Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are many pivotal moments in a football career that one never forgets; the call up to the varsity level as an underclassman is one of them. At Salpointe Catholic High School (Tucson, Ariz.), Matthew Avelar (6-2, 195) achieved that big milestone during his freshman season taking his career on the gridiron to that […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On the snap – pop, stop, and rip. That is an easy description of Seth Shuler’s game in the pocket. The 2027 gunslinger has been developing his game all season at the freshman level but is looking for that late season varsity call up with Tivy High School (Kerrville, Texas). The action is bringing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One big hit, one big stop after another – Carter Dalton is putting down ball carriers again this season for Venice High School (Fla.). The Sunshine State powerhouse squad got an impressive junior campaign from their linebacker a year ago but Dalton (6-2, 220) has come back bigger, stronger, and faster showcasing his next […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Jordon Gidron Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 175 Classification: 2026 Position: Receiver School: Ridge View High School – Columbia, SC – 4A 2023 Blazers Record: 7-2 2023 Gidron Stats (7): 34 receptions, 603, yards, 10 touchdowns Recruiting Offers (4): Coastal Carolina, Liberty, Miami, and UNC-Charlotte 2023 game-day visits: North […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being one of the top receivers for one of the top teams in the Sunshine State is paying off for Ryan Matulevich (6-0, 175). The Class of 2025 target has bonded with new QB Jadyn Glasser leading to wins on the board for Venice High School and stats piling up for Matulevich. Next level […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The formula for success on the gridiron is when opportunity, ability, and preparation come together. At Tampa Bay Tech (Fla.), an unexpected opportunity arose for 2025 quarterback Xzavier Jackson (6-1, 200) five games into the season. Against Gaither, Jackson was handed the pigskin and hasn’t looked back piling up wins and stats along the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A top five has more less turned into a top four with a couple of serious contenders for Eddy Pierre-Louis (6-3.5, 320). The four-star offensive lineman took his 55 offers down to Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas A&M, and UCF on Sept. 3. Official visits to Miami and Oregon have been possibilities but only Oklahoma […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When you are playing as well as Samuel Mitchell IV (6-5, 210) is, there is no need to wait until the end of the season to bestow honors. The 2025 Pembroke Pines Charter (Fla.) talent has been a whirlwind of activity in the opposition’s backfield earning multiple Player of the Week honors. The recognition […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Playing among a group of future collegiate talents at every level on the field, it can be hard to stand out but Eli Jones (6-4, 245) is making it happen. Everything is clicking for the junior defensive end as Venice High School (Fla.) rides a six-game winning streak ready to make another run to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If you’ve been in Texas’ Flower Mound area on Friday nights the last couple of weeks, the question circulating the stands is “who is Noah Spinks?” The answer has been provided on the field. The Jaguars have handed the ball to their freshman quarterback receiving immediate results. The future of the program helped end […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Having any kind of successful season on the gridiron takes a team effort with great coaching, but there also needs to strong play under center. At Seneca High School (Tabernacle), Anthony Tirico (5-10, 170) is defying the odds against New Jersey competition helping his squad to a 7-1 record this season. The 2027 prospect […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When No. 4 drops back to pass for Brownsburg (Ind.), there’s some magic happening. The Class of 2027 quarterback still has hurdles and years of development ahead of him, but all the tools are there to be a top prospect when his time comes. The name Oscar Frye (6-1, 158) is one to remember. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The man can play. It takes less than a minute of watching Landon Dean’s 2023 midseason highlight film to know the 2025 receiver is a next level talent. One-handed catches, circus catches, high pointing, various releases, speed, surefire hands – you name it, Dean has it in his toolbox and is showcasing it this […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The freshman campaign was phenomenal, and the follow up sophomore year is on pace to be even better. The Sunshine State produces some of the best collegiate receivers year after year, and Naeem Burroughs is on track to represent the state well as part of the 2026 class. Working against Florida defenses last fall, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG While everything is clean and perfect at Peachtree Ridge High School (Suwannee, Ga.) this season, there is construction underway on defense. Bringing the hardhat, speed, and skills to the gridiron, Dorian Barney (6-1, 165) is building an island college coaches want. Taking on 7A Georgia teams, Barney spoke about the Lions 7-0 season. “The […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Amari Latimer Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 