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Recruiting updates 2023-24

It is odd because we already have Nelson and Flynt as TE's. Plus Smith and Quinn are kind of hybrid WR/TE's. A lot of people think he's being recruited as an OT, but is he really a better OT prospect than guys like Mufi, Tonga, and Brix? Or are we on the outside looking in on all three?
Some of the best college OTs were high school TEs. At 255 already it’s pretty easy to project him to 300 after a couple of years in a program. It’s not impossible that some of the high school OTs they’re recruiting actually will end up fitting better at guard. Matt Farniok was a high school OT who fit better at guard.
 
It is odd because we already have Nelson and Flynt as TE's. Plus Smith and Quinn are kind of hybrid WR/TE's. A lot of people think he's being recruited as an OT, but is he really a better OT prospect than guys like Mufi, Tonga, and Brix? Or are we on the outside looking in on all three?
can never have too many
 
Some of the best college OTs were high school TEs. At 255 already it’s pretty easy to project him to 300 after a couple of years in a program. It’s not impossible that some of the high school OTs they’re recruiting actually will end up fitting better at guard. Matt Farniok was a high school OT who fit better at guard.
he's 225/235, not 255

still, I agree.
 
His uncle Dan is helping coach his HS team, IIRC. Dan is a really awesome dude. Saw him almost a year ago, before Ingwerson got any offers and he said that the kid is going to blow up and be a P5 recruit. Turns out he was right.
I saw his film on Big Red Wrap Up last night. It seemed like Damon and Sean C knew he was going to flip already.
 
He would put us at 26 commits....still have Benning, Brix, Ross as possible commits. Also have an OL visiting this weekend. Bringing in 30 freshmen would def be more than I anticipated. I'd guess we see at least one decommit.
 
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He would put us at 26 commits....still have Benning, Brix, Ross as possible commits. Also have an OL visiting this weekend. Bringing in 30 freshmen would def be more than I anticipated. I'd guess we see at least one decommit.
Sounds like a big number to churn but really isn’t these days…
Besides the seniors, I can easily see 15-20 other guys leaving. Which means really we likely have room for 30-35 or so guys for 2024 recruits and the upcoming portal guys.
For sure we need a high level QB and WR from the December portal guys, and probably a RB as well.

Also, about the Poly kids from Fonoti’s team… yes on one or both as well as Brix if he wants in. Just have a feeling Brix would have committed already if he was coming here.
Move on the older OL, they clearly aren’t cutting it…
 
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Sounds like a big number to churn but really isn’t these days…
Besides the seniors, I can easily see 15-20 other guys leaving. Which means really we likely have room for 30-35 or so guys for 2024 recruits and the upcoming portal guys.
For sure we need a high level QB and WR from the December portal guys, and probably a RB as well.

Also, about the Poly kids from Fonoti’s team… yes on one or both as well as Brix if he wants in. Just have a feeling Brix would have committed already if he was coming here.
Move on the older OL, they clearly aren’t cutting it…
We only have 9 scholarship seniors that have to move on...
 
We only have 9 scholarship seniors that have to move on...
Add in Gilbert to make 10. I find about 15 more that may make sense to move on - kids that haven’t seen the field yet like a Snodgrass or Kpai or that may retire due to injury, like Rahmir or Gabe. That 15 is a bit of a stretch too. After that, especially on defense, you’re losing contributors or freshman. Which I know happens every year. But still, anything over 25 is going to be a lot.

 
It is odd because we already have Nelson and Flynt as TE's. Plus Smith and Quinn are kind of hybrid WR/TE's. A lot of people think he's being recruited as an OT, but is he really a better OT prospect than guys like Mufi, Tonga, and Brix? Or are we on the outside looking in on all three?

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Sounds like a big number to churn but really isn’t these days…
Besides the seniors, I can easily see 15-20 other guys leaving. Which means really we likely have room for 30-35 or so guys for 2024 recruits and the upcoming portal guys.
For sure we need a high level QB and WR from the December portal guys, and probably a RB as well.

