Also held offers from Montana State and Portland State. I want to be a part of something great like that. ", WR Jalen Moss: "Historically, players from the Palo Alto & Menlo Park area have done well here from Davante Adams, Keesean Johnson, to Jordan Mims. Coupled with his frame and length, he demonstrated athleticism and aggressiveness in his film his senior year which led to an increase in his recruitment. We always joke that we dont hold the bus for anyone when its time to go to a game except for the long snapper. Cameron should be able to find a role on the field next fall and help the team right away. Joshua will be in a backup role next year but will compete for the starting spot in 2023. Fresno State added 23 players in its 2022 football recruiting class. He possesses great closing speed and has active hands. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Enrollees (20) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Booth Recap: No. 3 LSU 158.01. taying close to home was a huge factor Coach Tedford coming back was a big part of it because hes a legend around here., (Photo: Shotgun Spratling | USCfootball.com, 247Sports). The Bulldogs were poised to be one of the best teams in the Group of 5 entering the season, but things did not go according to plan. 3 players with a composite rating of 85 or higher. 12 high school players, 8 JUCO players, 4 transfers. Tis the season, track all the comings and goings of Mountain West coaches here. Location:Visalia (Calif.) College of the Sequoias. Can they absorb? These articles aim to provide a detailed look at what each team has done thus far on the recruiting trail and what work still needs to be put in before NLI day in February. But going through the portal and then spinning back to junior college, I do feel like there were some real quality junior college players that were out there, because a lot of people I think maybe have got caught up on the portal. Fresno State's class currently features four local commitments: Fresno San Joaquin Memorial safety Brandon Ramirez. Anthony is another talented JUCO lineman. and basketball beats for three years and takes a primary focus covering the Duck football on the recruiting trail. He is a menacing blocker who delivers punishing hits and pancakes on defenders. FRESNO, Calif. - With summer workouts officially underway, the Fresno State football team is moving in full force towards kickoff of the 2022 season.While the players have been working and training during the winter and spring offseason, the coaching staff has been continuously hard at work on the recruiting front. 16 three-stars per 247 Composite rankings. 6-2 / The Bulldogs are well on their way to securing a solid signing day class. Read about the class below. Each school will officially announce their 2022 recruiting classes on Wednesday. They started off 1-4, and that's hard adversity. 80 nationally and No. 6-1 / 2020Stats: 866 yards, 25.5 yards per catch, averaged173.2 yards per game and eight touchdowns. The Bulldogs did in fact end the season as one of the best G5 teams in the country. And then emotionally, if something doesnt happen right, they get beat on something here or there, you want to make sure youre not crushing someones confidence. Hes very impressive. The early class consisted of fivefrom the offensive side of the ball and five that will play defense. There was a big focus on tight ends, which Fresno State uses very well, and high schoolers Brock Lium and Richie Anderson figure to develop behind JUCO player Jake Tarwater. Fiveof Fresno State's commitments so far come from the junior college ranks. Jan. 25Fresno State needed a quarterback in its 2022 recruiting class with just three on scholarship including senior Jake Haener, and it might have scored big with a commitment on Monday from . Offers from Nevada, Troy, Sam Houston State, Arkansas Pine-Bluff, North Alabama, Northern Colorado and UC Davis. Over on the defense, they added a few players, but it is the lighter side of the ball. It isn't very often that a team wins ten games and then has even greater goals in its sights, but that's where the Fresno State Bulldogs find themselves this spring after a very successful 2021. - / Peak Perspective: Realistic Four-Year Cycle (Year 2 Check-In), Peak Perspective: The 2022 Mountain West Out-of-Conference Review. 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Who goes from corner to safety? Career Stats: 134 tackles (80 solo), 4.3 tackles per game, 23.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. Anthony will help to fortify the o-line as soon as next season, likely at one of the tackle positions. Just last season, they played four games out of five on the road, with a bye week in there. 