Football Recruiting 2018

VU2014 · January 14, 2018, 01:30:43 PM

https://twitter.com/AtanasioSete/status/952589880500027393
https://twitter.com/Camraupach21/status/952588800840040449

valpofb16 · January 15, 2018, 12:32:22 PM

01/15 commits

Very excited about new commits!

Cameron Raupach RB 5'9 175lbs Neuqua Valley HS IL:
http://www.hudl.com/profile/3975821/cameron-raupach
Other Offers: NA
Initial thoughts: Good vision, runs low pad level, very reminiscent of Jake Hutson '11-'15. With Morgan gone carries to be had next year.

Antanasio Sete DT 6'0 337 Marian HS IN:
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/5539759/5a1188fa02b1220b1cc598b0
Other Offers: NA
Initial Thoughts: Huge D-lineman. Projects to be a true nose tackle. Will most likely have to cut weight to play in this defense. Great size for an incoming freshman.

Brings class total to 4

vu72 · January 15, 2018, 04:40:52 PM

Cameron also looks to have explosive speed.

VU2014 · January 16, 2018, 10:13:17 AM

https://twitter.com/DangeloTristen/status/953288926948544514

VULB#62 · January 16, 2018, 11:36:39 AM

Boulder Creek, CO. 6-4, 185 WR/CB (highlights are mainly WR) Long strides, nice reach. USD pushing hard. He has had hosted visits to AZ State and Cal too.

JD24 · January 16, 2018, 05:25:26 PM

Quote from: VULB#62 on January 16, 2018, 11:36:39 AMBoulder Creek, CO. 6-4, 185 WR/CB (highlights are mainly WR) Long strides, nice reach. USD pushing hard. He has had hosted visits to AZ State and Cal too.

Raw. Has movements of a TE more than WR. Rounded routes. Can't teach 6'4" who can catch a bit.

VULB#62 · January 16, 2018, 06:26:15 PM

Quote from: JD24 on January 16, 2018, 05:25:26 PM
Quote from: VULB#62 on January 16, 2018, 11:36:39 AMBoulder Creek, CO. 6-4, 185 WR/CB (highlights are mainly WR) Long strides, nice reach. USD pushing hard. He has had hosted visits to AZ State and Cal too.

Raw. Has movements of a TE more than WR. Rounded routes. Can't teach 6'4" who can catch a bit.

Would add to that, based on a short look at film, that he does not have a quick twitch muscle structure and will have trouble developing into a receiver who can break off a route sharply. But if he can go up and get 'em over 5'9'' DBs, he's welcome in my book.

valpofb16 · January 16, 2018, 09:14:02 PM

01/16 Commit

Braden Russell 6'3 270 Offensive Line Greenville OH
https://www.hudl.com/profile/4138491/braden-russell
Other Offers:West Virginia State (D2)
Initial thoughts: Great get off on run blocking, good feet on pass blocking. Quick 4.78 shuttle at 270

Brings Class total to 5
OL: 2
DL: 2
RB: 1

JD24 · January 16, 2018, 09:17:30 PM

Quote from: VULB#62 on January 16, 2018, 06:26:15 PM
Quote from: JD24 on January 16, 2018, 05:25:26 PM
Quote from: VULB#62 on January 16, 2018, 11:36:39 AMBoulder Creek, CO. 6-4, 185 WR/CB (highlights are mainly WR) Long strides, nice reach. USD pushing hard. He has had hosted visits to AZ State and Cal too.
Raw. Has movements of a TE more than WR. Rounded routes. Can't teach 6'4" who can catch a bit.
Would add to that, based on a short look at film, that he does not have a quick twitch muscle structure and will have trouble developing into a receiver who can break off a route sharply. But if he can go up and get 'em over 5'9'' DBs, he's welcome in my book.

Exactly.

I wonder what a guy such as Ross Dwelley looked like coming out of HS. I wouldn't be surprised if it was very much like this chap.

VU2014 · January 17, 2018, 08:33:19 AM

https://twitter.com/russell_braden/status/953458106142461953

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4138491/5a13a45bda522d0e08efc4d4

vu72 · January 17, 2018, 09:58:31 AM

Quote from: VU2014 on January 17, 2018, 08:33:19 AM
https://twitter.com/russell_braden/status/953458106142461953

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4138491/5a13a45bda522d0e08efc4d4

I don't know how we got him but at 6'3" 270# coming out of high school, this kid will be a star. Great pursuit.

