Recruiting Update

[Roaming Bull]

Also, no idea who this guy is, but he is our best recruiter.

https://mobile.twitter.com/ROD727
 

[bullsmeanbusiness]

How did we overlook this kid?

https://mobile.twitter.com/DarrianMcNeal1
 

24/7 says that we offered him on Dec. 7th, so I would say that we haven't overlooked him. But we have plenty of time to work with him, since he's class of 17

[Rizman]

From Joey Knight

 

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bulls/auburn-reportedly-interested-in-tom-allen/2257758

 

RB Trevon Sands, a 2015 signee forced delay his enrollment due to an academic issue, indicated recently via Twitter that he still plans to enroll in January.

[jasonb56]

If true about Sands, that would be a fantastic re-grab!! 

[BucsandBulls]

Based on my completely uneducated, non-insider information we currently should have about 6-10 scholarship spots still available based on current commits, guys transferring in or delaying enrollment etc. This number could go up as high as 12-15 based on guys not making it or transferring out, so it is just an estimate. I have no information on current scholarship players transferring out or not qualifying. Stars are just my own evaluation not directly from any one recruiting site.

Delayed Enrollment/Other:

Glen Bethel OG, Derrick Calloway DT, Trevon Sands RB

Possible Transfers:

CJ Jackson CB, Mackenzie Alexander CB, Chris Black WR 

Targets by position: (I am not implying likelyhood of us actually getting commitments from any of these players, especially 4* and 5* players as they all have P5 offers)

QB: Xavier Gaines 3*

WR: Kalen Riles 3*, Trey Fulwood 3*, Tadarryl Marshall 3*, Nate Craig Meyers 5*, Taj Williams 4* (Juco)

OL: Marcum Tatum 3*, Eli Johnson 4*, Stewart Reese 3* (Juco), Demetri Moore 3* (Juco)

DE: Joshua Uche 3*

DT: Shaver Manuel 5*

LB: Dontaveious Jackson 4*, Devin Bush Jr. 4*

CB: JoeJuan Williams 4*, KJ Sails 3*, Trayvon Mullen 4*

S: Craig Watts 4* (currently committed to Jim Leavitt at Colorado, hoping Leavitt moves jobs so he will decommit).

Feel free to call out guys I have included that have committed elsewhere, we really have no shot at, or others I have left off. The only one I think would truly be a pipe dream would be Nate Craig Meyers, but a friend told me something about him being a package deal with his brother which might interfere with some of the big programs.

2016 Analysis:

On Offense, I think we are building incredible depth at QB, RB and WR. A good buddy used to always quote I believe Ed Orgeron's book that you should always take a QB in every class which is something that killed us before QF. WR looking to add some really special talent. OL and TE have some young unknown talent that needs to develop to be okay, would love to pickup some more kids here.

On Defense, we are so deep at DB I love it, and we are trying to really add some more special talents to make this group great. LB had good young depth, but no one spectacular, I hope Cherry earns himself playing time. Don't see either recruit beating out Sanchez as freshmen but could be special in a year or two. Really would love to get Manuel at DT as I think he sees playing time immediately even if Calloway returns. DE and the "Bull" DE/OLB both have good young talent that needs to deliver next year.

Special Teams: Nadelman had his ups and down, seems to be consistent on FG's lately. No idea who replaces Ciabatti, also would love a kickoff guy for touchbacks but doubt that is a scholarship position.

[BDYZR]

I bet   DT: Shaver Manuel 5*   can really cut'em down...

[Apis Bull]

Based on my completely uneducated, non-insider information we currently should have about 6-10 scholarship spots still available based on current commits, guys transferring in or delaying enrollment etc. This number could go up as high as 12-15 based on guys not making it or transferring out, so it is just an estimate. I have no information on current scholarship players transferring out or not qualifying. Stars are just my own evaluation not directly from any one recruiting site.

Delayed Enrollment/Other:

Glen Bethel OG, Derrick Calloway DT, Trevon Sands RB

Possible Transfers:

CJ Jackson CB, Mackenzie Alexander CB, Chris Black WR 

Targets by position: (I am not implying likelyhood of us actually getting commitments from any of these players, especially 4* and 5* players as they all have P5 offers)

QB: Xavier Gaines 3*

WR: Kalen Riles 3*, Trey Fulwood 3*, Tadarryl Marshall 3*, Nate Craig Meyers 5*, Taj Williams 4* (Juco)

OL: Marcum Tatum 3*, Eli Johnson 4*, Stewart Reese 3* (Juco), Demetri Moore 3* (Juco)

DE: Joshua Uche 3*

DT: Shaver Manuel 5*

LB: Dontaveious Jackson 4*, Devin Bush Jr. 4*

CB: JoeJuan Williams 4*, KJ Sails 3*, Trayvon Mullen 4*

S: Craig Watts 4* (currently committed to Jim Leavitt at Colorado, hoping Leavitt moves jobs so he will decommit).

Feel free to call out guys I have included that have committed elsewhere, we really have no shot at, or others I have left off. The only one I think would truly be a pipe dream would be Nate Craig Meyers, but a friend told me something about him being a package deal with his brother which might interfere with some of the big programs.

2016 Analysis:

On Offense, I think we are building incredible depth at QB, RB and WR. A good buddy used to always quote I believe Ed Orgeron's book that you should always take a QB in every class which is something that killed us before QF. WR looking to add some really special talent. OL and TE have some young unknown talent that needs to develop to be okay, would love to pickup some more kids here.

On Defense, we are so deep at DB I love it, and we are trying to really add some more special talents to make this group great. LB had good young depth, but no one spectacular, I hope Cherry earns himself playing time. Don't see either recruit beating out Sanchez as freshmen but could be special in a year or two. Really would love to get Manuel at DT as I think he sees playing time immediately even if Calloway returns. DE and the "Bull" DE/OLB both have good young talent that needs to deliver next year.

Special Teams: Nadelman had his ups and down, seems to be consistent on FG's lately. No idea who replaces Ciabatti, also would love a kickoff guy for touchbacks but doubt that is a scholarship position.

That's a pretty freaking good class if it holds.

[Paisa el Toro]

BucsandBulls, I see that Oladukun is missing from your list. Think he's going to Iowa State?

[BucsandBulls]

BucsandBulls, I see that Oladukun is missing from your list. Think he's going to Iowa State?

I was just counting him as a current Commit still, I know that is a little up in the air. I think if we do get Gaines there is a strong chance he leaves, which I think is why we are trying to play the game where we get him in the door first since I believe he is an early enrollee then go get Gaines after. Its a dangerous game and I like Oladikun if we could only take him or Gaines I would prefer Oladukun but on the other hand I don't think you can ever have too many QB commits. You never know who is going to pan out, and those that don't pan out are often athletic enough to play WR or S.

[BucsandBulls]

Cross Devin Bush Jr. out as a LB target he just committed to Michigan today per Bruce Feldman twitter.

Cross JUCO WR Taj Williams off too as he stuck with his commitment to TCU.

Edited December 16, 2015 by BucsandBulls