2023 LBer recruits: who are we trending for?

[19333lion]

Five in our own backyard: Bridgeman (Archbishop Wood), Trotter and Heard (St. Joe's Prep), Picciotti (Pennridge), and Robinson (Brashear), although the latter looks like a tweener DE. Anyone else?

I would think that we want three linebackers in this class.

 

[19333lion]

Well, that went question went over big!

Is there much chance we land Jaishawn Barham in the current cycle? Inquiring minds, you know!

 

[lazydave841]

I think Robinson is at the top of the board.

Picciotti probably right up there as well.

Not sure about the others.

 

[GregInPitt]

I believe Pry looks at Robinson as a Parsons/Smith type of athlete for OLB.

As Dave said, Picciotti seems to be higher on the PSU board than his ratings, and may be the 2nd PA LB on their board, behind Robinson.

247 lists 19 LB offers, in addition to Robinson who they list as an "edge" player, including Bridgeman, Trotter, and Heard from PA, as well as LB's from pretty much all over the map (FL, NC, CA, GA, IN, TX)

One that may be more of a sleeper that is in Franklin's core recruiting area is Tony Rojas, from Virginia. Rojas was offered in July and has been to campus 2 times this season so he may be one to keep an eye on.

 

[19333lion]

I think Robinson is at the top of the board.

Picciotti probably right up there as well.

Not sure about the others.

Josiah Trotter sure has the DNA. Wish his brother hadn't landed at Clemson.

 

[lazydave841]

Josiah Trotter sure has the DNA. Wish his brother hadn't landed at Clemson.

Buckeyes are after him too. Believe he has a top 4 already but I could be wrong.

I'm curious if Smith moves into the Luketa role if he stays. Seems likely declare. Oweh lite measurable.

 

[psuno1]

Buckeyes are after him too. Believe he has a top 4 already but I could be wrong.

I'm curious if Smith moves into the Luketa role if he stays. Seems likely declare. Oweh lite measurable.

If Smith stay's he will be a LB, but he is gone.

 

[PSU210]

If Smith stay's he will be a LB, but he is gone.

That very will might be correct, however, I would hope some of these players would look at how Brisker apparently has increased his value returning, just as Dotson has. Unless you are a sure fire first or second rounder, staying makes sense but I do get the potential ramifications (injury).

 

[19333lion]

I'm more concerned with Clemson than OSU, so far as Trotter is concerned. Both schools have St. Joe connections but blood (Clemson) is thicker than water (OSU).

 

[KC-KS-Lion]

Well, that went question went over big!

Is there much chance we land Jaishawn Barham in the current cycle? Inquiring minds, you know!

Phil mentioned Barham as a possible late addition to this year's recruiting class...described him as a Navorro Bowman type linebacker.

 

[psuno1]

Phil mentioned Barham as a possible late addition to this year's recruiting class...described him as a Navorro Bowman type linebacker.

That would be a great late pick up for PSU