2018 Recruit/Commitment Thread

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:55 am

azcat49 wrote:Best news is that both Friek and Poindexter got an extra year and will be playing for us next year. Surprised Chief didn't anything about that. Oh its good news so he can't speak on that

I did speak on it. Check the 2018 Wildcats team thread.

tgrumpy2 · Post by **tgrumpy2** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:52 am

Alpha chiefdom wrote:Chiefzona i have a question for you? How come you're not coaching anywhere or recruiting analyst for some team? I figured you would be a highly paid coach with all your knowledge and expertise in the game of football. I would think at least the wildcats would've been knocking down your door after the stoops firing. You have all the inside information i would think you would be making millions at a major university with your knowledge.

Personally, I think the reason Chief is so down on RR is RR ignored him. LOL.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:11 pm

azcat49 wrote:Best news is that both Friek and Poindexter got an extra year and will be playing for us next year. Surprised Chief didn't anything about that. Oh its good news so he can't speak on that

Best news all month!

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:25 pm

I don't think Adams will be the only committed recruit this happens to unless some maneuvering is done i.e. grey shirts.

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:35 pm

ChooChooCat wrote:I don't think Adams will be the only committed recruit this happens to unless some maneuvering is done i.e. grey shirts.

You’re thinking correctly.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:26 pm

ChooChooCat wrote:I don't think Adams will be the only committed recruit this happens to unless some maneuvering is done i.e. grey shirts.

One of the benefits of Khalil Tate’s year...unfortunately there has to be some road kill

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:52 pm

zonagrad · Post by **zonagrad** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:16 pm

Beating out Rutgers, UNLV and Kansas for a recruit doesn't really excite me.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:36 pm

zonagrad wrote:Beating out Rutgers, UNLV and Kansas for a recruit doesn't really excite me.

We normally beat out FCS and sun belt teams for recruits under RR so this would be a major coup

Sid · Post by **Sid** » Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:48 am

whatisee wrote:

The kid is 6’5” and over 3 bills. I would take him in a heartbeat with hopes that we can coach this young man up to become a freaking defensive monster.

btfd16 · Post by **btfd16** » Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:38 am

Sid wrote:
whatisee wrote:
The kid is 6’5” and over 3 bills. I would take him in a heartbeat with hopes that we can coach this young man up to become a freaking defensive monster.

Literally just put him in the middle and take up space.

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:51 pm

Kid should get an offer from Willie T. right about ....now.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:53 am

Chip Kelly is checking out Irby

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:04 am

MrBug708 wrote:Chip Kelly is checking out Irby

Already offered him. I'm counting him as good as gone.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:24 pm

ChooChooCat wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:Chip Kelly is checking out Irby
Already offered him. I'm counting him as good as gone.

Somewhere in this thread was a comment about the kid being small and RR's inability to recruit. I hope we're able to keep him if he's really 5'8" 210. That's a brickhouse

cordera89 · Post by **cordera89** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:29 am

ChooChooCat wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:Chip Kelly is checking out Irby
Already offered him. I'm counting him as good as gone.

So your already open arm that he going to choose UCLA over Arizona In a heart beat?

First of all, What does Chip Kelly see in Irby that RR is seeing?

Second, Which school give him the best option regardless of prestige, school name and the coach?

Third, Early Signing Day is tomorrow, So 3 day's we will know were he stand in his commitment.

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:34 am

cordera89 wrote:
ChooChooCat wrote:
MrBug708 wrote:Chip Kelly is checking out Irby
Already offered him. I'm counting him as good as gone.
So your already open arm that he going to choose UCLA over Arizona In a heart beat?

First of all, What does Chip Kelly see in Irby that RR is seeing?

Second, Which school give him the best option regardless of prestige, school name and the coach?

Third, Early Signing Day is tomorrow, So 3 day's we will know were he stand in his commitment.

Kid is huge on academics, he had a tough time choosing us over Ivy League schools. UCLA >>>>> Arizona in academics and it's close to home for him. If he chooses Arizona over UCLA if that is a legit offer then we should shower him with praise his entire career.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:20 am

Should know more after early signing day. I think we are holding out hope Pledger flips, but I think it's a long shot. Too bad he's not a little bigger otherwise he would be a 5 star. His tape on defense is impressive

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:51 am

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:02 pm

whatisee wrote:

He's now a Wildcat!

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:35 pm

zonagrad wrote:Beating out Rutgers, UNLV and Kansas for a recruit doesn't really excite me.

Juco is a little different. A lot of decent kids looking for programs with immediate PT with no developmental time needed.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:39 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote:
zonagrad wrote:Beating out Rutgers, UNLV and Kansas for a recruit doesn't really excite me.
Juco is a little different. A lot of decent kids looking for programs with immediate PT with no developmental time needed.

He's an early enroller along with DT Mykee Irving, so it looks like if they work they'll see the field immediately

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:41 pm

14 guys signed so far including all of the D line and O line guys

Joiner is waiting till February

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:43 pm

Love our TE prospects along with the Issaiah Johnson kid. Dude looks large. The RB from Texas seems pretty good as well

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:03 pm

Here is the AZDS tracker for signees.

