'10 AL OLB Nigel Terrell (Signed to Florida State)

[Buffnik]

Rivals (http://colorado.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=89568)
Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/a.z?s=148&p=8&c=1&nid=4204394)
ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=82071&season=2010)

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Pelham HS (Pelham, AL)

Ht: 6-foot-2
Wt: 215 lbs
40: 4.46

Rivals Rating: 3*; #65 OLB
Scout Rating: 3*; #43 OLB
ESPN Rating: 4* - 81 grade; #7 OLB

[Buffnik]

He wants to go to college away from home, but Colorado is probably too far away for him. Named his Top 2 of Florida State and Ole Miss. Also in his Top 5 were Arkansas, Kentucky and West Virginia.

[zbuff]

Supposed (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/onthetrail)to pick today from those top two.

[Buffnik]

In an announcement that surprised, well, no one... Nigel Terrell has given a verbal to Florida State.

[Buffnik]

Now Terrell's saying that his commitment to FSU is soft as can be. CU is high on his list. Distance from home & cold weather are looking like they're issues, though.

[F.I.M.]

We don't need him. After super Dan wins out the rest of this season we are going to have a GRRRRRRREEEAAAAAT class

[Buffnik]

Ole Miss is probably his #2 behind FSU. It sounds like we've passed Arkansas for #3 and will get a visit at least. My suspicion is that we're recruiting him the hardest.

[Buffnik]

Nigel's now a soft commit to Florida State. Ambrose has convinced him to come to Boulder for a visit next weekend. Cross your fingers because this would be a HUGE get for the Buffs if we can flip him.

I just updated his ratings. He slipped 1 spot on Rivals, moved up 12 spots on Scout, and is now a top 10 OLB on ESPN.

[Duff Man]

Wow, that would be a huge get. Looks like we may have found another recruiter on staff.

[GreeleyBuff]

Way to go Ambrose!!

[sliderNcider]

FSU just landed another stud LB in Jeff Luc. Maybe they don't have room for Terrell anymore

[AlferdJasper]

Go, Ambrose!!!

[Duff Man]

Adam from rivals interviewed him. He will be visiting Boulder this weekend and then it sounds like a few visits to southern schools, including FSU (still favors), in January. At least the bitter cold should be gone by this weekend.

[Buffnik]

His visit to CU seemed to go very well. He has canceled all other visits except for Florida State. Still a soft commit to FSU and the trip there will cinch it one way or the other. I'd love to have him in black & gold, but my suspicion is that if he gets along with the new defensive coaching staff at FSU (and they still want him) that he's going to be a Seminole. Cross your fingers, because he could be a very good player for the Buffs if he comes here.

[Duff Man]

I believe he will be a Seminole.

[Buffnik]

Take this for what it's worth, but I figured I should report it since it's a ray of hope.

A Rivals poster has reported that he has spoken to FSU people regarding Terrell. Supposedly, FSU hasn't been in contact with him for 2 months and they are hoping Terrell saves them from looking bad for jerking his schollie by changing his commitment to somewhere else. Allegedly, it's not that FSU doesn't like him as a player or as an athlete, it's that they view him as a bit of a project compared to how polished guys usually are when they arrive at Florida State.

Maybe we've got a shot after all.

[BehindEnemyLines]

.... Allegedly, it's not that FSU doesn't like him as a player or as an athlete, it's that they view him as a bit of a project compared to how polished guys usually are when they arrive at Florida State.

Maybe we've got a shot after all.

We've got a guy who can work on that polish. Name is Brian. As in Cabral.

[Buffnik]

We've got a guy who can work on that polish. Name is Brian. As in Cabral.

Exactly what I was thinking.

He's turned guys with less natural ability than Terrell into All Conference performers and NFL players.

[sliderNcider]

Seems like a Buff lock at the moment. We have a lot of LB's visiting. It's up to who ever commits first imo

[Duff Man]

I do not see why we should not be signing four LBs this cycle. We only signed two in 2009 and while we signed four in the 2008 class, only one of those guys remains a LB heading into next season (Kotoa-gone; Mohler-graduation; Pericak-moved to DT).

Lowell Williams, Kyle Benson, Nigel Terrell, and Hemschoot (if offered) would be a nice group.

[Dorn09]

Seems like a Buff lock at the moment. We have a lot of LB's visiting. It's up to who ever commits first imo


We need him. This kid has speed and we need as much speed as we can get. Hawk needs to stay on this guy.

[Buffnik]

I do not see why we should not be signing four LBs this cycle. We only signed two in 2009 and while we signed four in the 2008 class, only one of those guys remains a LB heading into next season (Kotoa-gone; Mohler-graduation; Pericak-moved to DT).

Lowell Williams, Kyle Benson, Nigel Terrell, and Hemschoot (if offered) would be a nice group.

I'd even go to 5 if Hemschoot was willing to greyshirt. Given his age (16), he may have an interest in doing so.

[Duff Man]

I'd even go to 5 if Hemschoot was willing to greyshirt. Given his age (16), he may have an interest in doing so.

True. Regardless, we really need some depth there with Sipili and Beatty graduating after next year. Just not many bodies there.

[MtnBuff]

Also, our coverage teams have been pathetic at times over the past few years. Generally speaking LBs and DBs make up the core of your coverage teams. These guys could contribute early on specials in addition to being in position to contribute on D due to the thin depth chart at LB.

[Duff Man]

Terrell will be visiting FSU in January and is still a soft verbal to the Seminoles. He has been in contact with the FSU staff recently as well.

[buff4bcs1985]

does the loss of scholarships at FSU help us with nigel

[Buffnik]

Rivals has reported that CU has an in-home visit set up with Terrell this Saturday. Let's hope we can get him to switch to the Buffs and cancel his January 15th official to FSU.

[buff4bcs1985]

how did it go?

[sliderNcider]

I'm guessing FSU here now. It is much closer to home and the fact that their staff still wants him and is bringing him in on an OV will seal the deal imo. I'm hoping I'm wrong

[Buffnik]

I'm guessing FSU here now. It is much closer to home and the fact that their staff still wants him and is bringing him in on an OV will seal the deal imo. I'm hoping I'm wrong

I'm expecting him to stick with FSU. As much as I want Terrell for the Buffs, I'm not getting my hopes up.

[Duff Man]

I would agree with you guys. Will be interesting to see what happens with the LB position to finish out this class. I would love to land Hemschoot and actually hope we could convince him to greyshirt (realize this might not be possible).