UConn Football Class of 2022 NLI Early Signing Day Thread/Info (12/15/21>12/17/21)

[WhereistheDove?]

I was somewhat leaning towards this being the case for him. Looks like he has the skill set to play the position in a role more similar to the Travis Kelce's and Kyle Pitts' of the TE world.

Was curious if he would eventually end up there as well. He’s got the frame for it and his athletic ability would seem to play much better from that position than as a WR. If he bulks up, should be a mismatch nightmare.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

Ha..

 

[ZooCougar]

Are there any surprises?

 

[huskymedic]

Are there any surprises?

Not really yet but I guess Passmore/Brinson could be classified there in some respect as they were two previous staff commits but quiet on the social media front.

 

[jayfromfla]

1 no surprise signings
2 only 9.
3 we had 13 commitments under RE
4 in 2017 with 34 days to recruit we had 21

not a good start

 

[AD DB Burner]

Are there any surprises?

None yet. Only verbals yet to get a Twitter NLI announcement are Mountali from Loomis and the ODU WR transfer

 

[Blades]

None yet. Only verbals not to get a Twitter NLI announcement are Mountali from Loomis

Yep, still lists Uconn (Jeff Moore, Don Brown at work ? )

 

[AD DB Burner]

1 no surprise signings
2 only 9.
3 we had 13 commitments under RE
4 in 2017 with 34 days to recruit we had 21

not a good start

There is still a second signing period in February. With the transfer portal, there is no reason to fill your entire class in the early signing period, especially with a new staff in place.

 

[huskymedic]

1 no surprise signings
2 only 9.
3 we had 13 commitments under RE
4 in 2017 with 34 days to recruit we had 21

not a good start

There are 11 NLIs in so far today... and the early signing period goes through Friday.

 

[JMick]

1 no surprise signings
2 only 9.
3 we had 13 commitments under RE
4 in 2017 with 34 days to recruit we had 21

not a good start

I'd rather us wait and see if any bigger pieces fall than sign players just to sign them.

 

[DoctorWho85]

1 no surprise signings
2 only 9.
3 we had 13 commitments under RE
4 in 2017 with 34 days to recruit we had 21

not a good start

In 2017, UConn wasn't also coming off historically the worst season in college football with a coach building new relationships in an area he's never recruited. It's apples to oranges. Mora has a better staff in place and, imo, has out recruited Edsall in his first year.

 

[UConnJim]

1 no surprise signings
2 only 9.
3 we had 13 commitments under RE
4 in 2017 with 34 days to recruit we had 21

not a good start

Based on roster spots, I think we are close to done with HS recruiting with the exception of a HS QB or a top player. That would leave 10+ spots for portal kids.

 

[Alum1620]

None yet. Only verbals yet to get a Twitter NLI announcement are Mountali from Loomis and the ODU WR transfer

Look at the Fitzgerald’s latest couple tweets

 

[SubbaBub]

So, are most of these Edsal recruits who decided to stay, did Mora close the deal on some guys the previous regime was on, or did Mora bring in some new blood that wasn't on our radar?

I'm assuming more of the former.

 

[huskymedic]

So, are most of these Edsal recruits who decided to stay, did Mora close the deal on some guys the previous regime was on, or did Mora bring in some new blood that wasn't on our radar?

I'm assuming more of the former.

1. Timothy Passmore (DL) - Cocoa High School, Cocoa Florida (UConn Commit 6/10/21)
2. Brady Wayburn (OL) - Gastonia North Carolina attending The Loomis Chaffe School, Windsor CT (UConn Commit 6/20/21)
3. D’Mon Brinson (DB) - Dillard High School, Ft. Lauderdale Florida (UConn Commit 6/22/21)
4. Victor Rosa (RB/ATH) - Bristol Central High School, Bristol CT (UConn Commit 7/14/21)
5. Donovan Branch (DL) - Foundation Academy, Winter Garden Florida (UConn Commit 6/20/21>Decommitted 10/2/21>Recommitted 12/5/21)
6. Nathan Voorhis (DL) - Stroudsburg High School, Stroudsburg PA (UConn Commit 6/11/21>Decommitted 10/17/21>Recommitted 12/6/21)
7. Derek Spearman (DB) - Cornelius North Carolina attending the Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor CT (UConn Commit 12/5/21) (Mora)
8. Kylish Hicks (WR) - Mergenthaler Vo-Tech High School, Baltimore, Maryland (UConn Commit 12/12/21) (Mora)
9. Ben Murawski (OL) - Harleysville PA attending St Thomas More School Oakdale CT (UConn Commit 12/12/21) (Mora)
10. Justin Joly (TE) - Iona Prep High School, New Rochelle New York (Delaware Commit>Decommitted 11/29/21>UConn Commit 12/13/21)(Mora)
11. Bo Estes (TE) Tulsa Oklahoma>Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (JUCO), Miami Oklahoma (UConn Commit 12/13/21) (Mora)
12. Denzel Mountali-Johnstown (ATH) - Vancouver BC attending Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor CT (UConn Commit 12/5/21) (Mora)

