Transfer commitments

[indianmustang]

https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1869853497270907293

[Charleston Pony]

https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1869853497270907293

RB room will be interesting next year with a mix of young guys and veterans trying to come back from injuries. One thing for certain is that depth is very much a necessity as is rebuilding the OL with the same mix of youngsters and veterans. Looks like this staff is right on target so far as we wait to hear about backfilling the DL losses

[crazy horse]

I am just amazed how well we do in the portal. I look forward to the completed class.

[PonyPride]

Turns out he has a little speed (broke Florida 3A state record with a 20.40 in the 200m)

https://x.com/Andrew_Ferrelli/status/16 ... 8614956033

Coming out of high school:
Four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals…Three-star recruit by 247Sports… Listed as No. 231 overall player nationally in ESPN300…Ranked as No. 19 athlete in country by ESPN…Checked in as No. 15 running back in nation by Rivals…Rated No. 295 overall nationally in 247Sports Composite rankings…Listed as No. 19 running back in country in 247Sports Composite rankings…One of South Florida’s premier sprinters… Won Florida’s 3A state title in 100-meter dash (10.45) and 200-meter dash (20.78) as junior…Anchored a 4×100 team that captured gold during sophomore year…Picked Miami over offers from Clemson, Ole Miss, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.

From his HS coach when he signed with Miami:
“To me he’s an Alvin Kamara back, definitely, will probably be around the same size,” Dillard High School head coach Tyler Tate said. “Once he gets to college, in a weight program, he’ll be about 6-0, 195 or 200 pounds.

“He can do everything, is a slasher, very fast, quick and explosive. He can play slot receiver, also outside receiver, catch the ball out of the backfield. He has high versatility, different ways you can use him.”

[Charleston Pony]

“To me he’s an Alvin Kamara back, definitely, will probably be around the same size,” Dillard High School head coach Tyler Tate said. “Once he gets to college, in a weight program, he’ll be about 6-0, 195 or 200 pounds.

“He can do everything, is a slasher, very fast, quick and explosive. He can play slot receiver, also outside receiver, catch the ball out of the backfield. He has high versatility, different ways you can use him.”

Sounds like he's talking about Brashard Smith

[PerunaPunch]

On3 is reporting former 3-star weak side DE Trey Wilson from Baylor / Lakeview Centennial (Garland) has transferred and signed with the Mustangs.

[PonyPride]

6-3 / 276
3 years of eligibility remaining
Garland (Lakeview Centennial), Texas

His Baylor bio (from 2023 — 2024 bio has been deleted from website):

2023 (Freshman): Was a weapon on the defensive line as a true freshman ... Totaled seven tackles with two for a loss and one sack ... Had a QB hurry and recovered a fumble Made collegiate debut in the season lid-lifter vs. Texas State, making a tackle and recovering a fumble ... Had two tackles, including a sack and a QB hurry vs. No. 12 Utah ... Blocked a kick vs. Long Island ... Made two stops at Cincinnati ... Had a two-tackle game and a TFL vs. Houston.

High School: Star defensive lineman in Garland, Texas, for Lakeview Centennial High School … A four-star prospect according to ESPN, ranked as the 58th best prospect in the state and the 49th best defense end … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 111th best defensive lineman in the nation and the 176th best prospect in the state … Tabbed by Rivals as a three-star prospect and the 41st best weakside defensive end in the class … A three-star prospect according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, where he is ranked as the 80th best prospect in the state and the 13th best defensive end … A first-team pick at defensive end as a junior in 2021 … Tabbed defensive newcomer of the year in the district in 2020 as a sophomore … Chose Baylor over Arkansas, Florida State, Michigan, Houston, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, SMU, Stanford, Texas Tech, Miami, USC, Utah, Washington and Arizona State, among others.

[Charleston Pony]

6-3 / 276
3 years of eligibility remaining
Garland (Lakeview Centennial), Texas

His Baylor bio (from 2023 — 2024 bio has been deleted from website):

2023 (Freshman): Was a weapon on the defensive line as a true freshman ... Totaled seven tackles with two for a loss and one sack ... Had a QB hurry and recovered a fumble Made collegiate debut in the season lid-lifter vs. Texas State, making a tackle and recovering a fumble ... Had two tackles, including a sack and a QB hurry vs. No. 12 Utah ... Blocked a kick vs. Long Island ... Made two stops at Cincinnati ... Had a two-tackle game and a TFL vs. Houston.

