Class of 2026 OL Steven Pickard (FL) COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE (1/25/25)

[SuFTW]

Reminds me of the St Aquinas OL that had measurable’s but were mostly DII recruits that never ended playing.

There is a big difference between being a junior on IMG’s A squad and B squad. Could have got him whenever we wanted imo.

You don’t know that the kid wouldn’t move on himself if we don’t offer or accept his commit.

 

[sutomcat]

Reminds me of the St Aquinas OL that had measurable’s but were mostly DII recruits that never ended playing.

There is a big difference between being a junior on IMG’s A squad and B squad. Could have got him whenever we wanted imo.

The IMG national roster OL for 2024 was pretty good. I am not sure him not making that team means he is a bad player.


If you know Fran Brown and how he does things at all, you know he has immense confidence in his ability to assess talent. He doesn’t care about recruiting services or offers from other schools.

I am sure he will screw up on some of his offers. Everyone does. Trying to project how young men are going to develop years into the future is hard and mistakes will be made.

I will take my chances with what Fran thinks.

 

[richmondcuse03]

The IMG national roster OL for 2024 was pretty good. I am not sure him not making that team means he is a bad player.


If you know Fran Brown and how he does things at all, you know he has immense confidence in his ability to assess talent. He doesn’t care about recruiting services or offers from other schools.

I am sure he will screw up on some of his offers. Everyone does. Trying to project how young men are going to develop years into the future is hard and mistakes will be made.

I will take my chances with what Fran thinks.

Precisely. You also want guys who can peak in college and beyond. It's not an exact science -- it's a numbers game. And developmental spots are perfect for kids with measurables who want to be at Syracuse. Originally local kid, Syracuse fan, etc. He's less likely to transfer, too.