I am excited to announce my commitment to Oklahoma Wesleyan University to continue my academic and athletic career! A huge thank you to Coach Murphy and Coach Kelly for giving me an opportunity to be apart of their program! Go Eagles!!!

Google what percentage of D1 verbal HS commits never make it to campus or get cut in the fall of their freshman year. That data is without 5 for 5 data. That’s just happening to 27s now. It’s mind blowing. Hint it’s 45-55% and growing with 5 for 5 to 60-70%. Choose wisely.

It’s “rug pulling” season right now at the D1 level… High school kids in the 2027 class are being told they no longer have a scholarship offer. Signing Day is November 11th. There will only be more high school guys getting this phone call in the next couple of weeks. If you’re committing to a school with more than 7-8 commits in the class - understand the math. 34 player rosters + DSA’s. That’s roughly 7-8 incoming freshman in most cases. Schools don’t typically want to play freshman. What can you do? Wait to commit. Do your homework. Keep an eye on the size of the class in the year leading up to signing day. Keep an eye on the roster in the fall of your senior year. Have a backup plan.

UNF UTIL Seth Alford (Jr.):

I’m blessed and excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and baseball career at Paradise Valley Community College! I want to thank God, my family, coaches, and everyone who has helped me along the way. I’m grateful for this opportunity and ready to get to work!