Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (southernBLUE)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:31:10 GMT

ORIGINAL: MAIZENBLUETREY

Ok, Ive seen (hints)on both Rivals and Scout that Shavodrick Beaver and Bryce McNeal have been "working" on other recruits. I don't have a paid access to get the details...so this is where you guys come in to play. Can anyone fill me in with who they're working on?

Seriously, it's been like 3 days since anyone has even posted anything on this board at all!! Is the recruiting world really that dead?

corey brown was one.

newsome also said recently that he too was working on someone, but he said he wanted it to be a suprise.

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (YtownBlue)

Sat, 31 May 2008 19:37:46 GMT

In the weeks leading up to his Michigan commitment, four-star wide receiver Bryce McNeal had some encouragement from Wichita Falls (Texas) Rider quarterback Shavodrick Beaver, who had committed to the Wolverines the month prior. With summer looming, Beaver continues to do work on the recruiting trail for Michigan.

"I'm working on (Pahokee, Fla., four-star receiver) Nu'Keese Richardson," Beaver said. "I talked to him two days ago. I got some good feedback from him. He said Michigan was in his top (group) and he was going to try to make a decision on the 30th (of May)."

Beaver and McNeal continue to stay in close contact as well and the four-star quarterback could not be more excited about having a player of McNeal's caliber to throw the football to.

"I just feel he has the same opportunity that I have when we go to Michigan," Beaver said. "He's a primetime guy. I'll throw him the ball and he'll just do what he do. He can catch and he can play all over the field. I just felt he was one of the best receivers we had to have."

McNeal was the most recent of Michigan's eight total commitments thus far in the class of 2008 and Beaver is excited about the way the class is shaping up.

I see Richardson verballed to Florida 5/30

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (MAIZENBLUETREY)

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:07:53 GMT

Ok, Ive seen (hints)on both Rivals and Scout that Shavodrick Beaver and Bryce McNeal have been "working" on other recruits. I don't have a paid access to get the details...so this is where you guys come in to play. Can anyone fill me in with who they're working on?

Seriously, it's been like 3 days since anyone has even posted anything on this board at all!! Is the recruiting world really that dead?

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (2WalterSmith2)

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:49:34 GMT

Recruiting TEs and WR should be easier now that we have two very good QBs in the class that will get them the ball.

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (dopp_goblue)

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:36:54 GMT

Tight end is not all that important in RR's offense.

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (WOLVERINE4EVER64)

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:06:04 GMT

WE ARE LOOKING STRONG IN THE QUARTER BACK DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS THE RB AND APA.. NOW WE HAVE TO SEE SOME MOVEMENT IN THE WIDE RECIEVER AND TIGHT END AREA WITH SOME REAL DEPTH IN BOTH, AND MAN WE ARE SHAPEING UP TO HAVEING A GRAET CLASS FOR 09...CANT WAIT FOR EVERYTHING TO FALL TOGETHER.................

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (ScottsdaleBlue)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:37:49 GMT

That's a big beaver....

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (kentuckywolverine)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:30:15 GMT

Its almost indescribable how excited I am to watch the future of UM football. These next few years are going to really be something!

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (aMaizingMachine)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:34:00 GMT

TheWolverine.com

It didn't take a long time into his tenure for Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez to identify quarterback as a position of need on the recruiting trail; nor has it taken much time to do something about it. U-M got a commitment from Wichita Falls (Texas) Rider quarterback Shavodrick Beaver April 29, its second top 15 quarterback in a week and a pickup one opposing coach praised.

Beaver joins Kevin Newsome as a pass first but dual threat quarterback from the class of 2009, having thrown for 2,600 yards as a junior. Head coach Travis Pride of nemesis Wichita Falls Senior High said the numbers don't tell the entire story.

"He is a heck of an athlete," said Pride, 0-2 against Rider in his two years at the helm. "They are our No. 1 nemesis ... he'll beat you any way he wants to. He's mobile, he can throw, he has a strong arm and he's extremely athletic."

Pride then took his praise another step.

"I'm a little bit hesitant to say this, because some people take it out of context ... he's not [former Texas All-American] Vince Young, but he sure reminds you of him," he said. "He's built the same, he can run, he's tall and lanky. Vince's athleticism was certainly an attribute to him. He can run around, create time, and if he faces a pass rush throw later. He has a very strong arm, so he's a heck of a threat."

Rivals.com's Barry Every attended a recent Elite 11 combine in Texas where Beaver and several others got the opportunity to show off their arms. Though the camp wasn't set to Beaver's strengths, U-M's most recent commitment still caught his eye, Every said.

Though outshined by some of the pro style quarterbacks at the event - as many "dual threat" quarterbacks are, Every noted, especially by those who have camped before - Beaver was one of the two quarterbacks in attendance the analyst said he'd choose to build a program around.

