Whose front yards should our coaches be camped out in tonight?
We have a good chance to stack a really strong 3 class core (2023-2024-2025).
I know the Cortez brothers out of Cali (Isaiah and Elijah) have both visited on their own dime, same as LaDarian Lockett from Stillwater. Lockett will probably be between us and Okie State. I notice the hawk guys going after Lockett hard on social media.
Elijah Cortez #58 by FLO, #17 by Matscouts (I would assume discrepancy is because FLO didn't update big board after the Open, but Willie did)
Isaiah Cortez #19 by FLO, #18 by Matscouts
LaDarian Lockett #6 by FLO, #2 by Matscouts
They would seem like an obvious start.
I was thinking Correa for a future 197 would be a possible option. However, I noticed his Mom posting on a facebook wrestling group about him possibly wrestling heavyweight in college. Makes me think he might be a heavyweight recruit, in which case - we'd be better off targeting Ross in 2026 to replace Kueter. (Correa consensus #5 by FLO and Matscouts)
I think you kick the tires with PJ Duke. Willie seems to think Duke will be between Cornell and PSU, but why not try - he's consensus #1 p4p by FLO and Matscouts.
I don't think Anthony Knox is in the books. He was actively campaigning for Angelo to go to Rutgers on his recruitment posts and was openly disappointed that he chose Iowa. Whoever posted he walks around with Iowa stuff on was full of it lol. (Knox #2 by FLO and #4 by Matscouts)
Maybe Christian Fretwell from Florida #96 on Matscouts as a depth guy. Anthony and AJ have spent time living/training with him. I see M* follows him.
Perhaps Carter Pearson from SE Polk as another guy? #98 on Matscouts and #32 by FLO. Had himself a good couple of days at Cadet duals, certainly improved his stock.
Do you look for a future 141? How long can Block make 141? Maybe you have lightweights covered with Cortez bros and any potential 2026 lightweights we could be targeting *cough* Bassett *cough*, and one of them can eventually go 141? Just food for thought.
Anybody have any other thoughts? Heard anything else about guys interested in us, or vice versa? Some "diamonds in the rough" - not yet recognized as major recruits?
We have a good chance to stack a really strong 3 class core (2023-2024-2025).
I know the Cortez brothers out of Cali (Isaiah and Elijah) have both visited on their own dime, same as LaDarian Lockett from Stillwater. Lockett will probably be between us and Okie State. I notice the hawk guys going after Lockett hard on social media.
Elijah Cortez #58 by FLO, #17 by Matscouts (I would assume discrepancy is because FLO didn't update big board after the Open, but Willie did)
Isaiah Cortez #19 by FLO, #18 by Matscouts
LaDarian Lockett #6 by FLO, #2 by Matscouts
They would seem like an obvious start.
I was thinking Correa for a future 197 would be a possible option. However, I noticed his Mom posting on a facebook wrestling group about him possibly wrestling heavyweight in college. Makes me think he might be a heavyweight recruit, in which case - we'd be better off targeting Ross in 2026 to replace Kueter. (Correa consensus #5 by FLO and Matscouts)
I think you kick the tires with PJ Duke. Willie seems to think Duke will be between Cornell and PSU, but why not try - he's consensus #1 p4p by FLO and Matscouts.
I don't think Anthony Knox is in the books. He was actively campaigning for Angelo to go to Rutgers on his recruitment posts and was openly disappointed that he chose Iowa. Whoever posted he walks around with Iowa stuff on was full of it lol. (Knox #2 by FLO and #4 by Matscouts)
Maybe Christian Fretwell from Florida #96 on Matscouts as a depth guy. Anthony and AJ have spent time living/training with him. I see M* follows him.
Perhaps Carter Pearson from SE Polk as another guy? #98 on Matscouts and #32 by FLO. Had himself a good couple of days at Cadet duals, certainly improved his stock.
Do you look for a future 141? How long can Block make 141? Maybe you have lightweights covered with Cortez bros and any potential 2026 lightweights we could be targeting *cough* Bassett *cough*, and one of them can eventually go 141? Just food for thought.
Anybody have any other thoughts? Heard anything else about guys interested in us, or vice versa? Some "diamonds in the rough" - not yet recognized as major recruits?
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