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Recruit Breakdown Pt. 1

AD Adelabu is a 6’5”, 320-pound offensive tackle who demonstrates excellent leg drive and consistently finishes defenders. He possesses prototypical size for the position and shows the athleticism needed to pull and make blocks downfield. In high school, he also played defensive end, where he proved effective as a pass rusher and used his long arms to deflect both field goals and passes. A three-star prospect, he received offers from Army, Fresno State, and Navy.

Lucius Anderson is a 6’2”, 200-pound wide receiver with great height and reliable hands. He is very shifty after the catch, showing the ability to break tackles and use a strong stiff-arm to gain extra yardage. His vision and cutback abilities allow him to find open lanes, and he has the skill to disengage from a cornerback at the last second to create separation.

Brady Carson is a 6’1”, 200-pound safety who excelled as a two-way player at the high school level, contributing both as a safety and as a quarterback. He rushed for over 1,400 yards, displaying impressive speed, power, and balance with the ball in his hands. On defense, he shows a strong feel for coverages and possesses good ball skills. Given his offensive background, he could also be an intriguing option to run wildcat quarterback plays at the next level.

Hutch Chipman is a 6’4”, 235-pound tight end who plays in the mold of Jimmy Graham, with the versatility to line up both at tight end and wide receiver. He has a knack for finding holes in zone coverages and was nearly impossible for smaller defensive backs to bring down, consistently racking up yards after the catch. With his combination of height and strong hands, he is highly effective at securing contested catches.

Xavier Coleman is a 6’2”, 238-pound defensive end who shows strong hand usage to disengage from blockers and make plays. He has solid speed that allows him to chase down plays from the backside and can quickly collapse the pocket as a pass rusher. Against the run, he is powerful enough to push around offensive tackles and disrupt plays at the line of scrimmage. His overall skill set is comparable to that of former outside linebacker Brian Abraham.

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One Month Out

The Bulldogs are just one month away from the home opener on September 20th at the Bowl versus Holy Cross. Holy Cross travels to Northern Illinois on August 30th for a tough matchup and the Crusaders will be playing in their fourth contest of the season when they square off against Yale.

Preseason Poll

Harvard

Dartmouth

Yale

Columbia

Princeton

Penn

Cornell

Brown

YaleFB Picks (excluding Yale)

Dartmouth

Harvard

Princeton

Columbia

Penn

Cornell

Brown

Stay tuned for a breakdown of the incoming recruits over the next few days.

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Summer Updates

Similar to last season, for fans thinking the quarterback competition would come down to McCaughey and Howe duking it out for the top spot, Coach Reno pulled a cat out of the bag to change course. Tony’s son, Dante Reno, a former 3-star recruit and backup quarterback for South Carolina, has transferred to Yale to play for his father. Behind one of the SEC’s top returning quarterbacks on the depth chart, it was clear that Dante would not see significant playing time barring injuries at South Carolina, so it was a smart move for him to upgrade his educational opportunities and boost his playing time at Yale. The unfortunate casualty in this process was the talented dual-threat quarterback, Bradyn Fleharty, who transferred to Ball State. Coach Reno now has the difficult task of trying to separate his coaching life from his family life as this blurred line could be detrimental to locker room morale if not managed properly.

Cornerback Breylan Thompson, who could have been a cornerstone of the defense for the next three seasons, has transferred to Stanford. While Stanford clearly respects the talents of Ivy League athletes, the coaching staff has not shown the willingness to give Ivy transfers significant playing time. Former Yale defender, Clay Patterson, had just two tackles last season for the Cardinal, while former Princeton running back, Ryan Butler, saw just seven carries in 2024 before entering the transfer portal. If Thompson is unable to crack the starting lineup this season, it will be a huge blow to his development and possible journey to the NFL.

On the other end of the spectrum is Ezekiel Larry. Larry sought NIL money and greener pastures last year at San Diego State but has returned to Yale in a huge win for the defense. Larry’s ability to fly past opposing offensive tackles with his quickness off the line was sorely missed last season. A potential lineup of Larry, Egodogbare, Yang, and Jackson-Bass could be a nightmare for opponents in 2025.

