I know you’re kidding but we aren’t getting 25 this year. Too many transfers that counted against this cycle. Probably 18.Why don't we have our 25 recruits with 4 and 5 stars on our list already? It's July 9th
Recruiting Update Thread
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Nikai Martinez committed to UCF!!!
I know PFF graded our LBs poorly but (to me) CB is generally a more important position. LB is a position that can be helped by DL and CB a lot. But LB doesn't help DL and CB positions as much.
My feeling from last season about all this is we got our opponents in 3rd and long often enough to beat Memphis, Tulsa, and Cincy but every time they would throw a pass and our CBs were always 3-5 yards away from their WRs resulting in easy completions.
Yes, kidding. With all the good talent on this team, I'd take happily a solid 18-20 recruits this year especially considering all the transfers we just took in.
CB Nikai Martinez film review. Glad Brian is creating this kind of content about UCF now. https://www.si.com/college/ucf/univ...ootball-recruiting/nikai-martinez-film-review
I agree, his content has been good and it’s evident he watches a lot of local and FL HS football. Seems like we have 3 really good knowledgeable guys covering UCF now in Brandon, Jason and Brian.
So who will be our next big commit?
Hopefully Henderson twins. Would give us a crazy local secondary class.
I want to see another LB and DB immediately eligible transfer who can compete for a starting position.
I'll say I'd like to see an OT. Really important position but we don't have any committed right now.
"Ware started 17 games across the past two seasons at cornerback. The Florida native recorded 45 tackles, five pass break-ups and an interception during that time. He returned the interception, which came at Florida, for a touchdown.
Ware missed three games last season due to injury, including a torn ACL in the second-to-last game of Missouri’s season."
Ware missed three games last season due to injury, including a torn ACL in the second-to-last game of Missouri’s season."
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Anyone know any more about his injury or how he has recovered from it? Anyone know why he transferred? I hope he has made a full recovery because he could be a big asset to UCF. Does he still have two years eligibility left?
From Mizzou athletics website:
2019 SEASON
Took over the full-time starting job at one of Mizzou’s two cornerback spot and tallied 33 tackles during his true sophomore season … Also put four pass breakups on his ledger and was outstanding in a widely expanded role as a sophomore … Of his 33 tackles, 24 were solo … Played in 11 of 12 games with 10 starts, missing only the West Virginia game due to injury (9/7) … Posted a career-high seven tackles (five solo) at Georgia (11/9) … Had six tackles (all solo) at Florida (11/16), giving him 13 tackles over back-to-back games against top-10 opponents … Had five tackles (all solo) against Troy (10/5).
2018 SEASON
Talented young defender who saw the field in 10 games on the season, getting his first taste of action as a collegian ... Tallied six tackles on the season as he received more playing time throughout the course of the year ... Made a pair of tackles in MU's big win at Tennessee down the stretch, and added one tackle each in the win over Arkansas, as well as the 2018 Liberty Bowl against Oklahoma State.
PRIOR TO MIZZOU
Under-the-radar find by Mizzou’s coaches who picked up a lot of steam on the recruiting trail after Mizzou jumped in … Athletic and relentless player who has a physical presence with tremendous size … Clocked a 4.6 40-yard dash, 4.15 shuttle and 35-inch vertical at a Nike prospect camp … Boasts dynamic ball skills as he was used as both a kick and punt returner as a senior … Also turned in a pair of pick-six touchdowns as a senior … Has the ability to play the run as well with a downhill and physical approach … 247Sports rated him as a three-star prospect while he was rated as a two-star prospect at corner by Rivals … Part of a Wekiva defense that allowed just 8.6 points per game while racing to a 10-1 record and a spot at the Class 8A state playoffs in 2017 … Had four interceptions as a senior, taking two back for scores … Averaged 6.0 tackles per game as a senior … Also boasted one kick return TD, from 91 yards out … Chose Mizzou over offers from Oregon, South Florida, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Central Florida, among others … Primary recruiter: Ryan Walters … Cited his relationship with Walters as a key reason for his commitment.
