'09 VA OL Frank Figueroa (Penn State Verbal)

[wadc45]

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Alexandria (VA) Thomas A Edison

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 282 lbs
Forty: 5.2 secs
Bench max: 275 pounds
Squat max: 410 pounds
GPA: 3.9

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5/15

Committed to PSU. Was recruited by Larry Johnson, Sr.

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5/15

Committed to PSU. Frank's coach talks a little about his player. Was also hearing from Michigan State, Maryland, Virginia and William & Mary.

[immikefazz]

Wow. You guys are fast...

[FrankBooth]

WOW! Talk about off the radar -- no profiles at all yet.

I guess LJ Sr was down there beating the bushes and talking to coaches about who he should be looking at. I'll bet they know something the recruiting services don't.

[wadc45]

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Poor Frank Figueroa. The 6'4" 275 lb offensive lineman from Alexandria, VA had the Penn State message boards buzzing for about thirty minutes this morning when it was learned he committed to Penn State. Who is he? Where did he come from? Nobody knew he had an offer. Heck, nobody even knew he existed since Penn State appears to be his only offer. But his moment in the sun had come, and after about 30 minutes it was over as a bombshell hit the message boards. Eric Shrive is coming to Penn State.

Before we get to Shrive, let's give Mr. Figueroa his due. He was selected to his All Conference Team as a junior and his coach has a lot of great things to say about him.

[wadc45]

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5/15

By Farrell...committed yesterday...talks about what went in to his decision and talks about where he projects at the next level.

Updated the first post in this thread as well...

[AustinScottistheone]

Offensive line receives boost | Altoona Mirror

The son of a U.S. Army officer who spent 26 years in the service, Figueroa didn’t take up tackle football until ninth grade because his family was always moving around or living abroad in countries where football wasn’t played.

He is a 6-4, 275-pound guard that Edison coach Vaughn Lewis said is equally adept at pass and run blocking in the Eagles’ spread offense and carries a 3.9 GPA in his core courses.

‘‘With his work ethic and ability, he’s going to be an outstanding college football player,’’ Lewis said. ‘‘He has a lot of potential.’’

Figueroa is entering his third year as a starter. Originally a tackle, Lewis said Figueroa’s intelligence would allow him to play any position on the line, but Figueroa told the Mirror Penn State has him ticketed to play guard.

“When you think of Penn State, you always think of academics and of its tradition, football-wise,’’ Figueroa said. “I always loved football.’’

[PSU42Fan]

Looks like a great offer and a kid who can really play. The OL is pretty much set, unless we can grab one more OT (which we might be looking to do).

[immikefazz]

Originally Posted by PSU42Fan

Looks like a great offer and a kid who can really play. The OL is pretty much set, unless we can grab one more OT (which we might be looking to do).

I agree. If they can score someone like Xavier Nixon or another super prospect, they should grab him. If not, this OL class is pretty solid as it stands.

[wadc45]

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8/20

From BWI...talks about two-a-days and preparing for his senior season...says he is 100% after suffering a concussion during practice and keeps in touch with LJ, Sr.

[panther10]

http://bwi.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=872822
Team made playoffs....won all district honors for the second year in a row...but hyperextended his elbow...he has to miss the next game