On the one hand it seems like Franklin has taken some players that aren't rated very high by the "experts".
On the other hand it seems like a great sign when Franklin gets commits early like he has, from the players he has identified as takes early in the process. So it looks like a nice start to the class
But unless a good many of the current commits go to camps and get significant bumps up in ratings there's no way this class can finish top 10 in ratings by the "experts". Franklin would have to finish off the class off with 12-13 mid 4-star to high 4-star players to end up with a top 5 to top 8 class, so it's likely that some here will cry about the class no matter how the rest of the class fills in. The 12 current commits seem like a great start, but one that will draw some criticism from the cryers.
What about filling position priorities. The strength of the class seems to be the 3 LB's so far, a position where PSU already has nice young talent from the 2024 class and where the new DC may not play a 3rd LB too much. And the 3 OL recruits including O'Hara also seem to be a strength. Two RB commits but the staff reportedly would bring in a 3rd if he was too good to pass up. Not even a start on a DL class.
What's everyone think?
So it would seem that going forward the priorities are 3-5 DL with a priority on a couple top pass rushers as a good portion of the 2024 DL class seems lke it will end up at DT. 2-4 additional DB's as well on defense.
On offense I like that Hagans got a WR with size and good speed to start the class, and it would seem that PSU will take at least 2 more WR's, and possibly 3 more, hopefully with a couple more with some size. 2 or 3 more olinemen as well, hopefully with an OT that is closer to playing than what the couple OT recruits in the class seem to be. 1 or more likely 2 TE's given that there was only 1 in the 2024 class an there may be attrition from the roster after things shake out going into the next season. And the staff wants another QB, hopefully the PA kid Zollers.
On the other hand it seems like a great sign when Franklin gets commits early like he has, from the players he has identified as takes early in the process. So it looks like a nice start to the class
But unless a good many of the current commits go to camps and get significant bumps up in ratings there's no way this class can finish top 10 in ratings by the "experts". Franklin would have to finish off the class off with 12-13 mid 4-star to high 4-star players to end up with a top 5 to top 8 class, so it's likely that some here will cry about the class no matter how the rest of the class fills in. The 12 current commits seem like a great start, but one that will draw some criticism from the cryers.
What about filling position priorities. The strength of the class seems to be the 3 LB's so far, a position where PSU already has nice young talent from the 2024 class and where the new DC may not play a 3rd LB too much. And the 3 OL recruits including O'Hara also seem to be a strength. Two RB commits but the staff reportedly would bring in a 3rd if he was too good to pass up. Not even a start on a DL class.
What's everyone think?
So it would seem that going forward the priorities are 3-5 DL with a priority on a couple top pass rushers as a good portion of the 2024 DL class seems lke it will end up at DT. 2-4 additional DB's as well on defense.
On offense I like that Hagans got a WR with size and good speed to start the class, and it would seem that PSU will take at least 2 more WR's, and possibly 3 more, hopefully with a couple more with some size. 2 or 3 more olinemen as well, hopefully with an OT that is closer to playing than what the couple OT recruits in the class seem to be. 1 or more likely 2 TE's given that there was only 1 in the 2024 class an there may be attrition from the roster after things shake out going into the next season. And the staff wants another QB, hopefully the PA kid Zollers.