2019 FB Recruiting

[bbtds]

Commit: Akil Mitchell Whitney Young Chicago, Ill 5-11 170. Other Offers: Carleton, Oberlin, Rose-Hulman DB Donovan Earles OL Stone Dixon- Furman (PWO), Rose-Hulman. Dayton. RPI, Oberlin, Case Western University. Carnegie Mellon, Morehead St. OL Joe Monahan- Culver Stockton, Grand View, Olivet Nazarene, Butler OL Drew Parrish LB Sean Curry QB Ashton Ruszkowski- Butler RB Andrew Engle- Cincinnati Christian, Concordia Ann Arbour RB Jordan Curtis WR Akil Mitchell -Carleton, Oberlin, Rose-Hulman

Akil Mitchell appears to be a RB or, at least, his highlights present him as such.

Can't hurt to have Javon Freeman, his classmate from Whitney Young, at Valpo already.

[valpofb16]

Miran posted a receiver committed, I have also heard that he was recruited as one, We have a good amount of RB's on roster heading into next season

44   Kyle Cartales   RB   6'1   205   SR.
32   Cody Boxrucker   RB   6'0   215   SR.
15   Doug Haugh   RB   6'1   205   R-SO.
26   Anthony Maceo   RB   5'9   170   R-FR.
25   Riley Allison   RB   5'10   205   R-FR.
20   Cam Raupach   RB   5'10   175   R-FR.
   Jordan Curtis   RB   6'0   180   FR.
   Andrew Engle   RB   5'10   190   FR.

With Jimmy's health in question, our o-line personnel, and a stable of backs I am thinking run game could be 60-40 next season

[JD24]

I don't see that recruit as a WR. Some make sense because of the way they play the game such as Catrine and (I think) Kuramata played RB in HS at least to a point. They played the game more upright. This guy does everything as a RB...iow....low.

I don't disagree with the RB thought. QB issues. Bigger WR issues. Should have run a lot more last season.

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/AnthonyHo1mes/status/1090770176050716673

[JD24]

upside is he was a productive slot receiver.

downside is that he's listed at 5'5".

[vu72]

upside is he was a productive slot receiver.

downside is that he's listed at 5'5".

But, he appears to have breakaway speed.  I wonder if Ollie Reese had anything to do with his recruitment as they are from the same area of Tennessee.

[valpofb16]

   Donovan Earles   DB   5'10   175   FR.   2019   Chicago, Ill.   Morgan Park
   Sean Curry   LB   6'2   215   FR.   2019   Holt, Mich.   Holt
   Drew Parrish   OL   6'3   240   FR.   2019   New Lenox, Ill.   Lincoln-Way
   Joe Monahan   OL   6'2   265   FR.   2019   Hinsdale, Ill.   Hinsdale
   Stone Dixon   OL   6'3   280   FR.   2019   Cincinnati, Ohio   Archbishop Moeller
   Ashton Ruszkowski   QB   6'0   185   FR.   2019   Granger, Ind.   St. Joseph's
   Jordan Curtis   RB   6'0   180   FR.   2019   Grayslake, Ill.   Grayslake North
   Andrew Engle   RB   5'10   190   FR.   2019   Lorain, Ohio   Clearview
   Anthony Holmes   WR   5'5   170   FR.   2019   Brentwood, Tenn.   Ravenwood
   Akil Mitchell   WR   5'11   170   FR.   2019   Chicago, Ill.   Whitney Young

That makes number 10, for the record
ILL-5
Ohio-2
Ind-1
Mich-1
Tenn-1

I like the commitment to more local kids, I've heard as of this second there are 81 kids in for spring, looks like there are 19 spots left (110) before camp, 29 spots open overall, cannot tell you the last time Valpo had only a recruiting class in the 20's

[JD24]

upside is he was a productive slot receiver. downside is that he's listed at 5'5".

But, he appears to have breakaway speed.  I wonder if Ollie Reese had anything to do with his recruitment as they are from the same area of Tennessee.

It's tough to play WR at 5'5" for a couple of reasons.  Doesn't mean it can't be done but dismissing it as a major obstacle (which I'm not saying your doing) would be a mistake.  Kick and PR after Gessinger leaves. Maybe even if Gessinger is used more from LOS as a slot although I don't see him holding up over the full season playing full time at his size.

