Month: April 2016

Commitment Interview: Florida 2017 4-Star LB Tyler Dunning Trailblazing Path to Mississippi State

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A surprise announcement on Wednesday by 2017 linebacker Tyler Dunning left more questions than answers on the recruiting trail. The St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) 4-star recruit just six days before had confirmed that his Top 5 teams was still intact with LSU, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Syracuse being among the lucky few in […]

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Tennessee Volunteers Land Virginia 4-Star DT Eric Crosby

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Tennessee’s 2017 recruiting class got a big boost on Friday when defensive tackle Eric Crosby picked the Volunteers over in-state power Virginia Tech. Virginia high school football coaches will be happy when the 2016 season is finished meaning the end of having to game plan against Crosby and Ocean Lakes High School. The Dolphins […]

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Interview: The Bluegrass State Battles in the Trenches are being Won by 2017 DL Sean Cleasant

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Nothing beats size, heart, the right attitude, ability, and want to – and that is the summation of DuPont Manual High School’s Sean Cleasant. Cleasant showcased his skill set during the 2015 season helping the Crimsons to a 9-3 record pushing through to the second round of the Kentucky playoffs before falling to Male […]

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One to Watch Interview: Iowa 2017 DL Bedale Naba Prepping for Breakout Camp Season

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When Iowa high school football fans flock to see Des Moines West Valley High School play in the fall, chances are they are drawn to the stadium to see Class of 2017 quarterback Rocky Lombardi (Michigan State), and for good reason. Lombardi fits the profile of a dynamic playmaker in the pocket and has […]

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Florida 2017 LB Tyler Dunning Shocks Recruiting World with Mississippi State Commitment

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting game is a tricky one every now and again and on Wednesday Fort Lauderdale area linebacker Tyler Dunning shocked college football with a commitment seemingly out of nowhere to Mississippi State. Dunning, listed at 6-1, 230, has been a staple in the St. Thomas Aquinas defense over the last two seasons at […]

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Oregon Interview: Elijah Molden is One of the Rare True All-Around 4-Star 2017 Athletes

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is no shortage of amazing athletes in the 2017 recruiting class with all seemingly destined to make their mark at some lucky collegiate program in the years to come. One such player who could make a mark on both sides of the ball and at multiple positions is Elijah Molden. When lists are […]

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Interview: 2017 Texas 4-Star DE Ta’Quon Graham Talks Football and Recruiting

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When college coaches start looking to fill a spot at defensive end out of the high school ranks they are looking for a player that is strong enough to hold the line against the run and quick enough to get pressure on the quarterback. Height and weight is a requirement, especially in a 4-3 […]

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SMU Mustangs Secure Commitment from Lake Travis 2017 TE Cade Brewer

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When the 2015 season had come to an end, Lake Travis High School was among the best teams in the nation running their record to 15-1 before falling 34-7 in the championship game to Katy High School. That on the field success has brought a lot of attention to the 2017 recruiting class and […]

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Texas Longhorns Add OG Xavier Newman to 2017 Recruiting Class

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The push seems to be on among DeSoto High School Class of 2017 talents to get the recruiting process over as soon as possible and before the 2016 season begins. On Wednesday a fourth member of the Eagles football team committed to a Division-I program when Xavier Newman pledged to the Texas Longhorns. The […]

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Michigan State Adds Ohio 3-Star OG Matt Carrick to 2017 Class

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Michigan State added another one of their top targets in the 2017 recruiting class on Wednesday with the verbal commitment of Ohio native Matt Carrick. Carrick, listed at 6’4”, and anywhere from 275 to 320 pounds, helped Perry High School (Massillon) to a 13-3 record during the 2015 season opening up holes for his […]

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Interview: 5-Star Tennessee 2017 Punter/Kicker Tucker Day Working to be Tops in the Nation

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When it comes to being a 5-star talent in the kicking game, a player either has it or he doesn’t. Brentwood High School Class of 2017 punter/kicker Tucker Day definitely has “it.” Day used his 6’2”, 197 pound, frame to get the Bruins out of trouble on offense consistently pinning the opposition down inside […]

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Rutgers Lands Pair of In-State St John Vianney Offensive Linemen

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Year after year the state of New Jersey always turns out top next level football talent. In recent years Rutgers has fought the good fight trying to keep Garden State players in-state with mixed results. As the early results from Class of 2017 efforts are coming in, the Scarlet Knights are off to a […]

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Georgia Flips In-State OG Target Netori Johnson away from Alabama

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Bulldogs got a big push to their 2017 recruiting class on Tuesday when 4-star offensive guard Netori Johnson verbally committed to Georgia. Johnson was a mauler on the inside for Cedar Grove High School (Ellenwood) during the 2015 season helping the Saints to an 11-2-1 record racing to the Georgia (GHSA) semifinal round […]

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Nevada 2017 WR Randal Grimes Gives Insight to USC Trojans Verbal Commitment

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA No matter the state of affairs at USC, in championship mode or in the middle of a coaching change, the Trojans always seem to have a fleet of elite receivers on the roster ready to change the fortunes on the field for the Pac-12 giant at any time and from anywhere on the field. […]

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From Cali to Texas, 4-Star OT Chuck Filiaga Updates Transfer and Unofficial Visits

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If you ever want to see a group of grown men hanging out in a macho ego-testosterone driven environment smile ear to ear while acting a little giddy, walk into a room with Class of 2017 offensive tackle Chuck Filiaga by your side. Nothing can disarm a top college football coach along with his […]

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Iowa Hawkeyes Land Highly Touted 4-Star Texas RB Eno Benjamin

