Offseason Roster Thread
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@FarmerJayhawk Is Grimes for sure gone at this point?
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@SlimShaddy54 current Nevada OC, and was an analyst for us before that. Also just a certified badass, turning around a terrible offense while fighting leukemia. He 100% would’ve been the choice over Grimes had his health been better last year. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5848382/2024/10/17/matt-lubick-nevada-leukemia/?source=user_shared_article
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@kjayhawks oh yeah, he’s on the plan to Madison
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Gage Keys has returned
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What a fucking travesty Neal was selected as Honorable Mention running back.
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Will 2025 be the JD Redemption story? How are we looking at WR, is Doug Emilien returning? He is one of the best blocking WRs we have
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@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Will 2025 be the JD Redemption story? How are we looking at WR, is Doug Emilien returning? He is one of the best blocking WRs we have
Has to be. We’re going to upgrade at OC. I believe so. And we’ll need 2-3 WR and maybe a TE in the portal. Though Hanika is coming back and should surprise some people.
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Started a separate thread about Grimes because I thought this was just about student athletes and didn’t see the posts here.
Speaking of student athletes, Daniels tied for All Big 12 Scholar or whatever they call it.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Gage Keys has returned
Now I’m just mad at him for ever leaving…
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@SlimShaddy54 current Nevada OC, and was an analyst for us before that. Also just a certified badass, turning around a terrible offense while fighting leukemia. He 100% would’ve been the choice over Grimes had his health been better last year. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5848382/2024/10/17/matt-lubick-nevada-leukemia/?source=user_shared_article
Oh ok ,I didn’t know. So have ou heard anything towards Grimes leaving for the Wisconsin job ?-- - If offered you think he takes that job ?- - This guy that you mentioned sounds like he would be a good replacement as long as he can keep us churning , has some inventive plays that would be cool
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@kjayhawks said in Offseason Roster Thread:
What a fucking travesty Neal was selected as Honorable Mention running back.
Are you fricken kidding me ? you talking about for the Big Twelve ?- -if it is for the Big Twelve and honorable mention , what a fricking joke. Not even 2nd team holy crap
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As if people didn’t already know , it’s official now JD-6 WILL be returning next year for us. Just read the article put out by Swain. that’s a good thing with all the transfers and transfers and all this other, he is going to have his hands full though. New OC , entirely new backfield , and entirely new Receiving Corp , New Linemen JD-6 needs to work on his decision making in the off Season and don’t force the ball and end up with so cotton pickin INT’s -I for one am glad he is back
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@kjayhawks rebuild from 5 - 7?
Yeah, I know what you mean though
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I think the team will surprise next season… Offense should still be pretty good…Defensive line should be relatively okay. Todd will be good for one of the CB spots.
Obviously needs at WR, DB, LB and pass rush. A TE would be nice. Some OL insurance would be nice. I do trust the staff to land the right guys after these last few off seasons.
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Here’s the stats for the Big 12 RB’s this season.
Devin Neal had 1266 yards and 16 TD’s rushing along with 24 receptions for 254 yards a 1 TD for a total of 1520 yards and 17 TD’s.
1st Team RB’s were Cam Skattebo (ASU) and RJ Harvey (UCF)
Skattebo had 1398 yards and 17 TD’s rushing and 35 receptions for 468 yards and 2 TD’s for 1866 total yards and 19 TD’s.
Harvey had 1577 yards and 22 TD’s rushing and 20 receptions for 267 yards and 3 TD’s for a total of 1844 yards and 25 TD’s.
The second team backs were Tahj Brooks (Tech) and DJ Giddens (KSU).
Brooks had 1505 yards and 17 TD’s rushing and 28 receptions for 199 yards and a TD for a total of 1804 yards and 18 TD’s.
Giddens had 1343 yards and 7 TD’s rushing and 21 receptions for 258 yards and 1 TD for a total of 1601 yards and 8 TD’s.
Skattebo, Harvey and Brooks are guys I don’t have a problem with being slotted ahead of Neal because their numbers all around were better than Neal’s. Giddens is who I would strongly argue didn’t deserve 2nd team honors and should’ve been Neal because of the TD’s.
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@SlimShaddy54 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
@SlimShaddy54 current Nevada OC, and was an analyst for us before that. Also just a certified badass, turning around a terrible offense while fighting leukemia. He 100% would’ve been the choice over Grimes had his health been better last year. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5848382/2024/10/17/matt-lubick-nevada-leukemia/?source=user_shared_article
Oh ok ,I didn’t know. So have ou heard anything towards Grimes leaving for the Wisconsin job ?-- - If offered you think he takes that job ?- - This guy that you mentioned sounds like he would be a good replacement as long as he can keep us churning , has some inventive plays that would be cool
It’s as done as done can be short or the release going out. He’s in Madison already
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Think that’s a smart move, he called the plays during out last Bowl game, him and Coach K , he knew Coach K’s scheme think you will see more option type plays next year.
Watched a couple of KU podcasts - and just as they said having Jalon already say he was coming back and that would be a boost in recruiting saying to recruits/portal He JD-6 is going to b the one running the offense , a you know there are going to be many , many receives in the portal- - they see JD back and they say hey he already knows their offense established I wanna go play with him.
Same way for Coach Z-- it’s a boost for recruiting, knows the system already he it’s a lot better being able to recruit with the targets knowing who the coordinator is going to be - – Smart move, moved quickly
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Over 600 guys offically entered the portal on this first day.
