Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Snaps were split in the Louisville Male High School pocket last season but the 2023 schedule against 6A competition will be all Kolter Smith’s to handle. The Bulldogs are opening up the offense this fall allowing college coaches more looks at Smith’s talents. The changes to the scheme and offseason workouts are already making […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the Friday night lights turned on for Hebron Christian Academy last season, fans in the Dacula (Ga.) stands didn’t go long without hearing the PA announcer call No. 2’s number. Showing off the athletic skills for the Lions at corner and receiver Kevin Thomas Jr. (5-11, 170) started putting his name on college […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – College teams wanting to jump ahead of the pack in the recruiting race for an up-and-coming defensive lineman should check out Eli Jones. The Class of 2025 prospect is a rising talent out of Florida’s Venice High School. Jones got some snaps during the Indians’ championship game run last fall as […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Somehow, there are teams that are still late to the party in the recruiting process of Jamie Tremble. The 2024 prospect had a monster junior season hauling in 55 passes for 890 yards with 11 touchdowns while also contributing on the other side of the ball for Wesleyan School. The big season has made […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Those in the known knew it was only a matter of time before Ryan Matulevich started blowing up along the recruiting trail. The super sophomore was an integral part of Venice High School’s state championship game run leading the Indians in receptions (50) and receiving yards (673) with five receiving scores. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Big cover corners that can help shut down the run are always in high demand at the collegiate level. At Venice High School, a handful of teams have discovered Deylen Platt, a talent who meets the demand. The three-star defender has the size (6-3, 175) and speed, and has put in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When you are good, college programs have a way of letting you know. For Nasir Smith, next level programs have dropped 33 offers in Smith’s lap in the hopes of signing the Georgia product. More offers are set to come, especially with the different looks Smith (6-4, 270) will showcase during his senior season. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A mismatch nightmare for defenders is heading to the collegiate level in 2024, one defensive coordinators are happy to put off for another year. Before questions in next level meeting rooms are asked “who is going to guard Amir Jackson”, Georgia high school squads still have to find a way to stop the Portal […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College teams needing a do-all linebacker that can punish in the box and cover have targeted Kell High School linebacker Justin Logan. The 2024 defender has racked up 29 offers with heavy interest still flowing his way. The curious need to get popping, two official visits have been set for the Georgia product. Missouri, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A quick flick of the wrist and the pigskin flies out of the hand of Ricky Simmons slicing through the Georgia air like a dart hitting the sweet spot in the window for a Grayson Ram to make a play. The 2025 gunslinger is battling to take over the Grayson offensive machine that is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The coaches at Blountstown High School (Fla.) utilized Jordan Pride (6-2.5, 175) in all possible ways during the 2022 season. The 2024 prospect led his Tigers squad in receptions (27), receiving yards (667), and receiving scores (6), he was a leader as a return specialist, and helped shutdown Florida offenses in the secondary with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A two-way force in the trenches for Blountstown High School (Fla.), Artavius Jones is fun to watch get after it on the gridiron. The 2024 big man is unbelievably athletic for his size (6-3.5, 305) and brings a can of whoop ass with him on each snap of the ball. Next level scouts are […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Seeing Jason Zandamela in action is appreciating what he can do as a center creating gaping holes along the offensive line. Down blocking, pulling, or forming the pocket, the four-star is one of the nation’s best in the 2024 class at his position. Supporting the notion are 33 offers to elite programs across the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The heat is on in Southern California. A top 12 has been posted and official visits are already underway for Marcelles Wiliams. The four-star cornerback out of national powerhouse St. John Bosco (Bellflower) has set two official visits and completed his first over the weekend hanging with the Bruins in Westwood. More visits are […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ride them out of the pocket or knock ‘em down, one way or the other Manasse Itete is getting the job done. The Democratic Republic of the Congo transplant has taken to football in the states with ease working over California defenders with his footwork and power. Teams see the upside in the 6-5, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Big and fast with an amazingly high ceiling, those are the