DajLeon Farr
[edit] BiographyCAREER: One of the nation's top-rated tight end recruits in 2005 and is ready to make his mark in 2007...Pass-catching tight end is one of three tight ends competing for the starting job this season...Has played in 18 games over his first two seasons, making two starts...All-around athlete who was utilized mainly as a blocker in high school, but is also a very good pass receiver...Versatile target who can line up at tight end, wide receiver and H-back...Has outstanding technique, the quickness to get to the edge on blocks, remarkable speed, a quick burst and soft hands...History major. 2006 (SOPHOMORE): Played in 12 games, making two starts, as a reserve tight end...Caught three passes for 16 yards and also played on special teams...Caught one pass for nine yards vs. Florida A&M...Had his most productive game of the year against Houston, with two receptions for seven yards...Started in a two-tight end formation against North Carolina...Saw his most playing time vs. FIU after Greg Olsen suffered a concussion, but did not have any catches...Missed the Duke game...At Georgia Tech, started in a three-tight end formation along with Greg Olsen and Chris Zellner but did not catch any passes. 2005 (FRESHMAN): Earned valuable playing time as a true freshman, playing behind Greg Olsen and Buck Ortega...Saw action in six games and caught one pass for 14 yards...Often played in the goal-line offense...Played against Clemson, Colorado, South Florida, Duke (as the second tight end after Ortega's injury), Temple (catching his only pass, a 14-yarder), and Wake Forest. HIGH SCHOOL: One of the nation's top-rated tight ends who fits the prototype of an impact player...All-around athlete who was utilized mainly as a blocker in high school, but was also an excellent pass receiver...Also played defensive end...As a senior in 2004, caught four passes for 160 yards...As a junior, caught seven passes for 166 yards, including a 55-yard touchdown in which he broke two tackles...Played in the Army All-American Bowl...Selected to the PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team...Rated as the No. 3 tight end and No. 28 overall prospect by Scout.com, the No. 3 tight end and No. 55 overall prospect by Rivals.com and the No. 57 overall prospect by Tom Lemming...Chose Miami over Louisiana State...Coached by David Aymond...First name pronounced: DAY-le-on. [edit] References[edit] Related Articles[edit] Recent DajLeon Farr ArmchairGM Stories
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