Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Offseason action on and off the field, and on the diamond, is heating up for Champ Smith. The 2027 Spanish River (Boca Raton, Fla.) gunslinger is focused on his game, competing in exposure camps, and taking recruiting visits. Ahead of a weekday stop at Auburn, Smith (6-2, 190) gave an update on all his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG This part of the college football calendar, the script gets flipped, coaches get to travel the country taking visits of their own to high school campuses. The meetings, even if just for a quick eyeball test, are important for player and scout. The time watching a workout or a throwing session is invaluable for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The groundwork for a big junior season was laid down fall of 2024 with Lake Nola (Orlando) for Cole Emanuel. The developing receiver got more touches within the Lions’ offense putting experience with athletic ability and determination. When the Friday night lights come on this fall, Emanuel (5-9, 165) will have a strong bond […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In the recruiting world, there is great joy when finding an unfinished talent with great athleticism and an unlimited ceiling – that is London Green. Projected as a slot receiver at the next level, pound for pound, Green is as good as any other player in his class. All the skills have a flurry […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College football programs looking to solidify their roster with talent in the trenches, take a look at Anthony Tanaka. All the principles wanted in a player, Tanaka (6-4, 295) has; three-year starter at right tackle for one of Florida’s top high school football programs, four-time state championship game player with two state championship wins, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Lining up for Orlando’s First Academy, Chancellor Barclay (6-4, 295) has worked his way to four-star recruiting status with 25 offers down, and more to come. Miami, Florida, Clemson, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M have Barclay’s attention with Notre Dame on the fringe with the Class of 2026 talent waiting for the Irish to drop […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The state of Florida never disappoints on the high school gridiron with top players being developed year after year. Now that the vast majority of the 2025 recruiting class has been signed, college programs will turn their attention to the current underclassmen – the future of the game. At DeLand High School in Florida, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Remember the name – Dane Bathurst. The Class of 2026 prospect is a jack of all trades and a lightening bolt of energy for Florida’s Plant High School (Tampa). Locked in as an outside linebacker/weakside defensive end, Bathurst (6-4, 235) also delivers punishment on offense as a kick ass fullback/H-back knocking guys around like […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Size, speed, skill, athleticism, and the “want to”, all traits to the developing game of Noah Chieffo. Spinning the wheels at a reported 4.5 rate moving a 6-5, 203-pound, frame, the Class of 2026 receiver will draw a crowd of interested onlookers from the next level this fall as he helps […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Heading into his fourth season as a difference maker on Florida’s varsity gridiron, three-star receiver Ryan Matulevich is laser focused. With the camp season behind him, attention turns to bringing home a trophy for the Indians. As Venice High School piles up the wins this fall, college programs are working out […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – One of the best kept secrets in the 2025 recruiting class is about to get his due. Developing his trench work with Riverview High School, Aljonon “Al” Oliver will cap off his prep career with Florida powerhouse Venice High School this fall sparking interest in college programs across the country watching. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, Fla. – Since his eighth-grade year at the varsity level with Fort Myers Evangelical Christian, Winston Watkins Jr. (5-11, 185) has been on a special trajectory towards collegiate glory. Name the school and the Class of 2025 five-star prospect has an open invitation to join the roster next season. As the senior campaign […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG VENICE, FL – After playing at the highest level against the best competition in the state of Florida, whichever college program lands Anthony Tanaka will get a grizzled offensive lineman ready to compete. A road-grader in the trenches for Venice High School, running behind Tanaka (6-4, 295) guarantees yards. Three offers have come Tanaka’s […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The state of Florida is arguably THE place to go for college football recruiting. The Sunshine State is a yearly top contributor to next level programs across the country, and Venice High School is one of the main pipelines feeding successful collegiate squads. Spring practices have wrapped for the Indians with the team looking […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Canon Pickett Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 300 Classification: 2026 Position: Offensive Tackle Ranking: 4-Star 2024 High School: Tampa Bay Tech – Tampa, Florida 2023 High School: Wharton – Tampa, Florida Recruiting Offers: 17 *Click the link for