Looks like we need

[Tusks]

Im really surprised they're not taking 4 DB's.  Maybe the DB situation is turning out better than everyone thought with the new coaching.

Numbers can always change depending on who wants to come and if something happens with a commitment.

They will take another RB. 2 OL, probably one more WR. That puts them at 20. They want another DL or two. At the end of the day it's all up to Bret. The numbers are tight. 

[Wildhog]

I should clarify.  I'd gladly take Howell, but I want another HS OT to go along with him.  So that would be three.

[ARtillahog]

We're woefully thin at OT.

I would hope CSP has a plan to move some of the OG's to OT if the worst happens.  I know that's not preferred but I'm sure they see the same pitfalls in the future as do you.

[secneahog]

Merrick could be a OT also.

[Wildhog]

Merrick could be a OT also.

Which is why he's such an important recruit.

[ARtillahog]

Which is why he's such an important recruit.

And it's looking better and better with him, according to RD.

[Wildhog]

And it's looking better and better with him, according to RD.

[CDBHawg]

Do not get me wrong. I understand why they would only take one RB. The guy committed now is going to be phenomenal at the next level. But next season (worst case scenario) our RB core could look like this:

Collins
Walker
Evans
Day
RW3

And the year after that could look like this:

Walker
Day
RW3

We are going to take another RB imo.

Add Evans to the year after and which ever 2016 Rb(s) we sign.

It's not as bad as you're thinking. They recruited Day to play and contribute.

[CDBHawg]

Im really surprised they're not taking 4 DB's.  Maybe the DB situation is turning out better than everyone thought with the new coaching.

4 is too many.

We recruited Floyd, Toliver, and Ramirez last year. Dean the year before.nHopefully they can play. Collins will still be around as well. That's just at CB.

S has Gaines, Coley, Liddell.

I agree we need 1, maybe two more. But 4 would take away from other needs.

[CDBHawg]

I agree about needing 5 offensive linemen. I think we have too many needs elsewhere to take 6 tho

Maybe so. But guys were recruited at other positions to contribute. Hopefully they do.

OL & LB are the positions that are in dire need of quality depth.

I don't feel WR is a position of need as much as some think it is. The players are there, they just have to step up.

[Oklahawg]

Staff has to be looking at the heavy in-state class of defensive prospects for 2016.

They were pretty heavy on defense for 2014. 2015 may be aobut offense.

[Wildhog]

Maybe so. But guys were recruited at other positions to contribute. Hopefully they do.

OL & LB are the positions that are in dire need of quality depth.

I don't feel WR is a position of need as much as some think it is. The players are there, they just have to step up.

Jojo is redshirting.  KJ is on the way.  Cornelius and Edwards are going to be studs.  Hollister catches anything near him.  Morgan looks like he'll be a reliable guy.

Agreed.  A lot of young, quality talent at WR.

[ricepig]

Jojo is redshirting.  KJ is on the way.  Cornelius and Edwards are going to be studs.  Hollister catches anything near him.  Morgan looks like he'll be a reliable guy.

Agreed.  A lot of young, quality talent at WR.

Maybe the are looking for a punt returner.......

[Piggfoot]

I see our needs as recruiting every offensive and defensive position every year.
That's 22 players. Add in a kicker/punter every 3 years or so and a juco or two to take up the slack for players that don't make it. Of course that is easier said than done but it looks like this staff is heading in that direction instead of just recruiting the highest available athletes even though they may all be one position.  I believe some coaches recruited like they were in the pros, thinking they could swap players.

[emdavenp]

But even if JWill leaves, I think that having Hill, Pettway, and potentially Reed to take defensive opponents out of the box, we don't NEED an absolute stud like JWill to pound the ball. Would it be nice to have him? Absolutely, but keep in mind that we won't be having to face 8 players in the box much after this season

*crosses fingers*

[tophawg19]

Carr and Reed are the two i expect . we have good numbers in the secondary , players that the coaches really like . SO  i expect 3 o-line guys , hopefully someone who can cross train for both ot/og . 2 LB , 1 safety . Also i look for us to go hard after several as preferred walk-on , grey shirt players . we need OT's badly .

[MP24]

Carr and Reed are the two i expect . we have good numbers in the secondary , players that the coaches really like . SO  i expect 3 o-line guys , hopefully someone who can cross train for both ot/og . 2 LB , 1 safety . Also i look for us to go hard after several as preferred walk-on , grey shirt players . we need OT's badly .

Pretty close to what Richard said in the comments of Tuesday recruiting tidbits. Sounds very promising!

