'09 MI DE Edison Vushaj (MSU Offer)

[SpartanFan81]

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Strongside DE
Wixom (MI) Walled Lake

Ht: 6-foot-5
Wt: 232 lbs
Forty: 4.63 secs
Bench max: 300 pounds
Vertical: 27 inches
Class: 2009 (High School)



Will be a four year varsity starter this fall. Had 76 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions as a junior from the OLB position.

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8/11/2008

Rivals - "TE Vushaj Gives the Latest" - $

[SpartanFan81]

5/2/2008

Michigan DE hearing from Spartans $

5/8/2008

Athletic DE Looking Instate $


Basically hes favoring MSU right now. Will camp at MSU, Michigan, Purdue, and CMU.


I played football with this guy when I was a senior and he was a freshman. Good kid and played well for a freshman. He got moved up to varsity by the end of the year if I remember. Anyways my friend talked to him recently and he said how he thinks MSU is going to offer him soon. (Although I think they wait til camp). Sounds good to me. I think he could play TE as well.

BTW his last name is pronounced VOO-SHY. In case anyone was wondering. If anyone has any other questions I might be able to answer them.

[ravenjaw]

Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

5/2/2008

Michigan DE hearing from Spartans $

5/8/2008

Athletic DE Looking Instate $


Basically hes favoring MSU right now. Will camp at MSU, Michigan, Purdue, and CMU.


I played football with this guy when I was a senior and he was a freshman. Good kid and played well for a freshman. He got moved up to varsity by the end of the year if I remember. Anyways my friend talked to him recently and he said how he thinks MSU is going to offer him soon. (Although I think they wait til camp). Sounds good to me. I think he could play TE as well.

BTW his last name is pronounced VOO-SHY. In case anyone was wondering. If anyone has any other questions I might be able to answer them.

Is he worthy of a Big Ten offer IYO?

[SpartanFan81]

Originally Posted by ravenjaw

Is he worthy of a Big Ten offer IYO?

I only remember him from his freshman year so its too hard to tell. I watched one game last year his junior year, but I didnt really focus on him too much, although I think I remember him making some big plays defensively. Id need to see his film to see how he looks. He needs to bulk up for DE but I think he would be a guy that tries and takes coaching well.

[abjordan88]

Originally Posted by ravenjaw

Is he worthy of a Big Ten offer IYO?

Definitely has Big 11 size. 4.6 is pretty damn fast for 6'5", 230 lbs.

[GREEN MULLET]

I have only seen him play basketball but seems pretty athletic and very very intense.

[SpartanFan81]

So I'm friends with Ed on facebook as he went to my high school and we both played football. Anyways he's been telling people that he's going to MSU to play football and someone asked if he had a scholarship locked down yet, and he said yea msu. I don't know if hes committed or expects an offer in the future or what. I also know michigan coaches really liked him, but that he has grade issues. Just thought I would share the info.

[49ers169]

Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

So I'm friends with Ed on facebook as he went to my high school and we both played football. Anyways he's been telling people that he's going to MSU to play football and someone asked if he had a scholarship locked down yet, and he said yea msu. I don't know if hes committed or expects an offer in the future or what. I also know michigan coaches really liked him, but that he has grade issues. Just thought I would share the info.

Think that info is wrong. Edison seems like a player that would get an offer if we are taking 25 but we are only taking 16-17.

Earliest he would get an offer would be the fall.

[JBSpartan4life]

this guy and kenny watkins (db from brother rice) are the two prospects I could really see blowing up this fall.

watkins missed his entire junior year due to mono but has tested very well so far.

same goes for vushaj.

[Gods03]

Originally Posted by JBSpartan4life

watkins missed his entire junior year due to mono but has tested very well so far.

same goes for vushaj.

Hmmmmmm.

[Nigea Carter]

Originally Posted by JBSpartan4life

this guy and kenny watkins (db from brother rice) are the two prospects I could really see blowing up this fall.

watkins missed his entire junior year due to mono but has tested very well so far.

same goes for vushaj.

Yea Kenny Watkins looked really good at the Nike camp in OH...he is a true corner too...no tweener thing going on with him...I have a gut feeling that when it is all said and done he will be a better D1 football player than his teammate Benton.

[WLCViking37]

This is my 1st post, hopefully it is insightful.

I live in the same subdivision as Vushaj's head coach, and I am good friends with his son. Also, I went to middle school with Vushaj, and have watched him 1st hand for two years now against my high school.

I was talking to him, and according to him, Vushaj wants to go to State, and will commit if offered. He also said though Vushaj isn't the smartest of kids, but that shouldn't stop him. According to him, Vushaj will qualify, Ed has been at his coach's house almost every day, being tutored. So, it sounds like grades will not be the issue.

On a playing ability note, Ed is a big dude, and he is very intense. He started the past two years for the Warriors at the Mike position. However, this past year he was used more and more at DE, and he looked like a natural rushing the passer. From my experience watching high school football at Walled Lake Central, only three players have really stood out to me, Ryan Tisdall, Kevin Long, and Ed Vushaj. The 1st two now play at Grand Valley and Eastern Michigan respectively. Ed is by far the best out of those 3, and he definetly has the potential to play at Michigan State. I believe Vushaj will blow up his senior year, and will make it to Michigan State. As it is all he ever talks about.

[umshoveit]

Originally Posted by WLCViking37

This is my 1st post, hopefully it is insightful.

