SMU recruiting expert on Mustangs' biggest needs, efforts in Dallas

SMU closed with a strong haul in Sonny Dykes' first full recruiting cycle and is poised to make some more noise on the recruiting trail this year.

Pony Stampede recruiting analyst Billy Embody shares his thoughts on Dykes as a recruiter, potential commits and more.

DMN: How would you grade Sonny Dykes and his staff after one full recruiting cycle under their belts?

BE: A-minus. SMU was strapped for scholarships with only 18 to give in the 2019 cycle. The staff made impressive use of every one of them and managed the roster and class well. What stood out the most was being able to have tough conversations with prospects that didn't live up to what they expected during senior seasons, weren't…