UConn Football Class of 2025 > Early Signing Day Thread/Info (12/4/24>12/6/24)

[MilliniumPrince]

Two 6'3" DBs is a nice direction.

 

[MKH2317]

Why would you feel bad about that? It's a pretty normal thing to do with recruits and recruiting.

I feel bad because it’s obvious that Mora has this program on an upward trajectory but I’m still gun-shy and jaded from the Edsall era. The wounds are still fresh from when we used to sign FCS caliber classes, and not good FCS classes at that. I’m absolutely psyched to see some serious offer lists on players coming to UConn next year

 

[ZooCougar]

It’s got to be brutal to be a 3 Star and below recruit these days. Such small classes.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskymedic]

 

[UCFBfan]

It’s got to be brutal to be a 3 Star and below recruit these days. Such small classes.

I had the same thought on class size. I didn't even realize today was National signing day. That shows how important the transfer portal has become. I feel for these HS school kids because they aren't getting the attention they once did because the way to build a program now is through the portal with a few HS kids in development.

It blows my mind how Dabo can still have a job at Clemson by sticking to the good old fashioned he recruit and utilizing the portal.

 

[jdb50]

Love to see the 6'3" DBs being signed. If you are that size and can cover the window for the opposing QB gets narrower.

 

[businesslawyer]

Yes, the portal has taken much of the attention away from signing day, but the same number of kids are still being signed and getting scholarships. How can it be otherwise? Every time we lose a Jolly or a Carter, a P-4 school takes one less kid out of high school but we have to take one more. Or we steal a G-5 or FCS kid, and then this school needs one more high school player.

 

[ZOOCONN]

I had the same thought on class size. I didn't even realize today was National signing day. That shows how important the transfer portal has become. I feel for these HS school kids because they aren't getting the attention they once did because the way to build a program now is through the portal with a few HS kids in development.

It blows my mind how Dabo can still have a job at Clemson by sticking to the good old fashioned he recruit and utilizing the portal.

In fairness this is just the early signing window, national signing day is in feb

 

[UConnJim]

Yes, the portal has taken much of the attention away from signing day, but the same number of kids are still being signed and getting scholarships. How can it be otherwise? Every time we lose a Jolly or a Carter, a P-4 school takes on less kid out of high school but we have to take one more. Or steal a G-5 or FCS kid, and then there school needs one more high school player.

What's interesting is not all schools are focused on the portal. I heard the TCU coach yesterday said they are focused on HS kids and development with only a couple transfers sprinkled in. And, if you look at the top 10 recruiting classes on 247, the average class size is ~25. Syracuse is bringing in 34 kids, so they clearly won't be relying heavily on the portal this year compared to last year.

I think the way things are going to work is that for a school like UConn, we can use the portal to attract P4 kids who are not starting or G5/FCS kids that find what UConn offers attractive. And, there are plenty of top 30 QBs who will not start at their current school so you can find them like Evers and Roberson. And I like how UConn is bringing in many portal kids with multiple years of eligibility so you don't have massive turnover every year.

I believe that the portal on a net/net basis is a positive for UConn. This year it certainly was.

 

[UCFBfan]

In fairness this is just the early signing window, national signing day is in feb

Thanks I forgot about that

 

[gioff2323]

Thanks I forgot about that

Gotta think waiting for Feb. is a huge risk. You can see us making offers to portal guys now. Only so many slots.

 

[Jetskies]

I would get nervous whenever i'd see a signed recruit who had an exclusive CAA/Patriot (+ maybe a service academy) offer list... and then UConn. To me it didn't feel good seeing a kid sign here in those circumstances, as it would seem like he did it cuz it was his only option to play top level ball.

I know this recruitment thing isn't a perfect science, and there are hidden gems in the shadows, but I am glad I am starting to see less of that. looking forward to seeing more strong G5 + P4's listed on these kids resumes.

 

[CJasmer]

I would get nervous whenever i'd see a signed recruit who had an exclusive CAA/Patriot (+ maybe a service academy) offer list... and then UConn. To me it didn't feel good seeing a kid sign here in those circumstances, as it would seem like he did it cuz it was his only option to play top level ball.

I know this recruitment thing isn't a perfect science, and there are hidden gems in the shadows, but I am glad I am starting to see less of that. looking forward to seeing more strong G5 + P4's listed on these kids resumes.

Currently UConn seeing more success in the portal than recruiting high school kids.

 

[uconnbill]

I had the same thought on class size. I didn't even realize today was National signing day. That shows how important the transfer portal has become. I feel for these HS school kids because they aren't getting the attention they once did because the way to build a program now is through the portal with a few HS kids in development.

