Alabama's Elite OL Recruiting Will Bury Proctor

[IowasLaw]

It's a bitter sweet pill to swallow watching the highest rated recruit in Hawkeye history decommit at the last second. Proctor's parting words, that he was "settling on Iowa and ashamed to be the only elite recruit in his class" tells us everything we need to know about how the kid thinks of himself.

However, it brings me solace to look at the crop of OL recruits Proctor will now have to compete with just to see the field. He's in for a rude awakening.

Rather than being "the man," Proctor will quickly become lost in the shuffle. He's no bigger, stronger, or more athletic than 4 other OL recruits in his own Alabama recruiting class. In Proctor's class, Bama has already reeled in:

Alinen: 6'7, 310, 4 star
Proctor: 6'8, 335, 5 star
McVay: 6'7, 336, 4 star
McElderry: 6'4, 325, 4 star
Formby: 6'8, 306, 4 star

Then there are the guys ahead of them. In 2021 and 2022, Alabama signed:

Pritchett: 6'7, 290, 5 star
Brockermeyer: 6'6, 288, 5 star
Latham: 6'6, 310, 5 star
Ferguson: 6'4, 310, 4 star
Booker: 6'5, 335, 4 star
Shor: 6'5, 325, 4 star
Roberts: 6'5, 330, 3 star

Good luck, buddy. You're going to need it. You're not going to be blocking 6'1, 230 lb boys from Fort Dodge anymore.

 

[drh1150]

It's a bitter sweet pill to swallow watching the highest rated recruit in Hawkeye history decommit at the last second. Proctor's parting words, that he was "settling on Iowa and ashamed to be the only elite recruit in his class" tells us everything we need to know about how the kid thinks of himself.

However, it brings me solace to look at the crop of OL recruits Proctor will now have to compete with just to see the field. He's in for a rude awakening.

Rather than being "the man," Proctor will quickly become lost in the shuffle. He's no bigger, stronger, or more athletic than 4 other OL recruits in his own Alabama recruiting class. So far, in the class of 2023 alone, Bama has already reeled in:

Alinen: 6'7, 310, 4 star
Proctor: 6'8, 335, 5 star
McVay: 6'7, 336, 4 star
McElderry: 6'4, 325, 4 star
Formby: 6'8, 306, 4 star

Then you have to look at the 2022 and 2021 OL recruiting classes at Alabama, where they landed:

Pritchett: 6'7, 290, 5 star
Brockermeyer: 6'6, 288, 5 star
Latham: 6'6, 310, 5 star
Ferguson: 6'4, 310, 4 star
Booker: 6'5, 335, 4 star
Shor: 6'5, 325, 4 star
Roberts: 6'5, 330, 3 star

Good luck, buddy. You're going to need it. You're not going to be blocking 6'1, 230 lb boys from Fort Dodge anymore.

Jeez. Talk about bitter sweet.

I'm sure he will hold his own.

 

[Rifler]

I also suspect that Kadyn will hold his own,.. But it really is amazing the amount of pure talent that Alabama is able to hoard,.. Some of these guys will eventually be ripe for the portal.

 

[RCHdude]

One thing I have heard about Proctor is he doesn't have a nasty streak and he isn't the athlete that Wirfs was. Gets beat by guys with speed. He is supposed to have great feat for his size though. Maybe he does well there maybe he doesn't. With a team full of 4 and 5 stars, not all of them work out and then they just bring in more.

 

[littlez]

It's a bitter sweet pill to swallow watching the highest rated recruit in Hawkeye history decommit at the last second. Proctor's parting words, that he was "settling on Iowa and ashamed to be the only elite recruit in his class" tells us everything we need to know about how the kid thinks of himself.

However, it brings me solace to look at the crop of OL recruits Proctor will now have to compete with just to see the field. He's in for a rude awakening.

