UNLV/MWC Recruiting Class rankings

[BleedRebelRed90]

The images below show where UNLV falls relative to other MWC programs at this moment (but not including today's commit Javin White) according to Scout.com and 247Sports.

The coaching changes at Colorado State and UNLV gave them a late start, but we'll see where things end up.

Looking back at the classes since 2003, the Rebels typically sign between 19 and 24 players per class. (Scout) recap for UNLV since 2003:

Rank School Commits Points T100 5* 4* 3* Off Def SpT HS JC Avg
2014 - 12th in MWC
124. UNLV 19 MWC 429 0 0 0 2 7 11 1 11 8 2.11
2013 - 10th in MWC
112. UNLV 20 MWC 624 0 0 0 2 11 9 0 13 7 2.10
2013 - 4th in MWC
85. UNLV 20 MWC 853 0 0 0 3 13 7 0 18 2 2.15
2011 - 4th in 8-team MWC
91. UNLV 21 MWC 790 0 0 1 2 11 9 1 15 6 2.19
2010 - 9th (in 9-team MWC)
92. UNLV 19 MWC 685 0 0 0 4 11 7 1 18 1 2.21
2009 - 4th (in 9-team MWC)
84. UNLV 20 MWC 803 0 0 0 4 10 10 0 17 3 2.20
2008 - 4th (in 9-team MWC)
82. UNLV 22 MWC 933 0 0 0 3 11 11 0 21 1 2.14
2007 - 7th (in 9-team MWC)
93. UNLV 22 MWC 567 0 0 1 3 11 11 0 15 7 2.14
2006 - 6th (in 9-team MWC)
88. UNLV 24 MWC 244 0 0 1 2 13 11 0 18 6 1.58
2005 - 4th (in 8-team MWC)
85. UNLV 28 MWC 243 0 0 0 2 18 9 1 22 6 1.39
2004 - 6th (in 8-team MWC)
93. UNLV 21 MWC 178 0 0 0 1 7 14 0 11 10 1.24
2003 - 3rd (in 8-team MWC)
71. UNLV 27 MWC 403 0 1 1 2 18 8 1 19 8 1.67v

Scout MWC recruiting rankings 2015

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

That list might look a lot different after this weekend..

 

[willlevi]

To me, a lot of solid developmental players this class but no really explosive or highly productive guys. Only Otukolo jumps out as ready to play right now so hopefully the current players can continue to rise and adjust to the new staff.
I know the plan is to have a balanced offense. Boyd is the only real stretch the field player returning on the roster and the corner back position is very inexperienced.
Jordan Reed was still showing the bull sign in his photo with Cormier, he seems as though he will stick to playing in Tampa bit at least giving the team a look.
This is how I project the two deep without a lot of turnover, what is anyone else's opinion




Offense
QB Blake Decker 6'2 205 sr Kurt Palendech 6'2 190 jr
RB Keith Whitely 5'9 185 jr George Naufahu 6'0 215 sr
FB David Greene 6'0 210 sr Kyle Anderson 6'3 230 soph
WR Devonte Boyd 6'1 175 soph Trent Riley 6'1 200 fr/Javin White 6'2 180
WR Anthony Williams 5'11 190 sr Kendahl Keys 6'3 200 soph
TE Jake Phillips 6'6 255 sr Andrew Price 6'6 250 jr
LT Kyle Saxelid 6'7 270 soph Phillip Haynes 6'4 270 fr
LG Nick Gstrein 6'4 295 sr Eric Noone 6'2 300 jr
C J'Ondray Sanders 6'4 270 soph Will Kreitler 6'0 290 jr
RG Ron Scoggins 6'3 335 sr Gavin Peterson 6'3 300 fr/Aleks Vekic 6'5 310 jr
RT Andrew Oberg 6'7 295 sr Patrick Carroll 6'5 310 jr

