FSU football is trying to finish up its 2020 recruiting class and filled a huge position of need with Corey Wren’s commitment.
FSU football and Mike Norvell are working to finish up the 2020 recruiting class with the best of the best players who didn’t sign during the early signing period.
The Noles got a expected commitment from three-star athlete Corey Wren Sunday evening. A three-star athlete with 34 offers including tons of power five programs?
That tells you all you need to know if you’re someone that gets wrapped up in how many stars a recruit has beside his name.
Wren had offers from Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Louisville, Maryland, Georgia, Baylor, Boston College, Arkansas, Arizona, Ohio State, Memphis, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and others.
The Noles first offered on February 21st, 2019, by Willie Taggart. Wren committed to Georgia in June of 2019 before decommitting in December 2019.
He visited FSU last weekend and the crystal ball predictions starting pouring in for the Noles over the past week.
Just how important is Wren’s commitment to the Noles? Let’s talk about it.
Versatility
Corey Wren is the true definition of the term athlete or recruit without a set position. He seems like he might be too slight of build to be a every down running back at 5’9″ 170 pounds.
However, he’s one of the fastest players in the entire 2020 recruiting class and someone Mike Norvell would label a playmaker.
Wren could be a player Norvell can line up in the backfield as a running back. He could put him in space against linebackers which would be a mismatch.
Wren could be used on jet sweeps or simply line him up in the slot as a traditional wide receiver. Either way, he’s a player that should receive multiple opportunities to stress the defense with his elite speed.
Wren has legit track speed with a 10.41 100 meter personal best as a high school junior. He can be a factor on special teams on kickoff/punt return and would likely be the fastest player since Kermit Whitfield in that role.
Playmaker
FSU football hasn’t had a player with this type of speed in quite some time. When Mike Norvell talks about his offense being made for playmakers Wren is exactly the type of player that comes to mind.
Norvell puts players in different positions to take advantage of matchups which is the beauty of Wren coming in as an athlete and not just a running back or wide receiver.
Wren ran for 1,146 yards with 17 touchdowns while averaging 12.6 yards per carry this past season.
We’re talking bout the ability to get full speed in no time while displaying the ability to make would-be tacklers miss in space.
That’s exactly what you want for an offense that plans to put athletes in space while taking advantage of certain matchups against the defense.
Final Thoughts
I wrote earlier last week I would take 1-2 more running backs in this class due to depth and experience concerns.
Wren helps address the running back position and the wide receiver position in the event Malachi Wideman chooses not to sign with the Noles on National Signing Day.
I’m not saying Wren can do what Wideman does as a wide receiver, but from a sheer numbers perspective it helps that unit.
Now, the coaching staff can focus more attention on filling the needs of the offensive line and defensive end positions.
Those are the two biggest remaining needs in the class though it’s possible they could take another defensive back, tight end or linebacker.
FSU likely has about five spots remaining in the 2020 recruiting class if they wish to use them. They’ve offered a number of players as preferred walk-ons, so it looks as though they won’t award a scholarship just to fill a number which is a good thing.
The coaching staff seems organized with their fingers on the pulse of what this team needs most. That’s refreshing to see and they are relentless on the recruiting trail.
The Noles now have 20 commits for the 2020 recruiting cycle and remain at the No. 21 spot in terms of national rankings.