List as of 2pm:

Signees
David Watson, 3-star OL
Darrius Smith, 3-star RB
Jailen Bailey, 3-star WR
Issaiah Johnson, 3-star LB
Nahe Sulunga, 3-star DL
Donovan Laie, 3-star OL
Jhevon Hill, 3-star S
Jake Peters, 3-star TE
Mykee Irving, 3-star DL
Steven Bailey, 3-star OL (JuCo)
Thomas Marcus, 3-star WR
PJ Johnson, JuCo DL (just committed Wednesday!)
Christian Young, 3-star S
Zach Williams, 3-star WR/TE

Unsigned commits
Jamarye Joiner, 3-star QB
Martell Irby, 3-star RB
Jaden Mitchell, 3-star WR
Tre Adams, 3-star WR
Adam Plant, 3-star DL
Armani Adams, 3-star S
Jaiden Dockery, 3-star S
McKenzie Barnes, 3-star CB

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:16 pm

So what is the general consensus on how well RR and team has done so far with this recruiting class?

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:39 pm

Shame about Johnson, thought he will be a good one.

I think Barnes will spurn Kelly and sign with you guys

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:40 pm

By fans or Pundits or Chiefy? I like some of the pieces. The big WR from Cali is a steal I think and and I like Peters, Smith, Young and love Young and Issaiah Johnson. I think Marcus will surprise and Bailey will add depth to the OLIne next year and challenge for time.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:41 pm

That's a solid Mountain West class right there.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:52 pm

Hey wait now Greg, top end of the mountain west

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:00 pm

azcat49 wrote:Hey wait now Greg, top end of the mountain west

I'll give you that. A few classes like that and someone who could coach them and we'd be challenging for the MWC championship in no time.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:05 pm

MrBug708 wrote:Shame about Johnson, thought he will be a good one.

I think Barnes will spurn Kelly and sign with you guys

Which Johnson?

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:21 pm

Isaiah but I'm further research, it's a different Isaiah Joihnson

Woodcat · Post by **Woodcat** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:56 pm

I wonder if we are waiting for some of these kids to get out of school? Or are they already on Christmas break everywhere?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:17 pm

At least Yates is recruiting, unlike RichRod's drinking buddy.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:38 pm

We keep Barnes despite late offer from UCLA. #15 for the class

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 4:53 pm

Tre Adams, another nice sized WR makes 16 recruits. Good day overall

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:12 pm

Underwhelming class and apropos for RR’s last class.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:21 pm

azcat49 wrote:Tre Adams, another nice sized WR makes 16 recruits. Good day overall

According to Scheer, Irby is the only one we're waiting on at the moment, and has 2 days to sign.

Overall i'm very happy with the class. We added some size and hopefully dept to just about every position. We technically have 5 new Offensive lineman coming in next year if you include the 2 transfers. We added size the the WR, DT, & CB positions.

Woodcat · Post by **Woodcat** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 5:53 pm

Question for Whatisee. You mention 2 OL transfers. I am aware of Lukusa (spelling?), the big OT from Mich ST. Who is the other transfer?

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:02 pm

Woodcat wrote:Question for Whatisee. You mention 2 OL transfers. I am aware of Lukusa (spelling?), the big OT from Mich ST. Who is the other transfer?

Tshiyombu Lukusa and Maisen Knight

Both are big kids. I think we added 7 300lb players today

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:09 pm

Also the JC kid Steven Bailey.

whatisee · Post by **whatisee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 6:19 pm

azgreg wrote:Also the JC kid Steven Bailey.

these other two came in over the summer and i imagine count against this class

TatetheGreat · Post by **TatetheGreat** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:10 pm

I like our class. I think these guys will impress just like this year's frosh. Maybe a bold prediction but I think we win the south. 10-2 season with losses at Utah and at UCLA.

SoutherAZ · Post by **SoutherAZ** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:33 pm

I thought last years class (17) was RichRods last recruiting class. Hmm...

chiefzona · Post by **chiefzona** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:08 pm

Guys I like in the class....

Jake Peters
Issaiah Johnson
McKenzie Barnes

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:44 am

Here is the AZDS tracker for signees.

List as of 21 Dec 7:30 am:

Signees
David Watson, 3-star OL
Darrius Smith, 3-star RB
Jailen Bailey, 3-star WR
Issaiah Johnson, 3-star LB
Nahe Sulunga, 3-star DL
Donovan Laie, 3-star OL
Jhevon Hill, 3-star S
Jake Peters, 3-star TE
Mykee Irving, 3-star DL
Steven Bailey, 3-star OL (JuCo)
Thomas Marcus, 3-star WR
PJ Johnson, JuCo DL (just committed Wednesday!)
Christian Young, 3-star S
Zach Williams, 3-star WR/TE
Tre Adams, 3-star WR
McKenzie Barnes, 3-star CB (Barnes received a late offer from UCLA)

Unsigned commits
Martell Irby, 3-star RB (received a late offer from UCLA)
Jaden Mitchell, 3-star WR (will grayshirt because of ACL injury)
Armani Adams, 3-star S
Jaiden Dockery, 3-star S

Not expected to sign in December
Adam Plant, 3-star DL
Jamarye Joiner, 3-star QB

Good to see the majority of the class in early.

ramcat · Post by **ramcat** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:05 am

Like what I've seen thus far.

http://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcat ... ssion=true" target="_blank

ChooChooCat · Post by **ChooChooCat** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:32 am

I like Johnson, Sulunga, Hill, Young, Williams, and Barnes. Really need to lock down Plant and Joiner is literally the best we could do at this point at that position.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:40 am

The assistant coach I knew at Cienega left but my son works at Cienega/played for the previous staff and knows a few of the current coaches so I'll see if I can get an update on Joiner. Last he was told Jamarye was considering changing positions to WR (and later it was reported in local media he wants to run track and doesn't think he can do that and play QB) and he was looking at ASU and a few other schools (Oregon?).

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