[valpofb16]

Commit: Daniel  Files 6'3 305 DT Bloomfield, Mich

Other offers: Lawrence Tech, Oberlin College, Tiffin University

[JD24]

Donovan Earles   DB   5'10   175   FR.   2019   Chicago, Ill.   Morgan Park Sean Curry   LB   6'2   215   FR.   2019   Holt, Mich.   Holt Drew Parrish   OL   6'3   240   FR.   2019   New Lenox, Ill.   Lincoln-Way Joe Monahan   OL   6'2   265   FR.   2019   Hinsdale, Ill.   Hinsdale Stone Dixon   OL   6'3   280   FR.   2019   Cincinnati, Ohio   Archbishop Moeller Ashton Ruszkowski   QB   6'0   185   FR.   2019   Granger, Ind.   St. Joseph's Jordan Curtis   RB   6'0   180   FR.   2019   Grayslake, Ill.   Grayslake North Andrew Engle   RB   5'10   190   FR.   2019   Lorain, Ohio   Clearview Anthony Holmes   WR   5'5   170   FR.   2019   Brentwood, Tenn.   Ravenwood Akil Mitchell   WR   5'11   170   FR.   2019   Chicago, Ill.   Whitney Young That makes number 10, for the record ILL-5 Ohio-2 Ind-1 Mich-1 Tenn-1 I like the commitment to more local kids, I've heard as of this second there are 81 kids in for spring, looks like there are 19 spots left (110) before camp, 29 spots open overall, cannot tell you the last time Valpo had only a recruiting class in the 20's

Aren't there more announced commitments to the program prior to NSD this year than normal?

[valpofb16]

Commit: Jalen Allen 6'1 180 DB Arsenal Tech Indianapolis, IN

Other Offers: Western Michigan (247 verified), Kentucky Weselyan, Minnesota Duluth

[valpofb16]

Commit: TE Dominic Carlucci 6'2 228 Cardinal Gibbons High School, Raleigh NC

Other Offers: Dayton, Wagner, PWO North Carolina, Limestone, PWO NC State, Butler, Stetson

Looks like a great grab!

[IndyValpo]

Commit: TE Dominic Carlucci 6'2 228 Cardinal Gibbons High School, Raleigh NC

Other Offers: Dayton, Wagner, PWO North Carolina, Limestone, PWO NC State, Butler, Stetson

Looks like a great grab!

Kudos to the staff on this one. From NC
with PWO's to both UNC and NC St.

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/dlcarlucci1/status/1092592225530380288

[valpofb16]

Commit: LB/DB Austin Chilton 6'2 195 West Orange High School, Winter Gardens Fla.

Other Offers: Morehead St. , Stetson,  Florida Tech, Jacksonville, Augustana College

[vu72]

It seems like the quality of recruits is definitely picking up.  Some of these offers were from scholarship teams, like Minnesota Duluth (D2) and others.  Presume these kids are good to very good students and able to garner enough academic scholarships to be able and willing to play for us.  Looks very exciting!

[valpofb16]

Commit: DL Chase Bibler 6'4 245 Buchannon High School,  Clovis, Calif

Other Offers:None posted

[vu72]

Commit: DL Chase Bibler 6'4 245 Buchannon High School,  Clovis, Calif

Other Offers:None posted

2018 1st Team All Section
2018 1st Team All Conference
2018 Defensive Player of the Year
Selected to the 2018 Sports Farm All-American Showcase
3 year Varsity Starter
Selected to the 2017 USA Football Development Game

[crusader05]

One of the things Coach has done will is change the style of recruit so be one that can both play on the team BUT also be successful at the university. This helps in lots of ways, both in regards to the attitude and retention of the recruit and in elevating the culture of the program. A student looking to continue their football career but also having their eyes on academics is that type that brings value to the university both on and off the field.

[valpofb16]

Agreed Horne was really good at this,

Adams struggled, leaving Carlson with quite the attrition issue. Dave hasn't had too much attrition relatively over the first few seasons. Next season will be a rebuilding one but the types of high schools they are recruiting has changed as well.

Carlson often went to smaller high schools and tried to get the top kids on those teams, Cecchini is going after solid contributors who played high level competition. (Note this is a blanket statement, I understand there are exceptions on both sides)

[vu72]

Next season will be a rebuilding one but the types of high schools they are recruiting has changed as well.

Why would you think next year is a rebuilding year?  With the players coming back and good luck health wise, I would think the expectation would be for a winning record, particularly if Seewald is healthy or Duncan continues to improve.  The good news about last year was that a lot of young guys got a lot of playing time under their belts.

[valpofb16]

Because they lose
DE Studyvin
DT Trumpower
LB Wheeler
LB Snouffer
DB Diaz-Martinez
DB Campell
OL Rentschler
OL Schofield
OL Taliaferro
TE Sutter
WR Norberg
WR Rene
WR Fox

That's a lot of production, also many multi year starters. It will be a youth year, they should improve from 2-9 however there will be A LOT of new faces

[IndyValpo]

Because they lose
DE Studyvin
DT Trumpower
LB Wheeler
LB Snouffer
DB Diaz-Martinez
DB Campell
OL Rentschler
OL Schofield
OL Taliaferro
TE Sutter
WR Norberg
WR Rene
WR Fox

That's a lot of production, also many multi year starters. It will be a youth year, they should improve from 2-9 however there will be A LOT of new faces

Plus both punters

[valpofb16]

Commit: OL Jackson Laird 6'5 270 West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield, Mich.

Other Offers: St. Norbert, College of Wooster

[valpofb16]

Commit: LB Cameron Brown 6-0 200 Casteel High School, Gilbert Arizona

Other Offers: University of Mary, San Diego, Penn

Class is at 17