2016 Recruiting: 19 Verbals (Known) *Updated 2/2*

[joemon]

Looks like we offered a preferred walk-on spot for John Lesser QB/RB from Liberty Christian. I'm surprised he hasn't been offered a ride by someone, he was one of the best all time for small schools.

John Lesser QB/RB
Liberty Christian, Richland WA
5-10 185

Player of the year Class 1B

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[DefendtheRed]

Add a really good QB to the list:

Eric Barriere QB
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Could be the next VA

Great highlights, but he looks really short in those videos. As in, maybe shorter than Vernon Adams kind of short.

 

[DefendtheRed]

As of 01/26/2016

Verbals:

QB Eric Barriere 6'0 190 La Habra, CA (La Habra HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
RB Antoine Custer 5'8 176 Concord, CA (De La Salle HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
OL Conner Crist 6'3 305 Tigard, OR (Tigard HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
RB Jason Talley 6'2 215 Portland, OR (Jesuit HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
RB Tamarick Pierce 5'10 188 Albany, CA (Saint Mary's HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
WR Xavier James 6'2 170 Buckeye, AZ (Verrado HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
WR Kyle Olson-Urbon 6'0 190 Gig Harbor, WA (Gig Harbor HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
DT Tre Neal 6'3 245 Hermiston, OR (Hermiston HS) EWU Verbal
OL Jake Blackburn 6'3 260 Newbury Park, CA (Newbury Park HS) EWU Verbal
OL Nick Blair 6'7 310 Everett, WA (Everett HS) EWU Verbal
OL Derek Dyer 6'4 290 Kennewick, WA (Kennewick HS) EWU Verbal
TE Talolo Limu-Jones 6'5 185 Modesto, CA (Grace Davis HS) EWU Verbal

It's a little concerning that we've only signed ONE player that is being looked at to play on defense. Where are the linebackers and defensive backs? I am also wondering why we have only signed 3 players total from the state of Washington while schools like Idaho State have signed at least 11 already. The strength of our program used to be in-state recruiting ties and picking up those kids that didn't make it to the Pac-10 level but could easily plays at the FCS level or lower end of FBS. But now it seems like we've gone exclusively to Cali for skill positions players.

 

[Rjones61]

As of 01/26/2016

Verbals:

QB Eric Barriere 6'0 190 La Habra, CA (La Habra HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
RB Antoine Custer 5'8 176 Concord, CA (De La Salle HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
OL Conner Crist 6'3 305 Tigard, OR (Tigard HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
RB Jason Talley 6'2 215 Portland, OR (Jesuit HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
RB Tamarick Pierce 5'10 188 Albany, CA (Saint Mary's HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
WR Xavier James 6'2 170 Buckeye, AZ (Verrado HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
WR Kyle Olson-Urbon 6'0 190 Gig Harbor, WA (Gig Harbor HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
DT Tre Neal 6'3 245 Hermiston, OR (Hermiston HS) EWU Verbal
OL Jake Blackburn 6'3 260 Newbury Park, CA (Newbury Park HS) EWU Verbal
OL Nick Blair 6'7 310 Everett, WA (Everett HS) EWU Verbal
OL Derek Dyer 6'4 290 Kennewick, WA (Kennewick HS) EWU Verbal
TE Talolo Limu-Jones 6'5 185 Modesto, CA (Grace Davis HS) EWU Verbal

It's a little concerning that we've only signed ONE player that is being looked at to play on defense. Where are the linebackers and defensive backs? I am also wondering why we have only signed 3 players total from the state of Washington while schools like Idaho State have signed at least 11 already. The strength of our program used to be in-state recruiting ties and picking up those kids that didn't make it to the Pac-10 level but could easily plays at the FCS level or lower end of FBS. But now it seems like we've gone exclusively to Cali for skill positions players.

None of these players have been signed. These are players who have unofficially committed to play at Eastern. It kind of makes sense that the best defensive players aren't verbally committing to EWU, because we have yet to prove that we can field a good defensive scheme. We will see what kind of defensive players are signed on Feb 3rd.