Rather than being "the man," Proctor will quickly become lost in the shuffle. He's no bigger, stronger, or more athletic than 4 other OL recruits in his own Alabama recruiting class. In Proctor's class, Bama has already reeled in:

Alinen: 6'7, 310, 4 star
Proctor: 6'8, 335, 5 star
McVay: 6'7, 336, 4 star
McElderry: 6'4, 325, 4 star
Formby: 6'8, 306, 4 star

Then there are the guys ahead of them. In 2021 and 2022, Alabama signed:

Pritchett: 6'7, 290, 5 star
Brockermeyer: 6'6, 288, 5 star
Latham: 6'6, 310, 5 star
Ferguson: 6'4, 310, 4 star
Booker: 6'5, 335, 4 star
Shor: 6'5, 325, 4 star
Roberts: 6'5, 330, 3 star

Good luck, buddy. You're going to need it. You're not going to be blocking 6'1, 230 lb boys from Fort Dodge anymore.

Bama is losing 5 linemen to the portal, including 1 guy who started 25 games the past 2 years. Brockermeyer who you listed is also transferring. And I believe most of their starting linemen this year are graduating. You certainly could be right. Bama is a totally different animal. No spot at Bama at any position is guaranteed. NIce luxury to have. I also don't blame a kid for betting on himself. No guarantee of success. It will all play out and at this point I don't really care one way or another. It's a tough loss for the Hawks and I certainly believe our play on the field this year helped in making this decision.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

I could easily see him washing out at 'bama and humbly transferring to some place like Illinois or Iowa State.

 

[blhawk]

Said he wanted to play for a prestigious football program. I guess a big ten west trophy once every 6 years or so wasn't enticing enough. Weird

 

[Crazy Hawk]

You're not going to be blocking 6'1, 230 lb boys from Fort Dodge anymore.

This would be a monster to what I saw him go against this year.

 

[pistachio1999]

It's a bitter sweet pill to swallow watching the highest rated recruit in Hawkeye history decommit at the last second. Proctor's parting words, that he was "settling on Iowa and ashamed to be the only elite recruit in his class" tells us everything we need to know about how the kid thinks of himself.

However, it brings me solace to look at the crop of OL recruits Proctor will now have to compete with just to see the field. He's in for a rude awakening.

Rather than being "the man," Proctor will quickly become lost in the shuffle. He's no bigger, stronger, or more athletic than 4 other OL recruits in his own Alabama recruiting class. In Proctor's class, Bama has already reeled in:

Alinen: 6'7, 310, 4 star
Proctor: 6'8, 335, 5 star
McVay: 6'7, 336, 4 star
McElderry: 6'4, 325, 4 star
Formby: 6'8, 306, 4 star

Then there are the guys ahead of them. In 2021 and 2022, Alabama signed:

Pritchett: 6'7, 290, 5 star
Brockermeyer: 6'6, 288, 5 star
Latham: 6'6, 310, 5 star
Ferguson: 6'4, 310, 4 star
Booker: 6'5, 335, 4 star
Shor: 6'5, 325, 4 star
Roberts: 6'5, 330, 3 star

Good luck, buddy. You're going to need it. You're not going to be blocking 6'1, 230 lb boys from Fort Dodge anymore.

He still getting $2 million. Bury me for that money. Then I will portal out later on.

 

[gojojo]

Said he wanted to play for a prestigious football program. I guess a big ten west trophy once every 6 years or so wasn't enticing enough. Weird

Ohhh..that's what he said. I'm shocked he didn't come out and say it was all about the money. 🙄

 

[pistachio1999]

Said he wanted to play for a prestigious football program. I guess a big ten west trophy once every 6 years or so wasn't enticing enough. Weird

That might be 10% of the reason.

 

[pistachio1999]

One thing I have heard about Proctor is he doesn't have a nasty streak and he isn't the athlete that Wirfs was. Gets beat by guys with speed. He is supposed to have great feat for his size though. Maybe he does well there maybe he doesn't. With a team full of 4 and 5 stars, not all of them work out and then they just bring in more.

Is Proctor a wrestler and if so how has he done there?

