In a perfect world we would sign almost all of our recruits in December, but considering the current number of commitments what is a reasonable expectation. It seems to me we would want at least 20 considering we should have a class size of 25-26. Curious as to others thoughts.
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# of recruits for December signing period
- Thread starter Husker Rambler
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I think Nebraska will sign 23-24 by February, leaving themselves 2-3 spots for grad transfers or Jahkeem Green type late juco additions.
They'd love to have 19, 20 in the boat early. They're at 14 now. I could see adding Omar Manning, Kaden Johnson, Julius Coates and Eteva Mauga-Clements for sure. I could also see Alante Brown or Marcus Fleming at WR, Jaiden Francois or Darion Green-Warren at DB (DGW is signing early but announcing at the All-American Bowl like Noa Pola-Gates did). I think Jared Ivey is leaning toward Georgia Tech, but Jimari Butler could flip from Tennessee.
They'd love to have 19, 20 in the boat early. They're at 14 now. I could see adding Omar Manning, Kaden Johnson, Julius Coates and Eteva Mauga-Clements for sure. I could also see Alante Brown or Marcus Fleming at WR, Jaiden Francois or Darion Green-Warren at DB (DGW is signing early but announcing at the All-American Bowl like Noa Pola-Gates did). I think Jared Ivey is leaning toward Georgia Tech, but Jimari Butler could flip from Tennessee.
That would be a nice finish for the early signing period!
Without naming names do you see any of these kids as a lock for NU?
Edit: Lock is a strong word. How about 'high probability'?
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Omar Manning, Kaden Johnson, Julius Coates, Eteva Mauga-Clements and Jordon Riley.
I have us at taking 27 if we want.
I'm not sure we quite fill that though unless we can fill it with quality. 23'ish by Feb makes a lot of sense. Add one maybe two after that. Leave the last couple of spots for next year's class. Not ideal but unless there are lots of rabbits coming out of hats, we didn't get to where we needed to this year on recruiting.
Your first four in that list is a sign of great progress and if we pull those, that will go along way to helping this class. That will still leave us too short, IMO, to fill the class with quality come Feb.
Never "Leave the last couple of spots for next year's class." Ever.
At least I don't have to guess the names LOL. Thanks N2FL.
For all the "other recruits" you touched on (Alante Brown or Marcus Fleming, Jaiden Francois or DGW, and Jimari Butler), do you see these kids also committing on or within the next 11 days? Thanks in advance N2FL.
For all the "other recruits" you touched on (Alante Brown or Marcus Fleming, Jaiden Francois or DGW, and Jimari Butler), do you see these kids also committing on or within the next 11 days? Thanks in advance N2FL.
Agree with you 150%
With some attrition all but guaranteed every season, take as many as you can, sort it out as time goes on.
If you hit out on your Tier A, B, and C guys for a particular position, what do you think a coach should do with that slot? If you want a more specific example, if we miss out on Kaden, Coates, and Eteva this year (I know it's unlikely) should the coaches fill those with lower tier LB, go for "best in class", or something different?
Jimari Butler
I'd take that in the next 2 weeks and run, not walk, away happy.
