The 6' 0", 195 pound athlete is not
only one of the top players in the state of Mississippi, but also one of the top
in the country.
The Ole Miss commit is ranked by Scout.com as the #4 safety
prospect in the country but he could play cornerback or running back just as easily
on the next level.
"Tig", as he is called by friends and people
around the Batesville community, is the complete package. He has the size, vision,
football smarts, and toughness it takes to not only make it on the college level
but to make an immediate impact.
Darius Barksdale was injured in
the 2nd quarter with a stinger to the shoulder, but he still managed to rush for
91 yards and 2 TD's on only five carries. For the season, he is averaging close
to 200 yards rushing a game.
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Bud Barksdale has also been a key
component to the Tiger's 64 game wining streak.
The 5' 11", 207 pound
defensive back switched back and forth between cornerback and safety during South
Panola's 42- 7 victory over Grenada.
He also got in a few snaps at tailback
after his first cousin, Darius Barksdale, went down with a sprained shoulder
in the first half. Bud took advantage of the opportunity as he rushed for close
to 100 yards and 1 TD reception on only 4 carries and 1 pass reception.But
it was on defense where the Ole Miss commit made his biggest impact, as he turned
in a team high 14 tackles and took back a pick for a 70 yard TD.
In our
opinion, Bud is one of the more underrated players in the South. He is physical
enough to handle the safety or maybe even the outside linebacker slot on the next
level but is also athletic enough to be considered the top corner in the Magnolia
state this season.
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Do you want to know the best player in
Mississippi that is getting overlooked?
Look no further than the 3 Time
All-State selection, Cameron Wagner.
How can a player who was the
only sophomore to make the Clarion Ledger's All-State team, that also plays
for the Magnolia state's most storied program, be overlooked?
That is simple;
Wagner stands 5' 11", 300.
His lack of height has scared college recruiters
away from this bulldog mentality offensive guard. But make no bones about it,
Wagner is one of the premier players in the state of Mississippi. When looking
past his height, you see a guy who simply dominates the line of scrimmage with
his superb foot work and Hercules strength.
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open some holes, watch #71 below.
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"Big Q", as he is referred to by
teammates and close friends, is one of the top offensive linemen in the state
of Mississippi due to his desire to be one of the state's best and his God given
skills.
Quinn Sanford has the footwork and frame (6' 1", 295)
that is ideal for a center prospect.
Guess what? That is exactly what
Ole Miss has told Sanford he will play when he arrives at the University of Mississippi.
Quinn
is a three year starter for Mississippi's top offensive line and has all of the
tools and desire it takes to make it in the competitive SEC conference.
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Special
Note
We were not able to gather any film on DL Terrance Pope
and CB Martez Austin but both have the skills to play on the D1 level.