6-0 / Peak Perspective: MWC 2022 Football Final Grades, 14 high school players, 4 JUCO players, 4 transfers. Transferring from UCF. 6-3 / Welcome to the fourth piece of our twelve-part series that hopefully makes the dead period go by a bit quicker. His freshman year, Dylan Morris (now at Washington) was the starter, so he didnt play varsity. Stay tuned for more commitments expected to be announced on National Signing Day. Career Stats: 108 tackles (66 solo), 7.5 sacks, 4.0 tackles per game, 2.0 TFLs and two fumble recoveries. Previously committed to Arizona State. Cameron Lockridge is a corner who came from the University of Hawaii, Signing day 2022: Here are all the new recruits joining Fresno State football, Update: Fresno State football adds 23 including intriguing quarterback in Class of 2022, Graham-Kapowsin QB Joshua Wood commits to Fresno State, Derek Carr as an adviser for former Fresno State QB Jake Haener? All 10 signed were high school products. 84 nationally ranked interior offensive lineman, Played tight end and defensive end at Higley HS. McCann had recruited Wood to the FCS school, which this season ranked second in the nation in scoring offense and third in passing offense. He has good hands from his time as a wide receiver in high school and tracks the ball well in the air. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 24 in honor of basketball star Yvette Roberts, Derek Carr as an advisor for former Fresno State QB Jake Haener? Ranking:3-Stars / 86 rating by 247Sports as a linebacker / No. MjImYzU9MjAyMjc0Njk2MSZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191Y2ZyPTAiIC8+Cjwv Anthony LaFrance is another junior college offensive lineman. Odds & lines subject to change. FB Recruiting Home; News Feed; Team Rankings; Commitments; . ", OL Nate Maier: "Nate is a multi-sport athlete, also competing in wrestling and in track & field. Peak Perspective: Was the 2022 season a success for the Mountain West? Some key spots still need to be addressed by the Bulldogs. On brand, the vast majority of them hail from California. They went 14-0 (15-0 including an interstate bowl), state champions last year. Two of Fresno State's commits had offers from Power-5 programs. How a new law could change recruiting for service . But Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247Sports, said that until Wood decommitted he was the highest-rated FCS quarterback commit in the country. He was able to flip Wood from the Eagles just before Signing Day, and he will be competing against Jaylen Henderson and Logan Fife for reps behind Jake Haener. The class of 2023 is signed, sealed, and delivered, but our coverage on the class is just getting started. Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford hires running backs coach; staff is full, for now, Fresno State football lands pass rusher who could be critical piece to 2023 puzzle. ", 85 rating by 247Sports / No. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Watch: Fresno State retires jersey No. Contact/Follow @MattK_FS & @MWCwire. Carlton looks like a natural at cornerback and its easy to see him getting playing time come the fall. 6-5 / 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ratings:3-Stars / 89 Transfer Rating by 247Sports / No. We have some graduate transfers, guys like Nikko Remigio, who transferred from Cal, who is a very exciting player, will be kind of an all-purpose guy for us as far as not just receiver, but somebody that can do stuff from the backfield. What Director or Player Personnel Albert Garcia said about, WR Nathan Acevedo: "Nathan is a dynamic receiver with the ball in his hands. Nate brings a huge presence to the offensive line. Committed Over:Previously committed to Arizona State. Holmes disrupts both pass and run plays with his play-making ability and knack for getting to the ball. Fresno State had one Bulldog sign from outside the state, joining the program from Arizona. They contacted me constantly. Get the latest news and information for the Fresno State Bulldogs. By: michaeldaly114. Still, there are a number of players who look great on paper and project to be great college players going forward. 210, DL / Tim's combination of size, speed, & toughness will lead him to be a great linebacker here in Fresno. 