As the 2025 college football season creeps closer, UCF fans are buzzing with curiosity. Everyone wants to see how the new signing class under returning head coach Scott Frost stacks up against Gus Malzahn’s final group.
The Knights have gone through some major changes lately. This post digs into the details of the 2025 signing class, pointing out where it stands out and where it echoes the 2024 class.
All of this is based on rankings and evaluations from 247Sports. If you want to go deeper, check out the full article on 247Sports.
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2025 Signing Class Overview
Scott Frost, who led UCF back in 2016 and 2017, is back at the helm. He jumped in during early December with barely any time to pull together a signing class, yet somehow managed to land a promising group.
The 2025 class sits at No. 3 in the Big 12 and No. 39 nationally. Their average player rating is 88.12, with 17 signings in total.
Top-Rated Signings
Here are the top-rated signings for 2025:
- Kylan Fox (WR, 90)
- Qua Birdsong (LB, 90)
- Waltclaire Flynn Jr. (OL, 90)
These guys could make a real impact. There’s a lot of raw talent and upside in this group.
Comparison with the 2024 Signing Class
Gus Malzahn’s last signing class in 2024 finished No. 16 in the Big 12 and No. 85 nationally. The average player rating was just a touch lower at 87.78, and there were 15 signings that year.
Even with a coaching change, Frost pulled together a class with only a small dip in average rating and numbers. That’s not easy, especially with the clock ticking.
Top-Rated Signings for 2024
The top-rated 2024 signings were:
- Taevion Swint (RB, 90)
- Tony Williams (Safety, 90)
Geographical Distribution of Signings
When you look at where these recruits come from, you get a sense of each coach’s strategy. For 2025, most signings are from Florida (10), then Georgia (6), and South Carolina (1).
That focus on local talent feels pretty intentional. It’s smart to build with guys who know the region and the culture.
2024 Class Distribution
The 2024 class, though, pulled from a wider map. Here’s the breakdown:
- Florida (9)
- Ohio (1)
- Mississippi (2)
- Indiana (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Georgia (1)
Malzahn’s approach definitely cast a broader net, aiming to bring in talent from all over.
Impact of the Transfer Portal
The transfer portal has really shaken up college football recruiting. Since Frost’s first stint in 2016, things have changed a lot, with more and more transfers coming in and out.
The 2024 class lost ten players to other schools. Here’s where they landed:
- Chase Malamala (Southern Miss)
- Jashad Presley (UTSA)
- Derrick McCormick (USF)
- EJ Colson (Incarnate Word)
- Chasen Johnson (USC)
- Riley Trujillo (Delaware)
- Marcus Downs (Georgia Southern)
- Kason Stokes (Middle Tennessee)
- Waltclaire Flynn Jr. (Georgia)
- Qua Birdsong (East Tennessee State)
It’s a moving target, and coaches have to stay nimble to keep their rosters competitive.
Looking Ahead
With the 2025 season on the horizon, UCF’s new class under Frost brings plenty of hope and a little nervous excitement. Sure, there’s a small dip in average player rating from 2024, but that’s pretty normal when a program changes coaches.
The real story is the quality and upside of the recruits. Focusing on local kids and pulling the class together fast? That bodes well for the Knights as they build for the future.
The 2025 signing class for UCF under Scott Frost brings promise and potential. There’s a coaching change, sure, but the Knights aren’t backing down.
When you compare this group to the 2024 class, the talent gap is barely noticeable. They’ve clearly put more focus on local recruits this time around.
The Knights are getting ready for the season ahead, and honestly, it’s tough not to feel a bit excited about what these young athletes might do. Want to dive deeper? Check out the full article on 247Sports.
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