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA News coming out of the Lone Star State for the Hawkeyes was nothing but positive when 4-star running back Eno Benjamin verbally committed to Iowa on Monday. Benjamin worked his way into being one of the top running backs in the 2017 class rushing for 1,724 yards with 25 touchdowns during his sophomore season […]

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Ohio 4-Star TE Matt Dotson Talks Unofficial Visits to Michigan State and Michigan

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The heat on the recruiting trail has been picking up lately with teams across the country holding what seems to be a countless number of Junior Day events while hosting Class of 2017 and 2018 players for unofficial visits during spring practices. One the Class of 2017 recruits taking the recruiting process very serious […]

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Interview: Utah Class of 2018 OT Penei Sewell Already Pulling in Big Offers from Power Five Teams

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A dominating presence on the Utah high school football fields is picking up massive momentum on a national scale. The word is starting to get out about Class of 2018 offensive lineman Penei Sewell, and all for good reason. Sewell spent his sophomore season at right tackle showing signs of a potential 5-star recruit […]

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Video Interview with California 3-Star CB Darren Hall at UCLA

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA One of the rising stars in the 2017 recruiting class coming out of the southern California area is Rancho Cucamonga cornerback Darren Hall. Hall has been a mainstay on the gridiron the last two season proving his abilities time and time again coming up with 45 tackles and three interceptions in 2014 and then […]

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Video Interview with 3-Star Rancho Cucamonga 2017 DB Tayari Venable at UCLA

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The offseason for Rancho Cucamonga High School’s Tayari Venable is a relaxed one by most standards for Class of 2017 recruits. In July of 2015, the rising safety/corner talent committed to Washington State taking some of the heat off of the recruiting process. Even though Venable is committed to the Cougars, offers continue to […]

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Interview: Ohio 2017 OG/OC Samari Saddler Emerging as a Can’t Miss Moeller Product

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA At the time of this post, at least 11 college programs, their offensive line coach, offensive coordinator, and head coach all agree with a RNG evaluation, Samari Saddler is emerging as a can’t miss next level recruit. If Saddler were two inches taller, the recruiting world from coast to coast would surely know his […]

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Interview: 2017 California JUCO OT Clay Cordasco is a Rare Find out of Maine

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA History is not on the side of Class of 2017 junior college talent Clay Cordasco to blaze a trail to the NFL. Cordasco spent his high school years playing in Maine and New Hampshire, a sporadic at best breeding ground for professional talent. Best guess in recent memory for Maine talent playing in the […]

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Interview with 2017 California 4-Star RB/CB Jaylon Redd at UCLA

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2015 season showcased a wealth of juniors on the gridiron nationwide displaying great athleticism on both sides of the ball, and for some in all three phases of the game. California is loaded with athletes but college coaches looking for a dynamic do-it-all kind of player in the 2017 recruiting class may need […]

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Recruiting News Update Video interview with California 4-Star 2017 OL Brett Neilon

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There were a lot of reasons for football fans and college coaches to head to a Rancho Santa Margarita Catholic High School game during the 2015 season. The 2016 class included quarterback K.J. Costello (Stanford), wide receiver Dylan Crawford, (Michigan), linebacker Tanner Matthews (Navy), kicker Sam Loy (Vanderbilt), and defensive end Alec Stewart (Wyoming). […]

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Arkansas Razorbacks Land Missouri 3-Star OL/DL Shane Clenin

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Saturday turned out to be a good day for the Arkansas coaching staff on the recruiting trail landing Missouri offensive/defensive tackle Shane Clenin. Clenin is an under the radar recruit despite having 10 reported offers. He tore open holes on offense for his running backs helping Jefferson High School (Festus) to an 8-5 record […]

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Saturday April 16, 2016 Turns into Big Class of 2017 Commitment Day

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Saturday turned out to be a big day for Class of 2017 recruits to commit during spring practice visits, during spring games, or over the phone. The following list is some of the recruits verbally committing on Saturday ending the recruitment process for some while upping the heat on wishful coaches and programs seeking […]

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DeSoto Eagles to LSU Tigers Pipeline Continues with 4-Star OG Edward Ingram

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The DeSoto High School to LSU pipeline has continued for another recruiting class when Class of 2017 offensive guard Edward Ingram committed to the Tigers on Friday. Under Les Miles, the Tigers have always recruited the Lone Star State well. Now a strong connection to DeSoto has emerged with 4-star wide receiver Dee Anderson […]

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Interview: Louisiana 2018 TE/LB Kendall Brown is Flying Under the Radar for Now

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Most sophomores are lucky to make the gridiron much less carve out a starting spot during their first season on the varsity squad. Kendall Brown worked his way not only into a starting spot midway through the season but displayed enough athleticism to get playing time on both sides of the ball for Parkway […]

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Notre Dame Secures Commitment from Illinois 4-Star WR Isaiah Robertson

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Notre Dame added their seventh 4-star commitment to the 2017 recruiting class Friday afternoon when Illinois wide receiver picked the Fighting Irish over some 15 other offers. Robertson was a two-way star for Neuqua Valley High School during the 2015 season coming up with nine touchdowns and four interceptions from an incomplete stat line. […]

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Iowa State Continues Hot April Streak Landing 3-Star Illinois OT Tyler Jost

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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA New Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell and staff have continued to work feverishly drawing recruits to Ames. The newest addition to the Cyclones 2017 class is offensive tackle Tyler Jost. Jost jumped firmly on the recruiting map during the 2015 season helping Libertyville High School to a 13-1 season. The Wildcats stormed through […]

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