Idaho inks 28 players to 2024 recruiting class

Dec. 21—The Idaho football team signed 28 players to its 2024 recruiting class during National Signing Day on Wednesday.

Of those 28, five reside in the Gem State, and 15 have roots in the Pacific Northwest.

Idaho also inked several recruits from nontraditional hotbeds such as Anchorage, Alaska, and Raymond, Alberta, Canada.

“Those (Ore., Idaho, Wash.) have to be our home bases in recruiting,” Idaho football coach Jason Eck said. “Sometimes it’s like looking under a rock, and there’s not as much competition. We got some players from Alberta, Canada, Hawaii and Alaska. I like those types of recruiting battles when you have to beat no one.”

The Vandals focused heavily on their offensive line, adding six hogs up front. They also added five receivers and four tight ends.

“We’re getting to the point with the linemen where they don’t have to play out of necessity,” Eck said. “They’re playing because they are exceptional.”

Here’s what we learned about the Vandals of tomorrow:

Staying local

Idaho landed its top two recruits from the Spokane region: defensive back Diezel Wilkinson and receiver Aaron Kinsey.

Kinsey (Rogers) and Wilkinson (East Valley) have faced off several times on the gridiron, being rivals from within the Washington Class 2A Greater Spokane League (GSL).

“Both those guys can run,” Eck said. “I think it does help to have guys closer to home than a young man who is coming from, say, California. Those guys are seeing news reports and TV reporters talking about Idaho growing up, and they’re seeing that success. We have to get the best players in those areas, and those are important battles to win. I thought they were the two best players (in the Spokane region), and both of them have a chance to be difference-makers.”

Wilkinson was the lifeblood of the Knights’ football program for the last three seasons on both sides…

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Author : Lewiston Tribune, Idaho

Publish date : 2023-12-21 13:16:00

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