Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Since four-star linebacker Mantrez Walker opened his recruiting process again, the frenzy to land him has been intense. Top programs across the nation need a linebacker who can control the box, and that is what the four-star talent brings to the field for Buford High School (Ga.). Heading into the New Year, Walker (6-1, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A terrific high school career for Courtney Crutchfield (6-2, 183) wrapped at the end of November. The Class of 2024 prospect has left no doubt he is one of the best receivers in the nation, the only thing left undeclared is where he will play his college ball. Year after year Crutchfield filled up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A typical Friday night in Tampa watching Wharton High School on the gridiron includes seeing Canon Pickett tossing defenders around like ragdolls. The upside for the 6-5, 280-pound, tackle is tremendous already playing with sound technique and controlled aggressiveness. Six offers have been extended to the ’26 talent, seeing a recruiting war already brewing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Over the last three seasons, fans buying a ticket to a Sultana High School (Hesperia, Cali.) football game were in for a treat. The play of LaMason Waller forces fans out of their seats with hands brought together giving thunderous applause with their jaws dropped every Friday night. The Class of 2025 four-star receiver […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One way to surmise the play of Andrew Stargel – size, versatility, technique, and the strength to finish plays. Stretching the tape at 6-4 and tipping the scale at 285, Stargel was a big piece up front for the Hornets allowing QB KJ Smith to spin it for over 2,500 yards and running back […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Big, strong, athletic, and nasty – all the attributes college coaches love in offensive linemen can be found in Tavaris Dice (6-5, 295). The Class of 2025 offensive lineman shined against 6A Georgia defenders protecting five-star Ohio State ’24 QB commit Air Noland while opening gaping holes for 1,200-yard rusher Justus Savage (Indiana) and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Fans that love stats would be woefully disappointed looking at Jontae Gilbert’s (6-1, 185) numbers during the 2023 season, and they would be missing the mark by a country mile rushing to any judgement. The Douglas High School (Atlanta) cornerback posted 21 tackles, 17 solo, with two tackles for a loss, one pick, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG At one of the newer high schools in the state of Arkansas, a D-I talent is being overlooked. After playing his junior season with Mills, Derrick Murdock suited up for Little Rock Southwest in 2023 continuing to terrorize 7A Natural State ball carriers. As a safety, nickel, and outside backer, Murdock (6-0, 200) has […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A year ago, the Michigan Wolverines dropped an offer on Buford (Ga.) 2025 linebacker Mantrez Walker (6-1, 222) picking up his commitment on Feb. 11. Once college and high school football action got going again this fall, Walker split ties with the Wolverines on Sept. 11. On Dec. 12, the four-star backer is ready […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the more intriguing recruiting battles in the nation centers upon Tampa Catholic (Fla.) offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis (6-3.5, 320). There has been a lot of speculation on where the dominating lineman will play his college ball, and the interest in his journey continues to build with two unofficial visits in the works. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Around the 50-offer mark, at some point Jett White (6-2, 170) was going to have to start trimming the list down. The four-star corner from Edison High School (Miami) has his pick of schools with 10 at the top of his current list. White’s top 10 in no order: Alabama, USC, Oregon, Ohio State, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A pairing between Winston Watkins Jr. (5-11, 182) and new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders grabbed national attention on Dec. 4, 2022. The five-star 2025 Florida receiver essentially had his choice of any school in the country, opting to verbally commit to the Buffaloes added even more swag to coach Sanders’ start in Boulder. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is something scary good happening at First Baptist Academy (Naples, Fla.) this season. The Lions added a midseason transfer in 2025 receiver Winston Watkins, and the team has been on a five-game winning streak since. The five-star Colorado commit has picked up the Lions’ offense in a hurry posting jaw dropping stats in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Verbally committed to Ole Miss in late August, on Oct. 29 Trever Jackson (6-2.5, 190) got back out on the recruiting trail to explore his options. With the new status, the four-star signal caller from Jones High School (Orlando) has been fielding official visit offers lining up his schedule as his squad enters the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The four-star recruiting status for CJ Wiley (6-4, 198) is firmly in place with a move up the rankings in line after a standout junior campaign. The Class of 2025 receiver toasted 7A Georgia defenses all season and is ready to compile more numbers in the stat column as Milton High School (8-2) heads […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane James “Tank” Carrington Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 270 Position: Defensive tackle and end Classification: 2026 High School: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School – Rabun Gap, GA 2023 Eagles Record: 11-0 2023 Carrington Game Stats (7 games): 27 tackles, 23 solo, 17 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, 29 QB hurries, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Speed, size, football IQ, hands – Riverside City College (Cali.) receiver Jessie Campbell has it all. The Class of 2024 prospect has showcased the skills this season with college teams taking notice. In the last week, the former Mater Dei Catholic three-star prospect has picked up three scholarship offers with more heavy D-I interest […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Halloween may not be for everyone, but some college football programs enthusiastically embrace the centuries old tradition of All Hallows Eve. The modern tradition is deeply tied with pop culture and the silver screen with some standard scares sprinkled in that never get old. Social media channels were combed, we listed some of the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Umbrah Brown has something special developing at Carrollton Central (Ga.). The Lions posted an 8-4 mark a year ago but have jumped out of the gate hot this season remaining perfect with one regular season game left to play under coach Brown’s direction. The offense has been sensational this fall averaging 41.1 points per […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG You got to love when a plan comes together. Over at Lakeland High School (Fla.), a plan has come together in a big way for senior receiver Jamar Taylor. Taylor (6-1, 190) is leading a potent Dreadnaughts offense against 4S competition turning scouting eyes towards the three-star. The process is still wide open for […]
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Three games left in the regular season for St. Thomas Aquinas, and the best is yet to come. The Florida powerhouse has been without a healthy four-star tailback Stacy Gage for much of the season. As the Sunshine State playoffs near, Gage (5-11.5, 200) is back in full swing ready to carry his Fort […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The offseason was the springboard that shot Elyjah Thurman into the next realm along the recruiting trail. The four-star interior offensive lineman from the Bradwell Institute (Hinesville, Ga.) saw his offer tally jump from 11 over the spring months to 22 by end of summer with LSU, Clemson, Missouri, and South Carolina among the […]
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