113 Edge nationally / 6-foot-5, 250 lbs, Location: San Francisco (Calif.) Archbishop Riordan, Committed Over:Offers from Cal, Oregon State, San Diego State, Idaho and Northern Arizona, Quotable:"That's the thing I liked about them is that they had a great story this year. 305, WR / Fresno State has stared down some challenging schedules in past football seasons, the Mountain West setting up the Bulldogs with three conference road games in four weeks, with road trips in consecutive weeks to Hawaii and to Wyoming. I know growing up as a kid, I couldn't wait for the Fresno State game that Saturday night. Received an invite to the 2022 MLK Senior Bowl, No. I would say he has definitely been one of the most talked-about prospects from the state in years, for multiple reasons, the biggest one being obviously, Why didnt he have any Pac-12 offers? FRESNO, Calif. - With the 2021 Bulldog football season officially wrapped up, Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford announced his coaching staff on Thursday. bm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAtLT4KCgo=, Enjoying FightingBulldogs? Texas A&M, Alabama, LSU, Ohio State and others are also involved for one of the nation's top athletes in the class of 2024. It was a good fit and I really like the coaches over there. Continue for a one-by-one profile of the Bulldogs' 2023 recruiting class. They do not play Hawaii, with the Mountain West going away from divisional play this season. FSU bounced back, becoming the first team to defeat San Diego State before getting manhandled by Boise State. 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While it will be hard to find reps with the skill and experience already on campus, its hard to think of another Bay Area receiver in Bulldog red not getting some looks at the field early. He is a strong run-stopper in the middle, and standing at 63 and 280lbs already, he has room to add even more to his frame. 216, ATH / Also had interest fromMountain West programs in Nevada and Hawai'i. How many of these kids, because theyre young, how can they grow into that? Utah State and Wyoming away games are both in October, as opposed to November. He wraps up in tackles extremely well due to his long wingspan. Find what players have committed to your favorite school. The Legacy Continues 3#GoDogs #Prideofthevalley @FresnoStateFB @BrandonHuffman @TFordFSP @RealMG96 @coachmoorefsu @PatMcCann7 @RyanClaryFSP @ManyHatsMilles @GKHSfootball pic.twitter.com/MzrIOURfSt. Fresno State QB Jake Haener impresses at the Senior Bowl. The future Fresno State Bulldog also played wide receiver, and led the team with 687 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Stats:Keenestarted 10 games as a true freshman in 2021 and one more in 2022, leading the Knights to an 8-3 record in those games. He has been out of football for a year or two now, so I think hes very motivated to be here. bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy Merhauti is tight-end prospect coming out of Arizona. Sept 3 Cal Poly (FPI: n/a | WIN) Sept 10 Oregon State (FPI: 57 | LOSS) Sept 17 at USC (FPI: 37 | LOSS) Sept 24 OPEN DATE Oct 1 at UConn (FPI: 130 | WIN) Oct 8 at Boise State (FPI: 37 | LOSS) Oct 15 San Jose State (FPI: 109 | WIN) 323. Today will look at Fresno State. 6-3 / Running back and quarterback appear to be glaring holes in the class but keep in mind they addressed those positions extremely well in the previous class. Quotable:"Thebiggest thing that stood out was the bond each player and coach had with each other. Here is some of what coach Jeff Tedford had to say in his signing day news conference about the Bulldogs recruits, the process and the program , Always the goal when you go out to recruit is to make sure you can find not just great football players, but great people. 6-3 / L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm Teams can always use another o-line player or two, so it would not be a surprise to see that spot focused on over the next few months. 4 Florida State 151.67. 89 RB nationally / 5-foot-7, 170 lbs, Location:Brentwood (Calif.) Heritage High School. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH A transfer portal quarterback is expected, which after the successes of. They started off 1-4, and that's hard adversity. Colorado State Football, Fresno State Football, Hawaii Football, Mountain West Football, . 1 prospect in the nation in cornerback Travis Hunter, who made headlines at the start of the early signing period in December by spurning Florida State and signing with Jackson State and coach Deion Sanders. As the college football world turns the page to the national recruiting class of 2024, there will be plenty of eyes on the future of Ohio State football among the nation's best in that cycle and . He's made explosive plays on offense, defense, and special teams this past season so we are excited for his future here as a Wide Receiver! Highlights: Fresno State hands No. In an attempt to reload quickly, Fresno State has put together a talented recruiting class with an emphasis on junior college players. Fresno State needed a quarterback in its 2022 recruiting class with just three on scholarship including senior Jake Haener, and it might have scored big with a commitment on Monday from Joshua Wood from Kapowsin High in Graham, Wash. Wood had been committed to FCS Eastern Washington and was lightly recruited at the FBS level, with offers from the Bulldogs and Nevada. 