[EKUAlum05]

I was very impressed with the Varney kid in the middle school state title game. I think as long as Haywood and company are around and the middle school keeps pumping in talent like they have been Belfry will be solid for years to come.

Varney has God given skills and has a world of potential. He's not going to be as physically ready to immediately step in like some of the monsters in the past Freshman class... but with a lot of effort over the summer, added muscle mass, and repetition it might not take too long.

The Hunter kid also has a special skill set. He has a ways to go learning the game... but that kid is going to be absolutely electric and reminds me a lot of Matt Maynard in some aspects. Very, very raw right now... but I could see him becoming an absolute terror on kick returns as he grows into a football player.

Derek Wellman should be able to provide depth at LB. Might not start next year but he has a nice future. He's tough.

I don't see many guys on that team who will be physically ready to immediately make a splash like Horton, Bentley, and Hall... but I do see some Fletcher and Catron types that can grow into a role as the season goes and provide critical depth. Lots and lots of upside though in this last crop from what I saw.