Defensive tackle Andrew Billings (Waco, Texas) is considered by many to be a diamond in the rough when it comes to recruiting. Although unranked, he already has 10 FBS offers, the latest coming from Mississippi State on April 18.
On paper, Billings has all the tools of the prototype, BCS defensive lineman. At 6-foot-2 and 308 pounds, Billings bench presses 460 pounds, squats 675 and dead lifts 650. He also has run the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds. Billings finished the 2011 season as an all-state honorable mention lineman on both sides of the ball.
“My game? I try to play 100 percent all the time and be aggressive,” said Billings, who additionally won a state powerlifting championship in the super heavyweight division last month.
On paper, Billings has all the tools of the prototype, BCS defensive lineman. At 6-foot-2 and 308 pounds, Billings bench presses 460 pounds, squats 675 and dead lifts 650. He also has run the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds. Billings finished the 2011 season as an all-state honorable mention lineman on both sides of the ball.
“My game? I try to play 100 percent all the time and be aggressive,” said Billings, who additionally won a state powerlifting championship in the super heavyweight division last month.
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