VULB#62 · January 17, 2018, 10:06:45 AM

Played both ways - Nose on D pretty much and what appears to be Strong Side Tackle on O (he flipped to either side of the center depending on the play being called). Wonder how the staff sees his role - O or D? Had visits to Army and Ball State that I could see on his Twitter account.

valpofb16 · January 21, 2018, 12:40:00 PM

01/21/17

4 New commits!

DE Jame Marinelli 6'3 230 Avon Lake High School oH
https://www.hudl.com/profile/4113781/Jake-Marinelli
Other Offers: Morehead State (D1AA)
Initial Thoughts: Anchor defensive end, could be in rotation immediately

DB Anthony Lullo 6'0 170 Lincoln-Way West High School IL
http://www.hudl.com/profile/5160577/Anthony-Lullo
Other Offers: NA
Initial thoughts: Ball hawking corner, several interceptions in film.

LB Aaron Antoniou 6'3 205 Hinsdale Central High School IL
http://ww.hudl.com/profile/4522349/Aaron-Antoniou
Other Offers: Kentucky Christian (NAIA) Nevada-PWO(D1), Minnesota-PWO(D1)
Initial thoughts: Very fast, will help with sack numbers, projects best as a Rush

OL Adam Meyer 6'5 210 Murietta Valley High School CA
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6299445/ADAM-MEYER
Other Offers: Colorado School of Mines (D2) Rose-Hulman (D3)
Initial Thoughts: Project, great feet, played on #109 best team in nation, needs to gain weight. Great addition

Brings total number to 9
OL: 3
DL: 3
LB: 1
DB: 1
RB: 1

VU2014 · January 23, 2018, 07:02:58 PM

https://twitter.com/kellanobrien/status/955903293032673280

vu72 · January 23, 2018, 08:11:43 PM

Quote from: VU2014 on January 23, 2018, 07:02:58 PM
https://twitter.com/kellanobrien/status/955903293032673280

At 6'1 210# with very good speed and strength, I wonder where he will play. We seem to be getting bigger and faster kids. Apple Valley is a very solid big school program in Minnesota.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/4424231/Kellan-McKeag

VULB#62 · January 23, 2018, 08:51:02 PM

Not just good speed. Excellent speed coupled with a quick read and a great nose for the football. He played LB but some shots showed him defending deep as well. He could be a find. Great motor.

And he is a music major. Wow.

VULB#62 · January 23, 2018, 09:18:45 PM

Quote from: vu72 on January 23, 2018, 08:11:43 PM
At 6'1 210# with very good speed and strength, I wonder where he will play. We seem to be getting bigger and faster kids.

I think you are on to something

Ya think winning helps with that?

JD24 · January 23, 2018, 09:40:43 PM

I see WILL in this player's future.

VU2014 · January 24, 2018, 10:20:46 AM

https://twitter.com/liamoco116/status/956008440991813632

valpotx · January 24, 2018, 10:42:02 AM

It's much easier to sell playing football at a winning program

IndyValpo · January 24, 2018, 11:19:52 AM

OL Adam Meyer 6'5 210 Murietta Valley High School CA
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6299445/ADAM-MEYER
Other Offers: Colorado School of Mines (D2) Rose-Hulman (D3)
Initial Thoughts: Project, great feet, played on #109 best team in nation, needs to gain weight. Great addition

Do we plan to make this guy a TE? 210 to what we need for an OL is quite a stretch even at 6-5.

valpofb16 · January 24, 2018, 12:24:20 PM

2 New commits

Kellan Mceag and Liam O'Connell,

Kellan is 6'1 210 and fast. JD24 is spot on i believe he will be a WILL backer in the future.

Liam O'Connell 6'4 215 looks like an edge rusher. More immediate potential rush with frame to become a full time defensive end

Notes: The effort to get faster up front is obvious. Last year's class was heavy on interior defensive lineman this year is more edge rushers.

Recruiting numbers
DL: 4
OL: 3
LB: 2
DB: 1
RB: 1

VU2014 · January 24, 2018, 12:40:43 PM

https://twitter.com/ejmckenney/status/956153202734456832

VULB#62 · January 24, 2018, 02:23:08 PM

Elijah is 5-9, 160 CB/WR. Runs a 4.5 40 and has a 33.4 vertical. Also played basketball.

Ft. Mitchell, KY is about a 30 minute drive south of Cincinnati.

It's an offer at this point. Not a commit.

JD24 · January 24, 2018, 05:10:07 PM

Quote from: IndyValpo on January 24, 2018, 11:19:52 AMGreat addition Do we plan to make this guy a TE? 210 to what we need for an OL is quite a stretch even at 6-5.

That was my thought as well. Essentially, if he can catch, maybe he's a TE. However the WR who committed the other day also appears to have more TE tendencies. Maybe we'll line up with 5 eligible TEs