'09 DC WR Deon Long (WVU Verbal)

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Washington (DC) Dunbar

Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 180 lbs
Forty: 4.58 secs
Bench max: 205 pounds
Squat max: 375 pounds
Vertical: 34 inches

2007 Offensive Stats: 70 catches 1,118 yards 17 TDs

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1/8

By Farrell...hearing from Virginia, Connecticut, Maryland, Illinois, Purdue and Syracuse and talks about the possibility of playing behind former teammate Arrelious Benn.

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2/26

Michigan State has offered.

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3/25

From the Duke site...talks about receiving an offer from Duke and what it is that interests him in the Blue Devils. Went to NC State's junior day and talks about hsi interest in the Wolf Pack. Also has offers from Michigan State and West Virginia and is hearing from Illinois, NC State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Syracuse.

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Local players among stars of recruiting showcase

Deon Long, WR, Dunbar High (Baltimore), 6-0/180/4.50: Long has the quintessential receiver's mentality. "(The camp) is going good for me because nobody can check me," he confidently uttered during one of the breaks. "People were saying I couldn't get off of the jam, and I'm proving that I can against the best." Long showed deceptive speed, good hands and a desire to be physical. Michigan State was the first to offer him and is firmly entrenched in his top five.

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4/19

Committed to WVU at their spring game.

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ESPN - Linebackers aplenty at Penn State Nike Camp - Insider

WR Deon Long (Washington, D.C./Dunbar)
The West Virginia Mountaineers are loading up on wide receivers and in time, Long might be one of the better ones they sign from this class. Long worked extremely hard and displayed great size, quickness and consistent hands throughout the day. He attacked the football, showed the consistent ability to stem defenders and eat up cushion and his size will certainly give him an edge in the red zone.

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7/1

Video interview...picked up an offer from Illinois but is still committed to WVU.

[illinidarrin]

for how long will he remain committed to WVU? he may stay there, but this could change things now with Illinois having great success with the Dunbar kids.

to be continued....

[lopo89]

Im not sure what changed between the spring and now for him to get an offer b/c im pretty sure he didnt visit this summer.

It seems like a backup offer in case we dont land the ESL boys and others....but ive been wrong before.

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Maybe someone from the staff was at the Pitt passing camp because he got the offer shortly after his performance there...

[lopo89]

Coach Sims did play at Pitt IIRC, so im sure he has connections to the program still

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11/6

By Farrell...still committed to WVU and making his official this weekend...also considering officials to MSU and Illinois.