Immediate Impact Players for the Huskers 2010 Recruiting Class

The 2010 Husker recruiting class is in the books.

While we can agree or disagree on the overall grade of this class, I believe we can all very much agree, or at least look at some guys, that should or might have a significant impact for our Huskers come this fall.

While we should expect a good portion of the guys from this class to be donning Redshirts this fall, we all should expect some of these guys to be looking to make some significant impacts on our 2010 season as well.

Braylon Heard: RB: Cardinal Mooney HS: Youngstown, OH: 5'11", 185 lbs:  Been a while since the Huskers have had a true game breaking type talent at RB.  We really have to go back to such guys as Lawrence Phillips and Ahman Green that provided that type of ability for our beloved Huskers on the field of play. Enter in Top 100 Rivals recruit Braylon Heard into the fray. 

The 5'11" jitterbug possesses breakaway speed along with the type of talent that can hit holes or seams with a burst that we haven't seen from a RB in a very long time.  While Braylon may not have a ton of carries throughout the season, he could provide some much needed spark in the backfield with his change of pace type running style which is significantly different than Helu and Burkhead.

With that said, I like his abilities more-so on the Kick Return and Punt Return type area than I do as a RB.  I'll be shocked if he isn't given a serious shot to compete at both of these return positions in which his 'in space' type running abilities give him a serious chance to compete as an immediate impact type player for our Huskers next fall. 

Quincy Enunwa:  WR: Rancho Verde: Moreno Valley, CA :  6'2", 200 lbs:  I really like this kid.  This is a kid that really exploded in his senior season of high school football out in California in a very tough and competitive league and conference.  At 6'2" and already 200 lbs., he has the size needed to compete at the collegiate level immediately.

What he also has that many may not have overlooked, is some very solid hands and some very good suddenness and awareness about him to push the ball upfield and create some breakaway type yards after the catch type plays.  This guy is extremely explosive after the catch, and his game speed very much sticks out on film in which he is easily the fastest guy on the field.

As with many freshman receivers, he is limited in his route running skills.  That is to be somewhat expected.  However, he could easily be used in the screen and reverse game to add some much needed punch in an otherwise stagnant and punchless Husker offense from the 2009 season.

Another possibility for Quincy, like Braylon, could be in the return game.  His biggest factor could be in the kick return game in which his explosiveness and up the field awareness that he could bring to our kick off return game.  Too bad he isn't in for the spring, but don't be shocked if he is on special teams in returns as well as a 'gunner' in kickoff and punt coverage teams as well.

Jermarcus Hardrick: OT: Fort Scott CC : 6'7" 315 lbs:  Talk about an immediate need that can be filled by a guy at a position that is screaming for someone to step up and make an impact.

There is already talk of this guy having NFL ready talent, at a position that could be of the utmost need for the Huskers next fall.  The real beauty is this guy will be in for the Spring, and looks to have an inside track of gaining a starting position come fall.  Jermarcus could prove to be the biggest impact player of anybody in this class come fall.  His size alone is extremely intimidating.

Lavonte David: LB : Fort Scott CC: 6'1" 214 lbs:  The loss of Phillip Dillard at LB exposes one of the biggest holes for the Huskers to fill this fall.  While Lavonte won't be in for Spring, he will obviously be in line for immediate competition to compete for Phillip's spot this fall.

The line on this talent is his ability to make the big play at the time most needed on defense.  He may not be the biggest body, but that is the beauty of Lavonte.  Speed and his ability to fly to the ball are his biggest attributes; and those are the things that can make him even more special at LB than what Phillip offered just this past fall. 

Defensive newcomer of the year in the entire Big 12?  I wouldn't be shocked in the least.  I hate to put expectations on a kid, but Demorrio Williams and Terrell Farley seem to come to mind with the talent and raw ability that this kid possesses.

Corey Cooper: S : Proviso East : Maywood, IL : 6'2", 203 lbs:  Yet another kid with the physical skills that show he could be ready to make an immediate impact for the Huskers this fall.  Size won't be a problem.  However, the learning curve of Bo's defensive schemes and Big 12 major college play could prove to be the toughest adjustment for this very solid get that committed to the Huskers just on signing day.

The real factor you have to like about this kid is that he comes with a purpose when making a tackle or sticking his nose into the action at hand. 

While he may not crack the starting lineup, or even the two-deep roster for the Huskers this fall for quite a while, don't be shocked if he takes on a role similar to Eric Martin just this past fall.  With a nose for contact, this is a guy who very well could provide a spark on special teams that are crucial for any team; and if he progresses at an accelerated rate, don't be shocked if he is making plays in the Husker secondary come the second half of the Huskers season.

Those are the Fearsome Five that I feel could make a big impact for the Huskers in their 2010 quest to become Big 12 Champions, and who knows, maybe even more.

What say you?