 

[huskymedic]

Even dozen for now…

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Ajs120102]

Only person i can think of is matt hoffman who announces later. that would be an awful lot of tight end commits.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

So, are most of these Edsal recruits who decided to stay, did Mora close the deal on some guys the previous regime was on, or did Mora bring in some new blood that wasn't on our radar?

Yes

 

[Bubba1957]

This team has some talented kids. So far today they've added a couple of big boys up front and a couple of speed rushers. Two areas they needed improvement. Let's see how the rest of the week plays out and how the portal works out. As many of you have said, a QB and more OL will be areas of focus.

 

[Palatine]

Only person i can think of is matt hoffman who announces later. that would be an awful lot of tight end commits.

Tight ends, defensive ends fullbacks and linebackers all come in similar sizes.

 

[Blades]

Even dozen for now…

Just got it in under the wire for the presser..

 

[huskymedic]

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 5m
Jim Mora: "We're excited about our first class. When you come into new situation, you have two choices -- you can see the class a little bit and start building toward future, or you can attack it."

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 4m
Donovan Branch, DL/LB, had decommitted from UConn but got back on board after meeting with new staff.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 4m
D'mon Brinson, a DB who "makes the play at the moment of truth," Mora says.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 4m
Bo Estes, TE, is "a tremendous athlete who can work in space and create matchup problems," Mora said. "We like his athleticism."

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 4m
Kylish Hicks, WR, "a wide receiver as we see him now, but when you watch his film you see him equally adept at playing defensive back."

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 3m
Justin Joly, TE, "Just a tremendous athlete. Still has a ways to go in developing his body. But when you see him move in space, his hands ... and his run after the catch, you say this guy has special traits," Mora said.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 2m
Denzel Mountali, athlete from Vancouver and Loomis Chafee, "We stayed local, giving a priority to this state. Hit the prep schools and his schools hard," Mora said.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 2m
Ben Murawski, 6-6, OL, "is a massive man. He'll play around 320, 325 pounds. He's got 6 1/2 size hands, size 18 feet. He's a massive man," More said.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 1m
Tim Passmore, DL from Cocoa, Fla., "an interior defensive lineman. He's the only guy on here I have not met. He really placed his faith in us and we've placed our faith in him. We've talked, we've zoomed, but I haven't shaken his hand."

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 1m
Victor Rosa, RB, Bristol Central, one of first to visit Mora, with family. "When you watch this guy's film, there really isn't anything he can't do. We played to use him as a running back, slot [receiver]," Mora said.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 53s
Derek Spearman, DB from Davidson, N.C., and Loomis ... "Nate decommitted and came back on second official visit and recommitted. He can rush off the edge, drop into space a little. He may grow into a defensive tackle. Helps us immediately, putting pressure on the qb," Mora said.

Mike Anthony @ManthonyHearst 38s
Brady Wayburn, OL, "Big, broad shouldered athletic guy we think is really going to help us in the interior."

** Mora talked about Voorhis but Mike missed it.

 

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[ZooCougar]

“We’re not going to run between the tackles 30 times a game”

 

[Coach J]

There is still a second signing period in February. With the transfer portal, there is no reason to fill your entire class in the early signing period, especially with a new staff in place.

Sorry if some of this was stated previously (busy at work)

- Also with Joly listed as a TE and Estes at TE, the assumption that Hoffman is a done deal is probably not accurate.

- While I like the 2 OL we signed - it is flat out imperative that we sign at least 2 maybe 3 from the portal.

- For the love of God we need at least a portal QB and and FR QB.

- Our top rated recruits were all RE recruits. Not dishing JM and Staff just facts

- We lost higher rated recruits then what we brought in. Again not dishing JM just the state of where we are.

- Odd no announcement on Nigel Fitzgerald.

- JM seems to view Denzel as a OLB possibly a very good one at that.

- No surprises, hopefully we get some JUCO and Portal signees the next 2 days (I mean I am shocked we haven't grabbed more yet that want to come into a situation where they can start day 1.) Edited to note the recent reports that we may have a few announcements throughout the day, that is good news.

 

[DoctorWho85]

Just when I think I can't get any more excited....BOOM more excitement.

 

[firstnline]

They did say earlier this morning that announcements would be made throughout the day. So maybe a surprise or two. Fingers crossed.