2021 recruits

[BillyLP]

Another 2021 de-commit. This time it is the only QB thus far in the class. Jacory Jordan of Jacksonville FL . He originally committed in early April.

I understand the thought behind this one. McDonald has another 2 years of eligibility, and Keller/Melton both will technically have 5 after this year. Hard to break through in that crowded room, at the moment.

Still think we should definitely be looking to add a QB in this class, though. Jordan looked like a good one, and that's a tough loss to have.

There are also rumors that Jordan was close to picking up several ACC offers and he wanted to make himself look more available to bigger opportunities.

[mbenecke]

That makes a lot of sense. Tough to keep guys that talented in the fold, especially when you're losing.

[mbenecke]

Cassius Howell, a 3-star ATH from Kansas City, MO. It’s reported that he’ll be a DE for us.

[Schadenfreude]

Cassius Howell, a 3-star ATH from Kansas City, MO. It’s reported that he’ll be a DE for us.

This is probably what Loeffler was alluding to on his media avail today. He seemed pleased about this one.

[Class of 61]

Didn’t Scot also say we’d be taking a QB too? Of course this might have been before the decommit.

[mbenecke]

Didn’t Scot also say we’d be taking a QB too? Of course this might have been before the decommit.

He said they planned to, and it was after. So I’d guess they have a backup plan in mind.

[MarkL]

Most assuredly Loeffler and co have a backup and a backup to the backup in mind at QB.

[Schadenfreude]

Didn’t Scot also say we’d be taking a QB too? Of course this might have been before the decommit.

He said they planned to, and it was after. So I’d guess they have a backup plan in mind.

I wonder if Loeffler is thinking of the Syracuse transfer or of someone else. The Blade's write up of Loffler's comments hints the latter might be true.

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu ... 0201130093" target="_blank

[mbenecke]

Rocco Hicks, a 6’4 DE from Blue Valley West HS in Stilwell, Kansas. He also had an offer from Northern Iowa.

[BillyLP]

Rocco Hicks, a 6’4 DE from Blue Valley West HS in Stilwell, Kansas. He also had an offer from Northern Iowa.

Looks like he's 6'4" 240lbs, and was being heavily recruited as a lacrosse player, so I'm wondering if that's why he flew under the football radar a bit. I like the lacrosse aspect. Those guys absolutely beat the s**t out of each other on the field. Shows solid toughness.

[mbenecke]

Rocco Hicks, a 6’4 DE from Blue Valley West HS in Stilwell, Kansas. He also had an offer from Northern Iowa.

Looks like he's 6'4" 240lbs, and was being heavily recruited as a lacrosse player, so I'm wondering if that's why he flew under the football radar a bit. I like the lacrosse aspect. Those guys absolutely beat the s**t out of each other on the field. Shows solid toughness.

In addition to toughness, I'd say it also shows athleticism. Takes a lot for a DE-sized human to be able to keep pace out there on a lacrosse field, so you know he's got decent speed and flexibility.

[BillyLP]

Jaedyn McKinstry from St. John's (Toledo) committed as a PWO. Listed as a 6'5" 210lbs WR. Inspirational story, as he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2018 and given a 50% chance to survive. Welcome to the Falcons, Jaedyn.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/st- ... e07f852682

[mbenecke]

As a late addition to the 2021class, we have added 6'3, 310 lb DT Denver Warren (Brother Rice HS - Oak Lawn, IL) into the fold. After high school, he went the prep route for one season (not sure what that means for eligibility) but this is a HUGE get.

During high school, he was a high 3-star recruit, and he had offers from Illinois, LSU, Michigan, Boston College, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State, Syracuse, Tennessee, Toledo, Western Michigan, and Wisconsin.

His .8689 rating from 247 makes him easily the best player in our 2021 class, and the 2nd-highest rated commitment in school history.

[BillyLP]

As a late addition to the 2021class, we have added 6'3, 310 lb DT Denver Warren (Brother Rice HS - Oak Lawn, IL) into the fold. After high school, he went the prep route for one season (not sure what that means for eligibility) but this is a HUGE get.

During high school, he was a high 3-star recruit, and he had offers from Illinois, LSU, Michigan, Boston College, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Duke, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State, Syracuse, Tennessee, Toledo, Western Michigan, and Wisconsin.

His .8689 rating from 247 makes him easily the best player in our 2021 class, and the 2nd-highest rated commitment in school history.

Prep school doesn't affect eligibility (Roger Lewis went prep route). Looks like he was committed to U of M at some point. Curious why he went this route and lost the P5 offers. Grades are the most likely culprit but looking through his Twitter, he had a 1220 SAT score which is more than enough to play football basically anywhere.

Either way, very glad he chose here! With that extra year of development, he is a very likely starter from day 1.

EDIT: After watching his hudl video, looks like a great prospect. Just needs to get a bit quicker. Stays low to the ground and keeps his legs motoring. Reminds me of Chris Jones when he played here.

[Class of 61]

Didn’t see Warren listed w/ rest of 20 signed players. Did he Actually sign, or was it a rumor?