E.J. Fatu

[*H06~FAN*]

I had seen where they were talking about us being a favorite of this #3 FB on Rivals. Does anyone have any info on the guy? Thanks!  :razorback:

[booogaga]

Here is his rivals and scout page if that helps any. I like the number and quality of the schools that have given him offers. Get him on campus. Redshirt  him a year, put about 30 more lbs on him and he will be a hulk at FB.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/arkansas/football/recruiting/player-E.J.-Fatu-118711
http://arkansas.scout.com/a.z?s=10&p=8&c=1&nid=5172442

kind of funny scout says an area of improvement for him is breakaway speed? he is a freaking fullback why does he need breakaway speed?

[RazorBassin]

Here is his rivals and scout page if that helps any. I like the number and quality of the schools that have given him offers. Get him on campus. Redshirt  him a year, put about 30 more lbs on him and he will be a hulk at FB.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/arkansas/football/recruiting/player-E.J.-Fatu-118711
http://arkansas.scout.com/a.z?s=10&p=8&c=1&nid=5172442

kind of funny scout says an area of improvement for him is breakaway speed? he is a freaking fullback why does he need breakaway speed?

Noticed that too, but I believe I read somewhere that he plays RB, but is projected as a FB.  May be mistaken, but I believe I have seen that somewhere.  Would love to have this kid blocking in front of our RBs in 2 years.  Would also do him some good to sit behind Kiero for 2 years and learn.  I believe Small is going to help this offense immensely.

[poloprince]

Kody Walker got 4 years to play

[beansandtaters]

Kody Walker got 4 years to play

Tyler Wilson got 2 years to play.


I love lamp.

[pedrothelion]

I think BP likes hybrid guys that can play both FB and RB.  While at Loisville Kolby Smith started out at FB and eventually became a nice RB.  I believe that Michael Bush may have played a little FB his freshman year as well.

[*H06~FAN*]

Personally Im just not sure how much Koby will be played at FB. I see him being used alot like Broderick Green. But as far as Fatu goes, you can never have too many bruising FBs. Would be a great get for sure. :razorback:

[aberium2002]

Dont see anyone even comming close to beating out Smalls. As long as he is here he is our guy.

[mmhogs17]

He could play a Peyton Hillis-ish type role. Switch time between RB/FB.

He's strictly a RB in High School, and a pretty good one.

[TrojanHog]

Dont see anyone even comming close to beating out Smalls. As long as he is here he is our guy.

So that covers us this year and next year.  Would love to have Fatu to be there when Small moves on.

[Hey Super]

My friend and I looked at his picture on his rivals profile this morning ... needless to say, we want him to commit asap

[tophawg19]

as far as breakaway speed remember barry foster was a FB. remember that miami run.

[LJHOG]

He could play a Peyton Hillis-ish type role. Switch time between RB/FB.

He's strictly a RB in High School, and a pretty good one.

Can he catch?  Hillis had fantastic hands.

[SpringTxHOG]

Here's the scope on the kid...tough!  His coaches love him (I know the DC real well) the players will follow him off a cliff.  His dad was a pro wrestler and the kid likes to fight (will have to get this under control).  As a football player...he runs hard between the tackles.  I have never really watched him lead block.  The team rally's behind his lead.  I can see CBP taking him as a project FB to gain access to all the players coming out of Klein and the Dist.  This guy will help with recruiting in the Spring / Woodlands area.  He's more like 225lbs.

[Ham Ham Pigelow]

My friend and I looked at his picture on his rivals profile this morning ... needless to say, we want him to commit asap

Gonna need more detail sir.

[Hey Super]

Gonna need more detail sir.

Dude looks like a beast is what im saying

[The_Bionic_Pig]

He is a throwback FB...very thick and powerful.  He is not going to outrun or shake a defender but will inflict punishment upon those LBs who wish to impede his path also wear down those Defensive Lineman on short yardage situation's.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

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[poloprince]

http://arkansas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1250536

A month ago the nation's No. 3 fullback prospect had narrowed his list of options down to two schools, and Arkansas' name was nowhere to be found. Fast forward to the present and E.J. Fatu of Klein (Texas) Oak has a totally different take on Bobby Petrino's Razorbacks.

Fatu, 5-10, 235, said on Wednesday that Arkansas is not only back in the mix, but has taken the lead in trying to land his services. He has notable offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Michigan, Nevada and Utah, and the thought of playing in Fayetteville (Ark.) has weighed heavily on his mind lately.


"I'm really thinking about committing to Arkansas," Fatu said. "I love their football program. I watch them most of the time. I've just been hearing a lot of good things about them and my coaches have been talking about them."

[bennyl08]

Dude looks like a beast is what im saying

That is not an intimidating picture. Reminds me of the guy in the Longest Yard remake who gets with the "cheerleaders." Not saying he won't be good, just poor picture choice.

As for Small/Walker/Green, Green was training to become more of a fullback type guy before he was injured, Small will be our bonafide fb for the next two years, and Walker will be relegated to Green's role once Tenpenny commits to us.

[Hey Super]

That is not an intimidating picture. Reminds me of the guy in the Longest Yard remake who gets with the "cheerleaders." Not saying he won't be good, just poor picture choice.

As for Small/Walker/Green, Green was training to become more of a fullback type guy before he was injured, Small will be our bonafide fb for the next two years, and Walker will be relegated to Green's role once Tenpenny commits to us.

recruits read this board, you should be careful what you say about them man ...

[hogwild210]

That is not an intimidating picture. Reminds me of the guy in the Longest Yard remake who gets with the "cheerleaders." Not saying he won't be good, just poor picture choice.

As for Small/Walker/Green, Green was training to become more of a fullback type guy before he was injured, Small will be our bonafide fb for the next two years, and Walker will be relegated to Green's role once Tenpenny commits to us.

All reports from practice are that Walker is punishing people at RB...why do you think he'll be relegated to FB?

[pedrothelion]

All reports from practice are that Walker is punishing people at RB...why do you think he'll be relegated to FB?

The hogville hive mind has insisted (this has slightly changed recently) that the Walker doesn't have the skills to be a SEC TB.  I've always felt that opinion was premature.  Especially after recent practice and scrimmage reports that have said otherwise.

[Hoggiedawg]

I hope we get this kid.  CBP is doing a great job finding talent.  The present and the future is bright!

[JackJohnson]

Dont see anyone even comming close to beating out Smalls. As long as he is here he is our guy.

Small is a Jr this year so he will be a senior next year when that kid is a true frosh.  I would imagine he would redshirt while Small is a senior so after Small leaves he would- in theory- be able to start at FB for 4 years.

However I believe we have 2 very capable FB replacements on hand in redshirt fr Morgan Linton and true fr Brad Shearin.  Both are walkon's with a lot of potential.  after Small leaves Linton will be a RS Jr, Shearin a RS So, and Fatu would be a RS Fr.  I would definately say our FB position would be covered if that is the case...

[razorback44]

The hogville hive mind has insisted (this has slightly changed recently) that the Walker doesn't have the skills to be a SEC TB.  I've always felt that opinion was premature.  Especially after recent practice and scrimmage reports that have said otherwise.

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