Just to make sure everyone knows the difference between a split end, flanker, and slot, I ripped the below from wiki. I know. Best and most reliable source in the world, but it is easier than writing it up myself.
Split end (X or SE): A receiver on the line of scrimmage, line of scrimmage, necessary to meet the rule requiring seven such players at snap. Where applicable, this receiver is on the opposite side of the tight end. The split end is farthest from center on his side of the field.
Flanker (Z or FL): A receiver lining up behind the line of scrimmage. Frequently the team's featured receiver, the flanker uses the initial buffer between himself and a defender to avoid jamming, legal contact within five yards of the line of scrimmage. The flanker is generally on the same side of the formation as a tight end. As with the split end, this receiver is the farthest player from the center on his side of the field. The flanker is probably lined up just like a split end except that he is just behind the line of scrimmage, being in the backfield and not on the line.
Slot receiver (Y or SL): A less-formal name given to receivers in addition to split ends and flankers (for example tight-ends who line up wide). These receivers line up between the split end/flanker and the linemen. If aligned with a flanker, the slot receiver is usually on the line of scrimmage, and if with a split end, off the line of scrimmage. As with the flanker position, a featured receiver often takes a slot position with a split end to avoid jamming.
Wide receiver is one of our deepest positions.
Dwight Jones is a beast and should have an incredible season. If Highsmith and Boyd can be consistent, we will have the most dynamic receiving core in the ACC. It could bring back memories of Hakeem Nicks, Brandon Tate, and Brooks Foster. However, Jones, Highsmith, and Boyd are all upper classmen, so we need to recruit to fill those needs for the future.
The X-factors are Reggie Wilkins, Sean Tapley, and T.J. Thorpe. Coming out of Spring camp, there is significant buzz around Wilkins and Tapley. T.J. Thorpe just got on campus, so give him some time. Thorpe comes in with a reputation as a great return guy and that is probably the extent for which we will see him in 2011 if he doesn't red shirt.
Neither Harrelson nor Adams were unable to participate in Spring practice. Harrelson needed the Spring to focus on academics. Adams was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease and is undergoing treatment. Adams is fortunate to be at UNC with one of the nations leading specialist, who caught it as early as he did. There is no guarantee that he will be able to play football this Fall, but some things are bigger than football. There is not a lot of information available, rightfully so, but apparently it is a manageable condition and I wish him a speedy recovery or return to normalcy!
The Needs: With one speed merchant committed, we need a big receiver to provide depth and fill the shoes of senior Dwight Jones. Honestly, I don't know how much interest we are getting from most of these guys on the board, but most of them have visited or have expressed interest in visiting.
The Recruits
(Listed alphabetically after UNC commits)
Comments: Kedrick Davis is fast. Real fast. 4.3 fast. He came into camp this summer with an offer and committed during camp. Davis comes out of Berry Academy in Charlotte and is teammates with Clemson WR commit Germone Hopper and LB target Nick Dawson. Davis is more of an athlete than a football player at this point and will need to tighten up his route running. However, his speed is something that cannot be taught. I expect him to be used in the return game as well as in the slot, a la Santana Moss.
The Film:
Comments: Cameron Broadnax is a sleeper out of Alabama and does not yet have an offer, but one should be coming after the staff completes its due diligence. Broadnax transferred from Homewood, where he started as a freshman and a sophomore, to Hueywood. The AHSAA ruled Broadnax and two others ineligible in 2010 after Otis Leverette, his personal trainer at Homewood who took a job on the Hueytown staff, was accused of recruiting the players for Hueytown. Broadnax should explode this season as the highly recruited and rated Jameis Winston will be tossing him the ball. Broadnax camped at UNC this past summer and was reportedly the best WR in the camp. He has great body control, speed, and size. Broadnax likes UNC and we have a legitmate shot. However, if either of the instate schools offer, he will probably play his college ball in the state of Alabama.
The Film:
Comments: Caleb is out of Virginia and is currently believed to be a Virginia Tech's to loose.
The Film: N/A
Comments: Leonte Carroo is one of the Don Bosco boys out of New Jersey that I hope we get on campus. Being a Jersey boy, Rutgers is getting a lot of love. However, he has expressed a strong interest in visiting Chapel Hill. Unfortunately, Carroo's track schedule has kept him busy and prevented him from making many summer visits. Carroo anchored Bosco to a state championship in the 4X400 relay and traveled to Oregon for the Nike Nationals. You know Butch loves speed and Carroo has it. Also, he is a strong receiver that is tough to tackle. Remind you of anybody . . . . I'll give you a hint. He is a NY Giant.
The Film:
Comments: Fuller is out of Monroe, NC, but appears to be heading south. Fuller is a hard SCar lean.
The Film:
Comments: Avery Johnson is the younger brother of Patrick Peterson. Coming out of Pompano Beach, Florida, Johnson committed early to LSU, following in his brother's footsteps. However, he is still looking around and UNC is a school of interest. During Peterson's recruitment, UNC got a hard look and Peterson has told Avery about UNC and Butch Davis. While it is not likely to turn Johnson on LSU, he has expressed an interest in visiting and a visit to Chapel Hill is a powerful recruiting tool.
The Film:
Comments: Stanford would most likely be a Buckeye if it were not for the issues in Columbus costing Tressell his job. Stanford is from Cincinnati, Ohio and it will probably be difficult to get him out of the midwest. Michigan and OSU are his probable landing spots. However, he said that he would like to visit UNC this summer as well as a several SEC schools. We just need to make a lasting impression.
The Film:
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