2015 Recruiting Thread

[Juan]

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[MBHORNSFAN]

Lorenz says --

"When Elliott committed to Michigan in November, I was told by someone I trust that Elliott would eventually sign with the school whose campus he set foot on last. I was inclined to believe it until people from his camp reached out to me to say Michigan was a family decision and that it was a final one as well. Considering he's visiting Texas this weekend, it appears that the Horns will get him on campus last. He definitely won't be back in Ann Arbor.

This will theoretically be Elliott's fifth commitment in less than a year, as he committed to Baylor, Houston, silently committed to Texas, Michigan and then back to Texas."

Nice summary and all true. 

 

[TexExSpur]

Hamm on the Horn...  "Boy" sounded like he had been beat into submission. 

 

[Juan]

Please find it. I cannot remember that.

from 11 days ago

Saw this posted on another board. Very good analysis.

Let's take a look at the 2015 class three weeks to signing day, as well his last two full cycle Louisville classes.

2015

22 out of 29 recruits had commited to Texas by now

7 commitments in last 3 weeks (Five 4 stars, two 3 stars)

76% of the class had been committed by the 3 week mark

In 2013, Charlie's last full cycle at Louisville, he signed 18 players. 14 of the 18 prospects had committed on or prior to the three week mark, which was 78%, which is in the same ball park as his first full class at Texas.

In 2012, he signed 22 players. 19 of the 22 recruits had commited on or prior to the three week mark, which is 86%.

Right now, we have 13 commitments. If the program wants to take 25 players, that represents 48% of the class remaining, which would be in outlier in his career and likely an outlier number amongst a lot of major programs. 

I'm not sure if it's logical at this point to expect the program to get 50% of its commitments in a three week time span. It wouldn't surprise me if we end up with about a number around 20, and even that's a higher % close than normal for Strong.

I feel pretty confident its over 20

Maybe it wont reach 26-27 like has been speculated

But 24-25 seems more likely than 20

And, as with all things, we will see

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

from 11 days ago

Thanks. 

 

[Hiphopopotamos]

Updated 12 (assuming Eboh is gone)

BJones, J Mculloch, J Elliot, E Fowler, D Jackson, S Taylor, Sci Martin, Lil'Jordan, Irv Smith, E Cuffee, K Porter, C Brown

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

Updated 12 (assuming Eboh is gone)

BJones, J Mculloch, J Elliot, E Fowler, D Jackson, S Taylor, Sci Martin, Lil'Jordan, Irv Smith, E Cuffee, K Porter, C Brown

I don't see Martin in the class but who knows. I would add maybe Mark Jackson as well. 

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Updated 12 (assuming Eboh is gone)

BJones, J Mculloch, J Elliot, E Fowler, D Jackson, S Taylor, Sci Martin, Lil'Jordan, Irv Smith, E Cuffee, K Porter, C Brown

I know we visited Sci, but haven't heard anything about him flipping.

 

[Hiphopopotamos]

I don't see Martin in the class but who knows. I would add maybe Mark Jackson as well.

It was a sort of coin toss Jackson or Martin. I read somewhere that Martin/Taylor might be interested in coming together and that Texas was interested. Might be BS, but interesting enough to include him in my hypothetical 12.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

At this point anything is possible.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Per Howell DT Rashard Lawrence announced to LSU. Should definitely help with DCG and Taylor.

 

[Brasky]

That's it!!  I've had it trying to catch up while working.  Every time I speed read through my last spot I find that I'm still 2 pages behind.  Every time.  Just gotta skip forward!  Awesome work by everyone contruting on this thread.  Question.  When did B Jones become a 4* on 247 or was he always??  I thought he was 5.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

6 figs gold

t may end up making me look bad in the end, and I’m perfectly fine with that, but I’m giving Kevin Sumlin and his staff the benefit of the doubt at the moment.

Look, I know what “Recruiter Reggie†is hearing and why he's so confident (He's done a good job for them), I know all these kids have a group text message between each other talking about playing at Texas, I know Chris Daniels is leaning towards Texas right now, I know Patrick Hudson loved his visit to Austin and Charlie Strong pulled out all the stops for this one, I know Jeffrey McCulloch’s dream school is Texas and was the place he almost committed to last spring and I know Brandon Jones has really connected with Jeff Traylor and that staff.

I get it...All the signs are there to suggest the majority of these kids are headed to Austin, and it's clear there's a momentum shift building, but I've been covering this long enough to know that a clean sweep of these elite guys is highly unlikely to happen.

Call me ‘naive’, a ‘homer,’ ‘unrealistic’ or whatever you want, but I'm perfectly content with saying that it’s not far fetched to see any of these kids sign with A&M on February 3rd.

Right now, I’m giving this staff the benefit of the doubt on a few key targets.

I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt they can still close out guys like Brandon Jones, who’s first offer was from A&M, who’s leader for most of his recruitment was A&M and who’s mother has wanted him in Aggieland.

I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt that when Chris Daniels gets back on campus next weekend they can remind the four-star DT why he fell in love with the school the first time around, as he explained to me the other night.

I'm giving Kevin Sumlin the benefit of the doubt that he can sell stability to players like Jeffrey McCulloch.

I'm giving the staff the benefit of the doubt they can shore up some of their long-time pledges like Mark Jackson while on campus with Justin Madubuike, who he grew close to in San Antonio.

I think everyone understands where I’m going with this, and I’m fine with being wrong, but trust me when I say this staff is confident they will finish strong and right now I have to give them the benefit of the doubt that could still happen.

We'll know a lot more about' benefit of the doubt' vs 'actual realistic finish' after this weekend but that's me explaining my rational on the current stance I have on these kids and their final decisions.

 

[Hiphopopotamos]

That's it!!  I've had it trying to catch up while working.  Every time I speed read through my last spot I find that I'm still 2 pages behind.  Every time.  Just gotta skip forward!  Awesome work by everyone contruting on this thread.  Question.  When did B Jones become a 4* on 247 or was he always??  I thought he was 5.

In 247's final rankings (came out just a few days ago) Jones dropped 22 spots and down to a 4 star.  Pat Hudson dropped 28 spots and is also a 4 star now.

 

[Godz40acres]

Do y'all think Aucoin will stick at TE? He looks like another Conner Williams to me after watching his film.

Hard to believe Williams was a TE at Coppell.

When we first offered I remarked that he looked a lot more like a Wickline recruit than a Traylor one.

On Williams, I believe he wasn't moved to OT until the start of senior year. The guy is simply studly!

 

[DMAC]

I'm giving Kevin Sumlin the benefit of the doubt that he can sell stability to players like Jeffrey McCulloch.

That made me giggle.

 

[utisdabomb12]

Like Higdon said there's too many names on the board at DB and DT. Some of these guys aren't coming here just from a numbers standpoint. 

This is especially true at DB after landing Boyd, Hill and Davis last year at cornerback. We really only need one corner this cycle, the bigger need is safety. 

 

[utisdabomb12]

I think 27-28 is possible. This class will be very good. 

The class will be very good but I'm not seeing how we get to 27-28. 

We need to see a good bit more attrition on the roster, but maybe the staff is expecting some. 

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

Like Higdon said there's too many names on the board at DB and DT. Some of these guys aren't coming here just from a numbers standpoint. 

This is especially true at DB after landing Boyd, Hill and Davis last year at cornerback. We really only need one corner this cycle, the bigger need is safety. 

We should sign two S and at least 3 DTs in my opinion.

 

[primal defense]

Will admit I'm Twitter stupid

That much better that being plain stupid. That would make you an aggie.