Fresno State a year ago at this time was looking to fill some holes on its roster and address soft spots within position groups. Coach Tim DeRuyter and his staff did well, adding five players well after national signing day, and each played last season or will this year.
In that group were wideout Josiah Blandin, who tied for the team lead with five touchdown receptions; cornerback Tyquwan Glass, who led with four interceptions; defensive end Nick Kristofors, who got reps in all 12 games; nose guard Patrick Belony, a four-for-three JC transfer who will be in the two-deep this season; and running back Dustin Garrison, a graduate transfer from West Virginia who was fourth in all-purpose yards.