 

[LDopaPDX]

My guess is Idaho State is taking kids that aren't major targets for us. They have offered a lot of guys we've tried to redshirt in the past. Sorensen was a good example; we looked at trying to get him to walk on with a chance to partial, they offered him a full schollie. Plus, lately we've been known for stealing a couple kids late in the game.

But yeah, I agree, it's weird to see so few kids with defensive positions.

 

[Obzerver]

We need one defensive tackle with some gusto!!!

 

[EWURanger]

Add a really good QB to the list:

Eric Barriere QB
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Could be the next VA

Great highlights, but he looks really short in those videos. As in, maybe shorter than Vernon Adams kind of short.

I've seen on various sites him listed anywhere from 5'10 to 6'0.

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On video, he doesn't look shorter than VA to me.

 

[EWURanger]

My guess is Idaho State is taking kids that aren't major targets for us. They have offered a lot of guys we've tried to redshirt in the past. Sorensen was a good example; we looked at trying to get him to walk on with a chance to partial, they offered him a full schollie. Plus, lately we've been known for stealing a couple kids late in the game.

But yeah, I agree, it's weird to see so few kids with defensive positions.

This. A lot of the guys they are signing and giving full rides to are guys we would traditionally try to partial. Most kids, if they have an option to stay in state with a full ride, they are going to stay in state. But if a school like ISU is going to pay for their entire education, then it's kind of a no-brainer.

Anyway, there will be several more verbals from players in the great state of Washington, rest assured.

 

[marceagfan5]

As of 01/26/2016

Verbals:

QB Eric Barriere 6'0 190 La Habra, CA (La Habra HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
RB Antoine Custer 5'8 176 Concord, CA (De La Salle HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
OL Conner Crist 6'3 305 Tigard, OR (Tigard HS) EWU Verbal 3-Star
RB Jason Talley 6'2 215 Portland, OR (Jesuit HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
RB Tamarick Pierce 5'10 188 Albany, CA (Saint Mary's HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
WR Xavier James 6'2 170 Buckeye, AZ (Verrado HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
WR Kyle Olson-Urbon 6'0 190 Gig Harbor, WA (Gig Harbor HS) EWU Verbal 2-Star
DT Tre Neal 6'3 245 Hermiston, OR (Hermiston HS) EWU Verbal
OL Jake Blackburn 6'3 260 Newbury Park, CA (Newbury Park HS) EWU Verbal
OL Nick Blair 6'7 310 Everett, WA (Everett HS) EWU Verbal
OL Derek Dyer 6'4 290 Kennewick, WA (Kennewick HS) EWU Verbal
TE Talolo Limu-Jones 6'5 185 Modesto, CA (Grace Davis HS) EWU Verbal

Offers:

QB Darius Vines 6'1 180 Ventura, CA (St. Bonaventure HS)
RB Rey Green 5'10 195 Vancouver, WA (Evergreen HS) Montana, MSU
WR Jordan Happle 6'1 190 Portland, OR (Jesuit HS)
WR Kedrick Johnson 6'3 185 Prairie Brush, WA (Hockinson HS) PSU
FS Cannan Chandler 5'8 160 Monrovia, CA (Monrovia HS)
CB Connor Wedington 5'11 183 Sumner, WA (Sumner HS)
LB Kaelin Himphill 6'2 220 Hillsboro, OR (Liberty HS) Oregon St, PSU
DE Keith Moore 6'4 285 Bremerton, WA (Olympic HS) Washington St., PSU, UTEP
DT Elijah Piper 6'4 280 University Place, WA (Curtis HS) Montana St, Fresno St, Idaho Hawaii

Committed elsewhere:

QB Jack Smith 6'1 185 Phoenix, AZ (Mountain Pointe HS) NAU
QB Hank Hughes 6'2 185 Richardson, TX (Pearce HS) Texas A & M
WR Parker Dumas 6'5 201 Snoqualmie, WA (Mount SI HS) Wyoming
CB Dareon Nash 6' 175 Covina, CA (Charter Oak HS) Montana
OL Liam Ryan 6'6 270 La Verne, CA (Damien HS) Washington St.
WR Matt Laris Sammamish, WA (Eastside Catholic) Arizona
DB Gavin Robertson 6'2 220 Auburn, WA (Mountainview HS) Arizona
OT Scott Peck 6'6 275 Spokane, WA (Central Valley) Utah
LB Andrzeh Hughes-Murray 6'2 230 Federal Way, WA (FW HS) Oregon St.
WR Montre Brown 6'3 Tacoma, WA (Wilson HS) Holds basketball offers

