Signing talent at tight end looms as one of the priorities for East Carolina as it pursues the football recruiting Class of 2025. The Pirates are expected to lose three prominent members of their tight end contingent following the 2024 season as Shane Calhoun, Tyler Savage and transfer Casey Kelly are scheduled to complete their college eligibility. As a result, ECU has been … [Read more...]
ECU Football & Basketball Recruiting
A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON
A GLIMPSE AT THE RECRUITING HORIZON
2025 WRs on ECU’s radar
East Carolina wide receivers coach Dyrell Roberts has been a busy man this spring. Roberts has literally scoured the East Coast to find new blood for the Pirates' future wide receiver corps. The results have already earned ECU a verbal commitment from Connor Hodge, a three-star receiver prospect from Louisville, Kentucky, who also just happens to the younger brother of 2024 … [Read more...]
Recruiting Class of 2025 Feature
Decorated prep center committed to Pirates
Struggles dealing with COVID-19 and other issues led Jonathan Stokes to consider giving up football after his freshman year at Randleman (NC) High School. "My freshman year, it was like a big change from middle school speed to high school,'' Stokes said. "That was also when COVID was big and it kind of set me back a little bit. So, I was thinking about quitting. "Coach … [Read more...]
Glimpse at the Recruiting Horizon
2025 RBs on ECU’s radar
From legendary Carlester Crumpler to record-setting Junior Smith to elusive athletes such as Chris Johnson and Keaton Mitchell, East Carolina has established a tradition of producing stellar running backs. Mitchell, who ranks third on the ECU career rushing list with 3,027 yards, is the latest back to achieve stardom with the Pirates and take his talents to the NFL. The … [Read more...]
Glimpse at the Recruiting Horizon
2025 QBs on ECU radar
East Carolina's quarterback room seems to be fully stocked for the next couple of seasons, thanks to the additions made during the Class of 2024 recruiting cycle. But that hasn't stopped the Pirates' pursuit of quarterback talent as they turn their attention to the Class of 2025. At least 11 high school quarterbacks have acknowledged scholarship offers from ECU via posts on … [Read more...]