DE/DT Roderick Byers a Duck

[uostudent]

Big fan of Byers, but I'm not going to get my hopes up until he signs his LOI.

[UOducksTK1]

Good commit, but he sounds still in the air pending on a Clemson offer.

Gonna be an interesting next week.

[TheMaehlMan]

I can't blame Byers for wanting to hold out for Clemson, I just hope he stays a Duck.

[AugustDuck]

Greyshirting doesn't seem like a great idea (even though Kamp and Garrick might be good candidates) because we don't have many scholarships next year, something like 12 I think. That is a really, really low number that is sure to get a bit higher but how much if we overbook this class?

Maximum, it seems like we can take 27 guys because Ebert and Lyerla count towards last year.

That is four more.

But that doesn't work out on the 85 limit without some defections.

Because all these guys are waiting until the final day to announce, I wonder if it will be first come first serve?

IMO Heyward and Simmons are the must gets and everyone else is just gravy.

This is the key.

There are almost ALWAYS a few defections. Be they caused by grades, personal or family issues, lost interest or a desire to play more elsewhere...

I also wouldn't be surprised to see more guys enter early into the draft next year.... LMJ, Boyett, and Cliff Harris will probably grade near the top in their respective positions.

Maybe even DT depending on what kind of season he has.

[gofightingducks]

It is amazing the youth of the Ducks but it is unfortunate in some ways because the recruiting class after the NC the Ducks wont have as many scholarships to offer and I am sure they will have a ton of interest from very highly rated guys...................... I guess the solution is to make another NC run!!

[greenyellow]

It is amazing the youth of the Ducks but it is unfortunate in some ways because the recruiting class after the NC the Ducks wont have as many scholarships to offer and I am sure they will have a ton of interest from very highly rated guys...................... I guess the solution is to make another NC run!!

It's a good problem to have for next season. I think there will be more scholarships available than people think since there will be some early NFL entrees and there are always some transfers.

[OreDucks01284]

we might see switchroo, Jeoffery Pagan is no longer committed to Clemson, So Maybe Byers will switch to Clemson?

[stromy]

we might see switchroo, Jeoffery Pagan is no longer committed to Clemson, So Maybe Byers will switch to Clemson?

I'm want him but is he's not 100% wanting to be a Duck, I'm not so sure.

[greenyellow]

we might see switchroo, Jeoffery Pagan is no longer committed to Clemson, So Maybe Byers will switch to Clemson?

That could really change things for us but I think that Chip and the coaches probably have things worked out just in case Byers does end up switching.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Meh I'm not digging this situation. I could see if it was Simmons or someone real highly rated but for Chip to fly out there & accept a commit from a kid who will switch the second he gets an offer from his local school... not feeling it. You take a chance at getting played by top rated guys that you really need not a recruit like Byers. If it was up to me I wouldn't have accepted the commit. Either you're a Duck or you aren't. Even if he signs with us this has transfer written all over it.

[woundedknees]

Not to get Twitter-pated, but here's the latest:

TonyDiFrancisco Tony Di Francisco

Not good news for Ducks re: Byers @AndrewJBone: Jeoffrey Pagan is no longer committed to Clemson. Will decide between UGA & Bama

[stromy]

Are the Ducks hand tied in a situation like this? If he committed to us as a safe guard to be in if the class fills but will probably switch if Clemson offers what should the Ducks do?

[Phenom]

Are the Ducks hand tied in a situation like this? If he committed to us as a safe guard to be in if the class fills but will probably switch if Clemson offers what should the Ducks do?

Save a scholarship for next year when we have less scholarships to give.

[briarduck]

There are no guarantees in recruiting, until they sign their LOI so it is what it is but I agree let save the scholarship for next years class.

[maxduck]

we might see switchroo, Jeoffery Pagan is no longer committed to Clemson, So Maybe Byers will switch to Clemson?

I understand Clemson was his dream school early on, but has he said anything recently that would indicate he would change his mind? Some kids do stand behind what they say; hopefully Byers is one of them.