2024 Recruiting

[valpofb16]

So far recruiting has been a bit slow

OT Mason Koch , New Haven, IN. 6'4 285

Other offers: Rose Hulman, Lincoln, St Francis, Tiffin

WR TJ Caldwell, Hobart , IN. 5'10 165

Other Offers: Eastern Michigan (PWO), Findlay, Southwest Baptist

DE Nick Johnson , Highland, IN. 6'4 220

Other Offers: Ball State (PWO) , Drake

Looks like three pretty talented local kids. Had 25 seniors walk and about another 9 hit the portal. Think next few weeks will be busy

[valpofb16]

New commit: Jacob Oehlman 5'11 175 WR Calumet College / South Central HS, IN

Other offers: Trine, Saint Francis (Ill)

[valpo64]

Both Trine and St. Francis are good small school programs.

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Brandon McGraw OL 6'5 330 Wilmington College / South Dearborn HS IN (JR Elig), 18 career GP.

Other Offers: Tiffin PWO, Bethel, Grenville State, William Penn, Peru State

5/5 Indiana kids. Past two years attrition from underclassmen May be a focus.

[JD24]

Both Trine and St. Francis are good small school programs.

The only reason Trine has been any good is because it was started by Coach Dale Carlson who coached the Thunder through 2002 before going elsewhere.

I'm not sure where he went but I'm sure he was very successful.

[historyman]

Both Trine and St. Francis are good small school programs.

The only reason Trine has been any good is because it was started by Coach Dale Carlson who coached the Thunder through 2002 before going elsewhere.

I'm not sure where he went but I'm sure he was very successful.

I can think of one poster who just threw up a little in the back of his throat.

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Tyler Threat 6'0 180 WR Waubonsie Valley HS IL

Other offers: Upper Iowa, Roosevelt University

[historyman]

New Commit: Tyler Threat 6'0 180 WR Waubonsie Valley HS IL

Other offers: Upper Iowa, Roosevelt University

Waubonsie Valley HS IL


Eola Rd. Aurora, IL




Waubonsie Valley High School - Google Maps

[NotBryceDrew]

Were we a little light for early signing? Feel like in years past we had a few more

[valpofb16]

For January 1 being at 6 usually the coaches are at about 10-13.

Have heard on pretty good authority they are hammering the portal.

Also there are 30-40 roster spots avl as opposed to the 45-55 the past 2-3 years.

[valpofb16]

From those in the know.

FASFA opens up later this year so signing/financial aid packages are delayed a bit.

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Jolil Walker SO 5'10 200 Safety. New Town HS , Maryland , Curry College

9GP / 47tkls / 4 Ints as a true

HS Offers: Westminster College, Walsh, Shenandoah, Bethany , Ferrum

7 commits so far, 3 transfers, 4 HS

[NotBryceDrew]

This looks like a solid get, yo start and put numbers up at any level as a true freshman is great.

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Trey Ortega 6'0 195 RSJR Safety, Colorado Buffalos / Broomfield Colorado

2022: 7GP

was a Coach Prime holdover. Will probably be fantastic at Valpo

[JD24]

New Commit: Trey Ortega 6'0 195 RSJR Safety, Colorado Buffalos / Broomfield Colorado 2022: 7GP was a Coach Prime holdover. Will probably be fantastic at Valpo

When a player such as this guy comes in, is he coming in for the spring semester and therefore participating in off season workouts or is this a "fall" guy?

[covufan]

New Commit: Trey Ortega 6'0 195 RSJR Safety, Colorado Buffalos / Broomfield Colorado 2022: 7GP was a Coach Prime holdover. Will probably be fantastic at Valpo

When a player such as this guy comes in, is he coming in for the spring semester and therefore participating in off season workouts or is this a "fall" guy?

Looks like he is a grad transfer - I would expect him enrolled now.

https://portal.rivals.com/news/colorado-safety-trey-ortega-iii-enters-grad-transfer-portal


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[valpofb16]

Of our FBS transfers

Washington , Butler, Hines, Fitzgerald, Matthes , Days

Edit: Forgot Mann came in the spring from Northern Illinois

All of them came in the fall , so I'd have to imagine Ortega will as well.

Has anyone heard If Chilton is coming back for a 6th? I know this was on the radar

[valpofb16]

OL Brandon McGraw has flipped to Eastern Kentucky

[David81]

New Commit: Trey Ortega 6'0 195 RSJR Safety, Colorado Buffalos / Broomfield Colorado

2022: 7GP

was a Coach Prime holdover. Will probably be fantastic at Valpo

valpofb16, I'm assuming that this young man would've never considered Valpo or a similar program coming out of high school. Am I correct? If so, then having him for 2 years could really be something.

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Anthony Feltrinelli ILB Westfield HS , IN

100+ season tackler from a 6A powerhouse, also took visits to Indiana State / Miami OH

Brings class back to 7.

[valpofb16]

In terms of Ortega looks like an overachieving walk-on playing 7 games in RSSO season. In terms of Valpo having a shot probably not without Coach Prime bringing in 100 new players

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Evan Triggs 6'5 250 OT Cathedral HS, Indianapolis IN

Other Offers: Hanover, Trine, Lawrence Tech.

Yet another from an Indianapolis Powerhouse

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Jack Elgin 6'4 200 WE/TE DeSales Hs, Columbus, OH

Other Offers: Defiance, Judson, Keizer, Wheaton, Concordia, Clarke, DePauw, Wittenberg, Baldwin Wallace, Thomas Moore, Capital, Mt St Joe, Wilmington,
wheeling , Ohio Wesleyan

[valpofb16]

New Commit: Nathan Snedegar 6'3 310 OL Westerville HS, OH

Other Offers: Ohio Wesleyan, Carleton, Kenyon, Role Hulman, Madonna, Defiance, Wittenberg, Otterbein, Hillsdale, Capital, West Virginia State

[vu72]

Wow!  Those last two look really good if they have offers from schools like Wittenberg, Kenyon, Capital etc, all very good D3 teams!