quick traits to the game for receiver Naeshaun Montgomery. The rock was spread around Cardinal Newman’s attack last fall during an 11-1 campaign against Florida competition, but Montgomery was still able to showcase the skills that have led to 22 offers and four-star […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Another year on the gridiron for Jamil Watkins, another season of playing all over the field for Vanguard High School (Fla.). The Knights added Watkins (6-2, 170) to their secondary last season pairing with the ongoing duties already on offense at receiver. Teams are liking what they are seeing in the versatile 2024 athlete […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College teams are already liking what they are seeing in Travis Smith, but the best is yet to come. Six teams have jumped on the big 2025 receiver for Atlanta’s Westlake High School early, and that list will rapidly draw company with a change in the Lions’ offense for the upcoming season. The 6-4, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Three official visits have been set for 2024 receiver Jerrae Hawkins with one in the works. The fourth team that could become among the four-star’s favorites is Miami. The Hurricanes hosted Hawkins for an unofficial on Saturday. The trip helped bond Hawkins with the players and coaches. “It was smooth,” Hawkins said. “I had […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Throughout the 2022 season, Braylon Vincent was a player Westwood High School (Fort Pierce, Fla.) could count on in any scenario. When the Wildcats were on offense, Vincent (6-0, 180) toted the rock 52 times for 497 yards with four touchdowns leading his team in rushing while securing six passes for 116 yards with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Since college football recruiting began, there have always been under the radar gems that have slipped past the scouting eyes of next level coaches. In the case of James Hayes (6-4, 225), the 2024 prospect has eluded watchful eyes because of an ACL injury. Set to spin it for Miami’s Monsignor Pace last fall, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2022 season was the beginning of something special at Winter Park High School. The Wildcats worked freshman Ayden Pouncey (6-3, 160) onto the field seeing him thrive against 4M Florida offenses. Teams tested the 2026 prospect with 13 tackles, three passes defended, and a pick produced in five games played. College programs have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As Mission Viejo worked to a 10-2 record during the 2022 season, the Diablos were grooming a rising star in Jaden Williams. The weakside end was trouble off the edge for California offenses racking up 11 tackles for a loss with four sacks and 11 QB hurries. The 2025 prospect is ready to show […]
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Kal-El Pascal Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 183 Position: Corner/defensive back Classification: 2024 Ranking: 3-Star High School: Dr. Krop – Miami, Fla. Recruiting Offers: 14 Spring visits: Miami, Florida International, Georgia Tech, and Maryland *Click the link for the previous RNG interview with Kal-El Pascal Contribute Now
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, and it is best to not line up across or in the same general vicinity as Kobe Branham. The formidable 2024 recruit steamrolled 7A Arkansas defenses throughout his junior campaign with Southside High School putting exclamation points on defenders play after play. The three-star guard has the offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A breakout season at a newer position has thrust 2025 linebacker Ethan Pritchard into the recruiting spotlight. The Seminole High School defender went head-to-head with 4M Florida defenses earning four-star status and 22 offers to date. The most recent just rolled in from Oregon State after the Beavers saw Pritchard during spring ball. More […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When a play was needed, a big third down stop or a goal line stand, Ian Dietz was there for Joe T. Robinson High School last season. The 6-4, 205-pound, linebacker covered ground for the Senators dropping 63 ball carriers during an 11-2 campaign against 5A Arkansas competition. The 2024 prospect is gearing up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is an ebb and flow to the recruiting process, and like any relationship a slight change or disruption of any kind can alter an association. For five-star defensive tackle David Stone, the world of college football wants him but where he may end up is still up in the air in a process […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Donovan Johnson has had his name on college football recruiting boards since his freshman season when he was running the ball down the throats of Georgia defenders for Calvary Day. After a 1,300-yard, 10-TD, season, the 2025 prospect transferred to IMG Academy (Bradenton) in Florida. College coaches followed along with the move. Johnson now […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The beauty of high school football is that every year there are breakout stars across the country. The Sunshine State is never in low supply of elite performers, and the year turned in by 2025 Port Charlotte High School defensive lineman Myron Charles checks the box on rising star and elite talent. All the […]
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