Blackburn is a 2 star on Rivals...just trying to help you list a bit... :thumb:

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

FB Withdrawal, I was starting to get that feeling, until today I went to Campus and saw approximately 40-45 Players going 7 on 7. It felt so damn great to see some of our Players on the Red Turf. Keep this young man from Central Valley in mind, #95 Beau Byus, TE. That young man has some great hands. Saw some new Players which I was unable go get their names. All three QBs were throwing very hard and far. Just ran off the old Roster, so I can have something to write on the next time I go out. Felt good seeing FB on the Turf. Well next Wednesday is NLI for our Recruits, which will be televised on SWX C-6,locally. Will miss this one, the first one missed in many years. 7 a.m. comes very early for that Breakfast, will stay home and watch with sharp eyes . Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace

 

[clawman1]

FB Withdrawal, I was starting to get that feeling, until today I went to Campus and saw approximately 40-45 Players going 7 on 7. It felt so damn great to see some of our Players on the Red Turf. Keep this young man from Central Valley in mind, #95 Beau Byus, TE. That young man has some great hands. Saw some new Players which I was unable go get their names. All three QBs were throwing very hard and far. Just ran off the old Roster, so I can have something to write on the next time I go out. Felt good seeing FB on the Turf. Well next Wednesday is NLI for our Recruits, which will be televised on SWX C-6,locally. Will miss this one, the first one missed in many years. 7 a.m. comes very early for that Breakfast, will stay home and watch with sharp eyes . Go Eagles!!!!! Vic Wallace

Hi Vic;
Is there a schedule for the 7 on 7's or you just have "insider" info?
FYI the NLI breakfast is in the big room just inside the door by parking garage. Very little smoke to walk through.
See you at hoops tomorrow.
CC

 

[Eaglefanatical]

I am hearing that Barriere may have flipped. Expect to know more in the next 24 hours.

 

[jimboh]

Ryland Spencer™
‏@RylandNEI
Bellevue (Wash.) DL Omar Dyles is taking an official visit to Eastern Washington this weekend. Deciding between EWU, Montana and UC Davis.

 

[Rontheoldwiseeagle]

We need one defensive tackle with some gusto!!!

That pic makes me laugh,

 

[Seattle Eagle]

I am hearing that Barriere may have flipped. Expect to know more in the next 24 hours.

Dang, too bad if true. He would be huge in this offense.

 

[EWUSigep447]

I am hearing that Barriere may have flipped. Expect to know more in the next 24 hours.

We could really use this kid. That's rough to hear.

 

[ewusigep252]

I am hearing that Barriere may have flipped. Expect to know more in the next 24 hours.

We could really use this kid. That's rough to hear.

Any word on where he may flip to?

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

joemon,
Jason Talley is the younger brother of Jordan Talley, ex-Running Back. Jordan is ready to graduate and become a Doctor. BTW Saw Chris Cwick at MBB Game couple of weeks ago, Joey Cwik, his brother is a Doctor someplace in Kansas. Chris is now a Fire Fighter for Cheney Fire Department, Chris completed the Fire Academy a few months ago. I am sure most of you remember Joey, Hell of a line Backer a few years. He had an opportunity to go with New Orleans Saints, he opt out for him become a Doctor. Vic Wallace

 

[clawman1]

I am hearing that Barriere may have flipped. Expect to know more in the next 24 hours.

That would be very disappointing, hope it does not happen.
Hawaii is still on his Twitter page. If a guy goes that far away it really limits his friends and family being able to see him play.

 

[eaglesfootball]

I am hearing that Barriere may have flipped. Expect to know more in the next 24 hours.

lemme guess, not at liberty to say? SMH