200, CB / 88 RB nationally / 5-foot-11, 180 lbs, Offers from Air Force, Army, FAU, Nevada, Utah, Cal Poly and Idaho. Committed Over:Offers from Baylor, Eastern Michigan, Hawaii, UTEP and Wyoming. Fresno State received 10 National Letters of Intent as the early signing period opened on Wednesday. He could easily step in as a punt/kick returner this year, as that is one area where Fresno State has lacked a true gamebreaker. 163 ATH nationally / 6-foot-5, 215 lbs, Location:Redlands (Calif.) Citrus Hill High School. San Francisco (Calif.) Archbishop Riordan, Offers from Cal, Oregon State, San Diego State, Idaho and Northern Arizona, "That's the thing I liked about them is that they had a great story this year. They signed 16 players, 10 on offense and 6 on defense. Fresno States current group of ten signees is currently small, but they figure to add to that number between now and February. The second signing period resumes Feb. 2. They have most of the pieces in place currently but need to fill the gaps going forward. Early National Signing Day is here! But that wasnt a difference maker or a point of difference that either brought someone here or didnt bring someone here. These articles aim to provide a detailed look at what each team has done thus far on the recruiting trail and what work still needs to be put in before NLI day in February. 35. The Georgia school was 15-0, ranked No. Overall it was a successful season thanks to strong quarterback play and balance on both sides of the ball. Thats what spring football is going to be about. The previous two classes had ranked 101st (in 2020 during a . The stars aligned perfectly. Instead of transferring schools like a lot of quarterbacks do, he stayed the course, waited his turn and ended up in a really good situation with a guy who knows a thing or two about quarterback development. Head coach: Jeff Tedford Director of Player Personnel: Albert Garcia. The first day of school was last week. Some programs might have just said, 'Oh, the season is over.' He flies off the line of scrimmage as soon as a play starts and is relentless in his pursuit of the quarterback. Woods is a gifted runner who can gain yards with his legs just as easily as he can through the air. But they won eight straight, Mountain West Champions. Boise State and San Diego State have the top two recruiting classes in the Mountain West, according to both Rivals.com and 247sports.com. Merhauti Xepera will continue the strong tradition at tight end in the offense. Oregon 35 Fresno State 14. . 2024 Recruiting Rankings. He has solid hands, an eye for the ball, and isnt brought down easily by defenders. The Bulldogs signed nine recruits from the Golden State, including two players from the Valley. But the Bulldogs dont have much to roll their eyes about in 2023, coming off a conference championship season in which they became the first team in college football history to start 1-4 and finish 10-4. Huge birthday jackpot win for Rams running back Ronnie Rivers in Las Vegas. Graham-Kapowsin QB Joshua Wood is TNTs All-Area player of the year, Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford hires nine assistant coaches; fills staff with familiar faces, Fresno State wide receiver Jalen Cropper makes his plans for senior season official, Derek Carr as an adviser for former Fresno State QB Jake Haener? Great resource for me. He is just as cool as ice.. Jalen looks the part at receiver and could make an impact right away. The recruiting calendar makes things a little bit challenging because the dead period was all the way up to Jan. 14 and then youre trying to get in homes and do that type of thing, but we feel really good about them., You watch him on film, hes a phenomenal football player. Breakdown by state: 14 . * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Committed Over:Previously committed to Utah State. Tis the season, track all the comings and goings of Mountain West coaches here. He is a shifty player with the ball in his hands and able to slip past-would be tacklers with little issue. Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford hires running backs coach; staff is full, for now, Fresno State football lands pass rusher who could be critical piece to 2023 puzzle. