For really the first time Billy was able to take advantage of the transfer portal and bring in 6 guys. This wasn't a Deebo situation as at Army, he couldn't use it then a 1 year stop and last year time was limited. We will highlight the 6 guys he brought in and unfortunately, we missed out on a TE/ HB that would have started. With limited resourced at a small school, they were restrictions on who he could go after.
Fr. DT Adrian Hogg (75 ovr from NC state)
The prize player and surprisingly we beat out some bigger schools. The best thing about him he is only a freshman and has star development with plenty of upside in him. 6'4 320 with 92 strength, 85 tackling with speed in the 70's. He has 1st round potential if the IQ rating goes up. We are loaded at DT so he will have to split time this year likely as pass rush DT.
So. OG Tyler Menzie (77 ovr from Liberty)
Just a sophomore and we aren't sure how the OL will shake out just yet. He has + development with room to grow and we specialize in OL development. At worst he is depth this year and starts the next 2 years.
Jr. DE Doug Maddox (79 ovr from Syrcuse)
Another big time get at 6'4 268 with upside and star development. Since he is a junior he likely doesn't reach his full potential. He has yet to record any stats and will be in the rotation for us likely in the backup role.
Jr. DE Taj Beckner (72 ovr from Western Mich)
It will be hard for him to get on the field unless a few injuries happen as DL is the deepest position on the team. He is strictly a run stopper at 272 pounds with just 58 speed. So it would be matchup based for him to get on the field.
Jr. SS Zach Roach (75 ovr from Umass)
This was a big get we have two great starting safeties (mid 80's rating) and at the time didn't even have a backup in the 70's. Zach will backup both S spot and start next year his senior year. He has 90 speed, but needs some work in the other areas to be a difference maker.
Sr. OT Trey Grimm (76 ovr from North Texas)
When he was signed was projected to compete to start until a +11 jump up by Talib among a few more pushes him down the pecking order. He will be a depth piece and since he is a Senior likely will not be next man up. The OL is where are attention goes and having a 80 overall maybe on the 3rd string shows how important we value this position. He is also a pass protector, and we have others that are better at that then him
Editor's note - Overall's mentioned are before coaching bumps



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