SMU Starts Building a Deeper, Star-Studded 2028 Class

What Happened

SMU is moving quickly on its 2028 recruiting class, pursuing several prospects as it works toward a deeper, star-studded group. The Mustangs are off to a fast start in the cycle, with fresh recruiting intel on their early targets. The development concerns the shape of a future class rather than a commitment, signing, or finalized ranking change. SMU's early activity gives the program a group of targets to keep tracking as the 2028 cycle develops.

Why It Matters

• A broader target board gives SMU more paths to build the 2028 roster instead of relying on a small group of prospects.
• Early movement can create recruiting relationships before the class reaches its most competitive stages.
• The report points to momentum, but no commitment has been cited, so the roster impact is still ahead rather than immediate.

THE PATE STATE READ

THE PATE STATE READ: Credit SMU for getting into the 2028 conversation early and pursuing enough prospects to build toward real depth. The hard part now is turning early contact into visits, commitments, and a class that holds together over time. That task matters more than the current label. On3's report moves SMU's recruiting outlook forward a spot, not the earth. The next meaningful change will come when one of these targets makes a public decision or SMU adds a confirmed commitment.(Josh has not yet commented.)

What's Next

• The next public update on SMU's 2028 targets; the supplied report provides no dated visit, commitment, or signing event.
• Any confirmed SMU commitment from the 2028 group identified in the On3 report.