I live in the same subdivision as Vushaj's head coach, and I am good friends with his son. Also, I went to middle school with Vushaj, and have watched him 1st hand for two years now against my high school.

I was talking to him, and according to him, Vushaj wants to go to State, and will commit if offered. He also said though Vushaj isn't the smartest of kids, but that shouldn't stop him. According to him, Vushaj will qualify, Ed has been at his coach's house almost every day, being tutored. So, it sounds like grades will not be the issue.

On a playing ability note, Ed is a big dude, and he is very intense. He started the past two years for the Warriors at the Mike position. However, this past year he was used more and more at DE, and he looked like a natural rushing the passer. From my experience watching high school football at Walled Lake Central, only three players have really stood out to me, Ryan Tisdall, Kevin Long, and Ed Vushaj. The 1st two now play at Grand Valley and Eastern Michigan respectively. Ed is by far the best out of those 3, and he definetly has the potential to play at Michigan State. I believe Vushaj will blow up his senior year, and will make it to Michigan State. As it is all he ever talks about.

Great post! I always love hearing that kids want to play for I hope he earns that offer.

[SpartanGA]

Was he at camp or is he planning on the July camp?

[Dorian]

Originally Posted by WLCViking37

On a playing ability note, Ed is a big dude, and he is very intense... make it to Michigan State. As it is all he ever talks about.

Intesity + desire to play at MSU, that's a good combo. Hope he stays focused, keeps his grades up, and gets the opportunity.

[EMSP]

Originally Posted by 49ers169

Think that info is wrong. Edison seems like a player that would get an offer if we are taking 25 but we are only taking 16-17.

Earliest he would get an offer would be the fall.

Okay. Are you disappointed they didn't break this on another site first? Come on now....

[SpartanFan81]

Originally Posted by WLCViking37

This is my 1st post, hopefully it is insightful.

I live in the same subdivision as Vushaj's head coach, and I am good friends with his son. Also, I went to middle school with Vushaj, and have watched him 1st hand for two years now against my high school.

I was talking to him, and according to him, Vushaj wants to go to State, and will commit if offered. He also said though Vushaj isn't the smartest of kids, but that shouldn't stop him. According to him, Vushaj will qualify, Ed has been at his coach's house almost every day, being tutored. So, it sounds like grades will not be the issue.

On a playing ability note, Ed is a big dude, and he is very intense. He started the past two years for the Warriors at the Mike position. However, this past year he was used more and more at DE, and he looked like a natural rushing the passer. From my experience watching high school football at Walled Lake Central, only three players have really stood out to me, Ryan Tisdall, Kevin Long, and Ed Vushaj. The 1st two now play at Grand Valley and Eastern Michigan respectively. Ed is by far the best out of those 3, and he definetly has the potential to play at Michigan State. I believe Vushaj will blow up his senior year, and will make it to Michigan State. As it is all he ever talks about.

Thats basically what I figured. I know Eds a real good kid and has been working on improving his grades. Hes telling everyone hes going to MSU so I figured he must mean if he gets his offer, which Im also guessing the coaches told him if he gets his grades up to par that he has one.

On a side note your friend of the head coach must be Brent then right?

[49ers169]

Originally Posted by EMSP

Okay. Are you disappointed they didn't break this on another site first? Come on now....

I will eat my crow on this. Looks like I was way off if you go by the Rivals database.

I thought he was similar to Benton. Dorsey said he was probably down on the list but I guess the coaches saw something.

Maybe could be a TE.

[SpartanFan81]

Originally Posted by 49ers169

I will eat my crow on this. Looks like I was way off if you go by the Rivals database.

I thought he was similar to Benton. Dorsey said he was probably down on the list but I guess the coaches saw something.

Maybe could be a TE.

So he does have an offer then? And if so how come his commitment isn't public, because like I said before he's been telling everyone he's going to MSU. Is this a similar situation to Winston from last year with grades?

[49ers169]

Originally Posted by 49ers169

Think that info is wrong. Edison seems like a player that would get an offer if we are taking 25 but we are only taking 16-17.

Earliest he would get an offer would be the fall.

And that looks like a pretty stupid post at this point.

[49ers169]

Originally Posted by SpartanFan81

So he does have an offer then? And if so how come his commitment isn't public, because like I said before he's been telling everyone he's going to MSU. Is this a similar situation to Winston from last year with grades?

SpartanMag didn't break the news.

MichiganPreps a rivals site broke the news. You can just look at their message board and they gave it away in the title. "MSU offers Vushaj"

Also I highly doubt this is a situation with grades. And the news just went public of him having an offer as far as Rivals or Scout goes so we will see.

If the posters above are accurate, which I think they are, we will probably see something in the next 2-3 days.

But that is a guess.

[Spartan Pride]

Allen Trieu of scout confirms he got an offer yesterday. 6-5/230 and runs a 4.6, I like this kid and I bet he will be a spartan soon. Looks like a three star to me, for those of you who actually care about those things.

[SpartanFan81]

6/29 Scout.com: Vushaj Picks Up First Offer

Article about the offer he received. He got it after going to 7 on 7 passing league at MSU. The offer is for TE though, not DE.

Im kinda surprised he didn't commit on the spot as he's been telling everyone that he's going to MSU. I think maybe the offer for TE caught him off guard as he thought he would be a DE. But expect a commitment from him within the next couple weeks I'm guessing.

[49ers169]

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