Class of 2025 WR Matthew Outten (VA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (1/12/26)

[DocFlanders]

 

[shu 49]

Honestly if we have a capable QB. Angeli, Odom and hopefully Dickens are all capable and better than what we has last year we will be fine on offense. I like what we did at receiver and I think Smith has Gadsden potential. Just gotta stay somewhat healthy. Still think we are a little thin at RB. I like the Miller add. I think Johnson can be good but he’s definitely an RB 2 or 3 at this stage.

I was more worried about defense. Specifically d-line, the pass rush and Safety. I like what we did with the pass rush. I think Adeleye, Johnson, David O and Tremble will be good off the edge. Plus Rodgers and Wilson whatever they can provide as true freshman will be a bonus. I think Perry, Nissi, Nyandoro, Hastings, Flounoy and Fontus is a solid group to anchor the middle. Linebackers are reallll solid. We’ve had some really good adds on defense but I think our biggest get was definitely the DC. He is proven as a DC and head coach. He knows his stuff and is solid. He’s an attacking DC, which is the polar opposite of Robinson. I can see this defense being more like Tony White days. A lot more blitzes. Stunts on the d-line, more sacks and takeaways. I will feel a lot better adding one more playing making safety.

Still concerned about the safties. Running back would like to add maybe one more. And O-line looks like they are trusting the guys we already have here and counting on development. I think Washington, Mack and Cruz are solid. I know they like Hawn and Stewart. Pringle, Bertrand and Rice really need to have solid off seasons. The potential is definitely there but they have to put it together. But a lot of inexperience otherwise so they must really like what they have in the development pipeline. I would have liked us to add 1-2 experienced and ready guys in the portal which we still might do.

My thought is 3 shade and safety. Need studs here.

 

[powdersmack]

 

[Jasoncuse]

Seems like a very high upside, strong get

The WR room has added a lot of bodies and on-paper talent, which is very encouraging. Looks like it could e a legit 3-4 deep at some spots. It'll be interesting to see who rises up from the group to be the main options. It is a bit worrisome that we have next to no playing experience/production at the position outside of Weaver and I guess Hatcher (is he back?). Could be some growing pains and I think Angeli's health at the start of the year will be very important for helping this group come together.

But it sure is nice to have a bunch of high upside, potential weapons in this group.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Seems like a very high upside, strong get

The WR room has added a lot of bodies and on-paper talent, which is very encouraging. Looks like it could e a legit 3-4 deep at some spots. It'll be interesting to see who rises up from the group to be the main options. It is a bit worrisome that we have next to no playing experience/production at the position outside of Weaver and I guess Hatcher (is he back?). Could be some growing pains and I think Angeli's health at the start of the year will be very important for helping this group come together.

But it sure is nice to have a bunch of high upside, potential weapons in this group.

There's little production returning, but there are a few guys that saw the field. It really isn't a lot. The returning Russell played a lot before his injury. Johnson and Williams got shuffled in. Hatcher has played a ton in seasons past. And that really is about it. Everyone else is new.

 

[Franz69]

Stylistically, reminds me of Deebo Samuel.

 

[sufan59]

There's little production returning, but there are a few guys that saw the field. It really isn't a lot. The returning Russell played a lot before his injury. Johnson and Williams got shuffled in. Hatcher has played a ton in seasons past. And that really is about it. Everyone else is new.

Also, I think we know that receiver success is highly dependent on our QB play under Fran Brown.

 

[BKCuse]

Do kids now a days even know about the Peen St. Scandal?

Peen St - haha that’s a good one

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

There's little production returning, but there are a few guys that saw the field. It really isn't a lot. The returning Russell played a lot before his injury. Johnson and Williams got shuffled in. Hatcher has played a ton in seasons past. And that really is about it. Everyone else is new.

Agree. Lots of potential (CR, Gough and Outten) but some uncertainties - lack of returning production, Angelli's recovery, rotation, etc. Have to have a big spring, see who's good, and, just as important, build chemistry with Angelli if he's a go.

 

[CbusCuse]

I like Outens athleticism for sure. He seemed to be playing against a bunch of smurfs in his HS highlights, but no doubt the kid has a great combination of speed, agility and strength. But it really is hard to know what kind of receiving skills he has from his highlights as it was almost all catching very short passes, screens and running sweeps and end arounds. His school didn't have much of a down field passing game. Hopefully he has really got some good coaching and practice experience at PSU this past season and improved his WR skills. Personally, I really don't expect a lot from him this season, just because i haven't seen any video of him doing typical WR plays. I think he has more of an outside shot to be productive this year. But I think he certainly could be very productive the following year.