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Fresno State Bulldogs 190, CB / Acevedo is a big-time big-play threat, primarily due to his ability to get separation from defenders with his speed and come down with the ball with his strong hands. He is a smooth runner who specializes in being a deep threat. Also had interest from Mountain West programs inColorado State and San Jose State. Cameron is another veteran defensive back in this class, transferring from Hawaii. The Texas Longhorns have been seriously trending as of late for . We try to find kids who fit our program, for the Bulldog brand and we feel like we did that. Tedford has the track record of being a sensational developmental coach and now has a class full of talent to mold into strong college players. . But I think any time you can get a dual athlete like that with this day and age of how offense is played with RPO game and the quarterback run game is really important and he brings a great skill set to our program., (Tedford his second stint as Bulldogs coach after 2017-19.) National Signing Day: See the Fresno State 2023 recruiting class By Jackson Moore Dec 21, 2022 23 Early National Signing Day is here! Previously committed to Colorado State. Some key spots still need to be addressed by the Bulldogs. ", DT Miles Bailey: "Miles is an athletic defensive lineman that was very disruptive playing multiple positions this year. Applebaum has decided it was time to move on, accepting a bigger position with Fresno State as. 3 in the nation and featured the No. He has the skills to go with it too, fighting through blocks with a high motor. He follows blockers well and changes directly smoothly. He is also physical and strong, pushing back blocks and finding a way to get to the ball. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Also had interest from Arizona State, Nebraska, Oregon, Oregon State, Colorado State, Nevada, UNLV and Northern Arizona. Jake Haener will participate in workouts at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Saturday. Were still learning our kids, what their growth potential is, who can grow into those type of positions and be like an Arron Mosby. Still, they have a solid class so far, and if they keep on their current trajectory, things should work out well. Still, they have a solid class so far, and if they keep on their current trajectory, things should work out well. ", Ranking:3-Stars / 84 rating by 247Sports as an athlete / No. FSU signed ten players, five on offense and five on defense. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 5 Alabama 123.28. 214, WR / Yes, you need to make sure they understand that we will be pursuing NIL and at what levels, thats another thing thats really new. There were no junior collegeplayers or transfers during the early period. Peak Perspective: MWC 2022 Football Final Grades. 155, Edge / 6-2 / Welcome to the fourth piece of our twelve-part series that hopefully makes the dead period go by a bit quicker. Last year the Bulldogs found great success in the transfer portal and could do the same this year if they wanted to. Helped lead Lincoln HS to a 7-4 (4-1 Conference) record this season. 6-6 / Fresno State then plays back-to-back road games for the only time, but those matchups at Wyoming and at Utah State are in early October when frigid weather should not be a factor and the Bulldogs have an open date immediately afterward as they head down the stretch of the season. Jefferson plays with physicality and understands plays as they develop in order to maximize his reactions. Find what players have committed to your favorite school. He didnt lose a game in high school. There it is for the Bulldogs. . 6-5 / started 10 games as a true freshman in 2021 and one more in 2022, leading the Knights to an 8-3 record in those games. The first workout was last Monday. But, yes, we will be involved in that. Michael is one of the defensive backs Fresno State signed in this class. 185, QB / When we recruit junior college players, really the intent is for them to come in and compete right away. After shining in Senior Bowl, whats next in draft process for Fresno State QB Jake Haener? VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl I know growing up as a kid, I couldn't wait for the Fresno State game that Saturday night. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Velltray is a Utah transfer and after being a linebacker there, he will come to play tight end for the Bulldogs. Sione has all the skills necessary to become a premiere pass-rusher. Also had interest from Air Force, Army, Colorado State, San Jose State, UNLV and Dartmouth. The only potential gripe is that Boise misses the Fresno heat, again. into top five of 2022 team recruiting rankings. While a bit on the small side, it is only the start, and there is no doubt Tedford will want to find some of his own players as well.