It’s been interesting to read recruiting updates recently and hearing that our coaching staff is telling kids we are full. Thought it would be a good exercise to run through the roster to determine what our numbers should look like from a fan perspective (yes I know the coaches get paid because they know what they’re doing. It’s still a fun exercise for me!)
QB: Klubnik, Vizzina and Pearman should all return.
Target Number: 4
Should bring in: 1. Hopefully we can make a move on Baker.
RB: Haynes, Adams, Green and Eziomume should return
Target: 5
Should bring in 1. Though I could see one of Green or Adams moving on. We are bringing in Davidson and it’s possible Henderson could still play RB here. So I think we are ok here.
WR: Williams, Randall, Stellato, Turner, Johnson, Kelley, Wesco, Brown and Moore should all return.
Target 9-10
Should bring in 1. Technically only bringing in Preston make sense. I think Johnson could/SHOULD move on and I think Kelley ought to shift to CB. I’m good for going all in on Murph or bust.
TE: OPH, Sapp, Dixon and Bentancur should return.
Target 5
Should bring in 1. Done with Brooking.
OL: Linthicum, Sadler, Sewell, Thurmon, Reed, Young, Pennington, Johnstone, Leigh, Wade, ROC and Miller (hopefully Parks) are slated to return.
Target: should be 16 IMO
Should bring in at least four. Not sure Reed comes back and it’s possible we could lose someone who isn’t getting the PT they want. I’d shoot for five. Currently have Jacobs, Ware and Byrne committed. I’d be going after 1-2 more for sure
Specialists: should be good at kicker for a while! Not sure what to think about punter next year. Hold open tryouts? This is where I’d utilize the 105 schollies the most if it passes! Bring in a ton of guys to compete for these spots!
DE: Parker, Lawson, Denhoff, Hoffler, Patterson, Mayo return.
Target 7-8
Should bring in at least 2-3 in my opinion. This is the main spot where I’m very confused. Davis being considered an oversign is crazy to me. I’m guessing Patterson leaves. Woods should not be counted as a DE and neither should Caden Story. We should be bringing in a couple more guys here besides Watford.
DT: Woods, Green, Burley, Shuler, Story and Thompson return. Maybe Page and/or Cape could? Not sure on that one.
Target 8
Should bring in 2-3 depending on Page/Cape. We have Adams and Williams-Lee. I’d be looking for one more.
LB: Woodaz, Brown, McCloud, Crayton, Anderson, Woodaz and Kubah-Taylor should return.
Target 6-7
Technically just bringing in Anderson makes sense here though I’d anticipate defections. I’d be looking for one more.
CB: Terrell, Lukus, Lewis, Hampton, Strozier, Oliver, Gipson and Feagin should all return.
Target 8
Technically we shouldn’t need anyone here but I’m guessing 1-2 will leave due to being passed up. Littleton is on board.
S: Barnes, Covil, Billings, Griffin, Jones, Dixon, Webb, Wilkinson and Hanafin should return.
Target 8
Again technically we are full here but I’d imagine 1-2 are lost due to the depth chart. Tae Harris will push for PT immediately.
So after going through it all, I’d say the glaring weaknesses would be we definitely need a QB and I’d argue a couple more slots at OL and DL for sure. But I can also see why Dabo doesn’t feel like we have a lot of spots left either. Will be interesting to see how things change when/if the 105 schollies actually takes effect.
Thoughts?
QB: Klubnik, Vizzina and Pearman should all return.
Target Number: 4
Should bring in: 1. Hopefully we can make a move on Baker.
RB: Haynes, Adams, Green and Eziomume should return
Target: 5
Should bring in 1. Though I could see one of Green or Adams moving on. We are bringing in Davidson and it’s possible Henderson could still play RB here. So I think we are ok here.
WR: Williams, Randall, Stellato, Turner, Johnson, Kelley, Wesco, Brown and Moore should all return.
Target 9-10
Should bring in 1. Technically only bringing in Preston make sense. I think Johnson could/SHOULD move on and I think Kelley ought to shift to CB. I’m good for going all in on Murph or bust.
TE: OPH, Sapp, Dixon and Bentancur should return.
Target 5
Should bring in 1. Done with Brooking.
OL: Linthicum, Sadler, Sewell, Thurmon, Reed, Young, Pennington, Johnstone, Leigh, Wade, ROC and Miller (hopefully Parks) are slated to return.
Target: should be 16 IMO
Should bring in at least four. Not sure Reed comes back and it’s possible we could lose someone who isn’t getting the PT they want. I’d shoot for five. Currently have Jacobs, Ware and Byrne committed. I’d be going after 1-2 more for sure
Specialists: should be good at kicker for a while! Not sure what to think about punter next year. Hold open tryouts? This is where I’d utilize the 105 schollies the most if it passes! Bring in a ton of guys to compete for these spots!
DE: Parker, Lawson, Denhoff, Hoffler, Patterson, Mayo return.
Target 7-8
Should bring in at least 2-3 in my opinion. This is the main spot where I’m very confused. Davis being considered an oversign is crazy to me. I’m guessing Patterson leaves. Woods should not be counted as a DE and neither should Caden Story. We should be bringing in a couple more guys here besides Watford.
DT: Woods, Green, Burley, Shuler, Story and Thompson return. Maybe Page and/or Cape could? Not sure on that one.
Target 8
Should bring in 2-3 depending on Page/Cape. We have Adams and Williams-Lee. I’d be looking for one more.
LB: Woodaz, Brown, McCloud, Crayton, Anderson, Woodaz and Kubah-Taylor should return.
Target 6-7
Technically just bringing in Anderson makes sense here though I’d anticipate defections. I’d be looking for one more.
CB: Terrell, Lukus, Lewis, Hampton, Strozier, Oliver, Gipson and Feagin should all return.
Target 8
Technically we shouldn’t need anyone here but I’m guessing 1-2 will leave due to being passed up. Littleton is on board.
S: Barnes, Covil, Billings, Griffin, Jones, Dixon, Webb, Wilkinson and Hanafin should return.
Target 8
Again technically we are full here but I’d imagine 1-2 are lost due to the depth chart. Tae Harris will push for PT immediately.
So after going through it all, I’d say the glaring weaknesses would be we definitely need a QB and I’d argue a couple more slots at OL and DL for sure. But I can also see why Dabo doesn’t feel like we have a lot of spots left either. Will be interesting to see how things change when/if the 105 schollies actually takes effect.
Thoughts?
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