200 Classification: 2026 Position: Running back and linebacker School: Sandy Creek – Tyrone, Ga. Patriots 2023 Season: 6-2 2023 Stats (8): 120 carries for 985 yards, 14 touchdowns and 14 receptions for 161 yards with one score Defense: 58 tackles, 33 solo, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Football fans that dig the long ball are going to love Teddy Jarrad. Technically a freshman, Jarrard has been anything but that on the field this season with North Cobb Christian (Kennesaw, Ga.). The 6-2, 175-pound, talent has been slinging it all season putting big numbers in the stat sheet and wins on the […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Dereon Coleman Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-0, 160 Classification: 2026 Position: Quarterback School: Jones – Orlando, Fla. Stats 2023 (7): 70 of 114 for 1,096 yards, eight touchdowns; 29 carries for 91 yards, two scores Recruiting Offers: 10 – Florida Atlantic, Incarnate Word, Marshall, Ole Miss, South Florida, SMU, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A consistent presence in the offensive trenches for Venice High School (Fla.) over the last couple of years has been Matthew Peavley (6-3, 300). The Indians are working on a third run to the Florida state championship game with their grizzled senior leading the charge at center. RNG checks in with the Air Force […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After years of grinding on the gridiron, in the weight room, and in the classroom, Ryan Daly (6-1, 280) now has a next level fit with Duke. The 2024 ESPN three-star defensive tackle/nose guard out of Venice High School (Fla.) made the big announcement Tuesday morning. The relationship with the Blue Devils’ staff heated […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As Centennial High School (Burleson, Texas) pushes through their 2023 schedule preparing for the playoffs, a future leader for the Spartans is emerging. Jacob Torres has helped guide the Spartans junior varsity team to a perfect record this fall, further preparing for that next big step as a backup dual threat on Friday nights. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Florida high school football playoffs never let the fans down producing one great game after another going down the classification lines. In the Sunshine State’s top division, Winter Park is rolling through their 2023 schedule. The Wildcats are 6-0 behind a stingy defense and a quarterback slinging it all over the yard making […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG No matter the level of competition, getting an opportunity to showcase one’s skills is the ultimate difference maker. Make no mistake, when given the shot, said player must rise to the occasion. At Palmetto Preparatory Academy (Columbia, S.C.), Rkisch “Kiki” Hyppolite is making his shot count during his senior run. Transferring to Palmetto Prep […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The game-day passes are piling up for 2026 South Carolina quarterback Josiah Oxendine. The Dillon High School talent has taken in games this fall at Appalachian State, Clemson, Duke, last weekend at Florida State, and on Saturday the Volunteers welcomed him. Oxendine spoke about the Neyland Stadium experience. “The game experience was epic,” Oxendine […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Watching the Game 1 varsity highlights of Isaiah Stephens, there is uncapped potential waiting to scorch 6A Arkansas teams for years to come. Sheridan High School released their developing play-making weapon on Friday against El Dorado seeing their 2027 prospect make an impact toting the rock out of the backfield and on special teams. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Like him on offense or defense, regardless of the position, college squads are wanting Carius Curne (6-4, 305) on their 2025 roster. The big man out of Marion High School (Ark.) has his Patriots squad off to a 5-1 start against 6A competition with high profile teams giving him a game pass on Saturdays […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There’s a lot of room on Florida State’s bandwagon, after all, the Seminoles are 5-0 ranked No. 4 nationally with a fantastic opportunity to end the regular season perfect. One person who has been a believer in the Seminoles and head coach Mike Norvell from the jump is four-star running back/athlete Kameron Davis (5-10, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Standing in a boxing ring taking hits, playing goalie on the rink, hitting an ungodly 12-6 curve ball, and successfully playing quarterback – all aspects of sports that are extremely hard to do well. There’s a reason those who accomplish great feats in sports are appreciated and admired. Down in Fort Myers (Fla.), Austan […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There’s a maturation process with every sport with some handling leveling up better than others. In the state of Michigan, 2027 quarterback Bryce Backus (6-3, 180) is receiving varsity snaps with Caledonia High School responding to the challenge. The Fighting Scots are not calling upon their rising talent to win games, but they are […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Daniel Akinkunmi Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 300 Classification: 2024 Position: Interior offensive lineman School: NFL Academy – London, England Ranking: 3-Star Recruiting Offers: 35 Top five: Baylor, Clemson, Miami, Oklahoma, and Ole Miss Commitment: Oklahoma – Oct. 12, 2023 – official visit with the Sooners on Sept. 1 RNG […]
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