'09 FL ATH Dontae Aycock (Official Offer)

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'09 FL ATH Dontae Aycock

Athlete
Tampa (FL) Chamberlain

Ht: 5-foot-10
Wt: 190 lbs
Forty: 4.5 secs
Class: 2009 (High School)

Prep Report - Hillsborough Sports - from TBO.com Blogs

On Wednesday, Chamberlain assistant coach Brian Turner said junior quarterback Dontae Aycock received an offer from Kansas. It is the first offer for the 6-foot, 210 pound duel-threat QB.

Aycock led the Chiefs to the Class 5A region final and finished the season with 1,101 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns along with 941 passing yards and five touchdowns. He was selected to the Tribune’s All-County Offensive second-team.

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IN THE HUDDLE 2009: Dontae Aycock

THE AYCOCK REPORT
NAME: Dontae Aycock
SCHOOL: Tampa
CITY: Chamberlain
POSITION: QB
HEIGHT: 5-10
WEIGHT: 200
40 TIME: 4.53 (Reported)
HEAD COACH: Billy Turner

SCOUTING AYCOCK: First of all, his strength as a runner is quite impressive. From the moment he gets his hands on the ball, this is just another running back prospect who happens to know how to read defenses and gets into space quickly. Back in the day, when teams ran a Wishbone or Veer attack, this is the kind of quarterback that made an impact.

Much like a quality running back, he controls the flow of the play with his instinctive running skills and speed to get outside and turn the corner. He also has the power and strength to run tackle-to-tackle as well.

Even from the Spread Formation, he is also very impressive, reading the defense and giving himself an option whether to run the ball or throw.

For someone who is run-oriented, you have to be pleased with his mechanics as a passing quarterback. While his throwing motion is somewhat different than most, he does get the ball there with a nice touch on it. He doesn't have a huge arm, but because he has the respect of defenses because of his legs, he is often on target with very little pressure on him.

Taking nothing away from his passing skills, it's possible that quarterback not be Aycock's position at the next level. This young man is a quality runner who makes cuts, has instincts and pulls away like great running backs can. He is one of the top high school players in the state for the Class of 2009.

AYCOCK ACCOLADES: This impressive athlete not only gets it done with his arm, where he passed for 950 yards (65 of 162) and 5 touchdowns, but he ran for 1,110 yards and 22 touchdowns for the Chiefs on 155 carries.

WHAT THE COLLEGE RECRUITERS ARE SAYING: "All I had to do is watch him play once to be sold on what he can do to help a team win. Anyone with speed and durability like he has will make it to the next level – with no problem. He is a classic run/pass quarterback who leads by example!"

HIS BAGS ARE PACKED: If you remember back to this year's Orange Bowl, one of the teams that would welcome a quarterback like this is Kansas. The Jayhawks were one of the first teams to offer. But Duke (impressive grades) and USF have also shown interest.

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Prep Report - Hillsborough Sports - from TBO.com Blogs

Duke and USF are the latest schools to offer Chamberlain junior quarterback Dontae Aycock, Chamberlain assistant coach Brian Turner said on Monday.

Kansas offered the 6-foot, 210 pound duel-threat QB about a month ago, brining his total to three.

Aycock was named to the Tribune All-County second team this past season after leading the Chiefs to the Class 5A region final.

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Prep Report - Recruiting Updates Sports - from TBO.com Blogs

Illinois became the sixth school and first from the Big Ten to officially offer Chamberlain junior quarterback Dontae Aycock, Chamberlain coach Brian Turner said on Tuesday. USF, Duke, Kansas, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech have also offered the 5-foot-10, 215 pound duel-threat QB. Like the other five schools, Turner said Illinois is recruiting Aycock as an athlete.

Former Chamberlain receiver Fred Sykes, who graduated early this past December, signed with the Fighting Illini. In addition, Turner said Aycock has relatives in Chicago.

Aycock rushed for 1,101 yards and 22 touchdowns this past season and passed for 941 yards with five touchdowns.

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Prep Report - Hillsborough Sports - from TBO.com Blogs

Arkansas, Iowa, Louisville and Tulane are the latest schools to offer Chamberlain junior quarterback Dontae Aycock, Chamberlain offensive coordinator Brian Turner said.

Rutgers and Indiana offered Aycock, a 5-foot-10, 215 duel-threat QB, last week. Kansas, Vanderbilt, USF and Illinois are also four of the 16 teams that have offered so far.