High School: Star defensive lineman in Garland, Texas, for Lakeview Centennial High School … A four-star prospect according to ESPN, ranked as the 58th best prospect in the state and the 49th best defense end … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 111th best defensive lineman in the nation and the 176th best prospect in the state … Tabbed by Rivals as a three-star prospect and the 41st best weakside defensive end in the class … A three-star prospect according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, where he is ranked as the 80th best prospect in the state and the 13th best defensive end … A first-team pick at defensive end as a junior in 2021 … Tabbed defensive newcomer of the year in the district in 2020 as a sophomore … Chose Baylor over Arkansas, Florida State, Michigan, Houston, Nebraska, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, SMU, Stanford, Texas Tech, Miami, USC, Utah, Washington and Arizona State, among others.

Love the fact that he could be here for 3 years and continue to mature and develop while playing in front of local family and friends

[SMUFan]

If Vic Viloria is still the strength coach down there, you know this guy is strong.

[PonyPride]

Committed:

Kyle Ferm
6-3 / 225
Glendora (Citrus College), California
2025 linebacker
Chose SMU over offers from N.C. State, Virginia, Kansas, Arizona, Oregon State, Fresno State, Campbell, Eastern Michigan, UAB, UT Martin, Wyoming

[PonyPride]

Committed:

D.J. Warner
Defensive end / edge
6-4 / 235
Goodyear (Kansas), Arizona
Chose SMU over Missouri, among others, and reported offers out of high school from Oregon, Washington, Texas, Ohio State, Oregon State, Arizona, Michigan, Arizona State, Idaho State, Iowa State, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, Northern Arizona, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV, Washington State

High school recruiting profile:
Checked in at 6-foot-3, 217 pounds with 33-inch arms at the All-American Bowl. Established himself as one of the most productive edge-rushers in the 2024 cycle after an ascendant senior season where he racked up double-digit sacks and forced nine turnovers leading Desert Edge High School to a state championship appearance. Consistently displays encouraging awareness around the ball which led to a staggering six pick-sixes during his high school career. Redirects extremely well in pursuit and has plenty of bend to dip under or around bigger offensive tackles. Owns an impressive multi-sport profile highlighted by 45-8.75 feet Shot Put and 41-2 feet Triple Jump personal bests which directly translate to his upper and lower body explosiveness on tape. Should be viewed as a day one Big 12 contributor who could eventually become an NFL Draft selection.

H.S. Athletic Background
Also competes in Track and Field.
2023: Set personal bests of 45-8.75 feet in the Shot Put and 41-2 feet in the Triple Jump both of which were good enough to qualify for the AIA Division II State Championships.

Kansas bio:
2024 (Fr.): Lindenwood: Saw time in the season opening win... at Illinois: Assisted on a tackle against the Illini... Iowa State: Recorded a solo tackle against the Cyclones...

High School: Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247Sports…Has a 5.8 rating from Rivals, which ranks him as the No. 12 prospect in Arizona and No. 19 weakside defensive end in the country…Rated as the No. 148 recruit nationally by 247Sports…One of three 2024 Kansas signees from Desert Edge HS, joined by Dre Gibson and Jon Jon Kamara…Has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2024 All-American Bowl…First Team All-Region selection and the All-Region Player of the Year…Totaled 66 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and two interceptions…Added a blocked field goal and two offensive touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving)...Also competes in high jump, discus and shot put for the Desert Edge track & field team…Coached by Mark and Marcus Carter at Desert Edge.

[Horseshoe]

Look how many of the top recruiting staffs in the country saw talent in Warner. I wonder if this could be a real steal for us.

[Charleston Pony]

Look how many of the top recruiting staffs in the country saw talent in Warner. I wonder if this could be a real steal for us.

Big shoes to fill on the edges for next year's DL...and on the interior for that matter!

[PonyPower]

Right. We need a lot more DL and OL transfers.

[crazy horse]

Kyle Ferm highlights - Take a look at this!

https://youtu.be/UtxF2X-AGc4?si=g2X8yB_9WH3iAb47