Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The world of college football is falling in love with Class of 2021 Georgia receiver Deion Colzie, and for good reason. The Athens Academy standout is big (6-4, 200), fast (4.56 laser), athletic (118.08 SPARQ), and talented. Colzie’s play on the field in 2018 helped his Spartans squad to a 13-1 season. His overall […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When offensive coordinators started conceiving the idea of a slot receiver to create mismatches across the middle pitting a speedy target who can leave linebackers, safeties, and now nickelbacks in the dust to move the chains downfield, Connor Flannigan is the quintessential embodiment of that role. The 5-9, 166-pound, athlete was phenomenal throughout his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are very few linebackers who can do or have done what JD Hernandez has accomplished on the field. A solid goal for any high school linebacker is 80 tackles in a season. If possible, hitting the major milestone of 100 tackles is ideal – JD threw down the water bottle during the 2018 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season was a breakout year for Class of 2021 quarterback Kaden McMullen, even if most did not recognize it. His Living Word Christian High School (O’Fallon) fell short of making a playoff run with a 4-6 record, but that team was young – very young. McMullen stood tall in the pocket delivering […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWright While most college football teams win games comprised of three- and four-star recruits, the five-star talents get the big headlines coming out of the high school ranks. Top recruits tend to attract other top recruits enhancing an overall class bringing along the promise of conference titles and, depending on the program, a chance to […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jabari Bates Profile Height and Weight: 5-8, 165 Position: Running Back Classification: 2022 2019 High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California – Trinity League – Division I 2018 Braves Record: 13-1 – No. 2 ranked team in the nation 40-Yard Dash: 4.51 Offers (2): Nevada and Oregon Interest: Boise […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The college football universe has gone crazy for Eli Sutton, and for good reason; the Class of 2021 offensive lineman has bookend left tackle collegiate All-Conference upside. The 6-7, 278-pound, lineman had a standout sophomore season with Brentwood Academy quickly earning four-star status and the label as one of Tennessee’s top high school football […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Some guys talk a great game, but somewhere in the timber of the voice the conviction of the words is not there. Take a few minutes to talk to Ashton Thomas, he has the work ethic and determination to accomplish anything he sets his mind to in his life and the belief system is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the field lights turned on for Corner Canyon High School in 2018, there was little that 5A Utah defenses could do but hope that the Chargers just happened to take it easy on them… but that wasn’t happening. The Chargers lived up to the name with a new and electrifying quarterback in the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Olawale “Wale” Familoni Profile Position: Defensive End and Outside Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-4, 220 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star 2019 High School: Canyon – Anaheim, California – Division VIII – Crestview League 2018 Comanches Record: 3-7 2018 Stats (10 games): 47 tackles, 26 solo, 5.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Even with Nikale Davis’ three-star recruiting, something is missing in the summarization of his overall talent. The 6-3, 240-pound, defensive standout racked up 48 tackles with 21 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, two recovered fumbles, and had one pick-six playing end. When opposing 6A Oklahoma offenses scouted Westmore High School (Oklahoma City), knowing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One would think being one of the top receiving threats in the nation, and tops in Colorado, during the 2018 season would bring a flood of attention to said player’s way. But, despite pulling in some 73 passes covering 1,236 yards with seven touchdowns and rushing seven times for 75 yards while lining up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After ending a high school football career with Youngstown’s Fitch Falcons, Class of 2018 cornerback Lawuan “Ski” Axel matriculated to Hocking College earning his way onto the field as a true freshman. Playing in seven games with five starts, the 5-11, 175-pound, defender posted an estimated stat line of 40 stops with seven passes […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tetairoa McMillan Profile Position: Receiver and Free Safety Height and Weight: 6-3, 185 Classification: 2022 High School: Servite – Anaheim, California – Division I – Trinity League 2018 Friars Record: 4-5 Offers (3): Nevada (first), Nebraska (second), and Utah 2019 Scheduled College Camps: Utah and BYU Contribute Now Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jeminai Leuta-Ulu Profile Position: Right Guard Height and Weight: 6-3.5, 315 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Servite – Anaheim, California – Division I – Trinity League 2018 Friars Record: 4-5 Offers (2): Alabama-Birmingham and UNLV Interest: San Jose State, Fresno State, San Diego State and South Dakota Scheduled 2019 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG James Smith Profile Position: Cornerback Height and Weight: 6-2, 180 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California 2018 Braves Record: 13-1 – No. 2 National Ranking Offers (9): Arizona State, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Penn State, Rutgers, San Jose State, and Washington State Interest: Oregon […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kristopher “Kris” Hutson Profile Position: Receiver Height and Weight: 5-11, 174 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California 2018 Braves Record: 13-1 – No. 2 National Ranking 2018 Stats (13 games): 46 receptions for 844 yards with 13 touchdowns 2017 Braves Record: 11-2 – No. 3 […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jayden Truesdale Profile Position: Linebacker and Fullback Height and Weight: 6-0, 225 Classification: 2021 2018 High School: Princess Anne – Virginia Beach, VA – 5A Beach League 2018 Cavaliers Record: 2-8 Offer: Florida and East Carolina Interest: Clemson, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, and Liberty Recent Visits Taken: Florida, East Carolina, Clemson, Tennessee, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The sophomore campaign for Desmond Taua put the Vista High School talent on a path towards worthy collegiate attention as a defensive back. The overall stock on Taua took a sharp rise upwards after displaying the same skills as a defender yet again but also showcasing what he can do on offense against Division […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Over the past two seasons, North Carolina defenses have done their best trying to guard Class of 2020 receiver Michael Wyman, but to no avail. The 6-5, 195-pound, target secured 18 passes for 478 yards with six touchdowns as a sophomore and had his breakout season a year ago with 46 receptions for 664 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Due to hard work put in on the field and in the classroom at Bishop O’Dowd High School over the past two seasons, Class of 2020 tight end/receiver Sterling Stokes is on a path to receive a top-notch free education while helping a college program when games. Stokes secured 12 passes for 261 yards […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When upside and current abilities meet on the gridiron one gets a four-star talent like Eli Sutton. The 6-7, 278-pound, left tackle further developed his talents against Tennessee Division II-AAA competition in 2018 helping Brentwood Academy to state championship. Those growing skills taking on edge rushers and defensive tackles earned him All-County and second […]
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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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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jasper Lott Profile Position: Tight End and Defensive End Height and Weight: 6-6, 250 Classification: 2021 High School: JSerra Catholic – San Juan Capistrano, California – Division I – Trinity League 2018 Lions Record: 9-3 – ranked No. 17 nationally (MaxPreps) 2018 Stats (6 games): two receptions for 20 yards with one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The future is extremely bright for Class of 2022 defensive lineman Kameron Knox. The young Chino Hills defender impressed the Huskies staff over the summer bypassing playing freshman ball working his craft against junior varsity and varsity competition throughout the 2018 season. The 5-11, 260-pound, rising talent has impressed beyond the coaches on his […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ben Yurosek Profile Position: Tight End and Defensive End/Outside Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-5, 220 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bakersfield Christian – Bakersfield, California – Division III 2018 Eagles Record: 9-4 2018 Stats (11 games): 82 tackles, 52 solo, 30.5 tackles for a loss, 15.5 sacks, and one forced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2021 athlete Jaedan Dunning caught the eye of collegiate scout during the 2018 season lining up as a receiver for Tampa Bay Tech. The Titans turned in a 7-4 season against 7A Florida competition and that served as a spring board for Dunning picking up six scholarship offers to date. The offering […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If there is one thing to be true about Utah high school football, opposing 4A teams do not want to play Orem. The Tigers are about as dominating as it gets in their classification taking back-to-back titles back to the house. One of the standouts in Orem’s 2018 championship run was Class of 2021 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the joys of covering high school football and college football recruiting is the discovery of an unknown talent outside his immediate sphere of influence. The latest RNG discovery is Class of 2020 linebacker Quade Mosier. Mosier has all the trademark skills of a Power 5 Conference defender, he is just under the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Even on a loaded Pinnacle roster, Class of 2020 receiver Marcus Libman turned in the kind of year all players dream of. Hauling in passes from four-star 2019 quarterback Spencer Rattler (Oklahoma) and four-star 2020 gunslinger JD Johnson (Michigan), Libman went to work turning 72 receptions into 1,354 yards with 15 scores posted on […]
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