[MERGED] Jake Heinrich is now a Hog (Heinrich announcing at 6 today!)

[Razorbacks#1]

More good news on the recruiting front. GHG!

[HogMantheIntruder]

Just curious why a 4* recruit who is obviously very smart and a great student doesn't have more offers... I know he has a few good ones, but nothing like I would expect from that caliber of player AND student, and no other SEC offers. 
Any idea why more big name programs aren't beating down this kid's door? Everything I see points to "no brainer" on this guy.

[board]

Maybe he is talking about the state of Iowa? How about you put that image in your mind to decide it's relevancy.

I see no reason to give a frick about anything concerning iowa. Glad the Hogs got the young man..

[board]

Just curious why a 4* recruit who is obviously very smart and a great student doesn't have more offers... I know he has a few good ones, but nothing like I would expect from that caliber of player AND student, and no other SEC offers. 
Any idea why more big name programs aren't beating down this kid's door? Everything I see points to "no brainer" on this guy.

Why would anyone go to iowa unless they had to, or were familiar with it, as CBB is? There are very few good ones in iowa. This kid is one of them..

[HogMantheIntruder]

Why would anyone go to iowa unless they had to, or were familiar with it, as CBB is? There are very few good ones in iowa. This kid is one of them..

This argument hasn't held water since that whole "internet" thing became trendy...

[board]

This argument hasn't held water since that whole "internet" thing became trendy...

I have had to go to iowa many times. Enough about that, but I will assume you are referring to only football recruits. Enough about that too, until they get a national player of the year, or something very similar.

Hold your breath...

[WildRazorback]

This argument hasn't held water since that whole "internet" thing became trendy...

I think he made this point because teams no longer really have barriers as to where they can recruit. Nowadays, any program can watch tape and pick up the phone to make an offer. A great player, no matter the location, can get some good offers from all over the country. Arkansas can't be the only team to see Jake's tape. Maybe he will blow up into his senior year and grab some more quality offers. Location is no longer that relevant when it comes to power-5 teams recruitment.

[ricepig]

I think he made this point because teams no longer really have barriers as to where they can recruit. Nowadays, any program can watch tape and pick up the phone to make an offer. A great player, no matter the location, can get some good offers from all over the country. Arkansas can't be the only team to see Jake's tape. Maybe he will blow up into his senior year and grab some more quality offers. Location is no longer that relevant when it comes to power-5 teams recruitment.

Who the frick cares what offers he gets, Sam wanted him, we got him, end of story.

[HogMantheIntruder]

I think he made this point because teams no longer really have barriers as to where they can recruit. Nowadays, any program can watch tape and pick up the phone to make an offer. A great player, no matter the location, can get some good offers from all over the country. Arkansas can't be the only team to see Jake's tape. Maybe he will blow up into his senior year and grab some more quality offers. Location is no longer that relevant when it comes to power-5 teams recruitment.

This is EXACTLY what I meant.  Thank you.

Who the frick cares what offers he gets, Sam wanted him, we got him, end of story.

At the end of the day, this is all that matters, but I do not believe it makes my question irrelevant.  I just don't see why just about any school in the country would not want this guy, unless they are already full at that position with equal to superior talent.

[oldhawg]

Lots of good OL in the South.  Not all SEC schools are spending the time and effort to recruit equally qualified linemen from the Midwest.  Arkansas's geographic location and the personal connections some of its coaches have with high school programs in the Midwest are an advantage.

[Pig in the Pokey]

His highlight video . . . Geeze. Why he so angry at errybody???

he finishes evry single play with some poor kid either on his back or folded in half!

[je100]

Small clip.  I don't know much, but he looks pretty athletic to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DmgKJQnJGU

[Wildhog]

I'm very, very happy with this commitment.

[WildRazorback]

Who the frick cares what offers he gets, Sam wanted him, we got him, end of story.

I like that we got him, I was simply stating that location does not have the stipulation that it used to.

[je100]

Little more info from a guy named Rob Howe from the Hawkeye Insider, a Scout.com group I think?

"ADDISON, Ill. – A week after walking away from the Rival Cleveland camp with O-Line MVP honors, Jake Heinrich built on his reputation Sunday with a strong performance here at The Opening Chicago Regional.

Here's What I Saw: I've had the good fortune to watch Heinrich grow up and improve during the last few years. I saw him play live in each of the last two seasons and then again at Sunday's combine. I'm actually surprised he doesn't have more offers. He was one of, if not the most technically sound offensive linemen here. He shows strong hands and that he keeps inside and uses effectively. He slides his feet well and understands leverage. I'm excited to see what the future brings for Heinrich because as good as he already is, his excellent work ethic leaves plenty of room before he hits his ceiling."

http://allhawkeyes.com/2015/05/3586/

[je100]

A little more.....

