Ranking with the Stars: Devin Bush
CLASS OF 2020 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | State | Position | Team
NO. 1 COMMITS: Clemson lands five-star D.J. Uiagalelei | Domino effects | Analysis
Mark Pszonak contributed to this report.
The NFL Draft has ended, so it’s time to take a look at some of the top picks and where they ranked in high school. Let’s take a look at No. 10 overall Devin Bush, a linebacker who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are the guys ranked ahead of him at his position out of high school.
1. BEN DAVIS
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The skinny: With his father having played for Alabama, and growing up minutes from campus, the Tide were the heavy favorite. Auburn, LSU, Georgia and Notre Dame all became major threats, but at the end Davis did end up signing with the Tide. Surprisingly, Davis has yet to distinguish himself in Tuscaloosa. He has struggled to earn playing time and has been passed over by several younger players in the last year. There are now many doubters around the program regarding his potential with the program.
Farrell’s take: This is confusing because Davis had all the talent in the world – size, speed and instincts – to be a star. I can’t figure out how he hasn’t broken through and become a star at Alabama, it makes no sense. He still has time but it looks like we picked the wrong guy as our top inside linebacker in his class.
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2. MIQUE JUAREZ
The skinny: Juarez initially committed to USC, but eventually re-opened his recruitment and ended up committing to UCLA over Ole Miss, Alabama and BYU. His time with the Bruins has been a roller coaster ride. Juarez stepped away from the program for several months, but seemed ready for a big 2018 until a concussion in the season-opener derailed those plans. In early March it was announced by Chip Kelly that the former five-star left the program for medical reasons; however Juarez has hinted that he would like to continue to play. He currently does not seem to be connected with a new program.
Farrell’s take: Juarez was a guy I didn’t believe in as a sure fire five-star but he was voted as the guy by most everyone else. He had great film and his in person evaluations went well but I saw him as a bit lower body heavy and not as sudden as I wanted him to be. But the bottom line is that off-field issues kept him from being a great player and reaching his potential and that won’t change anytime soon.
