Cincinnati Bearcats Recruiting: Tackle Idarius Ray Signs With UC

Mammoth junior college offensive tackle Idarius Ray has officially signed with the Cincinnati Bearcats for their 2015 recruiting class.

Here’s a snippet from his full recruiting profile.

OVERVIEW

As logic dictates, Ray plays the left tackle position for LA Valley and moves pretty well for an offensive lineman who looks down on most mountain tops. He also has long arms which helps him control quicker defensive ends. Ray does need to ensure he pops out of his stance and slides faster when those edge rushers try crashing around the outside instead of the B gap. But that’s a limitation he can correct with time and proper coaching. On run plays Ray is a mauler, staying low and keeping his shoulder pads level to generate as much leverage on his blocking assignment as possible. This can be a challenge for linemen of his height but Ray seems to have this nuance down pat. Overall, this is a very talented future Bearcat.

OUTLOOK

Cincinnati loses quite a bit at the offensive tackle position in the upcoming offseason. Idarius Ray the size and experience, especially relative to what’s left on UC’s roster, to step in and play right away. I’d be curious where Darren Hiller plugs him in, at right or left tackle. Given Ray’s length, the latter could be in his future.