BOLD MOVE: Does SMU Have a GOOD SHOT to Land Number-One Recruit Jalen Brewster?

SMU Mustangs are making waves in recruiting, eyeing a potential program-defining addition with Jalen Brewster, the nation’s top defensive tackle for the class of 2027. Can SMU outbid Texas Tech and other heavyweights to land this five-star prospect? Grayson Singleton breaks down Brewster’s game-changing skill set—highlighting his rare athleticism as a 300-pound wildcat quarterback and disruptive force on the defensive line—while spotlighting the financial high-stakes of college football’s modern recruiting battles. The episode explores whether it’s wiser for SMU to invest big in a generational defensive lineman or diversify funds across multiple recruits, referencing examples like Oklahoma’s David Stone. Plus, SMU’s path to the College Football Playoff comes into focus: favored in nearly every ACC matchup, the Mustangs face immense pressure to avoid letdowns. Is a double-digit win season realistic, and does SMU’s schedule give them any margin for error this year? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.