Defense
DE Najee Johnson 6'4 220 sr Jacobie Russell 6'4 230 soph
DT Mike Hughes 6'2 300 soph Charles Howard 6'4 330 Jr
DT Sonny Sanitoa 6'3 260 sr Antonio Zepeda 6'6 265 soph
DE Dominic Baldwin 6'5 240 jr Jeremiah Valoaga 6'6 260 sr
OLB Tau Lotulelei 6'1 220 jr Matt Lea 5'10 210 soph/Marc Phillippi 5'10 220 soph
ILB Ryan McAleenan 6'2 230 sr Iggy Porchia 6'2 225/Nela Otukolo 5'11 240 fr
OLB Blake Richmond 6'3 190 sr Trent Langham 6'2 210 jr
CB Tory McTyer 6'0 180 jr Thaddeus Philyaw 6'1 180 jr/Brandon Baker 6'0 175 sr
CB Fred Wilson 6'0 175 sr Tim Hough 5'11 175 fr
S Kenny Keys 6'4 190 sr Troy Hawthorne 6'3 210 jrS Peni Vea 6'1 200 sr Jonavaughn Williams 6'0 190

 

[willlevi]

Philyaw played on a win less team last season that gave up 45 points per game. High school height listing of 5'11 and he stands eye to eye with Sanchez so that should be a correct measurement. He was listed at 175 at De Anza but he does looks like he spends time in the weight room. He has speed and the physical skills to develop but its been rare to see a JC guy make the jump in recent years. It will be a major plus if he can because there is a major lack of depth at corner.

Kreitler measured 5'11 245 in high school and is listed at 6'0 269 in junior college. He's a quick tough guy on video that excels being on the move but has few clips as an inline blocker or sustained pass blocker. He will need a year to adjust to the taller and quicker defensive tackles on the FBS level. His energy will be a plus but it will be a big curve unless that team goes full pound it out on the ground next season.

As for Scoggins, Noone may beat him out but really it should be a three man race. Polu is a strong player but he needs a redshirt year.

As for Palendech, nearly every pass he completes is down the seam or short passes. A ton of poor coverage and you never see him throw in tight windows. He was only a redshirt freshman and played in a run heavy offense passing for just 981 yards as a senior in high school before signing with North Dakota. He should be more of a developmental player at quarterback than FBS ready.
Blake Decker has the better arm and is more of a complete quarterback but he has to stop being such a high risk player. Decker had three times the production of Palendech at the JC level with good running skills as well as more physical maturity and experience.

This post was edited on 1/24 11:49 PM by willlevi

 

[rebelbuck]

Obviously the turnovers were huge last year and typically came when we were moving the ball which were killer. I think Decker has some ability. If this staff can find a way to bottle up the good stuff he can do (Quarter and a half against Hawaii for instance) we will have something.

Really interested to see what RS Thomson brings to the table in the spring. Plenty of reps to go around for he Decker and Palandech.

What will help aide anyone who wins the job will be improved line play/coaching and the presence of a better run game. If those things also come around our offense will be much more effective.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

I think Kevin Thomson will press Decker this season. There were some folks at camp last season that thought Thomson showed some flashes.

I will say this in Decker's defense, there were more factors in the total number of interceptions than just poor decision making. First off the offensive line played well below what many expected. The loss of Jefferson really hurt the depth and forced some shuffling. That in turn hurt the pass protection a lot. Decker took a beating last season. The loss to graduation of Tim Cornet hurt as well. This is no knock on Kieth Whitely I think he is a solid back with good vision and feet and instincts, that said, he does not have Tim's game breaking type speed. Opposing teams had to account for that ability when game planning for the Rebels the year before. With Tim in there teams had to commit an extra guy to the box. This last season with the struggles of the offensive line and lack of big plays in the run game Decker rarely saw softer coverages. Lastly he had to work much of the year without Devante Davis. Boyd and Keys who were both freshmen showed a lot of promise but also had their fair share of growing pains, like all freshmen do..

 

[FLIPrebel]

I saw that we have jumped to #8 with the latest commitments as of 1/25. I can't wait until next week!

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

It has been a really solid class so far. Won't know for a year or two how good of a first class it was for this staff but on paper it sure looks pretty good.

 

[RebelSaint702]

Can you link where you saw this?

I have been looking at different sites and don't see where we are 8th in the MWC for this recruiting class anywhere.

I am excited about what I am seeing, trying to take in as much information as I can.

 

[reb4life777]

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