| Larry
Raper
Scout.com Headlines: |
Raper Hopes for a Michigan Future  Is Michigan on the verge of offering 2009 speedster, Larry Raper?
-by GoBlueWolverine.com
Feb 13, 2009 |
*Update* TJBlog: '09 Raper still in works?  ... noises that U-M may offer an '09 kid today/soon, and that if they do he might commit on the spot
-by GoBlueWolverine.com
Feb 12, 2009 |
Reduced Expectations in Shelby Larry Raper has watched his offers drop as he prepares to visit South Carolina State.
-by Scout.com
Feb 11, 2009 |
Video: Raper names a leader  GamecockAnthem.com catches up with Tar Heel State speedster Larry Raper.
-by GamecockAnthem.com
Dec 19, 2008 |
Shrine Bowl: Larry Raper Spotlight  Versatile athlete plans to take official visit to UNC.
-by InsideCarolina.com
Dec 17, 2008 |
Shrine Bowl: Larry Raper  Scout.com learns the schools in hot pursuit.
-by Scout.com
Dec 17, 2008 |
Tigers Back in Control for Raper?  With the Tigers taking the interim tag off head coach Dabo Swinney, Larry Raper is all ears.
-by CUTigers.com
Nov 30, 2008 |
UNC Visit Tops Raper's List  Former Clemson commitment attended the Tar Heels' win over Georgia Tech.
-by InsideCarolina.com
Nov 10, 2008 |
Raper Visits SC  Longtime Clemson commit Larry Raper opened his recruitment a few weeks ago and this weekend...
-by CUTigers.com
Nov 2, 2008 |
Tigers Still in the Hunt for NC WR  After a few weeks to think things over, where does the prize recruit stand?
-by CUTigers.com
Oct 27, 2008 |
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Ht: 5-10
Wt: 153
40: 4.24
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| 2009 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: WR |
Pos Rank: #62 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
Elusiveness with Catch |
Hands and Concentration |
Speed |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Ability To Beat Jams |
Blocking Ability |
Size |
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| A burner who will move around and across the formation to create mis-matches. Will line up initially as a slot receiver and will more than likely be a third option. Could be a vertical threat (thus putting safeties in a bind), but will need to work on getting off of jams and back into routes. May even see time at other positions, such as RB, to utilize speed. An early candidate for special teams play--Burke Hayes |
| Biography: |
| As a sophomore, Larry Raper rushed 98 times for 718 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also caught 17 passes for 466 yards and five more scores. Raper runs 10.5 100m and also has a 21-4 long jump. He says he’d like to compete in track in college as well.
Senior stats: over 1,000 yards rushing, with eight touchdowns on the ground and five touchdowns receiving.
Raper reports a 2.4 core GPA, an 800 SAT and says that he expects to qualify. “I’ve been hearing from some prep schools, but I’m not thinking about that. I think I did pretty well on the last SAT and my grades have gone up too. I don’t think it’ll be an issue.” |
| Scout.com Combine Results (full list): |
| Location: | Charlotte |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Height: | 5-10 |
| Weight: | 153 |
| 40-Yard Dash: | 4.24 |
| Short Shuttle: | 4.16 |
| Vertical Jump: | 35.8" |
| 3-Cone: | 7.63 |
| Broad Jump: | 10-2 |
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