'11 GA RB Ralph David Abernathy (UC Verbal 12/13/10)

swg · 03-05-2010, 04:01 PM

Running Back
Atlanta, GA (Westminster)

Ht:5'6"
Wt:153
40:4.4
GPA:3

swg · 03-05-2010, 04:02 PM

Offered by UC and Ole Miss.

Interest from Georgia, Miami, FL, FSU, Bama, OSU, Rutgers, the whole South.

swg · 03-05-2010, 04:03 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJQSl...layer_embedded

swg · 03-05-2010, 04:05 PM

Ralph David Abernathy IV does his marching on the football field, a sign of the racial progress that his grandfather pushed for in Georgia. His second year as a starter at Westminster, Abernathy IV was the vital cog of the team's offense, rushing for over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. He's also a hard hitter on defense in the secondary. "I love to hit people," Abernathy IV said. "I just love the contact."

His ability to make plays and constantly churn out yards is the cadence for his success.

"He has great hips and can change direction on a dime. He is explosive at the point of attack, has great vision and finishes every run. Every time he touches the ball, he could break it for a touchdown," said Joe Blauner, director of the U.S. Army National Combine. "Although he plays a good corner, my opinion is that running back is his future at the next level. Then again, he could be a great slot receiver or return guy at the next level in college."

Blauner terms him a "dynamic" player, but the last name on the back of Abernathy's jersey is what is truly most important to him, even more than football. His father, the former state senator and community activist, said that his son does have a burden on his shoulders as he carries a very famous name. Despite being one of the top players in Georgia in the class of 2011, Abernathy IV says that the name does carry great responsibility.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...thy/index.html

swg · 03-25-2010, 03:41 PM

One football guy I know feels he's one of the more underestimated players in this class.

JasonS · 05-02-2010, 03:42 PM

From Tharinger (twitter):

Speedy RB Ralph Abernathy (Atlanta, GA/Westminster) tells TR that Air Force, Cincinnati, and Ole Miss have all officially offered.

swg · 01-08-2011, 10:22 AM

Verballed to UC 12/13/10.

swg · 01-17-2011, 06:58 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCQf-OPb7CU

CDS86 · 01-17-2011, 08:52 PM

Some of his spin moves just made my eyes pop... Amazing quickness/balance.

03-05-2010, 04:01 PM	#1
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	'11 GA RB Ralph David Abernathy (UC Verbal 12/13/10) Running Back Atlanta, GA (Westminster) Ht:5'6" Wt:153 40:4.4 GPA:3

03-05-2010, 04:02 PM	#2
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	Offered by UC and Ole Miss. Interest from Georgia, Miami, FL, FSU, Bama, OSU, Rutgers, the whole South.

03-05-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJQSl...layer_embedded

03-05-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	Ralph David Abernathy IV does his marching on the football field, a sign of the racial progress that his grandfather pushed for in Georgia. His second year as a starter at Westminster, Abernathy IV was the vital cog of the team's offense, rushing for over 1,200 yards and 21 touchdowns this season. He's also a hard hitter on defense in the secondary. "I love to hit people," Abernathy IV said. "I just love the contact." His ability to make plays and constantly churn out yards is the cadence for his success. "He has great hips and can change direction on a dime. He is explosive at the point of attack, has great vision and finishes every run. Every time he touches the ball, he could break it for a touchdown," said Joe Blauner, director of the U.S. Army National Combine. "Although he plays a good corner, my opinion is that running back is his future at the next level. Then again, he could be a great slot receiver or return guy at the next level in college." Blauner terms him a "dynamic" player, but the last name on the back of Abernathy's jersey is what is truly most important to him, even more than football. His father, the former state senator and community activist, said that his son does have a burden on his shoulders as he carries a very famous name. Despite being one of the top players in Georgia in the class of 2011, Abernathy IV says that the name does carry great responsibility. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...thy/index.html

03-25-2010, 03:41 PM	#5
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	One football guy I know feels he's one of the more underestimated players in this class.

05-02-2010, 03:42 PM	#6
JasonS Football Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,181	From Tharinger (twitter): Speedy RB Ralph Abernathy (Atlanta, GA/Westminster) tells TR that Air Force, Cincinnati, and Ole Miss have all officially offered.

01-08-2011, 10:22 AM	#7
swg Epic Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,155	Verballed to UC 12/13/10.

01-17-2011, 08:52 PM	#9
CDS86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kettering, OH Posts: 127	Some of his spin moves just made my eyes pop... Amazing quickness/balance.