"Urbandale (Iowa) three-star offensive lineman Jake Heinrich made a 10-hour drive to Cleveland to participate in the Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour, and he made the most of his journey.

The 6-4, 285-pound standout took home offensive MVP honors for his technical play. He was not the strongest but he was the most technically sound. He also showed very nice flexibility and footwork and has the frame to add some nice weight to over the next few years.

It was easy to see he has strong fundamentals and has a nice athletic framework.

Heinrich fought off several top prospects to earn the well deserved nod as the top offensive line performer. Then he hit the road back to Iowa to continue working on his craft and honing his skills."

https://www.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1760949&PT=4&PR=2

[Philip Seaton]

I think he made this point because teams no longer really have barriers as to where they can recruit. Nowadays, any program can watch tape and pick up the phone to make an offer. A great player, no matter the location, can get some good offers from all over the country. Arkansas can't be the only team to see Jake's tape. Maybe he will blow up into his senior year and grab some more quality offers. Location is no longer that relevant when it comes to power-5 teams recruitment.

To me, just me saying this mind you, but "quality" offers? There is only ONE quality offer and it is from the University of Arkansas. But I tend to be a little biased, so that is the only one that matters to me. I don't see quality in other schools. Maybe I was just born that way or something.

[redeye]

Small clip.  I don't know much, but he looks pretty athletic to me.

Does that mean he'll play linebacker?   

Seriously, what je100 posted is interesting.  I know Ohio is a football hotbed, so I assume that goes for Cleveland, as well.  Taking home OL MVP honors for their Cleveland camp sounds like an impressive feat.

[jgphillips3]

If Sam Pittman thinks he's good enough to play for us. I don't care what anyone else thinks about him.  Once you prove you are a top 3 catch at your position, you get my unquestioned support.  I suspect there will be some late big time offers but I hope he just tells them to stick it.

[Foshodo]

Duke, Louisville, Kansas State and Oregon don't seem like just god-awful offers to me... I mean I know they aren't Michigan, Alabama, Ohio State but meh... I'm glad he's one of us

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

Picking Oregon

I find your post and your avatar ironic, don't ya think?

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

A little more.....

"Urbandale (Iowa) three-star offensive lineman Jake Heinrich made a 10-hour drive to Cleveland to participate in the Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour, and he made the most of his journey.

The 6-4, 285-pound standout took home offensive MVP honors for his technical play. He was not the strongest but he was the most technically sound. He also showed very nice flexibility and footwork and has the frame to add some nice weight to over the next few years.

It was easy to see he has strong fundamentals and has a nice athletic framework.

Heinrich fought off several top prospects to earn the well deserved nod as the top offensive line performer. Then he hit the road back to Iowa to continue working on his craft and honing his skills."

https://www.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1760949&PT=4&PR=2

WoW.>!

[BigPapaHawg]

So glad that Heinrich is a Razorback!!!! Welcome Jake!!!!

[lefty08]

Now that he is committed to us I think more sec schools will notice. How many times do we offer a lower ranked player only to Watch his stock increase?

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Some time with CBH and Coach Sam will develop an SEC lineman who Coach Enos can depend on to successfully get out in front of screens and get to the next levels. We wanted Jake and now he wants us...oh, and let's keep paying CSP enough to stick around.

" WOO PIG "

[longtimeHogfan]

he finishes evry single play with some poor kid either on his back or folded in half!

he finishes evry single play with some poor kid either on his back or folded in half!

He reminded me of Steve Korte in his highlight reel.....15-yards downfield and still on his block.  Love it!

[HoggusMaximus]

This is where this thread is heading.

[TheRazorback500]

Cool!  Welcome JH. WPS!

:razorback:

[Hook 'em Hogs]

Now that he is committed to us I think more sec schools will notice. How many times do we offer a lower ranked player only to Watch his stock increase?

He's a composite 4-Star on 247.  That's not low-ranked.  The lack of great offers is what people are talking about.  He does have great offers, just not the ones that we expect to be competing with like Alabama and Auburn. We're fortunate to have him committed to us!

[razorbacker3]

Now that he is committed to us I think more sec schools will notice. How many times do we offer a lower ranked player only to Watch his stock increase?

A lower ranked player? He's a 4-star. I don't think that's a " lower ranked player".

[OLDHOG]

Who the frick cares what offers he gets, Sam wanted him, we got him, end of story.

This.

[DCimport]

Can't explain the low offer list but going to go with the expertise of one of the best OL coaches in country and another coach whose team was in the CFB championship game

[rzrbk4life]

Welcome to the family Jake! WPS

[HoopS]

Bama can't offer everybody. They have enough highly rated OL nearby as well.

[PEtrader]

I find your post and your avatar ironic, don't ya think?

A little too Ironic

[HoggusMaximus]

And yeah, I really do think.

