Among the new recruits, 12 play offense and eight play defense. Five are ranked as three-star prospects by rivals.com, including cornerback Makiah Gilmer from Kirkland, Wash., running back Morian Walker Jr. from San Jose and quarterback Jordan Love of Bakersfield, Calif., along with Mortenson and Miller.
Wells, however, doesn't put much stock in recruiting rankings.
"In terms of stars," he said, "I don't know that until somebody tells us. … As long as we like them and our coaches like them — and as long as they fit the criteria academically, character-wise and football-wise — we're going to recruit them.