Does recruiting ATH work out well?

[thbends]

I just realized I am recruiting a load of ATH. All look solid but I am wondering if anyone has had any luck with recruiting ATH? Do they usually pan out? Have any turned in to Superstars?

[speedy43]

Haven't recruited one yet this year. In previous years, I have recruited some fairly successful ones.

[illwill10]

From my experience, yes. In previous years, I woudnt even look in the direction of ATHs. But, this year I try to go for 3-4 ATHs. Most of the ATHs(good ones) have better positional ratings than most of the regular recruits and can be good depth for their secondary positions incase of injury

Most of the +10 Gems are ATHs once you select a position for them.

[MaxVPower]

Brought in a 4 star Ath that was 6'5" 283 lbs. Could have played any position on the OLine and would have been at least a 75 at each position. Decided to play him at TE where he was a 74 overall. He catches pretty, not too slow but not too quick either. But can absolutely truck some folks run blocking.

[thbends]

Good to hear. I have a few guys that fit obvious positions but a couple that are middle of the road. It should be interesting.

[jfsolo]

Yes, very well. Every athlete is solid at minimum of 2 positions, most are good at 3, some are good at 5 or 6 positions. It isn't just that their OVR says that they are good at those positions like would be the case in the past, their individual ratings now back up that OVR rating.

I had one 3* athlete that I signed, come in at 70+ at QB, RB, WR, SS, FS, and 68 and CB.

[choodock]

I picked up 3 athletes that can play QB, RB or WR. A 5* rated 80 for all three positions, a 4* rated 80 for QB and RB and 78 for WR (a Gem, was 74 overall before scouting), and a 5* rated 74 for all three positons (a Bust, was an 80 overal before scouting). I am playing an OD with Baylor. I was the only offer for these guys when they committed (1 after a week 7 visit, 1 after week 12 visit, and 1 after Week 1 Home Visit). All of my other signees were three stars. I'm gonna keep recruiting the heck out of Athletes, need some 4*'s and 5*'s for my lines now.

Would playing an athlete at QB as a true freshman and then moving to RB or WR the next offseason hurt his progression?

[Redemption1]

They're really good this year. I've had a few who were 75 at Fs and SS and in the 70s at HB and OLB. They can play on both sides of the ball. Unlike last year where 90% were just CBs or WRs. This year they can go almost anywhere and help.