It sounds as though Mason Shipp will be returning for a 5th year to bolster what appeared to be a nearly depleted wide receiver unit. Clayton Sobecki, a 6’1”, 170 lb. athlete, has transferred to Yale after a season at the Air Force Academy. Sobecki received offers from Army, Navy and Air Force as a high school recruit and adds much needed speed to Yale as a 10.5 second 100-meter runner. Expectations are very high for Jaxton Santiago after a breakout freshman campaign in 2024.

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Class of 2029

Aderian Adelabu

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’4″
  • Weight: 285 lbs.
  • High School: Franklin HS (CA)
  • Hometown: Elk Grove, Calif.

Lucius Anderson

  • Position: WR
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • High School: Christian Brothers Academy (NY)
  • Hometown: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Brady Carson

  • Position: DB
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • High School: Van Alstyne HS (TX)
  • Hometown: Van Alstyne, Tex.

Hutch Chipman

  • Position: TE
  • Height: 6’4″
  • Weight: 216 lbs.
  • High School: Episcopal School of Dallas (TX)
  • Hometown: Dallas, Tex.

Xavier Coleman

  • Position: DL
  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 225 lbs.
  • High School: North Crowley HS (TX)
  • Hometown: Fort Worth, Tex.

Sam Connelly

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’4″
  • Weight: 250 lbs.
  • High School: Marin Catholic HS (CA)
  • Hometown: San Anselmo, Calif.

Hugo Djeumeni

  • Position: RB
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 200 lbs.
  • High School: Tabor Academy (MA)
  • Hometown: Ottawa, Canada

Erik Ekens

  • Position: DL
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 257 lbs.
  • High School: St. Xavier (KY)
  • Hometown: Louisville, Ky.

PJ Hartsfield

  • Position: DB
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: 170 lbs.
  • High School: Rolesville HS (NC)
  • Hometown: Wake Forest, N.C.

Charlie Hewitt

  • Position: QB
  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 215 lbs.
  • High School: Hill School (PA)
  • Hometown: Cohasset, Mass.

Thomas Hoey

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 270 lbs.
  • High School: Phillips Exeter Academy (NH)
  • Hometown: Sutton, Mass.

Jevidi Hutton

  • Position: DL
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 220 lbs.
  • High School: Fishers HS (IN)
  • Hometown: Fishers, Ind.

Reid Jones

  • Position: WR
  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 200 lbs.
  • High School: Cardinal Hayes (NY)
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Tru Kendrick

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 270 lbs.
  • High School: Vanden HS (CA)
  • Hometown: Fairfield, Calif.

Alex Kraus

  • Position: LB
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 205 lbs.
  • High School: Coppell HS (TX)
  • Hometown: Coppell, Tex.

Gray McGown

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 275 lbs.
  • High School: Oxford HS (MS)
  • Hometown: Oxford, Miss.

Cameron Nelson

  • Position: SAF
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: 190 lbs.
  • High School: Clear Lake HS (TX)
  • Hometown: Houston, Tex.

Uchenna Onwuasoanya

  • Position: DB
  • Height: 5’11”
  • Weight: 175 lbs.
  • High School: Choate Rosemary Hall (CT)
  • Hometown: North Haven, Conn.

Noah Piper

  • Position: K-P
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • High School: Greenhill School (TX)
  • Hometown: Flower Mound, Tex.

Lucas Price

  • Position: LB
  • Height: 6’1″
  • Weight: 210 lbs.
  • High School: Walled Lake Western (MI)
  • Hometown: Commerce Twp, Mich.

John Prokapus

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’2″
  • Weight: 275 lbs.
  • High School: Shawnee HS (NJ)
  • Hometown: Medford, N.J.

Jimmy Randazzo

  • Position: OL
  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 300 lbs.
  • High School: Waddington HS (NC)
  • Hometown: Weddington, N.C.

Max Ruedebusch

  • Position: DL
  • Height: 6’5″
  • Weight: 235 lbs.
  • High School: Lake Mills HS (WI)
  • Hometown: Lake Mills, Wisc.