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OL recruiting - how many do we take in 25?

Posted on 2/3/24 at 10:52 am
Posted by GeauxVU
Member since Jan 2022
1089 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 10:52 am
Looking at previous classes, last year was by far the biggest we’ve taken in the past few years.

With likely losing 4 starters off this upcoming season’s team, what are people’s thoughts on how many we take (recruit or portal) to ensure we keep our depth?

What’s folks dream scenario in terms of who we reel in?
Posted by Tyga4lyfe
Best bank
Member since Nov 2013
2044 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 10:56 am to
Brad is getting 5 5stars every year.
Posted by 304tiger
West Virginia
Member since Jan 2022
714 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 11:02 am to
It probably just depends on who it is. In 2024, we had 5 but then made room for Echols when he wanted in because of the caliber player he is.

Since we took 6 in 2024, I’d say we could get by with 4 good ones in 2025 if we wanted to load up at another position, like DT.
Posted by Penrod
Member since Jan 2011
39859 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 11:12 am to
Should take four or five every year. How many we lose has nothing to do with it, since the freshmen won’t be ready to play, with an occasional exception. If you don’t have enough two-deep that is for the portal to correct, not the freshmen class.
Posted by wryder1
Birmingham
Member since Feb 2008
4187 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 11:25 am to
Always take 4/5 due to the portal. You never know who develops, who doesn’t, who leaves, who stays.
Posted by lsufanva
sandston virginia
Member since Aug 2009
12427 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 11:55 am to
Like most have said, 4-5. The portal and no limits keep the numbers fluid always. Coaches #s per position will change several times as the year progresses due to who develops(draft/depth), who doesn't(recruit over them) and NIL/depth chart issues(Heard/Ryan;one left and the other's offer was met enough to stay). All while recognizing immediate needs to balance the portal and stay under 85. Only enviable part of a major college football staff is the paychecks.
Posted by BayouBengal99
Crowley
Member since Oct 2007
9125 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 2:09 pm to
4-5 OL every year.

On OL you need 5 starters, at least 3-4 backups who could start and 4-5 developing or waiting their turn to back up or start. That’s 13-14 high caliber players evey year. Perfect!

I’d say knock one number off for the DL. So 3-4 every year. 4 starters 3-4 backups who could start and 3-4 waiting so 11-12 every year for the DL. Perfect! That’s 25% of your team but the most important positions to have filled.

You need 3-4 QBs, 4-5 RBs, 12-15 WRs, 12-15 DBs, 6-8 LBs and 5-6 DEs. About 3-4 TEs and you have a team. The problem is keeping these numbers and having quality players throughout those numbers. Really we should have plenty of players with 85 limit.
Posted by CrystalPreserves
Member since May 2019
2610 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 6:28 pm to
Bout 9 five stars every year haus
Posted by SOL2
Dallas burbs
Member since Jan 2020
4815 posts
Posted on 2/4/24 at 8:07 am to
5
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
58909 posts
Posted on 2/4/24 at 10:33 pm to
With Coach Davis and Kelly, OL will always be the least of our worries! What those two have done in such a short timeframe, unreal. A continuation of riches!
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