Lost One D Tackle Commit

[rebelbuck]

Looks like as of a few days ago Chris Richardson Jr will be heading to UTEP. This might explain getting Jason Fao. Sorry we didnt get him but what can you do.

http://www.minerrush.com/2015/5/20/...ensive-lineman-commits-to-uteps-class-of-2015

So below are the guys we do have coming in on the d-line:

Jason Fao - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/444021/highlights/171951376/v2

Tui Maloata (RS after Injury, did drills in spring but no full contact) - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2585819/tuivasa-maloata

Nick Dehdastian - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/584315/highlights/191494391/v2

Mark Finau - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1911192/highlights/167882377/v2

Salonoa Alo Wily - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koKoSUq3qog

Melvin Johnson - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/944821/highlights/210129386/v2 (Probable RS candidate to add some weight but his potential is there)

Gabe McCoy- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/944821/highlights/210129386/v2 (Another guys most likely to RS but has some very nice physical tools to build on)

 

[willlevi]

Need at least 2-3 guys on the interior to be ready to play now. At least there will be a good number of underclassmen.

 

[rebelbuck]

Overall a lot of youth in this group.

Mike Hughes 6'3" 300 - Soph, Tuli Fakauho 6'1 300- SR, Jason Fao 6'1 305- Soph, Nick Dehdashtian 6'1- 295- FR, Salanoa Alo Wily 6'0 290, FR.

Guys who are primarily ends but could help at tackle if needed are Sonny Sanitoa - SR, 260 LBS and Tui Malaota- JR 270 LBS. They have had Dominic Baldwin playing inside as well through the spring but I think he is better suited at end unless he has added some more weight.

Some guys also in the mix as of spring are local Walk-Ons Amir Azziz 6'6" 310LBS and Jerrod Wallace - 6'4" 280 LBS

Lots of bodies but not a lot of overall experience. Coach Seumalo has his work cut out for him but I expect to see a group that competes. Interesting to see how the depth chart across the entire line shakes out once camp starts.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

As much as I hate to lose Richardson, if it was an either or situation I would prefer Fao as he is more ready to play now where Richardson may need a year. Hughes and how he develops from year one to year two will be a huge key solidifying the defensive line. Fao looks like he could be very disruptive. Dehdashtian also looks ready to contribute right away.