Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Clemson could be building the perfect beast with their 2017 recruiting class and the addition of Jordan Williams on Saturday helps the effort. Williams jumped out as one of the top defensive ends in the nation playing for Cox High School in 2015. The 6’4.5”, 260 pound, end helped guide the Falcons to an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting efforts put forth by the Ole Miss coaching staff on the defensive side of the ball has worked well thus far with Dave Wommack and Jason Jones landing two more commits on Saturday in cornerback Javien Hamilton and defensive end Tim Bonner. Bonner is a Louisville Cardinals bounce back who will play […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA To the chagrin of the rest of the Pac-12, USC went on a recruiting run to end the week picking up three-star Florida athlete Juwan Burgess on Wednesday and then added highly prized California recruits Hunter Echols and Alijah Vera-Tucker on Friday. The future along USC’s offensive line is looking hard to beat with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On Thursday, the last uncommitted Top 5 rated tight end in the nation (Rivals) for the 2017 class went off the recruiting board when Jimmy Jaggers verbally committed to UCLA leaving Josh Falo as the lone Top 10 rated player seeking a team. Jaggers’ commitment to the Bruins closes off doors to some 20 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If recruiting rankings and Division-I offers connect to mean anything, Mater Dei High School’s wide receiver Osiris St. Brown is one of the best in the 2017 class. If “star power” and scholarships on the doorstep are overrated, Brown has the stats after playing in one of the country’s toughest conferences in the nation […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Carson Lydon Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 240 Position: Linebacker Class of 2017 – Sophomore School: Los Angeles Valley College 2015 Season Played in 11 games as a true freshman for Virginia Tech High School: East Lake Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Offers out of High School: Rutgers, Boston College, Central Florida, Wake […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Nathan Baca Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 290 Position: Guard and Center Class of 2017 – Sophomore School: Los Angeles Valley College High School: Palmdale Location: Palmdale, CA Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Nathan Baca
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is nothing worse for a running back than playing against an upset linebacker who is on fire. After talking to Class of 2018 rising star linebacker Rosendo Louis, opposing Florida ball carriers beware. Louis has everything in the world going for him after a standout sophomore campaign. The 6’2”, 235 pound, talent finished […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Clay Cordasco Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 310 Position: Left Tackle Class of 2017 – Sophomore School: Los Angeles Valley College 2015 Season at Pierce College Pierce averaged 129.9 rushing yards per game, 225.5 passing yards, and 22.7 points per game Interest: San Diego State and Central Florida Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Peyton Scott Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 185 Position: Wide Receiver Class of 2017 – True Freshman School: Los Angeles Valley College 2015 Season Stats Offense: 28 carries, 206 yards, three touchdowns; 10 receptions, 142 yards, two touchdowns Defense: 32 tackles, 15 solo, three tackles for a loss, six passes defended, one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Matthew Mattingly Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 185 Position: Wide Receiver 40-Yard Dash: 4.55 Class of 2017 – True Freshman School: Los Angeles Valley College High School: Willow Canyon Location: Surprise, AZ Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Matthew Mattingly
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All the great ones do it, and it continues to mystify coaches, friends, family, and fans alike. The really good players make any given sport look like a simple game. On the gridiron, a simple play turned to magic could be a juke move by a running back, a grass stain given by a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Eric Flowers Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 215 Position: Middle Linebacker Class of 2017 – True Freshman School: Los Angeles Valley College High School: Birmingham (Class of 2016) Location: Los Angeles (Lake Balboa), CA 2015 Defensive Stats: 105 tackles, 66 solo, three tackle for a loss, two sacks, three passes defended, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Dillon Knight Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 250 Position: Defensive End Class of 2017 School: Los Angeles Valley College High School: Palmdale Location: Palmdale, CA 2015 Stats (8 games): 25 tackles, 13 solo, five tackles for a loss, one sack Recruiting Interest: UMass, Nevada, and Northern Arizona Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Dillon […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Chris Phillips Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 225 Position: Tight End Class of 2017 School: Los Angeles Valley College High School: Hylton Location: Woodbridge, VA 2015 Stats: 13 receptions, 283 yards (third-best on team), three touchdowns (tied for second-best) Recruiting Interest: Houston, Northern Arizona, and Southeast Louisiana Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Class of 2017 football recruits are now just days away from the start of their senior season instead of months away. All the hard work from an off-season of promise is about to give way to reality. One of the many seniors ready to showcase their stuff on the gridiron for college coaches in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Gonzaga Prep had a season to remember in 2015 getting a collective team effort rolling through a perfect season topping Skyline 34-16 for the Washington High School State Championship. A new season brings new challenges and Bullpup senior linebacker Taj Hoard is ready for the fight. Hoard was a stat machine against 4A competition […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Oklahoma State continued to put a heavy emphasis at the wide receiver position for their 2017 recruiting class adding Texas talent Shamond Greenwood on Tuesday. Greenwood has the physical tools to be a dominating force at the collegiate level. Listed at 6’3”, 195 to 205 pounds, with a reported 40-yard dash time of 4.43, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA UCLA secured their first secondary commitment in the 2017 class on Tuesday when Chris Wilson pledged to the Bruins. With Wilson, Bruins’ defensive backs coach, Coach Demetrice Martin, is bringing some Texas Class 6A grizzled talent to Westwood. The 6’0”, 186 pound, cornerback was a key player for Dickinson High School’s 12-2 season in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Natural State has long produced top high school talent who have gone on to mark their mark in the college ranks before playing in the NFL. A quick easy list includes guys like Cortez Kennedy, Keith Jackson, Ray Brown, Dennis Winston, Rod Smith, Willie Roaf, Billy Smith, Wayne Martin, Darren McFadden, Keith Traylor, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA SMU added another playmaking machine to their 2017 recruiting class on Monday when in-state athlete Tyler Page pledged to the Mustangs. Page has been a highlight reel for Friendswood High School over the past two seasons as a do-everything kind of player in the Mustangs’ backfield. During his sophomore season, Page got a few […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting trail has been hot for the Gators since late May with eight verbal commitments. The latest verbal came from highly sought after in-state cornerback Marco Wilson. Wilson earned his recruiting stripes playing for Florida 3A powerhouse American Heritage. With Wilson locking down wide receivers over the past two seasons, the Stallions have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is nothing that gets a collegiate offensive line coach more excited on the recruiting trail than seeing a high school talent getting nasty in the trenches. When college coaches came around to check out Cypress Ranch High School’s Class of 2018 left tackle during the 2015 season, they got all of that and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Love for one’s home state is a deep bond that is hard to break ties with at any point in life, even if only for a few months. When Class of 2017 tight end/defensive end Dante Sparaco transferred from Cherry Creek High School to IMG Academy over the summer, Colorado natives felt that one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A storm has been brewing in southwest Arkansas for a couple of years. Much like a typical fall thunderstorm in the south, certain key elements have to come together in a kinetic ball of energy ready to unleash a unique mixture of sight and sound for all to see. As luck would have it, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Alabama won another key recruiting battle on Sunday pulling Texas three-star tight end Kedrick James out of Texas. James proved to be an every down kind of player in 2015. The 6’4.5”, 245 pound, talent was a welcomed addition to La Vega High School’s run game as a tough as nails blocker and a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Utah’s recruiting efforts for the 2017 class are finally starting to pay off as the summer months turn towards the start of the 2016 season. The Utes’ staff have begun to pick up momentum over the last six-plus weeks landing their fifth verbal commitment thus far on Sunday when Texas dual-threat Jason Shelley announced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Michigan State got their first cornerback commit for the 2017 class on Sunday when Josiah Scott pledged to the Spartans. Scott (5-9.5, 155) is the go-getter cornerback all college football coaches love. The Fairfield High School standout is a playmaking machine on defense picking off passes, forcing fumbles, and picking up fumbles putting a […]
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