Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Hard to imagine a first season at the varsity level going any better than what Garret Rangel has going with Lone Star High School. The sophomore has surprised the state of Texas with his play in the pocket leading the Rangers to a 14-0 record against 5A competition and a No. 32 national ranking […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Twin brothers Blaine and Bryson Green are back at it in 2019 splitting 6A Texas defenses for Allen High School. The explosive receivers broke loose as underclassmen for the Eagles a year ago in a 14-1 season that ran through the semifinals in the playoffs. The Eagles are once again one of the top […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There were some amazing personal performances turned in across the high school football landscape in 2018 and Kevin Compton was one of them. The 6-2, 165-pound, safety secured his spot as a top-notch national talent picking off 10 passes with 38 tackles, 15 solo, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. He also chipped […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The good word is getting out on the recruiting trail about Class of 2020 tight end/defensive end Bryant Burns. The Ozark High School All-State standout has turned in back-to-back prolific seasons as a receiving threat pulling in 33 passes for 748 yards with 11 scores in 2017 then followed that up with a 27-reception […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is no question that Qualan Jones passes the eyeball test in person and on tape, but can the 5-10, 219-pound, running back past the test against a large mix of top regional talent and an unforgiving laser-timed 40-yard dash? As has been the case over the past two seasons, and on Sunday at […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Whenever a rookie can step on the field and make an impact, something special is happening. The impressive nature of the feat takes a big step forward with a little bit of context. During Landyn Watson’s freshman season, he cracked the roster for Hutto High School, along with the starting roster becoming a key […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In the world of science, they call is species identification. In the realm of high school football, they call it scouting – the ability to identify a next level caliber player. At Hutto High School, they have a growing beast that has been identified as a next level recruit already terrorizing opposing Texas offenses. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Gerry Bohanon Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 214 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 4-Star (consensus) High School: Earle – Earle, Arkansas – 2A 2016 Hoyas Record: 9-4 2016 Stats (rough stats): 2,734 passing yards and 28 touchdowns; 1,000-plus rushing yards with 14 touchdowns Reported Offers (13): Alabama, Mississippi State, Louisville, Georgia, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Wide receiver Devonte Bell has been part of the Green Oaks High School football program over the past three seasons. During that time, Bell has played on a Giants’ team that won three games in 2014, improved to four wins and made a rare playoff appearance in 2015, and then managed just one victory in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Off-season work put in with any sport shows during regular season action. For soon to-be seniors, the 2017 off-season is the time when the proverbial lightbulb should be turning on, if not burning bright already, putting all the work in possible before it is too late. One Class of 2018 under the radar talent […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Green Oaks High School, located in Shreveport, had a rough season in 2016 as the Giants finished 1-9. The disappointing finish resulted in some drastic changes for the program as the school fired their head coach and brought in Coach Terrence Isaac Sr., formerly head coach at A Plus Academy in Dallas, to lead this […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Tyrick James Profile Position: Tight End/Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 232 Classification: 2018 High School: China Spring – Tyler, Texas – 6A 2016 Cougars Team Record: 13-2 Honors: second-team All-District TE in 2015 and first-team All-District at WR in 2016 College Interest: Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Syracuse, Texas A&M, and Texas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Chance Amie Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 191 Classification: 2018 High School: Robert E. Lee High School – Tyler, Texas – 6A 2015 Stats: 910 yards passing with nine touchdowns 2016 Stats (10 games): 1,556 passing yards with 10 touchdowns; 1,256 rushing yards off 183 carries with 17 touchdowns College […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting trail leading to Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler (TX) is heating up. Chance Amie is one of the fastest rising quarterback prospects in the 2018 class drawing national attention to his dual-threat abilities. Offers have already come in and interest is on the rise for the 6-4, 200 pound, athlete. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The college game has always placed a heavy burden upon the respective shoulders of quarterbacks. In the early days a quarterback needed to play the position like a running back with the occasional pass but over time it morphed to a position that moved the chains with a strong arm and accurate throws with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When college offensive coordinators watch Class of 2018 running back Stanley Hackett in action, a drool bib is needed. The Sam Rayburn talent is an offensive puzzle piece that could fit into several spots as an immediate impact player at the next level opening up a world of opportunities for one lucky team in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A concern for many college coaches scouting high school players is that a prospect may have peaked at the lower level with little upside left. While coaches want a polished talent, knowing that a recruited player still has room for improvement is important. Despite having already thrown for 7,832 yards with 81 touchdowns, Class […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Baylor’s new coaching staff has put in extra work on the recruiting trail in January pushing a class that had just four players at the end of 2016 to 14 on Wednesday with the addition of safety Ashton Logan and linebacker Terrel Bernard. Logan was an under the radar recruit flipped from Central Arkansas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Let the healing begin and the new Baylor recruiting class start gaining momentum. On the last day of 2016, Baylor doubled their 2017 recruiting class landing quarterback Charlie Brewer and cornerback Timarcus Davis. Brewer has been a prolific quarterback for Lake Travis High School over the past two seasons. The 6-1, 188 pound, gunslinger […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Tigers may have landed their most important recruit in the 2017 class getting a verbal nod from former Baylor Bears quarterback Jarrett Stidham on Saturday. Stidham is a ready to play college quarterback with a wealth of experience. The 6-3, 210 pound, gunslinger had a breakout season in 2015 with the Bears passing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Isaiah Staton Profile Position: Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-0.5, 230 40-Yard Dash: 4.6 2015 Stats (9 games): 45 tackles (third best on team), 4.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss College: Pierce C.C. Location: Woodlands Hills, CA – Los Angeles 2015 Record: 5-5 Coach: Jason Sabolic 2016 Camps: Fresno State, San […]
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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 When college coaches start looking to fill a spot at defensive end out of the high school ranks they are looking for a player that is strong enough to hold the line against the run and quick enough to get pressure on the quarterback. Height and weight is a requirement, especially in a 4-3 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA For Baylor, if it has worked once before, chances are it will work again. The Bears have worked the Texas high school teammate connection for a second time landing budding defensive tackle Jayden Peevy on Monday. Peevy was part of a Cardinals team that went 6-6 in 2015 making a run into the second […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Everyone loves a great success story. Thousands of books have been written on how to be successful, which typically always sell really well, and year after year Hollywood pumps out some sort of success story be it personal triumph or a group of individuals overcoming the odds to accomplish the previously unimaginable. Far too […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If more offensive linemen got into the practice of recruiting collusion, the 2016 recruiting class would be a great year to start upping the trend for a dominating team in the near future. Throughout the country, next season’s senior class is full of top shelf offensive line talent, especially at the tackle spots. No […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The loss of two starting quarterbacks at the end of the 2015 season has put an early emphasis on restocking the proverbial shelf at Texas A&M. The Aggies already had 4-star Bishop Gorman quarterback Tate Martell committed and added Roshauud Paul on Saturday. Paul landed squarely on the recruiting map as a sophomore passing […]
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