Reed vs Hill

[outlawhogeywells]

Did we get a better player in Reed vs what Hill is?

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Definitely Reed.

[PorkRinds]

Anyone who wants to be a hog > anyone who wants to be a Buckeye

[PaintballHog]

The better player right now? Reed.

Which will be the better player for their senior season? Well Hill has 4 years to develop while Reed only has 2, so I don't know.

[WriterWrong]

There's no way of knowing until both have played significant time at this level. Hill has 4 years to contribute at OSU while Reed has just 2 here. But, Hill may not see the field for a couple years. You just never know.

[code red]

Reed Will Push Hatcher and Cornelius.  Those 2 ended the year catching the ball and running routes as well as any other Hog.  I really like Cornelius..I think he could be that quick over the middle guy much like Adams and Wright.

[jgphillips3]

Hill was a little more of a complete slot receiver but has nowhere near the speed of Reed.  In terms of what we desperately need, speed and ability to get separation, Reed is probably better, but we only get him for 2 years.  However, getting Reed definitely softens the blow and Jordan Jones will make people forget Hill existed most likely.

[hawgwild child]

Better now I think Reed.  Probably a bit more polished at the moment, as far as potential I don't think so.  I think reed can come in and finally be that deep threat we have been missing

[opineonswine]

In terms of character, I'll take a genuine person over an apparent drama queen/flake any day of the week.  In terms of on-the-field production, I guess we'll find out soon.  I like our chances.

[code red]

Hill was a little more of a complete slot receiver but has nowhere near the speed of Reed.  In terms of what we desperately need, speed and ability to get separation, Reed is probably better, but we only get him for 2 years.  However, getting Reed definitely softens the blow and Jordan Jones will make people forget Hill existed most likely.

If you put Reed in the split....on run set's with the box loaded....he could be an asset/weapon from the jump.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

The better player right now? Reed.

Which will be the better player for their senior season? Well Hill has 4 years to develop while Reed only has 2, so I don't know.

This.

I think Reed will blow up his SR. I'm not sure of the impact he can have next year coming so late in the Summer.

[mbgrulz]

If you put Reed in the split....on run set's with the box loaded....he could be an asset/weapon from the jump.

I agree...Reed is a definite matchup problem out wide. Hill is a good WR, but is he better than Hatcher? Cornelius? JoJo? Who knows? But, I do know that we can use Reed in a very specific way.

[navyhog24]

Reed vs Who?

[robs4516]

Reed vs Who?

Exactly.

[sickboy]

You hire the person... not the resume.

[Amityvillehogger]

The filters need to automatically change KJ Hill to Dominique Reed or Jordan Jones from now on. !!!

[Kevin]

Anyone who wants to be a hog > anyone who wants to be a Buckeye

+1

[yraciv]

KJ Hill is qualified already, Reed is not, so that speaks to intelligence.  KJ Hill's 3 finalist included two Top 5 programs in the country, while Reed had great offers as well, they aren't on the same level.  KJ is also 2 years younger and didn't have near the offers coming out of HS.

Now I like Reed's skill set and I think it is pretty evident he can come in and play. But I'm not going to try to twist the fact that KJ is the better prospect, player, and was our #1 target at WR. Let's just pray he qualifies because the young man struggles with college algebra.

[The real Hogules]

KJ Hill is qualified already, Reed is not, so that speaks to intelligence.  KJ Hill's 3 finalist included two Top 5 programs in the country, while Reed had great offers as well, they aren't on the same level.  KJ is also 2 years younger and didn't have near the offers coming out of HS.

Now I like Reed's skill set and I think it is pretty evident he can come in and play. But I'm not going to try to twist the fact that KJ is the better prospect, player, and was our #1 target at WR. Let's just pray he qualifies because the young man struggles with college algebra.

That pretty much sums it up.
IF Reed can get qualified he's by far the better WR, as far as our needs go.
Reed's bigger, faster and has played against Juco competition, which is a step up from HS.

[ricepig]

That pretty much sums it up.
IF Reed can get qualified he's by far the better WR, as far as our needs go.
Reed's bigger, faster and has played against Juco competition, which is a step up from HS.

Reed was listed at 6'2" 172lbs on the UofA bio.
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[TNRazorbacker]

Missing on KJ hurts. Lets not pretend it doesn't. We have a definite playmaking deficit at WR and KJ is a top rated talent in our own back yard that fits the bill. In order for this program to rise to the next level its precisely these type kids we must hold on to.

That being said whats done is done. I do like what the staff is doing from a recruiting standpoint and love Bielemas ability to develop. I dont know much about the Reed kid. Hopefully he'll be eligible and able to make an impact.

[Temprees]

KJ Hill is qualified already, Reed is not, so that speaks to intelligence.  KJ Hill's 3 finalist included two Top 5 programs in the country, while Reed had great offers as well, they aren't on the same level.  KJ is also 2 years younger and didn't have near the offers coming out of HS.

Now I like Reed's skill set and I think it is pretty evident he can come in and play. But I'm not going to try to twist the fact that KJ is the better prospect, player, and was our #1 target at WR. Let's just pray he qualifies because the young man struggles with college algebra.

Reed has Sunday talent. 

[rusvegashog]

Definitely Reed? Who's Hill?

[Justifiable Hogicide]

Did we get a better player in Reed vs what Hill is?

With Reed we got a fine one. And without the Hill baggage.

[Hogfan46]

Definitely Reed? Who's Hill?

Benny?? 

