2018 Recruiting Thread

[Exit 4]

UConn just getting him on campus for a face:face visit w/ Lashlee/Edsall and to see the facilities in person in the next few weeks is a partial win...

Re-al Mitchell‏ @realmitchell11 4m 4 minutes ago
Excited to announce that I've been offered a scholarship to the University of Illinois!! #GloryToGod

Absolutely. Getting him on campus is a big deal. I rewatched his tape and I really like what I see. Has the same ability to turn up field with blazing speed as Pindell.

 

[huskymedic]

Derek Ferraro is a 6-6 270lb C/OL/DL from Iona Prep High School in New Rochelle New York
Highlights here

 

[huskymedic]

Absolutely. Getting him on campus is a big deal. I rewatched his tape and I really like what I see. Has the same ability to turn up field with blazing speed as Pindell.

From a 247 site article today:
>>Mitchell, who is regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in California, told CycloneAlert he will visit Rutgers on Friday and UCONN on Saturday in an effort to advance toward a decision. Mitchell had previously said he would take dual trips during his spring break to the latter two schools or South Carolina and North Carolina.<<

>>Mitchell said Nebraska is showing increased interest and is trying to visit him as soon as possible before May 1. The Cyclones, meanwhile will visit Mitchell on April 27<<

He has said previously he will commit on 5/1.

 

[sportsart]

ThisIsUConnCountry‏ @MattSchonvisky 1h 1 hour ago
Other visitors to #UConnFootball today included highly sought after WR @ryan1_sean & ATH Nick Williams, both from Erasmus Hall in Brooklyn

Sean Ryan is a 6-3 185lb WR. Current offers from BGSU, Buffalo, Maryland, Nebraska, Syracuse, Rutgers, Temple, WMU and BC. Highlights
Nick Williams is a 5-5 135lb Slot/Athlete Highlights

Nick Williams at 5'5" and 135. Really?

 

[huskymedic]

Nick Williams at 5'5" and 135. Really?

Didn't say he was offered - he visited w/ his 3* buddy.

 

[Drew]

From a 247 site article today:
>>Mitchell, who is regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in California, told CycloneAlert he will visit Rutgers on Friday and UConn on Saturday in an effort to advance toward a decision. Mitchell had previously said he would take dual trips during his spring break to the latter two schools or South Carolina and North Carolina.<<

>>Mitchell said Nebraska is showing increased interest and is trying to visit him as soon as possible before May 1. The Cyclones, meanwhile will visit Mitchell on April 27<<

He has said previously he will commit on 5/1.

 

[TheDrifter75]

Fingers crossed.

 

[Exit 4]

Fingers crossed.

If this kids comes here, then without a doubt we have the deepest set of QBs ever assembled for UConn which is stunning. And, the QB position could be the strongest unit with the most depth by 2019. Unbelievable.

Side note - with Bloom and Myers as seniors, that TE position is ripe for Rose to be a receiving terror and Fitton to be blocking guy in 2018.

 

[Exit 4]

UConn Football Facts‏ @uconnfbfacts 19m19 minutes ago
Two of the biggest targets for the @UConnFootball class of 2018 will be on campus tomorrow. @Robertsnead4 (OLB/DE) & @realmitchell11 (QB).

 

[Drew]

update on Shocky Jacques-Louis #55 on the list above: 1-on-1 with 2018 Dunbar WR Shocky Jacques-Louis - Prep Sports Scouting

He lines up everywhere on the Tigers offense calling himself a playmaker. But it is at wide receiver where he plays mostly and where colleges are looking at him at.

Jacques-Louis currently has 16 offers which include the likes of Kentucky, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Syracuse, North Carolina and Minnesota.

He says Kentucky is showing him the most interest on a weekly basis and that the Wildcats are on the top of his list right now.

No mention of UConn in the article but its also the writer listing most of the schools and not him

 

[TheDrifter75]

If this kids comes here, then without a doubt we have the deepest set of QBs ever assembled for UConn which is stunning. And, the QB position could be the strongest unit with the most depth by 2019. Unbelievable.

Side note - with Bloom and Myers as seniors, that TE position is ripe for Rose to be a receiving terror and Fitton to be blocking guy in 2018.

Yeah, it's the potential amount of competition at the position that gets me most excited.

 

[Drew]

I think Manny is confused - decommitted from USC back @ the end of February.

MANNY'P ‏ @Mannyp___ 2h 2 hours ago
Top 4 .....Done
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[Drew]

also #25 Nikko Hall looks to be committing soon:

 

[Drew]

"Bookie" Radley-Hiles feels connection with Husker fans, hasn't forgotten Milt's words Strangers call Brendan Radley-Hiles by his nickname as though they've known him for years. journalstar.com

Even though we're out of it its a pretty good read. Seems like he has a great head on his shoulders

 

[businesslawyer]

From a 247 site article today:
>>Mitchell, who is regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in California, told CycloneAlert he will visit Rutgers on Friday and UConn on Saturday in an effort to advance toward a decision. Mitchell had previously said he would take dual trips during his spring break to the latter two schools or South Carolina and North Carolina.<<

>>Mitchell said Nebraska is showing increased interest and is trying to visit him as soon as possible before May 1. The Cyclones, meanwhile will visit Mitchell on April 27<<

He has said previously he will commit on 5/1.

He wants to commit by May 1 and he's coming here to look in late April? That has to make us a realistic possibility I would think.

 

[UConn07]

 

[huskymedic]

He wants to commit by May 1 and he's coming here to look in late April? That has to make us a realistic possibility I would think.

My main concern is the P5 gravitional pull w/ some kids. In Lashlee/Edsall we trust.

 

[TheDrifter75]

My main concern is the P5 gravitional pull w/ some kids. In Lashlee/Edsall we trust.

Does he visit ISU after us? I think that's the main competition. I like that we have a strong program in his choice of major.

 

[huskymedic]

Does he visit ISU after us? I think that's the main competition. I like that we have a strong program in his choice of major.

He visted Iowa State on 3/25... from the article quotes I posted above from a Cyclone 247 site - it alludes to that Iowa State scheduling a visit w/ Mitchell on April 27 so it appears they may be trying for one last whack at him.

 

[Drew]

Brendan Radley-Hiles committed to Nebraska

 

[Drew]

New Commit?

 

[huskymedic]

Jalin Cooper is a 6-4 180lb WR from Medina High School in Medina New York. Other offers from Army, Buffalo, Robert Morris, Syracuse, Temple. Toledo, Wake forest, Washington State and BC.
Highlights

 

[WhereistheDove?]

New Commit?

Wholley posted something similar. Robert Snead is on his visit this weekend and that would be a pretty impressive get.

 

[huskymedic]

Wholley posted something similar. Robert Snead is on his visit this weekend and that would be a pretty impressive get.

?? Maybe/probably this ??

Andy Slater‏ @AndySlater
SLATER SCOOP: Former Canes DL Courtel Jenkins has landed on his feet. He'll resume his collegiate career with Randy Edsall's UConn Huskies

His U profile: Courtel Jenkins

He was dismissed from the U in February - One year eligibility left.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

?? Maybe/probably this ??

Andy Slater‏ @AndySlater
SLATER SCOOP: Former Canes DL Courtel Jenkins has landed on his feet. He'll resume his collegiate career with Randy Edsall's UConn Huskies

His U profile: Courtel Jenkins

He was dismissed from the U in February - One year eligibility left.

Can we have both?