It’s another week of the Mountain West Recruiting Roundup.
As the calendar has turned to August, recruiting has taken a bit of a back seat as teams focus their time and efforts on fall camp and the start of the season. Because of this, offers are given out less often than they will be during the year. On the other hand, many high school recruits are choosing to commit to their future school now before the high school season begins, resulting in twelve new commitments to seven Mountain West teams. A number of teams had good weeks, including Air Force, Boise State, Fresno State, San Jose State and Wyoming. The Broncos emerged as the best of the bunch, with an offer, the most commitments (3) and one of the top commitments of the week. They take another week off the cover photo.
Total Class of 2024 Header Photo:
- San Diego State: 5
- UNLV: 5
- Air Force: 3
- Boise State: 3
- Fresno State: 2
- Nevada: 2
- Colorado State: 1
- Hawaii: 1
- San Jose State: 1
Recruitment calendar:
From now until September (with a brief reprieve this week as we return to a quiet period), we’re in a dead period. In July, coaches often go on vacation or do other things to prepare for the season. Then, of course, August brings fall camp.
The following student athlete says:
The most restrictive of all recruiting periods is the NCAA dead period. During the dead period, coaches may not have personal contact with recruits and/or their parents. In other words, coaches are not allowed to talk to recruits at their college, at the athlete’s school, at a sports camp, or even at the grocery store.
Although the term “dead period” makes it seem like all recruitment stops during this time, this is not actually the case. Athletes and coaches are still allowed to communicate via phone, email, social media and other digital communication channels. Although NCAA Division 1 programs are prohibited from conducting any in-person recruiting, D1 college coaches can still contact student-athletes through digital forms of communication during the dead period.
Air Force Engagement Tracking:
Because the Air Force Academy regularly has the most commitments among them Mountain West recruiting courses, it’s pretty fun to track them throughout the year.
Number of Falcon verbal commitments: 90
Visit Recap:
Commitment Emphasis:
OL Benjamin Rosa (Air Force)
“As I went through the recruiting process, as I contacted all the schools that expressed interest and/or offered me, AFA continued to be at the top of my list, both academically and soccer-wise. AFA checked all the boxes for me. All the staff really made me feel at home. I am looking forward to having a great senior season/year and getting to Colorado Springs as soon as possible. I know I will be able to make an immediate positive impact.”
LB Jonah Bowman (Air Force)
“I would say the combination of my relationship with the staff, the opportunity to play on the best statistical defense in the nation and the educational aspect of the academy is what ultimately influenced my decision.”
K/P Martin Connington (Boise State)
“Growing up in Boise, I’ve always loved Boise State. With the recent hiring of my old kicking coach, Tyler Rouse, and the success of Jonah Dalmas over the past few years, this has become the perfect place for a specialist. The chance to replace a semi-finalist for Lou Groza and start in his first year is an incredible opportunity. I will compete for the top spot after arriving at Boise State on scholarship. Beyond all of that, Coach Avalos has built something special, and the coaching staff really makes him feel at home.”
OL Kai Holec (San Diego State)
“Honestly, San Diego State’s record speaks for itself, basketball and football. A team primed for a big move that can compete with the best of the best. I loved San Diego when I was there and honestly Coach Goff was the biggest factor. His experience is almost unparalleled; probably one of my favorite coaches I’ve ever met. He’s been a coach for a long time and spent 13 years in the NFL, he understands my goal and believes in me. I loved the campus and it just felt good. Their staff, their team, and their overall energy really felt like a place where I could reach my dreams. I’m ready to get to work and prove that SDSU can and will be a powerhouse in any conference they enter. San Diego’s 2024 recruiting class is going to be the best they’ve ever had.”
OL Tevita Manukainiu (San Jose State)
“I really believe in the program. I believe in the coaching staff and the players. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, so there’s no place like home. Once I walked through those gates of SJSU, it felt like a second home to me. The energy the coaching staff exudes makes you want to play for SJSU. #SpartanUp”
Recruitment Updates:
offers:
- OL Filiva’a Saluni was offered by Boise State
- 2025 QB Dash Beierly was offered by Colorado State
- 2025 WR/DB Dwayne White was offered by Colorado State
- 2025 WR Trishstin Glass was offered by Colorado
- 2025 WR Kaleb Mitchell was offered by Colorado State
- 2027 WR/DB Damani Warren was offered by Colorado State
- 2025 OL Mataio Aiono was offered by Nevada
- 2026 WR Kaue Akana was offered by SDSU
- ATH Wayshawn Parker was offered by SJSU
- 2025 OL/DL Colin Banning was offered by UNLV
- 2025 ATH Baron Naone was offered by UNLV
- 2025 TE/DE Blake Bryce was offered by UNLV
Visits:
Employs:
- OL Benjamin Rosa has committed to Air Force
- LB Brody Mitchell has committed to Air Force
- WR Cameron Bates has committed to Boise State
- K/P Martin Connington has committed to Boise State
- WR Tyrone Jackson has committed to Boise State
- LB Logan Studt has committed to Fresno State
- PR Tyler Miller has committed to Nevada
- OL Kai Holec has committed to San Diego State
- Senior Manuel Serna has committed to San Jose State
- OL Tevita Manukainiu has committed to San Jose State
- TE Hunter Kallstrom has committed to Wyoming
- LB Dash Baumann has committed to Wyoming
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