College recruiting in my mind is an art. It isn't just acquiring the best players for a team, you have to make sure they have the grades, the right work ethic, and in my mind a forgotten one of fitting a particular system. There are a lot of examples of players going to systems that just do not fit their particular style of play. Like a power back (example Emmanuel Moody at Florida) going to a spread offense or a pro style quarterback at an run an shoot system (Ryan Mallett when he was at Michigan- the reason he transferred out). The list goes on and on, but in my mind this problem is shared both by the coaches and the player.
Well I found a kid that fits perfectly at his school of choice. Morgan Bailey, a 6'4 285 lbs. offensive tackle, is a good player in the pro style offense that his high school runs. But in my opinion once he begins to learn the offense of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets he will be a great college lineman. My thoughts are based on the film I have watched on Morgan. He does a terrific job of running defenders off the line of scrimmage and making holes. Morgan has good pad level that allows him to really drive, that coupled with his quick get off make him a load for opposing defenders. His bread and butter is run blocking, but he needs improvement pass blocking. He is inconsistent and does not move his feet well enough to be a great pass blocker. That is why this offense is perfect for his skill set. It allows him to improve on pass blocking in a more protected scheme all the while being able to get playing time because of his strengths. I know Morgan will thrive in the system and I hope that more players pay attention to what schools benefit their style of play best.
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