This class is honestly not appreciated enough. Position-by-position:
QB: Jarren Williams
Gives us an EE who can thrust himself into the QB competition. I don't think he wins the job, but the earlier you can get a QB on campus and into the system, the better. Having Perry, Weldon, and Williams to an extent to be able to challenge Rosier for the starting job next year is key.
RB: Lorenzo Lingard, Cam Davis
Both backs have different styles to them. This season we were worried about RB depth because we had little proven talent behind Walton. When Walton went down, it was Homer and everyone else. Then Deejay stepped up and gave us a viable option as a number 2. With the 2 guys we have coming in, for the first time in a while, we have quality depth at RB.
FB: Realus George
Gives us a bruiser and a much needed addition. Our short-yard and goal line offenses have been handcuffed because of the lack of personnel. This will more than help
TE: Will Mallory, Brevin Jordan
Again, like RB, we had little depth behind Chris Herndon. Irvin Jr. albeit talented, needs improvement in blocking and overall work ethic. Both kids can come in and play immediately and gives us a quality 3-deep.
WR: Mark Pope, Brian Hightower, Wiggins
We're going to lose Berrios at least due to graduation, and likely Ahmmon next year to the draft if he's able to stay healthy. Mark Pope's a kid that should find himself in the 2-deep next season. Hightower is another kid that should challenge guys like Langham and Cager. Another position where we'll finally have Miami quality depth.
OL: Cleveland Reed, Delone Scaife, John Campbell
With offensive linemen, generally these are kids that you plan for 2 years down the road. Campbell looks like a decent prospect, but my evaluation of linemen here is not that versed. He seems like someone that could be a starter after a couple of years in the weight room - definitely someone that will likely shirt. Scaife looks like he could challenge for a starting guard position as does Reed. I'd like to see Miami add another tackle
DT: Nesta Silvera
Most important recruit in this class and much needed at DT. I can't see him not making the 2-deep. I'd like to add at least a JUCO and one other recruit. If we land Goldwire and Carson along with Silvera, that should hold us over. This will be the unit I watch next season and see how they adjust with the likely departures of Norton and McIntosh.
DE: Greg Rousseau
A nice project with high upside. I see why Kool offered him as he fits the mold of what Kool's trying to get down here at end like Garvin and Jackson the previous two cycles. He'll need to live in the weight room, but it helps he's an EE. I don't know his weight, but like Garvin, I wouldn't be surprised if he's in the 240-250 range by the time next season rolls around. The only other guy I'd like to bring in is Chatfield who'd fit the role that Trent Harris had. I've never seen a motor like this kid's.
LB: Patrick Joyner
Fits the hybrid role that Diaz has been looking for and is severely underrated. Depth at LB isn't a major concern, but we needed a body this cycle in the event that Shaq and Pinckney leave after next season.
CB/S: Gurvan Hall, Gilbert Frierson, Al Blades Jr., DJ Ivey
This haul as it stands is an A Grade most cycles. Given that Michael Jackson is potentially leaving though, that leaves us 3 returning corners (Delaney was a GT) for next season. I'd like to add at least one of Samuel or Campbell. I think we can slid Frierson at safety, but I think he'd excel at either position. I don't know how viable a 4-2-5 is though given the depth of the secondary. I think we're fine at Safety next season given that we return Johnson, Redwine, Carter and Smith and then we add Hall to the mix. The staff may feel content placing Frierson then at CB.
