In today’s Fact or Fiction — Recruiting Edition — I look at three big recent topics from the recruiting trail and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or if it’s FICTION.
1. Mabrey Mettauer can be like Drake Maye.
Farrell’s take: FACT
Why would I say this? Because I think Mettauer was headed to UNC before Phil Longo took the job at Wisconsin, and now the Texas standout QB is committed to the Badgers. When I first saw Mettauer I immediately thought of Trevor Lawrence although not to the same talent level. And when I first saw Maye I thought of Lawrence as well. Maye has blossomed under Longo to resemble Lawrence and Mettauer can do the same.
2. Pitt WR recruiting is taking the next step.
Farrell’s take: FACT
Remember when Pitt was of early interest to WR Hykeem Williams and some other big names in the 2023 class. Well, they struck out there, but now with 2024 WR DayDay Farmer as an early commitment the hard work has paid off. Tiguan Underwood had a tough role replacing Brennan Marion as he developed Jordan Addison and all. And the Pitt offense wasn’t selling itself this past cycle. But I’ve always said that if you get a few top players at a position to consider you, more will take a longer look. That’s what we have here with Farmer and some great momentum for Pitt.
3. NIL is holding up DB Cormani McClain.
Farrell’s take: FACT
First, it was academic rumors, and then it was Deion Sanders at Colorado. But I’ve been told this comes down to NIL. McClain was set to commit to Florida during the season but shocked everyone when he committed to Miami. And there were many reasons aside from NIL he picked Miami but let’s be honest — this last-second change of heart had a lot to do with money. And McClain was set to get a nice deal. So what happened? Not sure, but if it is NIL, it will be worked out and he will stay with Miami. But for now, he’s up in the air.
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