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[Ragnar Hogbrok]

I just watched Reed's JUCO videos.  I thought he was playing against high school kids.  He runs smooth and looks like he's running slow, but he's easily outrunning all of the other teams' secondary (hint:  that's where the speed of the defense is located).

I think Reed is the missing piece we need to stretch the field as a true down field threat.

[scruf]

Reed is definitely faster and will do more to stretch the field. In a perfect world, we sign Jordan Jones next year, he redshirts, and then replaces Reed after Reed's SR year.

[The_Iceman]

I honestly think Reed fits more of what we need than Hill. KJ plays more of the same position as JoJo and Cornelius. We needed that big play threat that would be catching the playaction deep pass. At 6'4" with legit 4.4 speed, I think Reed is the better fit.

(although I think KJ is the better player)

[LAHogfan123]

In terms of character, I'll take a genuine person over an apparent drama queen/flake any day of the week.  In terms of on-the-field production, I guess we'll find out soon.  I like our chances.

This all in for the win!  To much drama for the other kid, I'll take Reed in a heartbeat and I like what I've seen of reed playing, plenty of speed to get separation, something we have been lacking, something Hill was not going to bring.  Reed is all in in being a Razorback, WPS!!!!

[ricepig]

I honestly think Reed fits more of what we need than Hill. KJ plays more of the same position as JoJo and Cornelius. We needed that big play threat that would be catching the playaction deep pass. At 6'4" with legit 4.4 speed, I think Reed is the better fit.

(although I think KJ is the better player)

I hate to keep posting it, but the UofA bio on Reed says 6'2" 172lbs......

[Großer Kriegschwein]

I hate to keep posting it, but the UofA bio on Reed says 6'2" 172lbs......

I think they are going off old information.

[ricepig]

I think they are going off old information.

So, our coaches/staff don't have up to date info?

[Großer Kriegschwein]

I hate to keep posting it, but the UofA bio on Reed says 6'2" 172lbs......

I think they are going off old information.

Coffeeville JC reporting him as 6'3" 170

[Großer Kriegschwein]

So, our coaches/staff don't have up to date info?

Who knows. I've heard from 6'2" - 6'4" and from 162 - 190 lbs

[ijustpork]

Reed wanted to play for the hogs, hill didnt. Enough said regarding who is better.

Montez looks good in his otato state gear...rent must be cheap in ohio.

[texas tush hog]

Reed vs Who?

Montez. He can take his drama to the B1G.

[Been10Hog]

I hate to keep posting it, but the UofA bio on Reed says 6'2" 172lbs......

and 247 says 6'4" 185# with reported 4.39 speed elsewhere. Let us at least enjoy the fantasy awhile

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Season/2015-Football/Commits

[Been10Hog]

I don't need "College Algebra" to say 6'4" with 4.39 speed >>>>> 6'0" with 4.44 speed and family drama issues

[pondwater jack]

and 247 says 6'4" 185# with reported 4.39 speed elsewhere. Let us at least enjoy the fantasy awhile

http://arkansas.247sports.com/Season/2015-Football/Commits

Hey yraciv!  There is some optimism taking place here!  Stamp it out before someone smiles and laughs...

[The_Iceman]

6'3"
http://arkansas.scout.com/player/7696129n-dominique-reed
6'4"
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dominique-Reed-165993
6'3"
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/203913/dominique-reed

[ricepig]

Who knows. I've heard from 6'2" - 6'4" and from 162 - 190 lbs

I hope he's 6'4" 200lbs and runs a 4.26.......

[bigred223]

I would have loved to have both guys. Reed is very talented though, and Im guessing he will have a chance to come in and earn a spot.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

I would have loved to have both guys. Reed is very talented though, and Im guessing he will have a chance to come in and earn a spot.

By signin a JC player they are banking on him playing.

[ricepig]

6'3"
http://arkansas.scout.com/player/7696129n-dominique-reed
6'4"
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dominique-Reed-165993
6'3"
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/203913/dominique-reed

Which means nothing, haha. What we need is one of those short guys in the picture with him earlier, telling us that they were a legit 6', lol.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

I hope he's 6'4" 200lbs and runs a 4.26.......

Me to brotha

[Been10Hog]

I hope he's 6'4" 200lbs and runs a 4.26.......

I saw the ESPN "30 for 30" on Randy Moss. I believe that was close to the numbers listed for him, or 4.29 40. He was a beast!

[downsouthhawg72]

To be honest. Getting Reed is a bigger need than getting KJ. Getting KJ would've been great but we have players that plays the same postion he does & probably can do the same thing he does. JoJo is the same type of player & we get him for another 4 years. Put Reed in the Mix..which is a player we don't have on the team at all makes us way way more dangerous than not having Reed & having KJ.

[HogInFlorida]

KJ Hill was IMO the most polished receiver this year, and I watched a lot of WRs tapes. He had elite quickness with good speed, great hands and great physicality, while also running great routes. He would have been the best WR we have signed in a LONG time. It's silly to act like we're better off without him just because he has a crazy stepdad. Does nobody remember Alex Collins' mom?

[ZERO]

I'm honestly still sour about losing Hill. He was a terrific player at a position of dire need. We would have finished in the top 20 for sure had he stayed. Nonetheless, this happens at least once every year, and we just have to do what we've always done - move on and focus on the replacement we found. Reed seems like a real baller and I have no doubt he'll contribute.

[Großer Kriegschwein]

Somebody just tweet him and .....shite I'll do it.

I don't typically tweet athletes, but whats the worst that can happen?