2019 UConn Commit - Darrin (DJ) Smith (Frisco Texas) - Decommitted 6/17/18

[Exit 4]

"Smith admitted that he would take a look at other programs that could potentially offer him a similar situation to what he feels awaits him at UConn..."

This quote from the Rivals Texas article makes me nervous.

Yep. Lets just enjoy this for now. It’s a long way to Dec signing day.

 

[BlueandOG]

Very excited to see this young man in action. Welcome!

 

[huskymedic]

"Smith admitted that he would take a look at other programs that could potentially offer him a similar situation to what he feels awaits him at UConn..."

This quote from the Rivals Texas article makes me nervous.

The more talented the commit the more the risk... not a dang thing you can do about it as a staff other than to continue to show the love.

 

[Samoo]

The more talented the commit the more the risk... not a dang thing you can do about it as a staff other than to continue to show the love.

Just ask KO what happens when you don't...

 

[Hornet22]

Hope we see him in a Husky uniform.

Good point.
Now the real work begins....Gotts keep him committed. He will most certainly get pulled from multiple directions.

 

[2Infinity]

Such a solid add by RE 2.0 and company! The kid has character and leadership qualities in addition to his talent! It does sound like he's leaving himself an out, but I'm thinking that's just in case the staff and DJ can't use his commitment as a springboard to luring some additional high quality recruits... which I think they will!

I love that he's already thinking of himself as a key player in the revival of UConn football! Guys who look at the history of a program, from the perspective of the future, and see themselves as instrumental in it's transformation, are usually program changers! That's exciting! Welcome aboard DJ!

 

[Hornet22]

The more talented the commit the more the risk... not a dang thing you can do about it as a staff other than to continue to show the love.

Absolutely Medic. I’m sure they will experience angst for the next year but all they can do is continue to demonstrate the commitment to getting the program back to respectability. What won’t change is his opportunity to play early and like he said, shock the world. Hopefully he sticks with that mindset.

 

[huskysupporter]

Like that he is trying to recruit other players. Let’s get some momentum going on the recruiting trail. I think he has a better chance to keep his commitment if the staff can get some good prospects around him.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Good point.
Now the real work begins....Gotts keep him committed. He will most certainly get pulled from multiple directions.

Gone are the days when RE v1 pulled the offer if a kid took another visit.

 

[uconnphil2016]

He's our highest rated recruit since Cam DeGeorge. Before that, Arkeel Newsome.

 

[YoungFree]

Currently the #77 recruiting class in the country off of 1 guy...247 isn't counting both commits right now. I like this current snapshot in time.

RE 2.0 can only go up from here!

 

[Waquoit]

I love that picture. Is that his Dad?

 

[uconnphil2016]

Currently the #77 recruiting class in the country off of 1 guy...247 isn't counting both commits right now. I like this current snapshot in time.

RE 2.0 can only go up from here!

And our second recruit (not sure what he'll be rated out of JUCO) was a very highly rated 3 star in HS. If he stays similarly rated, our class will be off to an awesome start.

 

[Exit 4]

And our second recruit (not sure what he'll be rated out of JUCO) was a very highly rated 3 star in HS. If he stays similarly rated, our class will be off to an awesome start.

We are now ranked 58th on rivals thanks to Harris and Smith.

And no need to tell me about how it has limited relevance or point out again that Farrell is a crook.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

We are now ranked 58th on rivals thanks to Harris and Smith.

And no need to tell me about how it has limited relevance or point out again that Farrell is a crook.

Can we not be Rutgers?

 

[Exit 4]

Can we not be Rutgers?

Say whut?

Rutty is ranked 44th with four kids.

 

[TheDoggPound]

He's our highest rated recruit since Cam DeGeorge. Before that, Arkeel Newsome.

What was/is Dillon Harris' rating?

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Say whut?

Rutty is ranked 44th with four kids.

Who cares? For years RU celebrated recruiting championships.

 

[whaler11]

Who cares? For years RU celebrated recruiting championships.

Better than Adminstrative National Championships.

This stuff is so much better than what Diaco was doing I don’t even care. Diaco would have lost a kid to Nebraska-Omaha.

 

[JMick]

What was/is Dillon Harris' rating?

just under 1500

 

[Exit 4]

Who cares? For years RU celebrated recruiting championships.

You are right, better players don’t have anything to do with better football.

 

[Exit 4]

just under 1500

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I always felt he was worth 1450 to 1460 status.

 

[whaler11]

I give this kid a ton of credit for being brave enough to commit with Donevin O’Reilly racking up Heismans.

 

[Woof 101]

Like that he is trying to recruit other players. Let’s get some momentum going on the recruiting trail. I think he has a better chance to keep his commitment if the staff can get some good prospects around him.

Double BINGO here on both points. Love the fact he liked his visit here, along with my welcome to Darrin I say "come again and bring a friend".
Not one to usually buy into video highlights as they are often just a player dominating against lesser talent. Having said that we're talking Texas here.

His lateral movement is money, his ability to not hang around waiting for a block / spotting daylight quickly the same. His ability to pancake a linebacker for a teammate is priceless.

 

[uconnphil2016]

I give this kid a ton of credit for being brave enough to commit with Donevin O’Reilly racking up Heismans.

This made me LOL