 

[mikesright]

Proctor talks out of both sides of his mouth. One minute you hear that Iowa’s full of bums that can’t compete with him to make him better. The next minute he’s talking about the opportunity to start right away because Alabama’s OL got Creaned out because they sucked. We all know its the dollars that spoke

 

[pistachio1999]

Proctor talks out of both sides of his mouth. One minute you hear that Iowa’s full of bums that can’t compete with him to make him better. The next minute he’s talking about the opportunity to start right away because Alabama’s OL got Creaned out because they sucked. We all know its the dollars that spoke

Haha, lets see him go against Van Ness RFN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[farhawks]

How proctor handled his recruitment shows he is void of character and commitment. All he had to do was simply renege on his verbal commitment and reopen his recruitment. But no, what he did was string the Iowa coaches on and hold a scholarship hostage. I'm moving on and don't care what he does any longer.

 

[hawkisoaker]

Said he wanted to play for a prestigious football program. I guess a big ten west trophy once every 6 years or so wasn't enticing enough. Weird

That's all BS..none of that wasn't known when he COMMITTED....the only thing that changed was the amount of $$...but you go ahead and bite on the political explanation.

 

[hawkisoaker]

He still getting $2 million. Bury me for that money. Then I will portal out later on.

I still think he grabs the dough and runs back home!lol

 

[DJ_Kool_Herk]

He referred to himself as a 17 year child in his tweet.
That tells me all I need to know about him being honest.

 

[gojojo]

How proctor handled his recruitment shows he is void of character and commitment. All he had to do was simply renege on his verbal commitment and reopen his recruitment. But no, what he did was string the Iowa coaches on and hold a scholarship hostage. I'm moving on and don't care what he does any longer.

He held on to that Iowa verbal to help negotiate with Oregon which he then used to up the ante from Bama.

Sounds like he doubled that $1 million offer he mentioned in June.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

OP - retitle this thread to:

"KP is a jerkwad so let's pile on and let him know what we really think of him"

 

[Bank of Hawk]

I’ll agree he didn’t appear to have a nasty streak but part of that i thought was the competition in Iowa high school.

Now Aaron Graves is a kid with a nasty streak we are going to find out about Graves being a first or second round draft pick within the next few years. Kid has it. Kid is Iowa through and through.

I’d say the same about X but we already kind of know he’s headed for stardom.. same with Cooper.

 

[Heathen Raider]

How proctor handled his recruitment shows he is void of character and commitment. All he had to do was simply renege on his verbal commitment and reopen his recruitment. But no, what he did was string the Iowa coaches on and hold a scholarship hostage. I'm moving on and don't care what he does any longer.

The way it was handled I really doubt if things do not work out in Bama that Proctor would seek Iowa as a landing spot nor do I think the Coaches would welcome Him back.

 

[pistachio1999]

He held on to that Iowa verbal to help negotiate with Oregon which he then used to up the ante from Bama.

Sounds like he doubled that $1 million offer he mentioned in June.

Smart kid.

 

[vgshwk]

He is irrelevant now in hawkeyeland good riddance

 

[Hammer93]

Anyone who has had a kid who goes and plays college sports will tell you that it's really hard.... especially mentally. Being closer to home where he can see his support system is important. I think the $$$$ will make it easier, but he's a long way from mom/HS coaches and others giving him encouragement when things get tough. Alabama is not going to baby him if things get tough for him.

 

[pistachio1999]

Anyone who has had a kid who goes and plays college sports will tell you that it's really hard.... especially mentally. Being closer to home where he can see his support system is important. I think the $$$$ will make it easier, but he's a long way from mom/HS coaches and others giving him encouragement when things get tough. Alabama is not going to baby him if things get tough for him.

Rocco the Alabama donor may be a bit tougher on kids than an Iowa nice donor if not "earning" their pay.

 

[reotto]

He still getting $2 million. Bury me for that money. Then I will portal out later on.

He isn't getting $2 million and entering the portal is my bet.

Unless the folks who are writing the MIL contract are complete morons; he will receive it over his 4 years. In addition, paying it all up front could lead to severe apathy for years 2, 3, and 4 so highly doubtful it is all upfront and then he can jump to the portal.

 

[Rifler]

He isn't getting $2 million and entering the portal is my bet.

Unless the folks who are writing the MIL contract are complete morons; he will receive it over his 4 years. In addition, paying it all up front could lead to severe apathy for years 2, 3, and 4 so highly doubtful it is all upfront and then he can jump to the portal.

