With a big boost from the transfer portal, East Carolina solidified its interior offensive line positions with the recruiting Class of 2022 for the immediate future. But with an eye beyond that, the Pirates had already issued more than 20 scholarship offers to center and guard prep prospects in the recruiting class of 2023 by early May. In an endorsement of the quality of … [Read more...]

Major recruiting success in the Class of 2022 and the return of quality, experienced talent from last season made offensive tackle seem like a low priority for East Carolina as the focus turned to the Class of 2023. But while the Pirates may not sign a high number of tackles in the '23 class, they haven't been shy about offering scholarships to a large group of highly ranked … [Read more...]

The tight end in college football has evolved over the last decade from being a brute blocker and extension of the offensive line into a multi-purpose weapon in many major college offenses. East Carolina has utilized the tight end as more than a blocker at times over the past two decades with players such as Davon Drew and Bryce Williams ranking among the Pirates top pass … [Read more...]

East Carolina's wide receiver corps took some significant hits during the offseason with its second-leading pass catcher Audie Omotosho completing his eligibility and All-American Athletic Conference second-team pick Tyler Snead opting to forgo his final year to pursue a professional career. The Pirates then started spring practice in March minus the top returning receiver … [Read more...]

Running back isn't necessarily a position of need as East Carolina turns its focus to recruiting the Class of 2023. But that doesn't mean the Pirates aren't pursuing some prominent rushing prospects to join an already young and talented stable of runners on the current roster. ECU will have the top returning backfield duo in the American Athletic Conference next fall in … [Read more...]