Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Auburn landed a stud all-purpose running back to their 2018 recruiting class on Wednesday when Shaun Shivers verbally committed to the Tigers. Shivers rise as one of the top ranked running backs in his class was quick, and well-deserved. The 5-7, 160 pound, playmaker rushed for 1,219 yards off 147 totes with 19 scores […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Florida played musical chairs at the running back position on Tuesday and Wednesday first losing Clearwater High School standout Adarius Lemons but added Jesuit talent Malik Davis in his place. Davis may be considered a three-star talent, but college coaches are in love with his play making abilities. Going against Florida 5A competition, Davis […]
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Please help keep RecruitingNewsGuru.com FREE! If RNG has helped you, a friend, or a family member through an article, video, or stylized interview with our countless hours of free promotion for high school, junior college, and college athletes – please donate. Any amount is appreciated! Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Watching Steve Williams in the pocket during the 2016 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Cardinals replaced the big running back desired after the decommitment of Octavius Matthews in the 2017 class with another wildly talented running in Colin Wilson. Wilson is that big back with speed all college offensive coordinators love. The Clay High School star jumped onto the recruiting scene during his junior season rushing for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Badgers got their first commitment from the state of Florida on Sunday landing Class of 2017 cornerback Faion Hicks. The Badgers are getting another grizzled Florida talent in Hicks. The 5-11, 180 pound, corner was part of a Flanagan High School squad that posted a 12-2 record in 2015 against 8A competition. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The trajectory forward for St. Thomas Aquinas linebacker Rocky Shelton seems without limits. The Class of 2018 talent has already proven his value as a next level talent and is now refining his game working to be one of the top players within his peer group. Shelton’s season stat line will never shout next […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Adults looking at college football recruiting often have a myopic view of the process. The basics are fairly simple, said high school player shows ability and potential, college program offers, high school student accepts offer. Much like every other aspect of life, no life changing decision is ever simple or easy. Fans for a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA An interesting decommitment went down Monday night when three-star 2017 fullback Chase Lasater announced he was no longer part of Michigan’s recruiting class. The Trinity Christian High School talent committed to the Wolverines on March 31 perhaps stunting his recruiting offers. The 6-2, 235 pound, recruit has other reported offers from Troy and Charlotte. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Sooners are heating up the recruiting trail again getting their second verbal commitment in the month of October on Friday securing outside linebacker/defensive end K’Jakyre Daley. Daley has been a force for gritty Suncoast High School. The Chargers have been challenged against Florida 5A talent but their 6-3, 220 pound, defensive talent has […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Louisville took another step towards the completion of their 2017 recruiting class accepting the verbal commitment of Florida three-star talent Jabreel Stephens on Wednesday. Stephens is a standout defensive end/outside linebacker for Armwood High School. The Hawks posted a 14-1 mark in 2015 with a run to the Florida 6A state title game but […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are a lot of different things a linebacker has to do to be successful on the field. The top two, stop the run and cover the pass. All the other little things thrown in there like blitzing, tracking down plays going the other way, shedding blockers, and communicating offensive plays to defensive teammates […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Sports is all about opportunity and talent. A player can have the talent but never get the opportunity to show it leaving said player and those around him to wonder what if? Victor Harvey Jr. got a taste of top Florida varsity football during the 2015 season leading to a call to action in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Size, speed, elusiveness, and the willingness to run through a defensive wall for a first down, all attributes of five-star 2018 running back Lorenzo Lingard that has college coaches dreaming. This list of superlatives can continue for days when describing University High School’s running back but suffice to say, when Lingard has the rock […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2017 recruiting class out of the junior college ranks has some top talent pushing forward from the linebacker/outside linebacker position. One of the players setting himself apart from the others is Grossmont’s Alex Carswell. Carswell has made the rounds since handing out grass stains for Strawberry Crest High School in Florida. After graduating […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On June 6, the Arkansas Razorbacks landed a high impact player from American Heritage High School burning up the opposition in all three phases of the game. The Stallions are in the early part of their 2016 schedule but Class of 2017 standout Jarques McClellion has picked up where he left off a year […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 49ers stole an under the radar recruit out of Florida on Wednesday when West Palm Beach area cornerback Darnell Robinson committed to Charlotte. Robinson (5-9.5, 175) was a key contributor to Oxbridge Academy’s 9-3 season in 2015. His play on defense stood out after coming up with 42 tackles, 31 solo, a forced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The summer months have been extremely productive for the Fresno State coaching staff landing all 10 of their verbal commitments over the duration. The tenth was added on Tuesday when Miami area linebacker Robert McWilliams pledged to the Bulldogs. McWilliams started jumping on recruiting boards after helping Coral Gables to a 10-2 mark during […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Guys like Zack Zambrano make scouting football players at the high school level very-very easy. Does he pass the eyeball test – check. Does he have talent – check. Does he have upside or potential – check. Does he play against top talent – check. Does he have the grades – another check. All […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Kellen Mond Profile Height and Weight: 6-2.5, 200 pounds Position: Quarterback School: IMG Academy Notes: transferred from Reagan High School in San Antonio to IMG Academy in off-season Committed to Texas A&M Aggies on June 27, decommitted from Baylor on June 1, 2016 Offers (18): Clemson, Auburn, Cal, Texas, Ohio State, TCU, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Dylan Moses Profile Height and Weight: 6-2.5, 235 Position: Linebacker and Running Back High School: IMG Academy Notes: Consensus five-star recruit, ranked as the No. 4 overall player and top linebacker in the 2017 class by 247Sports Offers (41): LSU, Florida State, Auburn, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arkansas, Texas A&M, Michigan State, Oregon, Clemson, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Gators added a lot of potential to their 2017 recruiting class when in-state three-star prospect Shawn Davis verbally committed on Saturday. Davis went out onto the field for Miami Southridge on Friday night helping the Spartans beat Edison 7-0 in their season opener and then released a commitment video on Saturday. The video […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Wildcats 2017 recruiting class expanded to 13 players on Thursday when Fort Lauderdale area cornerback Michael Nesbitt committed to Kentucky. Nesbitt rose to national recruiting attention awing coaches with his amazing 4.4 speed displayed on both sides of the ball. The 6-0, 174 pound, talent shinned at cornerback with his ability to cover […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Bulls added another area talent on Thursday when Tampa Catholic all-around athlete Bentlee Sanders verbally committed. Sanders jumped on recruiting boards after showcasing his overall athleticism during his junior season. The 5-8.5, 164 pound, speedster got time in on offense pulling down seven passes for 64 yards and carried the pigskin six times […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The continuing ebb and flow of UCLA’s 2017 recruiting class picked back up on Monday with the verbal commitment of quarterback Austin Burton following the decommitment of Texas cornerback Chris Wilson (Aug. 19). UCLA came around to Burton at the same time the- now West Orange High School standout was connecting with Boston College […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Trojans went into Florida for a second time in the 2017 recruiting class landing three-star defensive end Jacob Lichtenstein on Tuesday. Lichtenstein’s three-star ranking is not a product of his value on the recruiting trail. The Cypress Bay High School (Class 8A) talent was near 40 scholarship offers before committing to USC. USC […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Some people just have it. Whatever that “it” is and however that translates into sports, some are just blessed or destined to be impact players. One such player seemingly on a predetermined successful gridiron path is Reuben Unije. Unije is that rare player who stepped on the field finding a natural fit like a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Nebraska added a highly prized pass rusher to their 2017 class when Miami area recruit Guy Thomas verbally committed to the Cornhuskers. Thomas had a standout sophomore season coming up with 25 tackles for a loss along with nine sacks for Hialeah High School. Playing against 8A competition, Thomas was a standout for the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is nothing worse for a running back than playing against an upset linebacker who is on fire. After talking to Class of 2018 rising star linebacker Rosendo Louis, opposing Florida ball carriers beware. Louis has everything in the world going for him after a standout sophomore campaign. The 6’2”, 235 pound, talent finished […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting trail has been hot for the Gators since late May with eight verbal commitments. The latest verbal came from highly sought after in-state cornerback Marco Wilson. Wilson earned his recruiting stripes playing for Florida 3A powerhouse American Heritage. With Wilson locking down wide receivers over the past two seasons, the Stallions have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Gators future offensive production picked up a big verbal commitment on Sunday when Tampa four-star running back Adarius Lemons pledged to Florida. Lemons has been a model of consistency for Clearwater High School coming up with 932 rushing yards during his sophomore season with nine scores and then added 1,054 more yards during […]
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