Branard Wright DT Dallas Carter 2020

[TheReal_jayD]

I have confirmed Branard will be visiting North Texas this next weekend. Could be taking a chance on very talented DT as a late qualifier. 

 

https://247sports.com/Player/Branard-Wright-46037340/

[dml7007]

If we can get him.. this would be a huge grab.

 

[Mean Green 93-98]

2 minutes ago, dml7007 said:

If we can get him.. and he makes it to campus and plays...this would be a huge grab.

FIFY

[UNTLifer]

Pickett is also visiting this weekend.  These would be two big pickups.  Any idea who else may be coming in for their official this weekend?

[MeanGreenTexan]

Definitely worth a shot!   
All of those offers are pretty old, but he still got an offer from Iowa in October, so a traditional B1G school thinks he can play for them...    Hopefully he likes what he sees here.   Wish we could get a DL coach in place so Wright could meet his coach during his visit.

[ntmeangreen11]

We should be doing this with at least two scholarships every year considering how many kids end up transferring anyways.

[SigmaGreen]

Just bc I’m curious, how does a kid with those offers and size not be rated a 5*? Do grades come into play on these and if they will actually make it to college?

[TheReal_jayD]

1 hour ago, SigmaGreen said:

Just bc I’m curious, how does a kid with those offers and size not be rated a 5*? Do grades come into play on these and if they will actually make it to college?

He was a 5 star.

[SigmaGreen]

5 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

He was a 5 star.

So why is he not anymore?

[Mean Green 93-98]

1 hour ago, SigmaGreen said:

Just bc I’m curious, how does a kid with those offers and size not be rated a 5*? Do grades come into play on these and if they will actually make it to college?

You can always find several 3-star players with a good number of top offers.  Coaching staffs can sometimes see something 24/7 and Rivals analysts don't.

[Cr1028]

49 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

He was a 5 star.

https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Branard-Wright-at-Carter-197440/RecruitRankHistory/

[H-towngreen]

Think this is a kid who had the size early on, noticed early and collected offers but never saw the progression that the big schools were looking for. I feel like at one point he was a top 10 player in state, maybe at the end Of his sophomore season.

[H-towngreen]

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8553611/5d7f7d44578df20e381b325e
 

I’m all for it. This is the type of kid to that could be that dominant NT NT has been looking for. Even if he was a 5* 2 yrs ago, there was a reason for it.

[SigmaGreen]

@TheReal_jayD last question, do you believe we have a legitimate shot at landing this kid? I understand the risk with the grades.

[TheReal_jayD]

6 minutes ago, SigmaGreen said:

@TheReal_jayD last question, do you believe we have a legitimate shot at landing this kid? I understand the risk with the grades.

I like our chances 

[97and03]

The question is did the drop in stars relate to the drop in interest due to grades or an indicator of lack of motor?

[UNT18Grad]

Just 10 months ago these were his top schools, would have to be one of the more high profile recruits to ever visit no?  Also, I always forget but if we sign him and he isn't able to show up because of grades that scholarship is gone forever right?  Either way this is one that is absolutely worth the risk in my opinion.

[Mean Green 93-98]

37 minutes ago, UNT18Grad said:

I always forget but if we sign him and he isn't able to show up because of grades that scholarship is gone forever right?

As far as the 25 scholarship limit for the 2020 class, that's correct.  But that would not affect the overall 85 scholarship limit.

[Hunter Green]

I saw this big fellow in the stands tonight. I couldn't miss him in his red Carter HS warms ups. Let's hope we land him!

Edited January 26, 2020 by Hunter Green

[SigmaGreen]

11 hours ago, Hunter Green said:

I saw this big fellow in the stands tonight. I couldn't miss him in his red Carter HS warms ups. Let's hope we land him!

Any other recruits with him? Did it appear as if they were enjoying the time at UNT? Wonder if he will commit before leaving?

[TheReal_jayD]

Talk to Branard this morning. Said his visit went great! I like our chances. But some P5 are coming in late. Hopefully we can hang on

 

[MeanGreenTexan]

16 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

Talk to Branard this morning. Said his visit went great! I like our chances. But some P5 are coming in late. Hopefully we can hang on

 

"hang on"?

[Hunter Green]

22 hours ago, SigmaGreen said:

Any other recruits with him? Did it appear as if they were enjoying the time at UNT? Wonder if he will commit before leaving?

Couldn't really tell. One of our coaches (I think) was sitting behind him and he may have had some family/friends sitting with him. I tried not to stare, I just caught a glimpse of him as I walked up the stairs. I had read JD's post from earlier in the day that he would be here for a visit and I couldn't help but notice his red warm ups in a midst of green. On my way back, I tried not to be obvious, but did take another look. I wanted so badly to speak briefly and say something like, "hey big fella, we sure need ya, " but didn't. I didn't want to come across borish or desperate. He left sometime during halftime. I'm glad we had a (relatively) good crowd and that we we're winning.

[Hunter Green]

1 hour ago, TheReal_jayD said:

Talk to Branard this morning. Said his visit went great! I like our chances. But some P5 are coming in late. Hopefully we can hang on

 

When is signing day?

[SigmaGreen]

Next Wednesday