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allenm5333 · Apr 22, 2026

Driskall said we have 2 silents. Made it sound like it is offensive guys

IrishInOntario · Apr 22, 2026

allenm5333 said:
Driskall said we have 2 silents. Made it sound like it is offensive guys

My guess would be Cade Cooper and Layton Von Brandt if they're both on offense.

I think Cooper potentially committed silently back in early April and Von Brandt committed on last weekend's visit.

Just a guess.

IAIrish · Apr 22, 2026

IrishInOntario said:
My guess would be Cade Cooper and Layton Von Brandt if they're both on offense.

I think Cooper potentially committed silently back in early April and Von Brandt committed on last weekend's visit.

Just a guess.

Surprised if one isn't Champ with all the smoke, but those two are right there. Von Brandt's comments sure seemed telling.

arrowryan · Apr 22, 2026

IrishInOntario said:
My guess would be Cade Cooper and Layton Von Brandt if they're both on offense.

I think Cooper potentially committed silently back in early April and Von Brandt committed on last weekend's visit.

Just a guess.

Wonderful Monds has to be one of them

allenm5333 · Apr 22, 2026

IrishInOntario said:
My guess would be Cade Cooper and Layton Von Brandt if they're both on offense.

I think Cooper potentially committed silently back in early April and Von Brandt committed on last weekend's visit.

Just a guess.

One thing he did note is that some are committing but taking visits because schools are paying them to visit. If i had to take a guess-Cade Cooper. I also thinks Monds is committed. Can’t rule out Layton or the Illinois OL.

Dale · Apr 22, 2026

I think if accurate it is Monds and Julius Jones Jr

I’m side-eye the Jones Jr counts because being a silent for multiple months isn’t being a committed. But that’s the vibe I got post visit with the talk on him.

IrishInOntario · Apr 22, 2026

IAIrish said:
Surprised if one isn't Champ with all the smoke, but those two are right there. Von Brandt's comments sure seemed telling.

arrowryan said:
Wonderful Monds has to be one of them

Monds is definitely one of them, duh... I think of him as already known to be in the class, which he's obviously not. That's my bad.

Monds + Von Brandt or Cooper. Julius Jones Jr would be the dark horse IMO.

NDPhilly · Apr 22, 2026

Cpnd1 said:
https://247sports.com/player/wyatt-smith-46162554/

A new DE that we are pushing for. Teammates with Gamble and Jones Jr.

https://247sports.com/player/wyatt-smith-46162554/

Really Interesting prospect.

- great measurables / frame
- plays at a premier program
- super productive: led aquinas in sacks (13), TFLs (24), Hurries (33) and tackles (155) in 2025
- Is rated top 100 on both rivals and 247
- Is the son of Pro Bowl DL Justin Smith

Yet despite this, his only premier offers are ND and OSU, and ND allegedly isn’t pushing hard. None of the Florida Big 3 have offered.

I also don’t see a top 100 DE on film, but I do see a guy who can be a very productive SDE once he gets up to 275+ at 6’6” with his motor.

IRISHbluehen · Apr 23, 2026

Great article with Kyle Kelly interviewing Fakatou's parents today. Didn't realize he grew up in Alaska, he wants a smaller college campus because of that. Not sure how Texas and OSU square with that logic. Mom has never been on campus but will be this weekend. I get the feeling that once that happens and they get to spend quality time with Partridge, things will get interesting once again.

rtrn2glory · Apr 23, 2026

IRISHbluehen said:
Great article with Kyle Kelly interviewing Fakatou's parents today. Didn't realize he grew up in Alaska, he wants a smaller college campus because of that. Not sure how Texas and OSU square with that logic. Mom has never been on campus but will be this weekend. I get the feeling that once that happens and they get to spend quality time with Partridge, things will get interesting once again.

Never been to Texas' campus, but Ohio ST definitely doesn't fit the small campus bill. You can park on campus and then have to take a bus to get to class. Granted most football players rarely set foot on campus and do their "work" online.

Rocketman84 · Apr 23, 2026

NDPhilly said:
https://247sports.com/player/wyatt-smith-46162554/

Really Interesting prospect.

- great measurables / frame
- plays at a premier program
- super productive: led aquinas in sacks (13), TFLs (24), Hurries (33) and tackles (155) in 2025
- Is rated top 100 on both rivals and 247
- Is the son of Pro Bowl DL Justin Smith

Yet despite this, his only premier offers are ND and OSU, and ND allegedly isn’t pushing hard. None of the Florida Big 3 have offered.

I also don’t see a top 100 DE on film, but I do see a guy who can be a very productive SDE once he gets up to 275+ at 6’6” with his motor.

