I don't get all the anti-Juco sentiment. I'm not advocating an all-Juco recruiting class - but Jucos are a piece of the puzzle. It's impossible to anticipate injuries, transfers, etc that can impact depth. And, let's face it - some kids you recruit at FR will not pan out.
If a team has an immediate need at a position - say OL or DL - what are they supposed to do - wait two years for their FR to develop, or go out and sign a Juco who is two year older and more physically mature.
As long as it's part of a balanced approach, I have no problem with bringing in 3 or 4 or 5 Jucos in a particular year.
Prediction - if Merrick proves to be a player at DT, or the two Juco OL players step right in and make the offense better, nobody on this board is going to be complaining about Jucos.
Let's face it - you sign a HS player, he develops for two years, then plays major minutes as a JR and SR. Or, you bring in a Juco, and he plays major minutes as a JR & SR. I don't see a big difference. As long as you wind up with a productive player.