2018 roster changes

[121Merrimac]

Does anyone know why Corey Henderson, Kobe Green and Rick Squires no longer show up on the roster?  I found 25 changes between 2017 and 2018 not related to graduation or national signing day.  Loosing three 3 star players feels like a bad off-season to me.  Is that normal, or should we be concerned?

https://www.ubbullrun.com/2018/8/7/17662452/2018-football-roster-turnover

[Eagles1105]

Henderson was medically DQed, Squires wasn’t doing what was asked of him and he decided to go to JUCO, and I’m not sure on Kobe Green. I wonder if he’s academically ineligible.

[verandaman]

I love the work that you have done here Merrimac.  I've printed your chart and will try for my own benefit to keep it current.  Some of you guys closer to the program may be able to update it from time to time.  It really highlights the areas/positions that need recruiting in the coming year(s) and future strengths and vulnerabilities.
Thanks also to Eagles for the added info...

[RecoveringHillbilly]

Not a roster change really, but I heard on the weekly WKBW show that Brandon Williams has moved to safety, due to better depth at CB. I hope this move for speed over size here at safety, and OLB with Collier, works well..

[verandaman]

Good observation/question...I like size and speed at CB; will settle for speed and athleticism at Safety.  Actually would prefer size and speed at both, but...   :-)

[121Merrimac]

Thank you Vman, I'm glad that you found this valuable.  And, I definitely agree with you, that Eagle's comment was rather insightful.

Since the original post, I went back to take a similar look at each year since 2010.  It turns out that this year's turnover is actually quite normal.  Here is a summary of the past eight years.

total left    total joined    3 star left    3 star joined 17-18 13 12 4 0 16-17 20 16 0 1 15-16 32 25 4 3 14-15 14 22 0 0 13-14 10 13 2 0 12-13 17 11 2 0 11-13 7 15 0 0 10-11 14 7 1 0 For a walk down memory lane, here is a list of all these 3 star student athletes. 3 star left                      3 star joined Brandon Berry Aapri Washington Chris Merchant Andrew Gray Collin Michael Jacquis Webb Cordero Dixon Theo Anderson Corey Henderson Gary Hosey James Potts Kameron Pickett Kobe Green Ray Anthony Long Rick Squires Robert Riche Rudy Johnson As a result, I have changed my stance, and am no longer concerned that so many 3 star recruits left during this past off-season.  I now think it speaks volumes to the talent and depth on the current team, that 3 star players need to leave in order to find increased playing time.