'08 CA TE Blake Ayles (USC Verbal)

wadc45 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-05-2007, 02:19 PM

Tight end
Orange (CA) Lutheran

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 245 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
2005 stats: 36 receptions, 469 yards (13.0 avg), 6 TD's
2006 stats: 43 receptions, 616 yards (14.3 avg), 3 TD's

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Ayles has a nice release off the line of scrimmage and shows soft hands. He will find the soft spot in the defense and make the tough grab over the middle or in traffic. He shows some athleticism and good speed after the catch. Ayles has a good frame and long arms and will have a chance to get bigger and stronger at the next level. He is also a physical blocker.

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Was an all-state underclass selection in 2006, helping lead Orange (Calif.) Lutheran to the California Div. II Championship. Had 43 catches for 616 yards and scored three touchdowns.

Had 34 receptions for 417 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore in 2005 for Orange (Calif.) Lutheran.

Rated the #3 TE in the country by Scout.
Rated the #3 TE in the country by Rivals.
Rated the #40 player in the country by Rivals.
Rated the #5 player in California by Rivals.

Blake also throws the discuss in track. His best throw was 192 feet, which was good for fifth place in the state of California in 2006.

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osugrad21 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2007, 10:37 AM

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Blake leaves today for tOSU then will visit Wisconsin. He is still focusing on Ohio State, Wisconsin, USC, Cal, Arizona State and Miami.

osugrad21 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 08:52 PM

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Blake had his dates mixed up in his last interview...he visited Wisconsin first and enjoyed it. He will be in Columbus tomorrow and thursday for a full schedule with the coaching staff.

osugrad21 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-11-2007, 05:48 AM

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More of the same on the mixed up dates and his enjoyment of the Wisconsin visit.

wadc45 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-12-2007, 09:33 AM

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7/12

By Allen Wallace...Ayles is at OSU today. Lots of quotes from his mother on the trip so far.

wadc45 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-14-2007, 09:34 AM

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7/14

Reflects on his OSU visit...talks mostly about Coach Tressel and Coach Reynolds. No favorites at this point but wants to commit before his season.

LordJeffBuck · #7 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 11:14 AM

Ohio State Scout - 07/16/07

Blake discusses his visit to Columbus. His top five are Southern Cal, Arizona State, Cal, Wisconsin, and Ohio State (all offered). Distance will be a factor. Blake intends to make a decision this summer.

wadc45 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 02:36 PM

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7/16

From the Wisconsin site...talks mostly about his trip to Wisconsin but also recaps his OSU visit. Could decide in the next few weeks and may visit Cal and USC soon.

Still don't see him going anywhere other than USC...IMHO.

Bernini · #9 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 09:08 PM

Ayles reportedly is set to announce his decision at Noon Pacific Time on Tuesday.

wadc45 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 12:20 PM

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7/24

From the USC site...will choose from Miami, Cal, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Arizona State and USC and talks about his recent trips to Wisconsin, OSU and USC.

Bernini · #11 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 04:15 PM

Ayles is going to USC according to the Orange County Register

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wadc45 · #12 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 04:26 PM

That link wasn't working for me but this one is...

Article - News - Orange Lutheran's Ayles says USC is his choice

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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Orange Lutheran's Ayles says USC is his choice

By STEVE FRYER
OCVarsity.com

Orange Lutheran tight end Blake Ayles committed to USC, Ayles and Lancers coch Jim Kunau confirmed today.

Ayles became the third incoming senior from an Orange County school to commit to the Trojans, following Servite’s Matt Kalil and D.J. Shoemate. And Ayles’ former Orange Lutheran teammates, Aaron Corp and Michael Reardon, are entering their freshman seasons at USC.

He also had scholarship offers from more than a dozen colleges and had narrowed his choices to six: Arizona, Cal, Miami, Ohio State, USC and Wisconsin.

"A lot of it was Coach (Pete) Carroll," said Ayles, referring to the Trojans' coach. "That, and it's close to home, and USC looks like it's going to be on top for the next five or six years, and I want to be a part of that."

Ayles, 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds as a junior this past season, had 43 receptions for 617 yards in 2006. He caught four passes, including one for a 50-yard touchdown reception, in the Lancers’ victory over Edison in the CIF-Southern Section Pac-5 Division championship game. Ayles was named All-Orange County first team.

Kunau said Ayles will see plenty of action at defensive end this season, too.

Ayles also was named All-County in track and field as a discus thrower.

HotMic · #13 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 06:15 PM

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7/24

Confirmed. Ayles to USC.

wadc45 · #14 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 10:36 AM

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7/26

Future Impact: Blake Ayles

wadc45 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 09:39 AM

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By Allen Wallace
National Recruiting Editor
Posted Jul 31, 2007

"My dad and I drove up to USC (on July 22) and we talked with coach Pete Carroll and Brennan Carroll (recruiting coordinator)," Blake Ayles said. "We talked for about one and half hours and finally I told him I was ready to commit. Coach Carroll immediately jumped up and hugged me. They were both super excited...I'm totally solid - 100 percent done. I'll only visit USC..."

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