Recruiting DTs - the yearly dilemma

SHOSS · December 19, 2013

So, we have arguably the best DT in the history of the game associated with our school, and our head coach specializes in defensive line. And here we are, we have 2 recruits set for the d line? I suppose some linebackers could "bulk up" and move to DE, but I know I am not the only one that is concerned about not pulling 2 or 3 DTs every year... much less 2 or 3 DEs in addition

I wonder what we would have to do to get this done.

I think we will be "ok" next year with our current roster of defensive linemen. I was just hopeful that when Mac came in, he'd come in and install a solid offensive line(check) and run game....and a monsterous pipeline of ars kicking, skull crushing defensive linemen...

I think our defensive line this past year was a pleasant surprise, but our 4 starters are graduating after the Heart of Dallas bowl.

I would also like to state, for the record, that I really do like this recruiting class. The list of offers and especially the potential for this set of playmakers seem to be a step up from previous years....and really, I do trust that wintrich and the rest of the staff will be able to develop these young men into a solid, well fitting team. I will continue to see games in person and enjoy supporting the program. This just continues to bother me that we don't have more volume in terms of defensive line numbers...

We'll see I guess.

I still think we should hire mean joe as some sort of recruiting coordinator, have him wear all his superbowl rings(on the same hand) and have him sitting in every highly rated defensive linemen's living room talking to these young men.

Current verbals on the dline(2) plus several 3 LBs.... 1 of which looks like a potential fit, size-wise, to double as a DE?

1). DE - Johnavhon Grahm (6-1, 250) DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto HS) [May 23, 2013]

2). DT - Shaquel Jackson (6-1, 285) DeSoto, Texas (Desoto HS) [May 27, 2013]

3). LB Anthony Wallace (6-0, 235) Dallas, Texas (Oregon/Skyline HS) [May 29, 2013] - LB only? double as a DE? I don't think so...but we'll see

7). LB - Brandon Garner (5-11, 200) Mansfield, Texas (Timberview HS) [July 31, 2013] - LB only? double as a DE? I don't think so...but we'll see

17). LB - Akii "AJ" Smith, (6-2, 225) Miami, Oklahoma (NE Oklahoma A&M College / Stilwell HS) - LB only? double as a DE? potential to play some DE?
[signed December 16, 2013]