[lefty08]

He's a composite 4-Star on 247.  That's not low-ranked.  The lack of great offers is what people are talking about.  He does have great offers, just not the ones that we expect to be competing with like Alabama and Auburn. We're fortunate to have him committed to us!

For the love of God I didn't say he was low ranked. Re-read my post and chill

[Hawgzinbowlz]

After watching his Junior Highlights again IHOP should name a pancake stack ' The Heinrich Maneuver ".
He's got the mentality for A Hog offensive lineman.

" WOO PIG "

[PorkRinds]

Glad that Heinrich is a hog. Now we need to land this guy. https://rivals.yahoo.com/arkansas/football/recruiting/player-Rowdy-Frederick-164774

His mullet is glorious.

[Styflin]

Great pickup. Welcome to the Hogs Jake

[pigture perfect]

I like his footwork a lot.

[Choctaw Hog]

Now that he is committed to us I think more sec schools will notice. How many times do we offer a lower ranked player only to Watch his stock increase?

I'm not sure what your point is about more SEC schools noticing.  If he is "noticed" by more SEC schools and receives an offer from them will that somehow make him a better player?

Receiving more "notice" didn't hurt Brandon Scherff, the #1, OL taken in the 2015 NFL draft.  That's the same Brandon Scherff from Denison, IA that received the following offerers coming out of high school; Iowa, Iowa St., Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, and Nebraska. 

How is it possible that only one SEC school "noticed" Brandon enough to make an offer?

[lefty08]

I'm not sure what your point is about more SEC schools noticing.  If he is "noticed" by more SEC schools and receives an offer from them will that somehow make him a better player?

Receiving more "notice" didn't hurt Brandon Scherff, the #1, OL taken in the 2015 NFL draft.  That's the same Brandon Scherff from Denison, IA that received the following offerers coming out of high school; Iowa, Iowa St., Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, and Nebraska. 

How is it possible that only one SEC school "noticed" Brandon enough to make an offer?

Apparently my comment was taken the wrong way. Never have I had anything negative to say about recruits. I'm not a star gazer at all, I'm about the farthest thing from that. Read the dialogue leading up to my comment, the comment had nothing to do with this commit.

Saying all that I stand by what I said. It happens at least several times a year that we offer someone off the radar and other sec teams join in shortly after. That's what that comment means. I'm one of the good guys, I don't talk bad about anyone that wants to be a hog.

[Blutoblutarsky]

I'm not sure what your point is about more SEC schools noticing.  If he is "noticed" by more SEC schools and receives an offer from them will that somehow make him a better player?

Receiving more "notice" didn't hurt Brandon Scherff, the #1, OL taken in the 2015 NFL draft.  That's the same Brandon Scherff from Denison, IA that received the following offerers coming out of high school; Iowa, Iowa St., Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, and Nebraska. 

How is it possible that only one SEC school "noticed" Brandon enough to make an offer?

Yep and Mizzou wasn't even in the SEC yet when he was in HS.

[HogMantheIntruder]

I'm not sure what your point is about more SEC schools noticing.  If he is "noticed" by more SEC schools and receives an offer from them will that somehow make him a better player?

Receiving more "notice" didn't hurt Brandon Scherff, the #1, OL taken in the 2015 NFL draft.  That's the same Brandon Scherff from Denison, IA that received the following offerers coming out of high school; Iowa, Iowa St., Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, and Nebraska. 

How is it possible that only one SEC school "noticed" Brandon enough to make an offer?

Brandon Sherff was also a 3*, and I doubt he had a 3.8 GPA along with a 27 on the ACT.  When I asked about his offer list, I wasn't bashing him.  I think he's a fantastic get for us.  I was/am just baffled how a guy like this doesn't have 30 offers from all over the country.  That being said, I could see lefty08's prediction coming true and more schools throwing their names in the hat now that he's been offered by the future O-line/TE/RB U.

[hawgmasta]

First of all Congrats Jake on coming to the greatest school and state on Earth; We always love and take care of our own.

Second - reading the critiques of him by that Rivals writer sounds like a guy that would flourish in our system. We have an amazing OL coach to work on the already great fundamentals and footwork. That seems to be the hardest transition for high school guys that are so big they are used to just pushing other kids around, he already can manhandle them AND knows about leverage and footwork to go along with it. Throw in Coach Herbert and he will easily be 300 lbs of man and muscle within 2 years or less.

Last - About the lack of major offers; some are already filling up with commitments. That still doesn't change the fact he has some very good ones and there's very little doubt in my mind he will be getting 3-5 more big offers before it's all said and done.

[ChiTown27]

And yeah, I really do think.

It's like rain on your wedding day....

[ldfergu]

It's like rain on your wedding day....

It's a free riiide that ya just didn't take

Well, I guess it's that you did take

[The_Hog_Father]

It's like rain on your wedding day....

It's a free riiide that ya just didn't take

It's the good advice that you just didn't take...  :razorback: