Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the time is right to make a move, one has to go with their gut instincts. For Pahokee High School receiver Hardley Gilmore, after burning Florida defenses at the varsity level since the eighth grade, the move was to reclassify from the 2025 to ’24 class pushing his football career ahead one year. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Some college coaches carry on the mantra of “Iron Mike” Ditka looking for “football players” when they are on the recruiting trail. At Alabama’s Stanhope High School (Millbrook), one very impressive football player has been ringing 6A bells and swiping passes wreaking havoc on opposing offenses. Three offers have come DaShaun Caffee’s way with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The phrase “no fear” in sports has stood the test of time and will continue to empower those who embody the idea. Out of Los Angeles’ St. John Bosco High School (Bellflower), Ashton Pannell is living up to the motivational theme. The 2026 gunslinger has taken his show on the road leaving the comforts […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Covering any sport, the difference between the names fans remember and the ones they forget usually comes down to preparation and opportunity. One of the blessings in college football recruiting is the collegiate camp. No matter the high school attended, the grade classification, or the position played, if a player comes ready at a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A long line of offers has come Tice Williams’ (6-2, 190) way with the next level opportunities now being looked over with official visits in mind. Twenty-five D-I teams have laid down a potential roster spot for the three-star Conroe High School (Texas) talent but developing Power Five relationships are keeping options open. Coming […]
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Ruben Jackson Player Profile Height and Weight: 5-11, 178 Classification: 2020 (high school) – 2023 Ranking: Three-star Position: Receiver High School: Glades Central – Belle Glade, Fla. Post-graduate: Georgia Military Recruiting *Signed with Mississippi State out of high school Interest: Florida Gators, Miami Hurricanes, and Florida A&M Contribute Now
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 300 Classification: 2024 Position: Defensive lineman – end and noseguard School: Hempfield High School – Landisville, Pa. Family Ties: Cousin Penei Swell (Oregon) plays for the Detroit Lions Recruiting Official Visits: Penn State June 2, Michigan June 9, USC June 23 Top Schools: Michigan, Penn State, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The beginning of the show started last fall for Kenyon Alston, and the spectacle will get bigger over time. Orlando Christian Prep got their 6-2, 172-pound, receiver on the varsity field watching him produce 245 yards off 20 receptions with three trips into the end zone. This fall Orlando’s Bishop Moore Catholic will get […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG For the football fans that like watching tailbacks get after it, go watch Jordan Washington’s junior season Hudl film. Everything wanted in a next level back is on tape. Washinton (6-1, 215) has the power and toughness to run in between the tackles knocking box defenders on their ass with his shoulder, the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A big target with possession receiver hands and speed that can stretch defenses, that’s what college coaches are seeing in Jordon Gidron (6-2, 170). Ridge View High School (Columbia) got their developing 2026 talent on the field last fall against varsity 4A South Carolina competition laying the groundwork for an explosive 2023 sophomore season. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A knee injury took James Hayes from rising star status to under the radar last fall. But college coaches are now seeing what the 2024 gunslinger can do after back-to-back camp performances with Miami and Florida Atlantic. The Coconut Creek High School (Fla.) talent impressed so much during Miami’s 7-on-7 tournament head coach Mario […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Scripted, one would not believe it, but the reality is Tyron Moore (6-2, 215) is as equally dangerous with his arm as he is with his legs. The hidden gem prospect out of Florida’s Deland High School produced nearly the exact same amount of yards on the ground as he did through the air […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Taking on Willis High School during the 2022 season was not fun for Texas defenses, and that same notion will apply again this fall. The Wildkats [sic] had a three-headed monster on the outside fed by four-star 2024 Florida QB commit Derek “DJ” Lagway. One of Lagway’s top targets was DeBraun Hampton. Hampton (5-11, […]
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Demetrius Freeney Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 185 Classification: 2024 Position: Cornerback High School: San Leandro – San Leandro, CA Junior College: College of San Mateo Recruiting Commitment: University of Miami on Thursday, June 8 Offers (10): Colorado, Houston, Indiana, Louisville, Miami, Missouri State, Oklahoma, San Jose State, Texas Southern, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the big breakout stars in the state of Florida during spring training was Lamar Williams. The Gadsden County High School (Havana) talent immediately attracts the eye at 6-7, 280 pounds, and keeps attention his way with his play on both sides of the ball. Twitchy and athletic enough to be a next […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the underclassman tune-up was a preview of coming attractions, Minnesota defenses are going to have their hands full over the next couple of years. Suiting up for St. Michael-Albertville High School’s freshman team, Owen Egge was unstoppable. The ascending Class of 2026 prospect has taken his show on the road this summer already […]
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Demetrius Freeney Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 185 Classification: 2024 Position: Cornerback High School: San Leandro – San Leandro, CA Junior College: College of San Mateo Recruiting Offers (10): Colorado, Houston, Indiana, Louisville, Miami, Missouri State, Oklahoma, San Jose State, Texas Southern, and Utah State Official visit taken: Colorado on May […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The top eight released at the first of the year for Zycarl Lewis is still in place, but four teams are more of the focus for the four-star receiver. The 2024 Carrollwood Day talent has been courting Alabama, Florida State, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss, Penn State, and Tennessee but two teams outside of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Around the gridiron, the term athlete can get tossed around loosely. Some guys are athletic enough to play both ways, or a needed body on offense and defense, but maybe don’t make that impact. For Sarasota’s (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney, Griffin Gisotti (6-0, 185) was that playmaker in all three phases of the game. All […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Even in a state where all the high school football talent gets picked over by every other college program in the country, players still get overlooked. The under the radar status of 2024 Florida tailback Travis Kerney is proving fortuitous for one SEC squad. Applying his trade for Sebring High School (Sebring) last fall, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A couple of transitions are underway for Tyson Craig. The Class of 2025 prospect spent the past couple of seasons as a quarterback and defensive back with Georgia’s Archer High School but a greater focus is coming. When the lights shine bright this fall on Friday nights, Craig (5-10, 175) will be putting his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – The Manatee High School (Bradenton, Fla.) football program has a lot of fantastic player developments in the works. On both sides of the ball, the Hurricanes’ coaching staff are preparing their players for next level success. One of the players college scouts are watching is 2025 receiver Ramsey Cole. More targets […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Waiting one’s turn is never fun or easy, but now Preston Smith’s number has been called. Smith (6-0, 170) spent his junior campaign showing his fantastic hands in Archbishop Moeller’s (Cincinnati, Ohio) offensive attack with Arkansas State signee Tennel Bryant getting the majority of targets on passing downs. With a new head coach, new […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The goal of an official visit is to allow a recruit to learn more about the program, bond with the coaches, and understand their potential fit in the team’s scheme that could lead to a signed National Letter of Intent. UCF did everything on point over the weekend with four-star Georgia safety Christian Peterson. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Line him up with a hand in the ground, split out as an inside receiver, or out of the backfield in an H-back role, Alex Menghi provides high caliber options. Working against New York competition during the 2022 season, Menghi (6-4, 215) proved to be that versatile piece that kept defenses on their heels […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The summer college camp circuit is underway for three-star Florida 2025 defensive lineman Ean Johnson-Kelley. The big man (6-1, 270) out of Manatee High School (Bradenton) kicked off his summer tour competing in Winston-Salem at Wake Forest’s camp. Johnson-Kelley spoke about his camp performance, “It went well during the drills, but the one-on-ones was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – During the 2022 season, Andrew Heidel split snaps in Manatee High School’s pocket but the upcoming schedule is set to be his to fully guide. The 2025 prospect (6-2, 195) showed flashes of big things to come with his arm strength and dual threat abilities. Scouts are keying in on Heidel […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – There is no beating speed on the gridiron. Out of Bradenton’s (Fla.) Manatee High School, Bonshavior Bean Jr. has all sorts of speed. The 2024 prospect was part of a 4×1 relay team that placed third in state and Bean posted one of the track season’s top times in the 400. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – The stat sheet says it all, Daron Jean gets after it on Friday nights. The Class of 2024 corner took on Florida competition with Manatee High School (Bradenton) last fall stopping 20 plays with four picks and 12 passes broken up. College coaches are now learning what Jean (5-10, 165) can […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Standing at 6-1, 180 pounds, college scouts love Raheim Sexil’s size and length that goes along with his cover skills and speed at corner. The 2024 prospect shutdown 4M Florida receivers last fall with Sumner High School, but will suit up with Manatee High School (Bradenton, Fla.) this season. Sexil’s abilities got extra looks […]
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