the Dec. 8 RNG interview with Canon Pickett RNG Player Promotion […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Bjorn Jurgensen Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 185 Classification: 2025 Position: Quarterback Ranking: 3-Star High School: Bishop Moore – Orlando, Florida 2023 High School: Bishop Ready – Columbus, Ohio 2023 Stats (13 games): 2,466 yards, 29 touchdowns, 67% completion rate; 82 carries, 632 yards, 12 touchdowns Recruiting Offers: 9 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As smooth and good as Jonathan Harding (6-4, 225) already is, he will only get better. The Class of 2025 tight end/defensive end for Florida’s The Villages Charter School is a difference maker on both sides of the ball but will be that dynamic offensive option at the next level. Harding kept the Buffalo’s […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG What you see on the stat sheet is what you see on film, Trenton Gummer (5-10, 160) gets after it on the field. Already a grizzled Florida high school gridiron veteran with 24 starts under his belt, the Class of 2026 corner for Bishop Moore (Orlando) has a no-fly zone that players across the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Evaluating high school quarterbacks projecting them to the next level goes beyond statistical measurements. Take 2026 Florida quarterback Joel Morris as an example. Morris (6-3, 190) has the prototypical size and frame as a next level difference maker and an elite arm to make it happen. Those digging in on what Morris can do […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Earthmovers with the size to play offensive tackle are one of the most valued positions on the gridiron. If you can get nasty in the run game and keep your quarterback’s jersey fresh and clean, there are scholarships awaiting. Hard to say a 6-6, 320-pound, young man is being overlooked, but out of Lely […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College programs scouting 2026 Florida quarterback Carter Quinn (6-0, 180) are about to get a bigger sample size of his abilities. Quinn spun it and ran it for Naples High School during the 2023 season executing a Veer. This fall, Lely will utilize the three-offer talent’s arm and wheels in an all-out Spread attack. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Unfortunately for quarterbacks, Florida produces fantastic high school defensive ends that flat out get after it. At Cardinal Mooney (Sarasota), the Cougars are developing another weakside defensive end in Bryce Fulda (6-3.5, 225) who can do it all. After a breakout sophomore campaign, Fulda will soon be on college football recruiting boards up and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In the world of college football recruiting, it is never too early to start identifying future stars of the game. Down in Naples, Florida, next level scouts are already evaluating Class of 2028 signal caller Brady Quinn (6-0, 180). The eighth grader took game-day visits this fall and has a big trip to Arkansas […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Max Buchanan Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 285 Classification: 2025 Position: Offensive tackle School: Seminole – Sanford, Fla. Recruiting ranking: four-star Recruiting Offers: 19 2023 Game-Day Visits: Florida State and Clemson Top 11 (no order): LSU, Penn State, UCF, Auburn, Florida International, West Virginia, Florida, Ole Miss, Miami, Clemson, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG David Schmidt (5-11, 175) put it all on the line during his senior campaign helping carry Newberry High School (Gainesville, Fla.) deep into the playoffs. After another impressive season filling up the stat sheet, the turn for the 2024 receiving prospect is finding that next level fit. One is close to being found with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Football is the ultimate team sport needing contributions across the board in all three phases to be successful. High school teams have different means to get to a state title game, but it takes a leader to walk off the field with a trophy. At Cocoa High School (Cocoa, Fla.), the Tigers have 2026 […]
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Player Profile Name: Noah Grubbs Height and Weight: 6-4, 215 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2026 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star School: Lake Mary Rams – Lake Mary, Fla. 2023 Rams’ Record: 10-2 2023 Stats (12 games): 208 of 354 for 3,670 yards, 49 touchdowns; four rushing scores Recruiting Offers (17): Arkansas, Auburn, Charlotte, Colorado, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The big hits on the field for Osceola High School (Kissimmee, Fla.) are bringing offers off it for Robert Lee (6-0, 210). The former FBU All-American has been roaming the box for the Kowboys [sic] seeing his name rise on recruiting boards among collegiate staffs. Eight next level opportunities are in hand with interest […]
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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 There are certain traits players have that pop on game film instantly separating themselves from their peer group. Watching Dayen Marouf-Araibi, the 2025 offensive lineman is one of those guys that stands out. Snap after snap, Marouf-Araibi (6-3.5, 280) sets the tone in the trenches for American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) seeking to punish the […]
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