How many we'll take in 2015

BillySee58 · June 17, 2014

This is a very trick subject and we only have an iota of light shed on this compared to what we'll have in January and February. But with 3 commits we're already starting to see the class take shape.

We should have 25 spots for this year's class. I'm not 100% sure which walkons have been put on scholarship, but if they've only played one season for us before being put on scholarship then they will count towards this class. Also grayshirts and FBS transfers count.

I believe Sheldon Wade and Erick Evans were placed on scholarship after spending just one season (2013 as walkons). They may count towards this class, assuming they were officially put on scholarship. Rashad and Vershad Jackson, UNM transfers, should count as well assuming they do end up transferring here on scholarship. Sam Rice, SMU transfer will count as well. Finally, the three grayshirts (Jon Graham, Shaq Jackson, and Caleb Chumley) will be a part of this class as well.

*Between all those players, that is 8 out of our 25 spots filled up. Throw in our 3 current commits and that's 11 total. So while we only have 3 commits, we may have as few as 14 spots left in this class.

Abdul Beecham said the coaches told him they plan on taking 5 offensive linemen. The coaches said at a junior day that they plan on taking 4 receivers. Since we already have a receiver committed, that's still 8 more spots right there. Meaning potentially just 6 spots for any qbs, running backs, tight ends, linebackers, defensive backs, or athletes. Going to be interesting to see how the numbers work out in this class.

MeanGreenTexan · June 17, 2014

This is a very trick subject and we only have an iota of light shed on this compared to what we'll have in January and February. But with 3 commits we're already starting to see the class take shape.
We should have 25 spots for this year's class. I'm not 100% sure which walkons have been put on scholarship, but if they've only played one season for us before being put on scholarship then they will count towards this class. Also grayshirts and FBS transfers count.
I believe Sheldon Wade and Erick Evans were placed on scholarship after spending just one season (2013 as walkons). They may count towards this class, assuming they were officially put on scholarship. Rashad and Vershad Jackson, UNM transfers, should count as well assuming they do end up transferring here on scholarship. Sam Rice, SMU transfer will count as well. Finally, the three grayshirts (Jon Graham, Shaq Jackson, and Caleb Chumley) will be a part of this class as well.
*Between all those players, that is 8 out of our 25 spots filled up. Throw in our 3 current commits and that's 11 total. So while we only have 3 commits, we may have as few as 14 spots left in this class.
Abdul Beecham said the coaches told him they plan on taking 5 offensive linemen. The coaches said at a junior day that they plan on taking 4 receivers. Since we already have a receiver committed, that's still 8 more spots right there. Meaning potentially just 6 spots for any qbs, running backs, tight ends, linebackers, defensive backs, or athletes. Going to be interesting to see how the numbers work out in this class.

Aren't both Jacksons DB's? We may not see many freshman DB's in this class. Also, Chumley will be a TE, right? If so, I doubt we take any TEs either.

BillySee58 · June 17, 2014

Aren't both Jacksons DB's? We may not see many freshman DB's in this class. Also, Chumley will be a TE, right? If so, I doubt we take any TEs either.

Yes, the Jackson's are both DBs but we have offered a few JUCO DBs and I think we take at least 1 true high school safety. We're thin there on our roster, particularly with regards to underclassmen safeties. Also, not entirely sure they're on campus yet or if they're coming in on scholarship.

As for Chumley, Coach Mac stated on signing day that he will attend his first positions meeting with Coach Canales and be given a shot at quarterback. Personally, I think he ends up at tight end, but we have offered a few other tight ends including Hunter Herndon and Chance Bishop. I would be surprised if the coaches didn't get Bishop, or someone like that, this class to be a run-blocking specialist at tight end and be like a 6th offensive lineman like Andrew Power was.

BillySee58 · June 17, 2014

No guarantee that Jacksons end up here either, right?

Not at all. They aren't on the roster, so if anything it's more likely that they don't end up here. But until I officially hear otherwise, I'm still considering them being here and counting towards the class.

GOMG2013 · June 17, 2014

Not at all. They aren't on the roster, so if anything it's more likely that they don't end up here. But until I officially hear otherwise, I'm still considering them being here and counting towards the class.

Jackson twins are at unt and working out this summer. Just a guess, but looks like they will be walk ons trying to earn a scholarship.

BillySee58 · June 17, 2014

Jackson twins are at unt and working out this summer. Just a guess, but looks like they will be walk ons trying to earn a scholarship.

Thanks! Good to hear! Yeah, it didn't seem likely that Mac would let them in on scholarship due to the way they left UNM and the fact that they were good, not great prospects in high school. Great additions as walkons, if that's what they are.

Ben Gooding · June 17, 2014

Yes, that is great to hear that they are here already. I think they will contribute, even if its just good competition in practice and maybe ST. They are great athletes.

Edited June 17, 2014 by Ben Gooding

GrayEagle · June 17, 2014

Does anyone know anything about Chad Reese? I believe that he was a starter at Wyoming and is transferring here. I know that he would have to sit this year but did he transfer on scholarship or must he walk on?