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It’s probably nothing, but heard a rumor we’re going to make a play for Williams Nwaneri. Leon Douglas wants to make a splash
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@FarmerJayhawk ok , so showing my lack of knowledge again.- -So who is Williams ?- -good player ?---- - what position buddy ?
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@SlimShaddy54 5* DE from the KC area. Went to Mizzou for a year now is in the portal. Probably going to Nubs tho
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What do we make of Rawls, the OSU safety commit?
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@Jhawk69 at minimum he’s a really versatile depth piece
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I see we added DeAndre Harper from SEMo St. The way I see it he can fit one of three categories.
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He kicked so much ass at the D2 level that the staff thinks he can be a good player for us.
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He was not that good but he has measurables, athleticism, and three years of eligibility left, making him a good project player.
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He is not that good and doesn’t have that much potential either, but hell, we need a body.
Anyone have any insight as to which one he is?
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A refugee from Missouri? You can’t fault his wisdom.
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@Jhawk69 said in Offseason Roster Thread:
I see we added DeAndre Harper from SEMo St. The way I see it he can fit one of three categories.
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He kicked so much ass at the D2 level that the staff thinks he can be a good player for us.
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He was not that good but he has measurables, athleticism, and three years of eligibility left, making him a good project player.
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He is not that good and doesn’t have that much potential either, but hell, we need a body.
Anyone have any insight as to which one he is?
Little bit of all 3? Film at that level is decent. Huge human. Need bodies. Kind of a perfect storm.
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I bet he also redshirts this year. A bit of a project but crazy high ceiling
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Huge get - -Huge get- -got a commitment for Jahil Hurley coming from Alabama – DB- -6’2 - -185 , will have 3 years of eligibility - -top 50 recruit in 2023 - - Hell ya
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Jahlil Hurley was a huge get. 3 years to play. Former top 50 recruit.
Staff seemingly doing good work thus far in the offseason
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Really nice get. It’ll be interesting to see if they play him at S or CB.
And they’re hitting on a really good clip right now
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Is Jack Tanner any good? I read he only started 4 games at Tulsa last year
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@Jhawk69 big long term upside. Tulsa was hot garbage but it’s still impressive for a true freshman to win a tackle job
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Well last count now Six out – not doing to badly there so far - – - We got Nine incoming as of right now
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Up to 12 commits now. The staff is putting in serious work in the portal.
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Hey Farmer Jayhawk m buddy I’m trippin- - the Staff is just absolutely killin it.- - Three Portal commits today which one Tyler Mercer is a true Freshman All American
Got another on a visit right now WR from Alabama would be really killer to get out Second commit from the portal from Alabama his Name is Emmanuel Henderson- -their people saying he is going to be really good.
Then another bonus got a High School kicker to commit today also from Branson Missouri - -Dane Efird – has video of him kicking 48 yard and 54 yard Field Goal and a 73 yard kick - -off I would be fine with that, give some time add a little more strength- -Hell ya
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we now stand at Seven out – - Damon Graeves entered portal-- - and TWELVE IN Oh ya almost forgot - - Coach L’ and the staff our weakness is w can’t recruit lol.
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@FarmerJayhawk said in Offseason Roster Thread:
Up to 12 commits now. The staff is putting in serious work in the portal.
A ton of young multi-year guys. Killing it with the OL additions imo.
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Her is one ofthe things I really like about Mercer. True freshman-- making All American, but what I really like is he took 565 snaps- - - -gave up ZERO SACKS in those snaps --and only gave up three pressures- - pretty dam decent. – He chose North Texas over eighteen other D-1 offers
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Also. Hishaw should be back. But it’s fluid right now. Above the neck stuff is always really tricky
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@FarmerJayhawk but, but I thought he was in the portal? 🫶
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@Crimsonorblue22 never entered
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$$$$$
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Read we were 2nd in the portal class nationwide right now.
Also read that JUCo’s can now have 4 years of DI eligibility. Add in a redshirt year or two and a dude can be in college for 8 years.
Also also read that there are teams in the playoffs that are paying extra NIL money to kids to stay through out their playoff games. Penn St. lost their backup quarterback to the portal. Insane and it may cause me and many others to move their fandom to other sports/activities.
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I have to admit I both love and hate the portal. Fun to follow but the timing of it lacks logic.
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What do we make of the TE transfer from Arizona? I see he has decent but not mind-blowing receiving stats. Does anyone know if he is a good blocker?
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@Jhawk69 All I know is solid player and word is should help that position for sure. Don’t know a bunch but for what it’s worth was a 4 * coming out of High School , transfer out of Arizona
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Well I see that Coach L - -& staff have had decent day today picking up our 13th & 14th commits.
First we got a big TE think he is 6’6 can add help for sure to the TE room , he will have one year of eligibility - then we got what I think anyways will help for sure, although maybe not next yr as he is still considered a Freshman and will have four years left. - - His name is Caleb Redd 6’3 and 2230 pounds might be nice to add maybe 5 more pounds or so but was considered a 4* coming out of high school; had offers from Nebraska , Oklahoma , Oregon , UDC , And Wisconsin coming out -sounds like he might have a bright future,
The one thig I think that becomes more of a priority then any position more so now is WR – just have the one commit at this point, a big need at that position.- - -At this point Rivals has us as the 5th best recruiting class in the portal-- -doing well
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Swain was saying on a podcast last night that KU probably going to end up with like 21-22 portal players
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Make it 3 today: Levi Wentz, a WR from Albany.