Standing at 16 commitments so 8 or more spots. Will take another RB and WR, another DL or two, two more OL, one or two LB, couple more DBs. Not sure how of the breakdown because of all the possibilities at DB.

I say Patrick Carr or Charles West will be the RB. Dominique Reed at WR. I think they get Barnett or Merrick or maybe both. Feel good about Derrick Graham next Tuesday. English is a possibility at DL. It;s been awhile but there's a DL that's committed elsewhere that was talking to Ark.

Haughton and a lot others are DBs they have a good shot at.

IN no way I'm I saying all of the above will happen but I do feel like some of them will be Hogs.

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/oct/28/tuesday-recruiting-tidbits/

[Grizzlyfan]

I see our needs as recruiting every offensive and defensive position every year.
That's 22 players. Add in a kicker/punter every 3 years or so and a juco or two to take up the slack for players that don't make it. Of course that is easier said than done but it looks like this staff is heading in that direction instead of just recruiting the highest available athletes even though they may all be one position.  I believe some coaches recruited like they were in the pros, thinking they could swap players.

I don't know if it has to be as strictly defined as you stated but I am concerned that it looks like we are only going to have 9 defensive recruits out of 26 possible.

On the other hand when you have an unusually high crop of quality in-state players you must sign those players.  Even if they are heavy on the offensive side.  We better ramp it up on defense in 2016.

[BatesvilleHOG]

RB-Carr

WR-Reed

OL-Barnett

DL-LB-Gustin
DL-English

S-Haughton

We'll take elite OT and RB next year. Definitely will build lots of depth on the OL and Secondary in the 16 class as well.

[Wildhog]

RB-Carr

WR-Reed

OL-Barnett

DL-LB-Gustin
DL-English

S-Haughton

We'll take elite OT and RB next year. Definitely will build lots of depth on the OL and Secondary in the 16 class as well.

We need OT's THIS year. 

[CDBHawg]

We need OT's THIS year.

More than most realize. All it takes is one look at who we're losing the next two years.

[Country Stylz]

Adding Reed and Hill on the outside would be helpful.

[onebadrubi]

Got to start putting talent in the back 7 on D in redshirts.  I'm hoping we will close the deal on a couple lbs and S that are studs but can RS.  Once we get that ball rolling we will really see dividends

[Dominicanhog]

4 is too many.

We recruited Floyd, Toliver, and Ramirez last year. Dean the year before.nHopefully they can play. Collins will still be around as well. That's just at CB.

S has Gaines, Coley, Liddell.

I agree we need 1, maybe two more. But 4 would take away from other needs.

also, isn't there a chance for Hines to come back as well? he's a nice player with some experience..

[Wildhog]

More than most realize. All it takes is one look at who we're losing the next two years.

Agreed. 

[Country Stylz]

Man I really hope we land West at RB. His film is awesome. Has unbelievable balance. Like a cat I say.

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

also, isn't there a chance for Hines to come back as well? he's a nice player with some experience..

He gone

[lefty08]

He gone

If he was gonna leave y did he agree to redshirt?  Doesn't make sense, he could have used this year as a sit out year. He's not going anywhere

[acepoker]

Add Evans to the year after and which ever 2016 Rb(s) we sign.

It's not as bad as you're thinking. They recruited Day to play and contribute.

And remove Walker from the year after since he is a JR. this season.

[Melorock089]

We need safety help don't we?

Our corners have actually been pretty good, but our safety play has been wanting, plus Alan Turner and Rohan Gaines are Seniors right?

[ricepig]

We need safety help don't we?

Our corners have actually been pretty good, but our safety play has been wanting, plus Alan Turner and Rohan Gaines are Seniors right?

Gaines is a redshirt Jr I believe.

[Tim Harris]

Preferably two.  I REALLY want one more HIGH SCHOOL OT.  Howell is a stop gap measure.  We need to build depth for the future.  Jackson appears to be a little bit of a project.

I agree with this.  I want Howell because we need the immediate help but then also want an additional HS OT to go with Jackson.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Gaines is a redshirt Jr I believe.

That's correct.

[Tim Harris]

I think Graham and Bryce English will be on the commit list before to long.  That would most likely finish things off on the DL.  Then we still get a speed back to go with what we have.  That would leave 5 spots left and then the math gets tricky.  I think we add 1-2 OL.  I know there are several out there people want and they are all the quality you find a way to take but I just don't feel as good as some do.  I think Howell and Merrick are the best bets.  Then you still have to add at least a CB or 2 and a S.

Needless to say I'm not glad I'm not the one who has to try and figure out how to make the numbers work.

[Wildhog]

Need at least two more OL.

[ricepig]

Need at least two more OL.

We'll get at least two.