It blows my mind how Dabo can still have a job at Clemson by sticking to the good old fashioned he recruit and utilizing the portal.

He keeps his job because he won a National Championship and wins the ACC Championships on a yearly basis. He likes to build up his recruits and hasn't brought into the NIL as others have.

 

[Skiblets]

Currently UConn seeing more success in the portal than recruiting high school kids.

Probably only spending NIL $$ on transfers is my guess. Disqualifies us from getting any 4-5 star high schoolers

 

[Chin Diesel]

Love to see the 6'3" DBs being signed. If you are that size and can cover the window for the opposing QB gets narrower.

Those will become LB's.

 

[UConnJim]

Those will become LB's.

I don't think so. I am skeptical about reported heights and weights of recruits with Bridges-Brooks, for example, listed from 6' to 6' 3" and his weight listed from 175 lbs to 195 lbs. If you look at his game pictures and videos, he looks lean and can maybe add 10 to 15 lbs. He seems to be more of a safety. And, Mora seems to want bigger LBs.

 

[coachcap]

In fairness this is just the early signing window, national signing day is in feb

On Wednesday on Sirius-xm, Childers & Neuheusel addressed this term. Basically they said,face it, even though it's considered the early signing day, it's the real signing day. Because of the transfer portal, the signing day in February is an afterthought. Players of any real value will sign in December.

 

[giddyup]

Annual Great Reshuffle certainly helps us because we get new cards to draw from the deck and improve our hand. At some point we will suffer the opposite effect with breakout players. I think the portal game, if played well, can keep you in the 40-80 ranking range. Once you start having major success with impact players, the vultures circle.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

I don't think so. I am skeptical about reported heights and weights of recruits with Bridges-Brooks, for example, listed from 6' to 6' 3" and his weight listed from 175 lbs to 195 lbs. If you look at his game pictures and videos, he looks lean and can maybe add 10 to 15 lbs. He seems to be more of a safety. And, Mora seems to want bigger LBs.

Tui-Brown came in around 200lbs. Took him a few years to make his current weight.But yeah Mora seemed to.like his lbs 230-335. And he is not the DC anymore.

 

[huskymedic]

2025 UConn Commit Only List:

1. K’Saan Farrar (QB) - Green Run Hign School, Virginia Beach Virginia (UConn Commit 5/12/24)
2. Axavier Bridges-Brooks (DB) - Riverdale Baptist School, Upper Marlboro Maryland (UConn Commit 6/16/24)
3. Saxton Suchanic (DB) - Central York High School, York PA (UConn Commit 6/18/24)
4. Xavier Watson - (WR/TE) Waverly High School, Waverly New York (UConn Commit 6/19/24)
5. Aubrey Melvin (DL) - Gwynn Park High School, Brandywine, Maryland (UConn Commit 6/22/24)
6. Nykobi Brown (DL/OL/TE) - Valdosta High School, Valdosta Georgia (UConn Commit 6/24/24)
7. Osiris Gilbert (WR/DB) - Peachtree Ridge High School, Suwanne Georgia (UConn Commit 6/25/24)
8. Hill Greenlee (OL) Dallas Texas > Hun School of Princeton, Princeton New Jersey (UConn Commit 6/29/24)
9. Joe McGann (OL/TE/DL) - LaGrangeville New York > Hun School of Princeton, Princeton New Jersey (UConn Commit 7/7/24)
10. Makih Johnson (WR/DB) - Clearwater International Academy, Clearwater Florida > Tarpon Springs High School (UConn Commit 7/11/24)
11. Marco Cate (OL/LS) - Carmel High School, Carmel Indiana (UConn PWO Commit 10/27/24)
12. Charley Leahy (TE/DL) - Staples High School, Westport CT (UConn PWO Commit 11/19/24)
13. Charles Johnson (RB/LB) - King George High School, King Charles Virginia (UConn Commit June 2024)
14. Lewenski Ydore (LB) - North Miami High School, Miami Florida (UConn Commit June 2024)

 

[LoyalFanCT]

What do we know about K'saan Farrar as QB. Is he decent?

 

[huskymedic]

What do we know about K'saan Farrar as QB. Is he decent?

They only recruited him because they thought he had a cool name.

Ksaan Farrar brings promise to the QB position

UConn football adds a three-star recruit under center for the second season in a row.

storrscentral.com

In 2023: Led Green Run to a 12-1 record and a Virginia Class 5 Region A final appearance. Earned All-Beach Region honors with 3,086 passing yards, 36 TDs, 577 rushing yards, and 7 TDs.

This year his team is 13-1 losing last night in the Finals again. Not including last night’s stats he has thrown for 2,849 yards, 32 TDs, two INTs. Haven’t seen finals stats yet.

 

[huskymedic]