- If a defensive recruit had a competing scholarship offer, the old defensive staff tended to lose interest quickly in that recruit and shy away.
- 16 defensive recruits from the 2022 class did not have a competing offer.
- The new defensive staff has a ton of momentum with high school recruiting, in particular Jay Hill and Justin Ena.
- Justin Ena's career trajectory was derailed a bit by going with Gary Anderson up to Oregon State, but looks to be back on track.