(11-22-2017 11:56 AM)EagleTough Wrote: (11-22-2017 11:04 AM)EagleSam Wrote: I'd like to see us add some more JUCO DT's. Both Kelly and LaBarbera (or Figueroa) will be solid as starters, but our depth takes a huge hit losing Dawson, Granger, Maclean, and Dunlap. LB might also be a concern, losing 3 seniors from the depth chart, but Rachwal and Pickett have each looked good in spurts. Maybe a youngster like Boyd, as Steve mentioned, makes a move for a starting spot.
Our defense should still be very good again. Crosby, Harris, and probably Hoying will get some preseason hype.
Kelly, LaBarbera, Figueroa, Hendricks 1st 4 DT's
Harris, Crosby, Holford, Valasti, 1st 4 DE's
Very solid base, assuming Harris has a full and speedy recovery. Looks like staff is still trying to add a Juco or 2 for depth.
The following year is when it gets a little scary, when 5 of the 8 above are gone. Cupboard pretty bare as well, will need to hit the Juco market really hard next year.
Or H.S. kids to redshirt.
We have one, I think, well regarded Rf DT, Hunt. I'd go for at least one more h.s. DT and DE in this year's class.
Or maybe easier just to link the list of 2018 verbals which address some of these issues (e.g., H.S. DT and DE).
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2018 Football Recruiting
Lot of the recruits being mentioned for unofficial visits, camps, etc. are 2018 recruits...
Probably best to put them in this thread to separate them from 2017 recruits.
I'll update this initial post as 2018 recruits verbal to EMU (I've request this thread be promoted).
Verbals:
1. Aaron Jackson, QB, Cass Tech (04/08).
2. Mikey Haney, DT, Maumee, OH (06/24).
3. Marcellus Johnson, G, Normal IL (06/25).
4. Timarcus Simpson, ATH/CB, Tampa, FL (07/24)
5. Logan Giordano, WR, Hollywood, FL (07/24).
6. Charles Gadie, ATH/CB/WR Douglasville, GA (08/01).
7. Carter Stagner, DE, Birmingham, MI (08/02).
8. Brian Dooley, OL, Toledo, OH (08/02).
9. Dylan Drummond, WR, Cleveland, OH (08/10).
10. EJ Williams S/LB, Indianapolis, IN (09/xx).
11. Robert Daniel, CB, Oak Park, MI (10/5)