[JohnR34231]

Curious what others think here: does having the #3 receiving class help or hurt with recruiting in the following year’s class?  I can see that PT may be harder to come by, but I can also see that having a lot more talent can make it a more fun/exciting team to play for.

Well, IMO, the really good players (the Sarah Strongs of this world) know they are going to play wherever they go, so they pick winning schools like Yukon. Those are they type of people we should be going after. If we can't get them, then I don't see a problem leaving a spot or two on the roster open so we can take advantage of some of the good players who will be in the transfer portal at the end of the year.
So to answer the question, I would think having the #3 class in 2025 should help in recruiting the type of players we should be going after in 2026.

[JohnR34231]

Curious what others think here: does having the #3 receiving class help or hurt with recruiting in the following year’s class?  I can see that PT may be harder to come by, but I can also see that having a lot more talent can make it a more fun/exciting team to play for.

Well, IMO, the really good players (the Sarah Strongs of this world) know they are going to play wherever they go, so they pick winning schools like Yukon. Those are they type of people we should be going after. If we can't get them, then I don't see a problem leaving a spot or two on the roster open so we can take advantage of some of the good players who will be in the transfer portal at the end of the year.
So to answer the question, I would think having the #3 class in 2025 should help in recruiting the type of players we should be going after in 2026.