He won't play four years...

1. If he exceeds expectations he's gone in 2.
2. If he meets expectations he's gone in 3.
3. If he's average he'll be shown the door.
4. If he's below average, see above.

 

[Hammer93]

He isn't getting $2 million and entering the portal is my bet.

Unless the folks who are writing the MIL contract are complete morons; he will receive it over his 4 years. In addition, paying it all up front could lead to severe apathy for years 2, 3, and 4 so highly doubtful it is all upfront and then he can jump to the portal.

Well, I heard he was guaranteed 5 Million for 3 years at least. That's alot.

 

[vgshwk]

Anyone who has had a kid who goes and plays college sports will tell you that it's really hard.... especially mentally. Being closer to home where he can see his support system is important. I think the $$$$ will make it easier, but he's a long way from mom/HS coaches and others giving him encouragement when things get tough. Alabama is not going to baby him if things get tough for him.

With the money he should be able to move mom down.

 

[pistachio1999]

Before you get to mad at the world, realize the people on that show Alaskan Bush People have made more money from that stupid f-ing show than we will make in our lifetimes!

 

[EpenesaEpenesa]

Anyone who has had a kid who goes and plays college sports will tell you that it's really hard.... especially mentally. Being closer to home where he can see his support system is important. I think the $$$$ will make it easier, but he's a long way from mom/HS coaches and others giving him encouragement when things get tough. Alabama is not going to baby him if things get tough for him.

A condo or home in Tuscaloosa and a Wheels Up or Netjets membership will solve that issue.

 

[iowaathletes]

 

[515Clone]

Any proof Proctor is getting 2 million?

 

[Bank of Hawk]

Also woulda been nice in hindsight if Bama woulda made it to the cfp it’s possible they wouldn’t have made such a strong push if they were tied up with playoff prep. But then proctor woulda probably went to Oregon

 

[grayhair81]

Weird that an ISU troll would be concerned about Proctor. ISWHO was never in play for him with or without NIL dollars.

 

[Goldencard]

It's a bitter sweet pill to swallow watching the highest rated recruit in Hawkeye history decommit at the last second. Proctor's parting words, that he was "settling on Iowa and ashamed to be the only elite recruit in his class" tells us everything we need to know about how the kid thinks of himself.

However, it brings me solace to look at the crop of OL recruits Proctor will now have to compete with just to see the field. He's in for a rude awakening.

Rather than being "the man," Proctor will quickly become lost in the shuffle. He's no bigger, stronger, or more athletic than 4 other OL recruits in his own Alabama recruiting class. In Proctor's class, Bama has already reeled in:

Alinen: 6'7, 310, 4 star
Proctor: 6'8, 335, 5 star
McVay: 6'7, 336, 4 star
McElderry: 6'4, 325, 4 star
Formby: 6'8, 306, 4 star

Then there are the guys ahead of them. In 2021 and 2022, Alabama signed:

Pritchett: 6'7, 290, 5 star
Brockermeyer: 6'6, 288, 5 star
Latham: 6'6, 310, 5 star
Ferguson: 6'4, 310, 4 star
Booker: 6'5, 335, 4 star
Shor: 6'5, 325, 4 star
Roberts: 6'5, 330, 3 star

Good luck, buddy. You're going to need it. You're not going to be blocking 6'1, 230 lb boys from Fort Dodge anymore.

You don’t get power rated as the #1 OT recruit in the country by chance. But I will throw a bone that the HS competition in Iowa is on the lower end when discussing competitive football at the HS level so there is a decent chance that he won’t be as prepared as others in his class.

 

[reotto]

He won't play four years...

1. If he exceeds expectations he's gone in 2.
2. If he meets expectations he's gone in 3.
3. If he's average he'll be shown the door.
4. If he's below average, see above.

Agreed.

He isn't getting the full $$$ amount quoted in his NIL deal is my prediction.

 

[littlez]

Well, I heard he was guaranteed 5 Million for 3 years at least. That's alot.

Who did you hear this from?

 

[Hammer93]

Who did you hear this from?

Someone close to the program that I am NOT going to name.