GNAC Football

Humboldt State Adds Talent, Depth

Rob Smith

While other schools sprinted to the finish line represented by the February 3 signing date, Humboldt State's coaching staff took a more diligent, patient approach to filling out its football roster.

The result is a deep and talented group of 17 athletes – 15 freshmen and two transfer students – who will join the Jacks in August with high expectations for success. Also on board are four mid-year transfers who are already in school at HSU and have been actively involved in spring practice, which features a 10 a.m scrimmage Saturday and culminates next week with the spring Green & Gold Game on April 3.

"We've learned that being patient is the best approach, because a lot of very good players are being recruited by bigger schools before NLI (National Letter of Intent) day arrives," Smith said. "We've been aggressively recruiting those players and have discovered that it's a smart way to operate."

Heading into his third season as the Jacks' head man, Smith has plenty of reasons to be optimistic about this year's recruiting class. With only 11 seniors departing the program last fall, the Jacks have been able to narrow their focus to include select players that will patch immediate holes and others that build the foundation for a strong future.

For more football recruiting news from this season and past seasons click on the appropriate links.

Central Washington: 2008 / 2009 / 2010
Western Oregon: 2008 / 2009A/ 2009B / 2010
Humboldt State: 2009 / 2010
Dixie State: 2009 / 2010
Western Washington: 2008
All Schools: 2002-07