It was stupid and shortsided, but it was worth the risk based on the #'s we have at WR. Same with taking Diwun Black. Hammond not making it in was random as it wasnt known from the outside he was a grade risk.
Nobody could have predicted the Steele and Jones situation happening as well as Wilson and not being granted a VISA.
It was known all of them, including Zipperer, were risks to get in. In fact, Arjei chose UF before even visiting the campus because they were his only committable offer left at the time. Everyone else cooled on him. Dan knew it was next to impossible to get him in. In fact, word is Leonard Manual may be your next WR up on the Summer Jam screen next cycle. He's playing these kids for recruiting optics.