You don't see a top 100 DE or PLAYER?

AlaskanIrish · Apr 23, 2026

IRISHbluehen said:
Great article with Kyle Kelly interviewing Fakatou's parents today. Didn't realize he grew up in Alaska, he wants a smaller college campus because of that. Not sure how Texas and OSU square with that logic. Mom has never been on campus but will be this weekend. I get the feeling that once that happens and they get to spend quality time with Partridge, things will get interesting once again.

Does the article mention where in Alaska, by chance? Assuming Anchorage. Can't find anything with a google search.

NDPhilly · Apr 23, 2026

Rocketman84 said:
You don't see a top 100 DE or PLAYER?

Player - I think hes a fringe 4 star.

IRISHbluehen · Apr 23, 2026

AlaskanIrish said:
Does the article mention where in Alaska, by chance? Assuming Anchorage. Can't find anything with a google search.

It did not mention where in Alaska

Dale · Apr 23, 2026

NDPhilly said:
Player - I think hes a fringe 4 star.

Besides just potentially being overrated by the services, I wonder if Missouri (Mizzou legacy) has established a high bidding price that schools don’t think is worth it to match compared to other players

Missouri tends to like a few big splashes in an otherwise mediocre recruiting class.

Irish du Nord · Apr 23, 2026

Dale said:
Besides just potentially being overrated by the services, I wonder if Missouri (Mizzou legacy) has established a high bidding price that schools don’t think is worth it to match compared to other players

Missouri tends to like a few big splashes in an otherwise mediocre recruiting class.

Didn't the state tax-advantage NIL as well?

Dale · Apr 23, 2026

Irish du Nord said:
Didn't the state tax-advantage NIL as well?

Not sure about tax but in state high school players can start earning right away if they commit to an in state school. So wouldn’t apply to Smith but historically helped them with Burden and a few others

GrangerIrish24 · Apr 23, 2026

AlaskanIrish said:
Does the article mention where in Alaska, by chance? Assuming Anchorage. Can't find anything with a google search.

There are different areas of Alaska? I assumed it was just like north of the wall in Game of Thrones

CanadalovesND · Apr 23, 2026

GrangerIrish24 said:
There are different areas of Alaska? I assumed it was just like north of the wall in Game of Thrones

Definitely a few White Walkers in parts up there.

Rocketman84 · Apr 23, 2026

NDPhilly said:
Player - I think hes a fringe 4 star.

Makes more sense I can see a top 200 player who also happens to have top 40 production at a premier school.

AlaskanIrish · Apr 23, 2026

GrangerIrish24 said:
There are different areas of Alaska? I assumed it was just like north of the wall in Game of Thrones

Haha! Yeah, so many unique areas of the state. I lived in Sitka (twice), which is on an island in a rainforest across from a volcano. Like a cold Seattle. Very different feel from Anchorage.

GrangerIrish24 · Apr 23, 2026

AlaskanIrish said:
Haha! Yeah, so many unique areas of the state. I lived in Sitka (twice), which is on an island in a rainforest across from a volcano. Like a cold Seattle. Very different feel from Anchorage.

Everything I believed to be true was a lie

PolishDomer · Apr 23, 2026

AlaskanIrish said:
Does the article mention where in Alaska, by chance? Assuming Anchorage. Can't find anything with a google search.

Family home in Alaska

PolishDomer · Apr 23, 2026

Also, don't believe what the media tells you...the Polar Bears are friendly and ready to share their drinks with you

greyhammer90 · Apr 23, 2026

GrangerIrish24 said:
There are different areas of Alaska? I assumed it was just like north of the wall in Game of Thrones

There's the part with snow and there's the part with ice. The icy part thinks the people from the snowy part are too soft, and the snowy part thinks the people from the icy part are smooth but slippery. It's a complicated social dynamic.

GrangerIrish24 · Apr 23, 2026

greyhammer90 said:
There's the part with snow and there's the part with ice. The icy part thinks the people from the snowy part are too soft, and the snowy part thinks the people from the icy part are smooth but slippery. It's a complicated social dynamic.

Sounds like a bunch of snowflakes too me

arrowryan · Apr 23, 2026

allenm5333 · Apr 23, 2026

arrowryan said:

Not breaking news. But good to see it is still on track to happen.

greyhammer90 · Apr 23, 2026

GrangerIrish24 said:
Sounds like a bunch of snowflakes too me
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Wait till you hear about the state employee pension plan. Whole thing is a slush fund.

arrowryan said:

Who are the other two 5 stars that visited?

notredamermotherpray4us · Apr 23, 2026

Sesay and Jones Jr???

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