"On film, I love the kid," said Every. "I think he is going to make stuff happen when plays break down, no question. The Elite 11 is not designed in any way for any quarterback considered an athlete or dual threat, and I'm not saying that to defend the kid. He still caught my eye, and I liked what I saw the few times they let him roll out and throw the ball.

"They were split into four groups, and they made them throw into a very stiff wind the entire time. Everyone struggled to throw ball on a regular basis, no matter how good the quarterbacks were. But Shavodrick is a physically gifted athlete, and we saw it in the agility drills. The only thing I question that he needs to work on - and it's going to come with physical development - is his arm strength. But he is definitely a throwing quarterback."

And a game-planning nightmare, said Pride. It's pick your poison when deciding the best way to attempt to slow him, especially with his ability to make something happen when the pocket collapses.

"That's the problem," said Pride. "They'll line up in the spread offense and you count on slowing down the passing game. He'll pick you apart anyway. Then if you try to slow down the run game, he'll find another way. If you go into pass mode, your defensive backs working their tails off to cover receivers, then you have a quarterback with 4.5 speed running around ... all of sudden you're back in run defense mode after he takes off.

"Even if you have a great secondary, you're left with defensive linemen chasing a much better athlete. In that offense they use him from sideline to sideline to sideline, and it's so tough to defend. When they called a pass, even when he didn't complete it - or even throw it - he'd get outside when we were all spread out, turn the corner and gain 30 yards."

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (YtownBlue)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:47:34 GMT

ESPN is high on him

Hometown: Wichita Falls, TX
Rider High School
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 185

Last Updated:4/29/2008
Data provided by Scouts, Inc.

Evaluation / Notes Briefing Room / Features
Status
Undeclared
Scouts Grade

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Evaluation
He may be a sleeper in the spring of 2008, but by the end of the summer he won't be. Beaver is an intriguing dual-threat guy with a good arm and explosive athleticism. He is a lot like Oregon's Dennis Dixon both in size and overall skill set. He will be a hot commodity for teams running the spread. Possesses adequate arm strength, can make most of the throws and gets good zip on passes downfield. Shows outstanding mobility, throws well on the run and is at best rolling out of the pocket. Flashes the ability to lead receivers and can be very accurate. Has the lateral mobility to consistently buy time in the pocket and shows good pocket presence. Has the elusiveness to make multiple defenders miss, shows a second gear in the open field and is always a threat to make something happen with feet. Isn?t afraid to take the big hit when throwing downfield, has good intangibles and is a fierce competitor. Is fast enough to play receiver if he were moved there, but he is pretty far along as a passer so we don't anticipate that happening. He can be a bit of a slinger in terms of overall mechanics, but he does show great RPM's on short-to-intermediate throws and has flashed the ability to be an accurate passer both in the pocket and out. Beaver is fun to watch and can be a nightmare as an improvising signal-caller, but he must develop patience and timing as a passer to sit and work through his reads before just tucking the ball and letting his legs do all the work. We have seen him do this at times, but he is raw and likes to be in the shotgun so he can get back and move around, even when it's not necessary. Overall, Beaver has great size, speed and a live arm and once the rough edges are chipped away he could be hard to handle in the right scheme at the next level. Excellent prospect with upside.
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RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (wangler to carter)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:52:02 GMT

This is turning into one great recruiting class! He seems to me that he really wanted to go to Michigan, Welcome to the Big House Shavodrick!!

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (ncd)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:41:50 GMT

Not this was the regional Elite 11 in Fort Worth, which leads up to the picks for the real camp you're talking about.

ORIGINAL: OC Michigan Fan

On Beaver at the elite 11 camp

Is this the Elite 11 held at Soka U every year in Orange County? Did that happen? If so, who else attented?

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (Petey)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:35:17 GMT

Let's just get every QB recruit there is so no one can have any but us

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (OC Michigan Fan)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:07:01 GMT

On Beaver at the elite 11 camp

Is this the Elite 11 held at Soka U every year in Orange County? Did that happen? If so, who else attented?

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (aMaizingMachine)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:54:24 GMT

On Beaver at the elite 11 camp

Initially Beaver looked unsure of himself and a bit shy as the Elite 11 kicked off, but as he moved into the second day and stayed for the NFTC event, Beaver began to just play and not think. His arm became more live, and you could see his confidence rise. He is still a project in the passing game, but he is one heck of an athlete and a dual-threat guy who will only improve as a passer.

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (MichFan4Life)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:59:56 GMT

Yes sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (OC Michigan Fan)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:56:44 GMT

Keep the talent coming!

RE: Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (aMaizingMachine)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:23:56 GMT

Yep welcome Mr Beaver

Wichita Falls (Tex.) Rider dual-threat quarterback Shavodrick Beaver has committed to Michigan. Rated as the No. 176 prospect in the nation, he is the second Rivals250 quarterback to commit to the Wolverines in the last week. Stay tuned for more details.

Commit #7 - Shavodrick Beaver (Jorel)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:21:36 GMT

According to both Scout and Rivals.