Tyrone Swoopes Football Recruiting Updates

According to John Kocurek of Barking Carnival, the answer is yes. That’s a bold claim considering the crop of QB recruits in the Lone-Star State for 2013, including T.J. Barrett and Cody Thomas.

Kocurek lists five main reasons for this claim: size, speed, arm strength, delivery, and the fondness that Texas’ staff has for the Longhorns commitment. It’s an interesting read, and I’m inclined to agree.

SB Nation’s Dan Rubenstein was joined by Yogi Roth, host of The Elite 11 Quarterback Camp series presented by ESPN and Nike. Rubenstein and Roth discuss the setup of the camp, as well as two top quarterback participants in Texas commitment Tyrone Swoopes and uncommitted New Jersey recruit Kevin Olsen, brother of former Miami Hurricane Greg Olsen.

SB Nation previously profiled Tyrone Swoopes here, here and here. Swoopes is a big, special athlete with plenty of arm, but there is some debate about his ability to play the quarterback position at the next level. SB Nation Texas recruiting expert Wescott Eberts is confident in Swoopes’ ability to do so. Roth was also impressed with Swoopes, as you’ll see in the video.

With the commitment of Tyrone Swoopes, some Texas fans are wondering if there will be a shift in the Longhorns’ offensive philosophy. And for good reason, as Swoopes is an incredible runner and a physically gifted, but incredibly raw, thrower. Vince Young, anyone?

Scott of Barking Carvinal, one of SB Nation’s excellent Texas sites, takes a look at this issue using an incredible amount of video and football strategy information. This article is a must read for Texas fans, and also an interesting read for anyone who enjoys the game within the game. Here’s an excerpt:

Swoopes stands 6’5” and weighs 220 pounds. He is rated four stars or better by most of the major services. Some have even called Swoopes the top player in the state.

While the competition he faces is not the same as faced by Vince Young, the comparisons to the former Texas quarterback are unavoidable. Swoopes is a mobile quarterback who will make a lot of plays with his feet. His throwing does need a lot of work, but the physical talents are undeniable. Offers from Notre Dame and Stanford are also encouraging, from an athletic standpoint.