2021 Football Targets
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How many more Oline are we looking to take? 2-3? Curious as to what others think our preferred options are. I would imagine they want 1. Pettus 2. Mbow and 3. Tyler Maro?
From what I can see, the staff still has their fingers in pies with at least a half dozen OT’s, probably more like 8-10 or more. That’s enough different kids that I wouldn’t want to try to guess who’s at the top of their list.
Though landing Maro would make some Instate-centric people happy. I’d guess the staff would take two more prototypical OT’s, if you consider Bonifas a swing guy.
I would say this new offer proves what you were saying @cyclone4L, looking like Kelley is going to OSU
I just saw 247’s own updated Instate rankings. Good heavens, it couldn’t be more blatantly obvious that they’re puckering up to kiss Ferentz’s wrinkled backside. They even dropped Bollers to #4. Why not? He’s not considering Iowa.
That they bumped up the DeJean kid even more is purely ridiculous. In their reviews they even admit that it’s because of the athleticism he displays on the basketball court, not playing football. if that was all that mattered, TJ Tampa should be a five star.
https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Football/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=IA
That they bumped up the DeJean kid even more is purely ridiculous. In their reviews they even admit that it’s because of the athleticism he displays on the basketball court, not playing football. if that was all that mattered, TJ Tampa should be a five star.
https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Football/RecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=IA
I'm not going to let myself get too excited about Pettus or Mbow. I think Pettus will go to FSU and Mbow will go to a Big Ten school. I like our chances with Maro barring him getting offers from Big Ten and SEC schools (If he gets an offer from Iowa, it's a done deal).
I also like Harlan Obioha and the staff does, too. Super raw (and super tall), but someone they can mold into a LT.
Seems a safe bet. Of course, with his size and athleticism, he might have more NFL value as a linebacker—but I left my crystal ball in my other jacket.
I’d be quite happy to have this kid be the full time RB of this class.
