Breaking News: Mansfield Legacy TE Brandon Young Jr Commits to North Texas (With Quotes from Brandon Young Jr)

[TheReal_jayD]

 

https://247sports.com/player/brandon-young-jr-46140145/

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13493021/636683c4da515c0c204a5041

 

North Texas landed the commitment for Mansfield Legacy TE Brandon Young Jr to bring the total to 6 for the 24 class. Brandon has a huge frame at 6'6 240. He can be utilized in both the passing game as well as blocking. His main recruiter to North Texas was Coach Gilbert. When asked about the recruiting process, Young stated " Shoutout Coach G! He kept recruiting me by calling me and telling me that he and the staff really wanted me." Young visited North Texas on two separate occasions. He visited in March at Jr Day and then again on June 9th when UNT held camp. Young credited the visits for making the decision to commit an easy one. "The visits were great. Everybody treated me like I was at home. That's what made this an easy decision for me.”  He also noted that the thought of playing in the air raid offense was also very exciting and another key factor.

Edited June 11, 2023 by TheReal_jayD

[Jdawg48]

[p_phelps]

I have a sneaky suspicion it's a big big time wr get!!

[UNTLifer]

What class?

[p_phelps]

21 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

What class?

24

[Danish43]

5 hours ago, p_phelps said:

24

Sounds great but anything can happen between today and 24.

[SilverEagle]

8 hours ago, Danish43 said:

Sounds great but anything can happen between today and 24.

I used to have a supervisor who taught middle school English in her first career. When anyone in our unit would discuss a plan of action on any case we were working, she would always remind us "There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip"

I always think of that every time someone announces that a HS Junior has made a commitment to UNT.  

[southsideguy]

yeah if it is a year away I am not holding my breath.  With NIL they are never wrapped up

[TheReal_jayD]

6 hours ago, southsideguy said:

yeah if it is a year away I am not holding my breath.  With NIL they are never wrapped up

We are 5.5 months away from National Signing Day. 

[greenminer]

16 hours ago, Danish43 said:

Sounds great but anything can happen between today and 24.

Never thought of that.  Guess we should stop posting any updates on the 24 class.  What day would you say is it okay to begin?

[El Paso Eagle]

1 hour ago, TheReal_jayD said:

We are 5.5 months away from National Signing Day. 

I hope they change the rules where players can sign at the start of their Senior year, as some coaches have pushed for, according to Footballscoop.com. I think this would help G5s and also protect players.

[p_phelps]

1 hour ago, El Paso Eagle said:

I hope they change the rules where players can sign at the start of their Senior year, as some coaches have pushed for, according to Footballscoop.com. I think this would help G5s and also protect players.

If it helps G5s it won't happen 

[Danish43]

6 hours ago, greenminer said:

Never thought of that.  Guess we should stop posting any updates on the 24 class.  What day would you say is it okay to begin?

No not really and the updates have already started in him pledging to play at NT as of yesterday. Between now and December 2023, he may have other schools interested in him and his pledge to NT can change has we have seen before. My point is to be realistic that this talented young man that we need for our offense and our expectations as fans, will not become reality until he signs on December 2023.
Does that clear up any other reservations you may have?

[Danish43]

4 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

I hope they change the rules where players can sign at the start of their Senior year, as some coaches have pushed for, according to Footballscoop.com. I think this would help G5s and also protect players.

Kudos El Paso Eagle.

[dodgefan]

Good pickup!

[MGNation92]

So are we just too depleted at TE to really use them this year? Morris doesn't seem to use TE's often in his offense regardless, so I'm curious how they're gonna be used long term.

[emmitt01]

I still remember the day that I proposed to my wife.  I followed my years of training as a North Texas fan.  
 

I did it in the car on the way to the church.  Once I got that “yes” I was taking no chances that she could back out when another offer came.  

[untcampbell]

Emmitt is the Alabama of keeping commits. Well done.

 

GMG

[TheReal_jayD]

15 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

I hope they change the rules where players can sign at the start of their Senior year, as some coaches have pushed for, according to Footballscoop.com. I think this would help G5s and also protect players.

With the portal and kids being able to transfer whenever they want to I don't think the signing date is that important any more. Brandon is an Early grad so he will be able to get on campus by Jan.

[TheReal_jayD]

2 hours ago, MGNation92 said:

So are we just too depleted at TE to really use them this year? Morris doesn't seem to use TE's often in his offense regardless, so I'm curious how they're gonna be used long term.

Def depleted at the moment. I think Morris and co. plan on using TE more than in the past. But a player like Brandon give you some position flex. At his size he could stick at TE but also could put on weight and turn into a tackle like Jacob Brammer. 

[UNT Family Man]

3 hours ago, TheReal_jayD said:

Def depleted at the moment. I think Morris and co. plan on using TE more than in the past. But a player like Brandon give you some position flex. At his size he could stick at TE but also could put on weight and turn into a tackle like Jacob Brammer. 

TheReal_jayD I was thinking Tackle— mainly b/c it seems as though we are struggling to get true high end tackles to commit. We seem to get IOL but not tackles. If this is the plan, brilliant.

[UNTLifer]

4 hours ago, TheReal_jayD said:

With the portal and kids being able to transfer whenever they want to I don't think the signing date is that important any more. Brandon is an Early grad so he will be able to get on campus by Jan.

That is good news.

3 hours ago, TheReal_jayD said:

Def depleted at the moment. I think Morris and co. plan on using TE more than in the past. But a player like Brandon give you some position flex. At his size he could stick at TE but also could put on weight and turn into a tackle like Jacob Brammer. 

We have two TE's listed on the roster and both are undersized.

Christian Lee (6'3" and 214 lbs) is more of an H-back and I am excited to see what he does this year.

Xzavior Kautai (6'0" 235 lbs) is an unknown and built more like a fullback or LB.

We will pick up Joshua Smith (6'2" 230 lbs.) as a JUCO but it appears he won't be on campus until later this summer.

Is there any room left in our '23 class to add a transfer out of the portal?

Seydou Traore would be a great add but again has the build similar to Lee and an H-Back.

[GrandGreen]

Not everyone has to insert  something may happen between committing and signing.   I think 99+% of fans that take part in this board realize that. 

Looks like a great pickup at a need position.  

[greengal]

Best friend lives in Mansfield so we are going to try and get to some games to watch him!