Had a little extra time on my hands this morning and thought I’d put this up and see what you guys think. This is my opinion based off performance from last year and what little I’ve heard regarding off-season workouts. This will only account for the guys currently on campus and not the 9 signees that have yet to report, however I did list there names at the bottom of each position grouping as well as the recommended number of transfer players for that group. So here we go:
Defensive Line
DE: Colby Wooden / Zyk Walker / Tobechi Okoli
NT: Marquis Burks / Jayson Jones
DT/End: Marcus Harris / Jeffrey M’Ba
(NT Enyce Sledge - May Enrolle) Recommended number of transfer additions (2).
Edge
Stud: Derrick Hall / Cam Riley
Rush: Eku Leota / Dylan Brooks
Recommended number of transfer additions (1-2)
Linebacker
Mike LB: Owen Pappoe / Desmond Tisdol / Kameron Brown
Will LB: Eugene Asante / Wesley Steiner / Powell Gordon
(Robert Woodyard - May Enrolle) Recommended number of transfer additions (1)
Secondary
CB: Jaylin Simpson / Ro Torrence / JaDarian Rhym
CB: Nehemiah Pritchett / DJ James / A.D. Diamond
NB: Donavon Kaufman / Nehemiah Pritchett / DJ James
FS: Marquise Gilbert / Eric Reed Jr
SS: Zion Puckett / Cayden Bridges / Caleb Wooden
(Austin Ausberry & Keionte Scott - May Enrolles) Recommended number of transfer additions (0-1)
After looking at our numbers at each position, there’s no question that DL attrition in the portal post the early signing period has definitely transitioned that position group from a strength into a group that needs a couple more bodies to go fully 3 deep at each spot. Edge is the other position that requires some attention, but I like the talent of the 4 players we currently have there. If we can add an impact guy at LB on in the secondary you do it and don’t think twice, but it’s not as dire in my opinion as the other 2 position groups. What are your thoughts Bunk?
Defensive Line
DE: Colby Wooden / Zyk Walker / Tobechi Okoli
NT: Marquis Burks / Jayson Jones
DT/End: Marcus Harris / Jeffrey M’Ba
(NT Enyce Sledge - May Enrolle) Recommended number of transfer additions (2).
Edge
Stud: Derrick Hall / Cam Riley
Rush: Eku Leota / Dylan Brooks
Recommended number of transfer additions (1-2)
Linebacker
Mike LB: Owen Pappoe / Desmond Tisdol / Kameron Brown
Will LB: Eugene Asante / Wesley Steiner / Powell Gordon
(Robert Woodyard - May Enrolle) Recommended number of transfer additions (1)
Secondary
CB: Jaylin Simpson / Ro Torrence / JaDarian Rhym
CB: Nehemiah Pritchett / DJ James / A.D. Diamond
NB: Donavon Kaufman / Nehemiah Pritchett / DJ James
FS: Marquise Gilbert / Eric Reed Jr
SS: Zion Puckett / Cayden Bridges / Caleb Wooden
(Austin Ausberry & Keionte Scott - May Enrolles) Recommended number of transfer additions (0-1)
After looking at our numbers at each position, there’s no question that DL attrition in the portal post the early signing period has definitely transitioned that position group from a strength into a group that needs a couple more bodies to go fully 3 deep at each spot. Edge is the other position that requires some attention, but I like the talent of the 4 players we currently have there. If we can add an impact guy at LB on in the secondary you do it and don’t think twice, but it’s not as dire in my opinion as the other 2 position groups. What are your thoughts Bunk?
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