Aycock rushed for 1,101 yards and 22 touchdowns last season and passed for 941 yards with five touchdowns.

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5/28

From FlaVarsity...has picked up offers from Tulane and Iowa...with Louisville and Arkansas sending ones in the mail. Talks about the Arkansas and Louisville offers and says he is still learning about each program that has offered him and learning more about each staff.

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6/30

By Newberg...talks about his visit to Georgia Tech and says he has only been to GT and USF so he doesn't really have a lot of schools to compare at this point.

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6/30

From O&B News...talks about his recruitment and about his interest in Illinois and contact with the coaching staff.

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Aycock Defies Stereotypes

Billy Turner's heart aches for his senior-to-be quarterback, Dontae Aycock.

The Chamberlain High football coach ponders how a 16-year-old in today's society can function without the presence of his parents.

Aycock's mother died when he was 9. His father lives in another state.

Aycock moved to Tampa two years ago to live in the home of his older brother, Detroit Lions veteran defensive back Dwight Smith, along with their sister and cousin.

Turner said he tries to keep Aycock as close to him as possible. He frequently invites him over for dinner, and if he had to, would bring Aycock into his home.

"It sort of defies the stereotype," Turner said. "He's well-mannered, behaves. Most kids like that are supposed to have all kinds of problems. Whatever went into developing his personality and work ethic, I'd love to can it and use it."

Yes, Turner is appreciative for the 5-foot-10, 210-pound athlete who led the team to the Class 5A region final in 2007. But recently, he's just thankful for the opportunities given to his star player.

Aycock is one of the most sought-after prospects in the nation, with 18 scholarship offers. Last season, he rushed for 1,101 yards with 22 touchdowns and threw for 941 yards and five TDs. Some programs are recruiting him as a running back, some as a quarterback. Others just want him as an athlete.

"To me, it doesn't matter what position I play," he said.

And while some high school athletes grow tired of the recruiting process, with phone calls, text messaging and the constant back-and-forth thoughts of which college is the best fit, for Aycock, his recruiting process shows him how special he really is.

"I hear a lot of things about getting recruited, but I'm really lucky," Aycock said.

Born in Atlanta, Aycock lived with his dad until he moved to Detroit, where he was forced to deal with the loss his mother at the age of 9. Soon after, Illinois became his new home, but it was short-lived. Before his sophomore year, he moved to Tampa.

Within the next year, he will decide on a new city to call home. The dual-threat quarterback has programs such as South Florida, Louisville, Arkansas and Kansas after him.

"The thing that makes Dontae a good prospect is he's so versatile," Turner said. "He can play linebacker, strong safety, fullback, running back and quarterback. By the time he's 19, 20 and 21, he's going to weigh about 220 pounds."

Turner said college coaches are more impressed with his attitude. Aycock takes pride in being humble.

"I try to present myself well," Aycock said. "Coaches say I'm a respectful kid."

Turner credits Smith's influence as a key factor in Aycock's behavior. "I think Dwight puts pressure on him to do the right thing," he said.

Even though life is different for Aycock and he's one of the more prized prospects, he hasn't changed who he is.

"I have to keep my head strong and don't get a big head," he said.

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Tampa QB recruit Aycock still considering Tech | College recruiting | ajc.com

Tech is the only school recruiting Aycock as a quarterback. Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisville, Mississippi State, Northwestern, Rutgers, South Florida and Vanderbilt have each offered and are recuiting Aycock as a running back.

“Whatever position I play on the next level is fine, as long as I get to play,” he said. “That’s my main concern.”

Aycock, the younger brother of Detroit Lions cornerback Dwight Smith, told Scout.com in April that he nearly committed to Tech during a visit to Atlanta.

“I just said I really like the place,” Aycock said, when asked to clarify his comments. “I’ve been there twice. But I never said that I was going to commit there.

“I like all the schools [recruiting me]. I’ve just got to take my visits [this fall] and start narrowing things.”

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8/11

By Newberg...South Carolina has offered...wants to narrow things down by the middle of his senior season.

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4/19

From the South Carolina...says he is considering visits to Georgia Tech, Louisville, West Virginia and South Carolina. Says Louisville is recruiting him the hardest and wants to see the new offense at WVU this season.

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10/7

Top 4 of GT, Louisville, Ole Miss, and South Carolina.