Projected 2009 class *updated 3/29*

[hornpharmd]

I'd take McFarland, Walters, Brent, Howell, Blake.

 

[jkavvy]

15 commits +

16. Jamarkus McFarland (DT)
17. Calvin Howell (DT)
18. Alex Okafor (DE)
19. Devon Kennard (DE) - possibly a longshot but he'll be visiting Austin soon
20. Mason Walters (OL)
21. Trent Richardson (RB)
22. Kevin Brent (S) - reportedly the staff feels optimistic
23. outside LB - Brandon Mahoney or OOS

 

[hornrush]

Just read that Timmons is "keeping the door open" on other visits. Doesn't sound good.

 

[jkavvy]

There was an update on Timmons today on Rivals. He says that he is happy with his commitment. He also says that he is considering aggy's invitation to meet their new coach. However Timmons said that he has not spoken to Texas' coach about it yet.

He chose UT because of the academics and he likes Bobby Kennedy.

 

[eastexhorn]

DT Dent might be getting a offer soon.

 

[homerwight]

In reply to:

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[eastexhorn]

Who might be leaving? My guess would be same names as a investment firm.

 

[Colt McVince]

updated with okafor

 

[hornpharmd]

Great news with Okafor.

Hope Mack nabs McFarland or Walters next.

 

[TheContractor]

McFarland AND Walters

1 down

 

[hornpharmd]

2 guys left early leaving 83 on the roster...add in 13 seniors and we are looking at 15 open spots....add in 3-5 due to attrition that always seems to happen and Mack could get up to about 20 in total.

17 now, so I would add:
McFarland, Howell, and 1 top OOS blue chip recruit.

 

[TheContractor]

agreed.
McFarland, Howell, 1 OOS guy.
i am still holding out hope for Brent. i think we have a shot.
also, i have minimal hope for Richardson (RB) from fla.
4/5 more and close shop at 21/22 ships.

 

[royboy81]

any ideas, based on spring workouts/game, on who might be moving on? i hate to see anyone leave the program but i know it happens (grades, playing time, etc.)...

 

[gkp]

Until the kid announces himself, Hornfans, rightfully so, will not allow speculation of that sort. (Unlike other rumor mills.)

 

[sessamoid]

Texas has lower attrition than the vast majority of programs, but honestly, it would be very surprising if we DIDN'T lose at least 5 guys between now and when players report in summer/fall 2009 to a combination of the following:

1) grades
2) behavior
3) transfer for playing time
4) medical retirement
5) possible decommitment (doesn't happen often, but may lose one)
6) early departure for NFL

Think about it. Over the next year and a half, we'd only have to have ONE guy lost to each of those to make the 2009 class number 21 recruits. What are the chances?

 

[TheContractor]

5 is a lot, possible but i dont think it will be that many. only once that i remember in the past 10 yrs has it been that much.
ill say 2-3 but i dont see more than that.

 

[hornpharmd]

With Kinne transferring that opens up another spot. 16 spots open now and 17 verballed. Can easily see 3-4 more lost due to attrition for all the reasons listed above and this class looking more and more like 21-22.

With Okafor and Walters jumping on recently the wish list continues:
McFarland
Brent
Howell
Kennard

Also there are 3 open spots for this year. Mack could add a few honorary schollies to senior walk-ons that would open back up for the 09 class.

 

[TheContractor]

And Richardson, he says he is coming for a visit and UT has been a childhood fav. He a damn good. Whaley and RIchardson would be a dream.

 

[everybodygodeep]

Mack likely knows something we don't.

There are a few who are likely already on the path.

 

[hornpharmd]

Well we can update this now. Howell is #18. Looking back at this thread we have picked up the guys at the top of the list each and every time....Allen, then Okafor, then Walters, now Howell.

New wish list:
McFarland
Brent
Kennard

 

[coolhorn]

It's not unreasonable to think we bag two of the three on the list above, and maybe one surprise OOS player, for a total of 21, and what would be a super class.