Also, about the Poly kids from Fonoti’s team… yes on one or both as well as Brix if he wants in. Just have a feeling Brix would have committed already if he was coming here.
Move on the older OL, they clearly aren’t cutting it…

Sitting in good position with Brix still
 
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Add in Gilbert to make 10. I find about 15 more that may make sense to move on - kids that haven’t seen the field yet like a Snodgrass or Kpai or that may retire due to injury, like Rahmir or Gabe. That 15 is a bit of a stretch too. After that, especially on defense, you’re losing contributors or freshman. Which I know happens every year. But still, anything over 25 is going to be a lot.

9 seniors.
Bleekrode
Gilbert(obviously)
Morton
Collier
Snodgrass
Hill
Sims
Purdy
Emmett
Rahmir or Gabe(injury)
OL
OL
Tagaloa
Kpai
Kaine
4-5 true frosh who can’t cut it
1 unforeseen

That’s 30… easily. And it needs to be
 
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9 seniors.
Bleekrode
Gilbert(obviously)
Morton
Collier
Snodgrass
Hill
Sims
Purdy
Emmett
Rahmir or Gabe(injury)
OL
OL
Tagaloa
Kpai
Kaine
4-5 true frosh who can’t cut it
1 unforeseen

That’s 30… easily. And it needs to be
Sims and Emmett Johnson? I don’t think so. And wasn’t Tagaloa expected to contribute before he was injured?
 
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Add in Gilbert to make 10. I find about 15 more that may make sense to move on - kids that haven’t seen the field yet like a Snodgrass or Kpai or that may retire due to injury, like Rahmir or Gabe. That 15 is a bit of a stretch too. After that, especially on defense, you’re losing contributors or freshman. Which I know happens every year. But still, anything over 25 is going to be a lot.

I came up with 24 names.
 
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9 seniors.
Bleekrode
Gilbert(obviously)
Morton
Collier
Snodgrass
Hill
Sims
Purdy
Emmett
Rahmir or Gabe(injury)
OL
OL
Tagaloa
Kpai
Kaine
4-5 true frosh who can’t cut it
1 unforeseen

That’s 30… easily. And it needs to be



Good work. Although I would be surprised to see Hill go anywhere, he is probably in line to take over Newsome's CB spot next year.
 
9 seniors.
Bleekrode
Gilbert(obviously)
Morton
Collier
Snodgrass
Hill
Sims
Purdy
Emmett
Rahmir or Gabe(injury)
OL
OL
Tagaloa
Kpai
Kaine
4-5 true frosh who can’t cut it
1 unforeseen

That’s 30… easily. And it needs to be
Tagaloa isn’t going anywhere as long as he gets healthy.
The coaching staff loves him and he was in line for playing time this year until he got in to his car wreck.
 
Sims and Emmett Johnson? I don’t think so. And wasn’t Tagaloa expected to contribute before he was injured?
Sims is a freakin turnover machine, Emmett had every RB ahead of him except Grant go down and still didn’t play.

Someone mentioned Tagaloa, and I know it seems he had potential bit I have seen this movie before. He might stay and contribute but would it really shock anyone if he doesn’t come back?

As for Hill, he hasn’t been good. I don’t think they should even try to bring him back. JMO.

Note my list and compare to who leaves after December and Spring ball and I’ll bet I hit on over 75%

It’s not rocket science. If you are here a couple years and still can’t even sniff the field then you’ll move on. Also, some NIL magic works as well since the chart has a few over the 85 and officially that can’t be so at least a couple guys either got moved back to walk on status or are using NIL

My point really is that we need to make the room for 29-30 for new recruits/transfers.
 
Sims is a freakin turnover machine, Emmett had every RB ahead of him except Grant go down and still didn’t play.

Someone mentioned Tagaloa, and I know it seems he had potential bit I have seen this movie before. He might stay and contribute but would it really shock anyone if he doesn’t come back?

As for Hill, he hasn’t been good. I don’t think they should even try to bring him back. JMO.

Note my list and compare to who leaves after December and Spring ball and I’ll bet I hit on over 75%

It’s not rocket science. If you are here a couple years and still can’t even sniff the field then you’ll move on. Also, some NIL magic works as well since the chart has a few over the 85 and officially that can’t be so at least a couple guys either got moved back to walk on status or are using NIL

My point really is that we need to make the room for 29-30 for new recruits/transfers.
Can Hill and Sims transfer without sitting a year? Graduate transfer?
 
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