
Can’t believe we have too much to fear. He’ll get killed at Ole Miss when he plays Bama and LSU, et.al.
If you are tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department normally uses water.
Watching the Pats offense
Look at how many guys on the Pats team are undrafted or very low draft picks and have turned out to be great players. I think BO’B is good at finding diamonds in the rough. Play to the players strengths and I am sure these guys are some of whole we need.
I am happy we got these kids.
I think they’ll make us proud. Welcome.
If you are tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department normally uses water.
they chose penn state for the right reasons
i am already proud
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
Williams makes a few good plays
Seems to have decent vision & cuts when he has the ball. Also a nice one-handed catch in the end zone.
Hoping Warner is a late bloomer and can be close to the old man.
Legacy players dont count against scholarship number right?
May no act.................
I'm almost certain they do.
I think you are thinking of the the Bear Bryant scholarship at Bama that is grandfathered in under the old rules. Sons of guys who played for Bear qualify for the schollie which doesn’t count against the 85.
Leaders Co-Champions
by PSUinBOSSton on Jan 22, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
If they didn't
We’d have like 1-2 extra schollies every year. Grandchildren should actually result in a credit of one scholarship.
"We gon' get down. We gon' do the do. I'm going to hit these mother****ers" - Dock Ellis, May 1, 1974.
Watching the Warner video
I like how he runs routes, they look sharp and fluid. Hope he continues to develop.
PSU 09
I agree.
I must be a football idiot, because that kid looked pretty fast and quick…
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Anyone know who the fourth is?????
the unconfirmed one???
QB or Wendy.
Don’t know which.
Or maybe Armani.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
probably got scared of the "white stuff"
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Steven Bench took the last whiteout for Joepa pic
Its here on his twitter page.
Give me another siren...
Per BWI on Twitter, Akeel Lynch committed to PSU. Good news on a solemn day.
by LionInTheWeeds on Jan 22, 2012 9:38 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Damn, with him on board, I'm 3/4 on my "who will commit" guess from Thursday - just off on Wendy.
I admit I forgot about Warner.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Excellent!
God Bless you JoePa.
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
by BlueWhiteLife on Jan 22, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Most excellent
"Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things."
by LAPSU on Jan 22, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Great news!
Thanks, Akeel, and welcome to the Penn State family!
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
welcome to the family
You’ve been a bright spot in a terrible day Akeel.
by jls83 on Jan 22, 2012 10:01 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Are we at 19 skollies now?
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
if you count Reeves and Skyler
18. I’m guessing we’ll get one of them.
by jls83 on Jan 22, 2012 10:10 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hopefully the gooder one.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Something I've noticed
The recruiting gurus seem to base all their ratings on the measurables – size, speed, etc – and what the kid looked like playing in high school. But baseball and hockey scouts talk more about what they project the kid can be with more training. A lot of that is just guesswork, but at least they are trying to think down the road. Football scouting always seems to be about “right now.”
Given his size, might Warner be better as a DB? Then again, as Butler, Norwood, and Williams showed, in college, if you can run a route and catch, you can do big damage. The NFL usually requires more size or absurd speed, but college is different.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The difference I think is
Is that football players have to go through college and when they are drafted are expected to play immediately. Baseball and hockey players can be selected from high school and it’s usually 3 years at the earliest that they will crack a starting line up.
I am Sandy's bitch.
Joseph Vincent Paterno 12/21/26 - 1/22/12 RIP Coach
Penn State Forever
Yes, perhaps that's the problem
There really isn’t any time in a football player’s career where their focus is development rather than winning. High school coaches are paid to win. College coaches are paid to win. NFL coaches are paid to win. There’s no football version of the New York-Penn League.
It’s not good for the sport.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 23, 2012 3:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Just saw that Reeves has officially re-opened his recruitment,
and that he’s going to choose between Michigan and OSU.
"I guess we had a couple of Catholics praying for US!" - JVP, after the down to the wire win over Notre Dame in 1987
His loss
Both of those guys should have waited to come here next week and meet the new coach.
Whatever. Joe always said, it’s not the guys you don’t get. It’s the guys you get who dont pan out that kill you. I think the group we got this year are fully committed and should do well.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 22, 2012 10:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yup
Ten yards a carry and 25 scores is not too shabby. Nor is being named your state’s player of the year by some sources.
I am so impressed by all of these kids coming next year. The amount of character to commit to Penn State as a 17-18 year old in the midst of all of the news and changes is telling. Combine that with the returners that went through the final four games of this past year, and I cannot imagine that we will not be incredibly mentally strong.
Short of unforeseen circumstances, it appears that everyone on Penn State football will want to be at Penn State.
by FB_Dive_or_Bust on Jan 23, 2012 8:27 AM EST up reply actions
Is it possible...
The new staff is feeling Reeves and Williams won’t be a fit for the new model and the kids are sensing it? I don’t understand why they wouldn’t visit next week and then decide… considering their long support. Perhaps they are more primadonna then thought. Anyway, their loss and I’m giving BOB and staff support to find true Penn State attitude and quality.
by PSU_Ovaltine68 on Jan 22, 2012 11:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I agree
I feel like all of the staff that BOB has brought in (and himself as well) have a handle on what makes a true Penn Stater. I trust them to make the right recruiting decisions.
"Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things."
Who knows?
It’s not how I chose where to go to college and it’s not how I’d advise kids to do it, but I guess they felt more secure with Meyer or Hoke. They should have waited to visit and meet BOB.
If I’m not mistaken, Feb 1 is just the first day players can sign a binding offer. They can also wait a bit.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 23, 2012 1:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Possibly Reeves
But with Vandy staying, I think Williams would still be a fit
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
To be fair...
It’s “pre madonna”
by Artiefufkin10 on Jan 23, 2012 9:35 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
not quite
primadonna = Reeves and Williams
pre madonna = Debbie Harry
I believe it's an old BSD meme.
Forget the origin, though I’m sure it had something to do with a rival troll or skins4ever
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