[OutsiderFan]

[quote author=BigEasyCard link=topic=12112.msg190438#msg190438 date=1490242490]
So, Wilson would be the fourth offer, and that's probably too many for the expected class size and yield.

+1, and by default, we will have Simi Fehoko coming back from mission.
In other words, we currently offered 5 WRs with 1 signed already for the cardclass 18.
I hope we could focus more on the defensive side, especially LB, CB and S.
In the end of the day, it is not possible for us to win the game by placing 5 WRs on the field without defense.
Most of the defensive recruits we offered show as "cool" or committed elsewhere on 247 really worries me....
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This seems like a bit of an overreaction.  It has been reported that the 2018 class will include more defensive players than offensive players.  No more than 2 WRs will be taken, so offering 4 makes sense given historical admissions challenges for WRs.  Nobody is claiming defense won't be put on the field in 5 WR sets (curious comment).  And, the evidence make pretty clear based on recent results, the recruiting moment Stanford has, and just how valued a Stanford offer is these days, that there is no reason to have anything but confidence in the Stanford football program to bring in a very good class of recruits in 2018, 2019, and beyond. 

Stanford recruiting is rolling right now because Shaw has established Stanford as a clear Top 10-level program, and it is indisputably the best combination of football and educational opportunity.  Have some faith and confidence in the spoils of having such a strong program!

[OutsiderFan]

[quote author=BigEasyCard link=topic=12112.msg190438#msg190438 date=1490242490]
So, Wilson would be the fourth offer, and that's probably too many for the expected class size and yield.

+1, and by default, we will have Simi Fehoko coming back from mission.
In other words, we currently offered 5 WRs with 1 signed already for the cardclass 18.
I hope we could focus more on the defensive side, especially LB, CB and S.
In the end of the day, it is not possible for us to win the game by placing 5 WRs on the field without defense.
Most of the defensive recruits we offered show as "cool" or committed elsewhere on 247 really worries me....
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This seems like a bit of an overreaction.  It has been reported that the 2018 class will include more defensive players than offensive players.  No more than 2 WRs will be taken, so offering 4 makes sense given historical admissions challenges for WRs.  Nobody is claiming defense won't be put on the field in 5 WR sets (curious comment).  And, the evidence make pretty clear based on recent results, the recruiting moment Stanford has, and just how valued a Stanford offer is these days, that there is no reason to have anything but confidence in the Stanford football program to bring in a very good class of recruits in 2018, 2019, and beyond. 

Stanford recruiting is rolling right now because Shaw has established Stanford as a clear Top 10-level program, and it is indisputably the best combination of football and educational opportunity.  Have some faith and confidence in the spoils of having such a strong program!