'12 MI RB Dennis Norfleet (UC Verbal 8/5/11)

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Running Back
Detroit, MI (MLK)

Ht:5'9"
Wt:170 lbs

 

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Cincinnati joins Mich St as his only offer.

Michigan, Texas, Toledo showing interest.

 

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Norfleet is the kind of kid who is going to grab the microphone at the pep rally and make you believe your team will win. He is going to demand the ball at the championship game and you are going to give it to him because of the confidence he exudes.


"I am just a good runner with great vision" Norfleet told me. "I want to win, I want to get those extra yards, and I want to make all-state."

When I asked Norfleet what kind of runner he was, I was surprised to hear what kind of plays he likes to run given his size.

"I like to run the ball up the middle...so I love it when we run 'trap'"

On defense I would compare Norfleet to Melvindale stand out Wayne Pettus (5-foot-7 2010 DB) given their equivalent size and savvy for making interceptions. Northfleet had 8 interceptions last year from his defensive back position and he has continued where he left off this year.

"I have a really smooth back pedal, a nose for the ball, and I love to jam people," Norfleet reports.

(more from article)...

http://blog.mlive.com/fireupchips/2009/10/king_sophmore_making_a_name_fo.html

 

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At Best of Midwest Camp...


Norfleet was simply dynamic. He worked out as a wide receiver to showcase his skills and he was unstoppable all day. He routinely made defensive backs look bad and showed exceptional hands. Norfleet, who already has an offer from Michigan State, did nothing to hurt his status as one of the top all-purpose running backs prospect in the nation.

http://www.freep.com/article/20110224/SPORTS07/110224005/Recruiting-Top-performers-Best-Midwest-camp?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports

 

[psax889906]

Rumor is he's going to announce for the 'Cats on Friday.

 

[Lobot]

Yes he is but only because he doesn't have the grades for Mch ST or Tenn. He's a soft commit. If his grades go up he's outta here.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Yep. His commitment means nothing. I have heard that Alabama may be close to offering and if they do he is gone.

 

[psax889906]

Well I for one hope Butch and the staff find a way to keep him... the kid's a burner and would be just another great addition to an already very good backfield... here's to hoping they can pull off a stunner...

 

[Thegreatone]

Michigan commit

 

[JasonS]

Michigan commit

That is what I was afraid of. Everything he said pointed to him sticking with his commitment to UC but he was arguably the highest rated recruit and one you had to imagine would have a bunch of suitors elsewhere.

 

[cincycpaw]

Kinda funny that he didn't like UC recruiting all those other RBs. You would think a 4Star wouldn't be worried about competition.

Oh well, we only want kids that want to be here anyhow.

 

[Eternal E]

UC was his fall back, staff did a great job of landing Aaron Harris at the last minute.

 

[ralph1950]

UC was his fall back, staff did a great job of landing Aaron Harris at the last minute.

And Tion Green.

 

[catsfan4life]

we dont need him we have jameel poteat, tion green, deionte buckley, ralph david abernathy and the 2010 Ohio Mr Football Akise Teague... all very talented underclassesmen

 

[Cpaw]

I agree, I think Poteat is going to be the real deal and we will not miss Norfleet. (I hope)