If you could take one of these guys…

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- 05/17/2021 at 8:05 PM #143212
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  CB
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  @solidhobo
  
  …which one would you pick to come to Utah?
  
  Read an article from Steve Bartle today. Couple of names that will be potentially transferring to Utah in the near future. There were 7 of them, 3 WRs and 4 Safties.
  
  WR
  
  Theo Howard: 4 star from OU – 6’0 180lbs
  
  Camron Buckley: 3 star from TAMU – 6’2 194lbs
  
  Marquis Spiker: 4 star from UW – 6’3 200lbs
  
  Safety:
  
  Derrick Tucker: 4 star from TAMU – 6’1 200lbs
  
  Tyreke Johnson: 5 star from OSU – 6’1 191lbs
  
  Tre Webb: 3 star from San Jose State – 6’0 175lbs
  
  Brandon McKinney: 4 star from UW – 6’1 201lbs
  
  I think I would pick Marquis Spiker. He set the high school state record for receiving TDs in California in 2017 with 72, and obviously we need help at receiver.
- 05/17/2021 at 9:02 PM #143215
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  Dresden_Stormblessed
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  Could we take them all?
  
  In all seriousness, how many spots do we have to fill? How many do we save for a massive ‘22 recruiting class?
  - 05/17/2021 at 9:25 PM #143216
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    I’m betting our 2022 class will be pretty small relatively speaking. I think Whitt has saved around 2 or 3 spots for potential transfers this year.
- 05/17/2021 at 10:00 PM #143217
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  Tony (admin)
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  The receivers.
- 05/17/2021 at 10:10 PM #143218
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  @chestercopperpot
  
  Whitt grabs Tyreke Johnson without a doubt. Kid can play kick return, running back, can, safety.
  - 05/18/2021 at 9:31 AM #143229
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    Utesbyfive
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    Tyreke is the only one who hails from east of the Mississippi. (FL) I have a feeling we’re likely better placed with the others, all from TX or CA. but you never know.
    - 05/18/2021 at 10:07 AM #143231
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      @chestercopperpot
      
      My response is to, if you could take one of these guys, not who can you actually pull off.
- 05/18/2021 at 12:30 AM #143219
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  Stone
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  Standing ovation on this post. The links, the info, the organization. Really a top notch contribution. It is obvious you put some time and effort into it. Well done.
  - 05/18/2021 at 8:00 AM #143226
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    dystopiamembrane
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    Patronizing?
    - 05/18/2021 at 10:08 AM #143234
      
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      @chestercopperpot
      
      Because it’s a rehash of Bartle’s post on UteZone, right?
    - 05/18/2021 at 12:45 PM #143238
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      My intent was not to be patronizing. I am sincerely grateful for this type of post. It contains plenty of relevant and interesting information, has links for more information, and is well organized. I love it, truly.
      - 05/18/2021 at 4:32 PM #143243
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        @chestercopperpot
        
        It should be credited to Steve Bartle who’s article and links were used to produce these potential transfers to Utah.
      - 05/18/2021 at 6:55 PM #143255
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        dystopiamembrane
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        I asked because it sounded patronizing.
  - 05/18/2021 at 11:20 AM #143237
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    @solidhobo
    
    Thanks for recognizing that brother. I appreciate it
- 05/18/2021 at 8:39 AM #143227
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  MDUte
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  Great post! I realize we need help at WR but I wouldn’t be able to pass on the chance at getting Tyreke Johnson.
- 05/18/2021 at 10:07 AM #143232
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  As far as the WRs go, let’s look at some career stats
  
  Theo Howard
  Played in 3 seasons at UCLA, 1 at Oklahoma
  132 receptions, 1,522 yards, 9 TDs
  
  Camron Buckley
  Played in 3 seasons at Texas A&M
  62 receptions, 877 yards, 4 TDs
  
  Marquis Spiker
  Played in 1 season at UW (2019)
  3 receptions, 67 yards, 0 TDs
  
  I guess it depends on what we’re prioritizing. Howard has the most experience, but is the smallest of the three. Spiker has ideal size on the outside, but has basically no experience. Buckley is somewhat of a mix of the two.
  
  I’d be surprised at this point if Howard doesn’t end up here. There’s been smoke around him for a while.
- 05/18/2021 at 10:22 AM #143235
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  Dallas
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  I’d go with Spiker. I’m more confident someone will step up in the safety position than WR.
  
  Remember what it was like when Carrington joined the team and could catch less than perfect passes? All of a sudden there was a level of confidence in our receivers that I wasn’t used to as a Utah fan. It’d be nice to have that feeling back.
- 05/18/2021 at 1:40 PM #143241
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  Yergensen
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  Are we over emphasizing WR talent? As much as I like the talent on this list and as much as I would like to get playmakers like this the ball, if we don’t feature them in our scheme and get them touches how much value can they add?
  
  Using NFL player types, IMO right now Hines Ward is a better fit for our scheme than Antonio Brown. Will bringing in more talent force change in scheme?
- 05/18/2021 at 2:36 PM #143242
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  younglurch
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  Obviously you can’t pass up 5-star talent with Johnson from OSU, but I love what Tre Webb could bring to the table. 5-year guy at San Jose who started for 3 years. Was honorable mention All-Mountain West this last season when San Jose won the league. Pretty sure I read somewhere he received a 6th-round draft grade but decided to pursue 1 year in the big leagues to push that higher. Out of all these targets he’s the one who’s proven the most. Seems like the lowest risk to me.
- 05/18/2021 at 4:59 PM #143244
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  Johnny
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  Bottom line, they’ll be Utes. I will support them whole hardedly.