Senior quarterback Desmond Ridder is set to enter the 2022 NFL Draft. 1,098 overall; No. 62 quarterback Date of commitment: With Richesson in the fold, Cincinnati now has the nations No. Arm strength is timing with your WR. Analysis: The Bearcats land another Hometown Hero commitment from Willis after a strong showing at one of Cincinnatis camps in late June. And if that happens, it leaves only Tavyen Jackson and H in the QB room. In-depth analysis. But then there is Luther Richesson, another quarterback competing at the finals, whose online footprint is almost nonexistent: no Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat or TikTok. With a slightly smaller class anticipated because of the pandemics added year of eligibility, the Bearcats did a lot of work early and can afford to be particular for the rest of a sure-to-be frenzied cycle. Hardaway is now the second-highest-rated commit in UCs 2022 class behind only Shepard. Cmp 15. Luther Richesson, Cincinnati, Quarterback - 247Sports Obviously Richesson and Dilfer love the trajectory of this Cincinnati program thats 40-6 over the last four seasons and hunting an undefeated run this fall with the 1 ranked Mustangs. I am thankful to even be there and for them to let me go over them, Luther said. The rangy 6-3, 190-pound prospect has the ideal size and physicality Cincinnati prefers in its outside corners, making Hardaway an ideal addition to the secondary with starters Coby Bryant and Sauce Gardner expected to depart after the 2021 season. Richesson, who was coached by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer in High School, picked Cincinnati over offers from Michigan State, Vanderbilt and others. He rather throw it early. I think he'll be hard on himself because he probably wasn't a crisp tonight as he was last week, but the team trusts him and we know we can trust him to make the right decisions out there. His tape will speak volumes. National Signing Day "I wish Luther was going to be here in the spring. pic.twitter.com/IrXwbJLaAo, Justin Williams (@Williams_Justin) November 6, 2021. TN 17. I know theres a lot of good things that can come from social media but theres also a lot of time that you can waste, looking at stuff that you probably dont need to be looking at or following people you dont need to follow. QB 29. 871 overall; No. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. 36 quarterback in the 2022 class. Luther's Stats National Avg. Dilfer believesRichesson is one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and Richesson has backed up his coach's claim through the Mustangs' first two games this season. 1,236 overall; No. One of Luthers coaches at Lipscomb said its not uncommon for a college recruiter to ask them, Can I get a response back from your QB?, The response is always: He doesnt check it often like most quarterbacks do.. If I just put my head coaching hat on, its a dream situation, that your quarterback that could get a bunch of stars and go chase all the sizzle and go chase all the offers, is choosing instead to work out twice a day, sit and watch film with me. 90 COMMENTS. "I don't have anything scheduled at the moment and I'm not really sure what will come of that, but I'm just locked in on right now and finishing off the season with my guys.". Tennessee high school football: Lipscomb Academy's Luther "I would like to thank all of my family, coaches and teammates that have been a part of this process with me," Richesson said in his announcement. He has the greatest work capacity Ive ever been around, so its been easy to pour gasoline on this development, because I dont have to worry about a lot. 43 running back. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Nobody wants to play Luther Richesson and the Lipscomb Academy Mustangs, The Elite 11's most interesting QB? He will have enough exposure through the Elite 11 week and through his tape, that the eye in the sky dont lie, and the old school coaches that still adhere to that principle that the eye in the sky doesnt lie and when they realize hes memorized 70 formations and knows an NFL playbook like the back of his hand.. Bermudez committed to the Bearcats over reported offers from Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Rutgers, Syracuse and others. sounds like a perfect Heupel QB. Ranking: Three-star; No. Lipscomb Academy QB Luther Richesson commits to Cincinnati It is being able to fire a slant in a tight window before the DB can break. We need to ensure he returns for another season. Richesson, a Tennessee native, attends Lipscomb Academy in Nashville. 