2019 SEASON
Took over the full-time starting job at one of Mizzou’s two cornerback spot and tallied 33 tackles during his true sophomore season … Also put four pass breakups on his ledger and was outstanding in a widely expanded role as a sophomore … Of his 33 tackles, 24 were solo … Played in 11 of 12 games with 10 starts, missing only the West Virginia game due to injury (9/7) … Posted a career-high seven tackles (five solo) at Georgia (11/9) … Had six tackles (all solo) at Florida (11/16), giving him 13 tackles over back-to-back games against top-10 opponents … Had five tackles (all solo) against Troy (10/5).
2018 SEASON
Talented young defender who saw the field in 10 games on the season, getting his first taste of action as a collegian ... Tallied six tackles on the season as he received more playing time throughout the course of the year ... Made a pair of tackles in MU's big win at Tennessee down the stretch, and added one tackle each in the win over Arkansas, as well as the 2018 Liberty Bowl against Oklahoma State.
PRIOR TO MIZZOU
Under-the-radar find by Mizzou’s coaches who picked up a lot of steam on the recruiting trail after Mizzou jumped in … Athletic and relentless player who has a physical presence with tremendous size … Clocked a 4.6 40-yard dash, 4.15 shuttle and 35-inch vertical at a Nike prospect camp … Boasts dynamic ball skills as he was used as both a kick and punt returner as a senior … Also turned in a pair of pick-six touchdowns as a senior … Has the ability to play the run as well with a downhill and physical approach … 247Sports rated him as a three-star prospect while he was rated as a two-star prospect at corner by Rivals … Part of a Wekiva defense that allowed just 8.6 points per game while racing to a 10-1 record and a spot at the Class 8A state playoffs in 2017 … Had four interceptions as a senior, taking two back for scores … Averaged 6.0 tackles per game as a senior … Also boasted one kick return TD, from 91 yards out … Chose Mizzou over offers from Oregon, South Florida, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Central Florida, among others … Primary recruiter: Ryan Walters … Cited his relationship with Walters as a key reason for his commitment.
Brandon shared this tweet (from July 2nd) with the observation that he seems to have recovered pretty well.
At first I was mehh, why is this “Boom” worthy just because I never heard of him and he was a 2 star. But after reading he was a 2 year starter for a decent Missouri team, SEC competition and 2 yrs eligibility left, I can get behind this. Hope he’s healthy, he should start or have substantial playing time right away if he is.
Called it. Looks like a guy that flew under the radar. Best offer out of HS was Oregon.
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Rivals had him at 2* and ESPN had him a low 3* but 247 had him as a high 3* (87).
Crrection, Maldonado and Kitler have played a lot of OT. Don't know what I'm talking about.
UCF Football Roster Move Tracker
Everything you need to know about transfers, opt-outs returning, and players declaring for the NFL.
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The team will look a lot different this upcoming season from last one. 2 transfers Jarvis Ware and ? missing from the transfer list (total 13 now). I was looking for composite list and found this today on the web. By the time the team hits the field in 2022, it will look like an extreme makeover. The competition at all positions will be absurdly good. Go Knights...they deserve the new turf on indoor field and should be some other upgrades to the stadium in 3 years to improve the brand and recruiting.
I hope he returns good Player and safety. Personally think after watching the video back when it happened it got blown out of proportion. Do agree they deserved to be punished but feel a bunch of players were made examples of and maybe weren't Heupel guys.
How UCF Recruiting Stacks up with Florida State, Florida and Miami
The early portion of the recruiting season passed with the month of June concluding. Now it’s time to take account of where the Knights stand their recruiting class compared to each of the traditional big three Florida schools.
www.si.com
I am deeply skeptical Collier is coming back.
He wasn't just thrown off the team; he was thrown out of school.
He wasn't just thrown off the team; he was thrown out of school.
Do we even want Collier back? I assume he has just this year, and we recently brought in 2 transfers. And it's not like he has an advantage by knowing the defense.
No we have others to claim spot..Not being mean....But we actually don't need him..It's best he goes another way
I don't think Collier would be considered an annual counter for this year since he came to us in a prior class. Not sure if he will be allowed to return. But we could use more db depth.
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