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I like these lists and definitely appreciate the work that goes into them. But between the offense and defense lists, you've got UM's 2020 class at 27-34. That's just too big.
I think the upper-bound for this class is, at most, 27 (because of initial counters, and more likely Phillips will likely drop the number to 26 depending on when/if he enrolls). But we also don't have many seniors leaving the roster next year, so for the first time in forever the 85 hard cap could possibly be a factor. I think it's unlikely to be a significant limiting factor, though, as I expect kids to be processed out and/or transfer, along with (as usual) a few juniors that declare early.
We are currently at 81 scholarships. Including the new transfers, we have 14 seniors on the roster. Garvin and Thomas are 2 juniors that I could envision leaving early with a great season... outside chance for guys like Bandy/Dallas/Donaldson with exceptions years). I have to imagine at least 1-2 of our QBs transfer out, maybe as early as the end of Spring. Maybe another transfer on the interior OL, or somewhere else on the roster.
So if we add 14 graduating seniors to the 4 current roster spots, assume 2-4 juniors leave early, add 2-5 transfers/processed kids, and subtract one spot for Phillips, I think we'll have space to bring in 21-26 (recruiting class + transfers). I expect a recruiting class in the low to mid 20s.
Shoutout to @calinative umstudent for maintaining a solid spreadsheet on updated class size here.
I think the upper-bound for this class is, at most, 27 (because of initial counters, and more likely Phillips will likely drop the number to 26 depending on when/if he enrolls). But we also don't have many seniors leaving the roster next year, so for the first time in forever the 85 hard cap could possibly be a factor. I think it's unlikely to be a significant limiting factor, though, as I expect kids to be processed out and/or transfer, along with (as usual) a few juniors that declare early.
We are currently at 81 scholarships. Including the new transfers, we have 14 seniors on the roster. Garvin and Thomas are 2 juniors that I could envision leaving early with a great season... outside chance for guys like Bandy/Dallas/Donaldson with exceptions years). I have to imagine at least 1-2 of our QBs transfer out, maybe as early as the end of Spring. Maybe another transfer on the interior OL, or somewhere else on the roster.
So if we add 14 graduating seniors to the 4 current roster spots, assume 2-4 juniors leave early, add 2-5 transfers/processed kids, and subtract one spot for Phillips, I think we'll have space to bring in 21-26 (recruiting class + transfers). I expect a recruiting class in the low to mid 20s.
Shoutout to @calinative umstudent for maintaining a solid spreadsheet on updated class size here.