think they were plan B unranked guys, but a couple had some other power 5 offers. Cant remember them all, but I think it was a S, WR, DL, and Edge.Were the OVs for plan B type guys? Or our main targets?
think they were plan B unranked guys, but a couple had some other power 5 offers. Cant remember them all, but I think it was a S, WR, DL, and Edge.Were the OVs for plan B type guys? Or our main targets?
Looks like it, and appears that the Illini didn't offer.Clayton Leonard's brother is Iowa bound?
yeah, wondering if BB would have offered if we didn't hit on some of our OL targets. Pretty cool to have the whole OL class have other multiple P5 offers. Rico Jackson keeps getting offers even after committing to us. South Carolina and NC State just offered this week.Looks like it, and appears that the Illini didn't offer.
Article includes blurbs on two recent Illini commits.
I noticed that. Cannon Leonard, yup, he’s Clayton’s brother. No interest from Illinois?Clayton Leonard's brother is Iowa bound?
He just won MVP at an Auburn camp. Not gonna lie, that made me nervous. Great ID by staff.
Very interesting metric! I like it.Comparison of official visits (pre-commitment) across recruiting classes.
This isn't a perfect metric but making an official visit shows interest from the recruit and the coaching staff is pushing for their commitment. It's also a worthwhile comparison on how the staff is doing on securing commitments from recruits being sought by other comparable (or better!) programs. A couple notes:
- Because early commits either occur before the official visit season or because it implies an early preference on a specific school, I removed pre-June 1st commitments from the calculation. The only caveat is if the recruit took multiple visits after he committed.
-Still can be a little noisy, as end of class recruits often visit before committing, QB recruits almost always makes visits, coaching staff preferences, etc. Only counting P5 official visits:
2018:
Official visits/recruit: 0.53
Recruits with >3 OVs: 1 (Verdis Brown)
2019:
Official visits/recruit: 0.53
Recruits with >3 OVs: 0
2020:
Official visits/recruit: 0.75
Recruits with >3 OVs: 1 (Johnny Newton)
2021: COVID wiped out the official visits for this year
Official visits/recruit: N/A
Recruits with >3 OVs: N/A
2022:
Official visits/recruit: 1.85
Recruits with >3 OVs: 5 (Aidan Laughery, Jared Badie, Shawn Miller, Isaiah Adams, & Matt Fries)
2023 (Ongoing):
Official visits/recruit: 1.2
Recruits with >3 OVs: 1 (Zach Aamland)
The 2023 number is likely to only increase, as the toughest recruiting battles are likely ongoing.
That's really awesome if trueRivals Michigan guy switched his forecast for Hill to us. Sure hope he's right.
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Exclusive: Ocoee three-star OLB/DE Calvin Smith announces his college decision
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound edge ruisher had 29 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in 2021. He has narrowed his offers to Illinois, Pitt and Rutgers.t.co
Calvin Smith to Illini!!!
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Trey Smith, Illinois Fighting Illini, Edge
2022: As a senior, totaled 107 tackles (38 for loss) and 19.5 sacks. Helped Ocoee make the semifinals of Florida’s new 4M playoffs. -Andrew Ivins247sports.com
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Exclusive: Ocoee three-star OLB/DE Calvin Smith announces his college decision
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound edge ruisher had 29 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in 2021. He has narrowed his offers to Illinois, Pitt and Rutgers.www.news-journalonline.com
Vet School paying off. What an interesting young man. Said when he came for his official he thought he was going through the motions, but then it clicked and felt like Illinois was right.
Well done to the staff!
I know we had Jenner that went to med school. Have we ever had a football player go to vet school before? Welcome Calvin!![]()
Exclusive: Ocoee three-star OLB/DE Calvin Smith announces his college decision
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound edge ruisher had 29 tackles for loss and 10 sacks in 2021. He has narrowed his offers to Illinois, Pitt and Rutgers.www.news-journalonline.com
Vet School paying off. What an interesting young man. Said when he came for his official he thought he was going through the motions, but then it clicked and felt like Illinois was right.
Well done to the staff!
I only watched a few minutes of Smith's highlights, but he has an extremely quick first step which makes him hard to block.
On a side note, I wonder if he will bring any of his pets with him when he heads north??
I hope he brings Tobe.
I hope he brings Tobe.
And another recent recruit said he wants to major in mechanical engineering. Getting some smart kids who hopefully are good players too.Great job determining what the kid wants, education-wise. Ditto with getting the academic side to be engaged. Amazing things can happen when all the relevant parties are in sync.
One more thought: Kevin Kane is killing it
Bruce or Kaitlyn ?I know we had Jenner that went to med school. Have we ever had a football player go to vet school before? Welcome Calvin!
Comparison of official visits (pre-commitment) across recruiting classes.