138 defensive lineman. Pct.833. Dilfer spent the better part of the last decade after retiring from the NFL helping groom future first-round quarterbacks through his Elite 11. (Notes: Rankings are from the 247Sports Composite; commits are listed by the date they committed), Ranking: Four-star; No. WebPERSONAL: Elite 11 Finalist who led his prep team to a 2021 Tennessee State Championship (TSSAA Division II-AA)Consensus three-star recruitChose UC over WebLuther James Richesson Current Address: JUDA E Maiden Hair Ln, Parker, CO Past Addresses: Jacksonville FL Phone Number: See available information Email Address: See available information UNLOCK PROFILE Phone & Email All Addresses (2) Family (4) Social Court And More Phone & Email We found 1 person named Luther James Richesson. Luther Richesson, 2022 Pro Style Quarterback - Rivals.com Nashville (Tenn.) Lipscomb Academy quarterback Luther Richesson was one of the few quarterbacks not yet committed in the 2022 class. It was a reinforcement of, Hey, trust it, son. 22 - TN QB Luther Richesson They had to fend off a bevy of power conference programs in the process, including Georgia Tech, where his father, Derrick Sr., played under George OLeary. The thing that really caught my attention the most was his consistency.. He doesnt care about logos, he doesnt care about facilities, he doesnt care about uniforms, he cares about winning and culture. Ranking: Three-star; No. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @joe_spears7. Week one of the season he gets a weird blitz look and a free defender is coming at him on his left, he does a quick Lamar Jackson spin and then runs a guy over at the goal line for a touchdown.. Me choosing Cincinnati was a sign of wanting to start my own thing, going somewhere I could help build.. He chose Cincinnati over Appalachian State, Central Michigan, Charlotte, Michigan State and Vanderbilt. 41 tight end. I think they handled the process really well. But Dilfer has done a 180 on that line of thinking. The 6-foot-2, 275-pound three-star recruit had offers from West Virginia, where both of his parents were standout athletes, Michigan State, Rutgers, Pitt, Kentucky and others. WebLatest on Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Luther Richesson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Ranking: Three-star; No. Cross him off the list. Cross him off the list. Richesson throws one of the prettiest balls in the class. The biggest reason for that is Fickell, who played a major role in Byrds decision. 692 nationally; No. One of the sports leading voices, he also is a sideline reporter for FOX College Football. Rumor has it that Fickell and Green routinely talked wrestling on recruiting calls this winter, with Fickell even offering some pointers ahead of a tournament in February. Limited Ads. Follow Justin on Twitter @williams_justin, at the top of Cincinnatis 2022 prospect board for months, increased recruiting presence in the South. 1000 % COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/Wmxbhd9fgF, Jonquis JQ Hardaway (@Jhardaway_24) July 15, 2021, Ranking: Three-star; No. Luther Richesson led Lipscomb Academy to a state title and became the first Elite 11 finalist the UC Bearcats have signed. Analysis: The Bearcats were on this prospect early, giving Burroughs his first scholarship offer. Bruce Feldman is the National College Football Insider for The Athletic. Im super proud of him, Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer said. Analysis: The Bearcats continued to bolster the trenches with the commitment of Walton, a three-star offensive lineman out of Woodstock, Ill., just north of Chicago. He has thrown 34 touchdowns and just one interception. Luther is rated as the No. He understands it because we are relentless about talking about it. It is gunning an out or a comeback from the opposite hash on a rope without the ball having to loop out there. The QB we need to recruit hardest is Hendon Hooker. 924 overall; No. Gillison also plans to play baseball for the Bearcats and was named first-team all-conference as a junior. At 6-2, Thompson has the size and length Cincinnati covets at the linebacker position. (That includes) the hard times, and there were times in (his) sophomore year when he really struggled. pentru a afia reclame i coninut personalizat pe baza profilurilor de interese; pentru a msura eficiena reclamelor i a coninutului personalizat; i. 40 defensive lineman. "There's a reason he had the offseason he had. The No. Teams. They have conviction on how they recruit and how they build. He gets leadership. Luther has it. We want to be the best, and to do that, I had decide, do I want to spend some time here? The 6-foot-3, 212-pound signal-caller chose the Bearcats over Vanderbilt, Central Michigan and others. 88 cornerback. When Trent Dilfer talks about Luther Richesson, the Lipscomb Academy coach doesn't mince his words. Luther Richesson The Bearcats made quick work filling the vacated spot after Peterson came on an official visit June 18-20, with Fickell and offensive coaches Denbrock, Guidugli and Brown making a lasting enough impression to secure a commitment soon after. Asked what hes hoping to gain from his week in California among the nations top high school quarterbacks, Luther said he wants to win the competition, but also that he looks forward to being part of a brotherhood that he has taken note of from the Elite 11 documentaries hes watched. QB Luther Richesson Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. High school: Lipscomb Academy Ranking: Three-star; No. Richesson also had offers from Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Appalachian State, Central Michigan and Charlotte on the table. Luther Richesson Edges Out Katin Houser Harder likely projects as a guard at the college level. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Luther Richesson - Football - University of Cincinnati Cincinnati picked up one of the top quarterbacks in the state Wednesday after Lipscomb Academy's Luther Richesson announced on Twitter that he committed to the Bearcats. I think he saw a lot of similarities in structure and culture and professionalism and thats attractive to him. Luther Richesson - 3 Star Pro style quarterback for Cincinnati on BearcatReport 31 prospect in the state for the Class of 2022 and the No. The Elite 11's most interesting QB? 'Unicorn' Luther Richesson, Analysis: Lewis is a safety at Kalamazoo Central, but at 6-2 and 185 pounds, the Bearcats view him as a prime candidate for the hybrid sniper position. WebLuther is rated as the No. Lipscomb Academy QB Luther Richesson commits to Cincinnati, Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson faces public criticism, ethics complaint following podcast interview, Franklin Alderman facing 25 ethics complaints, threatens to have reporter 'arrested', Red Bicycle Coffee to open Franklin, Nolensville locations, Former WCS principal charged with sex crimes now on the run from law enforcement, Multi-agency investigation leads to arrest of three Franklin burglary suspects, Nashville man and his mother convicted in Jan. 6 insurrection, Brentwood's Robbie Ray will miss remainder of 2023 MLB season, Five Free and Cheap Family Things To Do in Middle Tennessee. He has a burning desire to be great and he works that way. His passing numbers through 10 games are phenomenal: 189 of 228 (82.9%) for 2,433 yards, 34 TDs, and just 1 INT. He has a very good arm. He was recruited by quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli, who has made major in-roads in the state of Florida for the Bearcats, as well as defensive line coach Greg Scruggs and significant input from head coach Luke Fickell. 81 safety. Obviously Richesson and Dilfer love the trajectory of this Cincinnati program thats 40-6 over the last four seasons and hunting an undefeated run this fall with the eventual move to the Big 12 on the horizon as well. 6-3, 205 | Class of 2022. I tell parents this when were talking, that theyre as big a piece of the puzzle as the kid is. But they came back with their reasons why theyre not going to. Probably about a week after (my junior) season, I asked myself if I wanted to follow the pack and go to a bigger-name school or if I wanted to be different, Shepard said in December. Luther Richesson They didnt care if that meant being a doctor, being someone in sports, being a teacher, being a veterinarian. A 5-10, 165lb WR out of Egg Harbor City, NJ. The 6-1, 170-pound prospect plays cornerback at Brownsburg High School but projects as a versatile defensive back who could play multiple positions for the Bearcats. 766 overall; No. '22 - TN QB Luther Richesson | Page 5 | VolNation.com Analysis: There was some inevitable turnover after Freeman left for Notre Dame in January, but Byrd stuck with his early commitment to the Bearcats. He makes good decisions on and off the field.. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Nobody anymore.. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Richesson didn't have to be perfect on Friday night. It took a lot, but it was a challenge. 62 quarterback. WebLuther Richesson is a Quarterback from Nashville, TN. 84 tackle. Luther Hes all about business. If we have extra spots due to NCAA transfer rules, I don't see how you don't take a flyer on this kid. Those numbers would probably be higher, but Luther hasnt He has completed 189 of his 228 passing attempts this season for 2,433 yards and 34 touchdowns to just one interception. 111 linebacker. Luther Richesson, Lipscomb Academy: Richesson was 24-of-31 passing for 282 yards and eight touchdowns in a 64-28 win over Pulaski Academy. But that said, we need to take two QBs this cyclewant Luther! In 2012, Christiane Amanpour spoke with civil rights icon Harry Belafonte. Gino Guidugli led the charge for UC on the trail in courting Richesson. Report: UC Freshman QB Luther Richesson Enters You don't have to have a howitzer attached to your shoulder, but you need to be able to make all the throws. But its been a really quick transition to where theyre actually appreciating that like theres some genius in this, because they flip the narrative to the (Jeff) Monkens and (Luke) Fickells and all these coaches, like, Wed love to see him, but kind of admire what hes doing. New Cincinnati QB commit Luther Richesson and the Bearcats The 5-11 speedster gives Eliano an additional piece in an already stocked defensive backfield, and the Bearcats their 12th commit of the 2022 class. It has been some maintenance on me because Im the one having to talk to all these college coaches who wonder why Luther isnt coming. The Mustangs are the favorite to win the D-II AA state title. Ive got to live this idealistic 11-year quarterback development journey through Elite 11, where we get them for a handful of days, and we tell them all the things they should do and realistically, they dont do them all.