Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cedric Melton played his sophomore season out of position at right tackle, but how the experience garnered may help the Houston area product in the future is still to play out. At 6-4, 230-pounds, Melton could be a next level tight end, putting his sophomore work to good use, or he could be a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the 2018 season for Cedric Melton is anything like his 2017 campaign, opposing Texas high school defenses are forewarned. Although slight for a traditional right tackle at 6-4, 230, Melton, who is more of a blocking tight end-hybrid, worked his craft for Klein Cain High School. The Hurricanes are new to Texas high […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are so many amazingly talented players in the Lone Star State, it is easy for a high-caliber recruit to get overlooked. Even with that in mind, it is tough to grasp Kemp High School standout linebacker Boomer Irvin being overlooked, especially after the show he put on in 2017. A pass can be […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Everything wrapped around the player that is Wilbert Angelle is positive. The upside for Angelle is through the proverbial roof after a sophomore season showcasing his raw abilities for Houston Heights High School. The 6-1, 300-pound, defensive tackle has a knack for making plays racking up 20 tackles with two sacks during the 2017 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Sometimes in football, the toughest thing for a high school coach is finding the right fit for his player that also coincides with team needs. Every coach could only hope to have a do-everything high-caliber athlete like Reginald “Reggie” Strong Jr. on their team. When the 2017 season kicked off, Strong was living up […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Reginald “Reggie” Flip Strong Jr. Profile Height and Weight: 6-1, 188 Position: Running Back and Safety Classification: 2019 High School: Orange Lutheran High School – Trinity League – Division I 2017 Lancers Record: 6-6 2017 Stats (12 games): 645 yards (team-high) off 137 carries with six rushing touchdowns and 21 receptions for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A lot of 2019 gunslingers will make a big push forward in the coming months among the various camps, combines, and college scouting events designed to showcase the talents of the next round of talents to come out of the high school level. One… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Sometimes the winning formula for high school coaches is already on the roster, unbeknownst to everyone on the team, including the player himself. That is how the 2017 season started out on the gridiron for Little Elm High School, head coach Kendrick Brown, and Class of 2020 defensive lineman Tyrese Powe. Powe began his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Football in the U.S. has taken a fair share of hits in recent years with a national spotlight focusing on concussions at all levels of the game and with the thought exploitation of young men playing college football without compensation beyond tuition, room and board, and the perks associated with being on a given […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If recruiting stock was charted on Class of 2018 quarterback Woodrow “Trey” Lowe III, the right side of the graph would be sailing upwards. After three years of cultivating his talents at the varsity level against Tennessee 3A competition, Lowe enters the off-season of his senior season as one of the hottest regional recruits […]
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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 Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Gemon Green Profile Position: Cornerback Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 178 Classification: 2018 – 4-star (Scout) High School: DeSoto – DeSoto, Texas – 6A 2016 Cougars Team Record: 16-0 – won Texas 6A title, ranked No. 11 by MaxPreps 2016 Stats (14 games): 57 tackles, 36 solo, one fumble recovery, two interceptions, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA One season does not make a career or vault a high school player to five-star status but it certainly can foreshadow coming events. If Taj Gregory’s first season playing Texas varsity football is a sign of what we can expect from him, the amazing is possible. Gregory transferred from Manvel High School between his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Cougars got their first verbal commitment in the 2018 class on Friday with three-star in-state running back Kelan Walker. Walker was part of a fierce DeSoto High School’s ground attack that rolled for a collective 4,594 yards with 68 touchdowns scored in 2016. Their 6-0, 205 pound, back was second on the Eagles […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting cycle for any football player be it at the high school or junior college level can be extremely frustrating and difficult. One of the oft overlooked areas of the game with an even narrower window of finding a landing spot is for special teams players making every moment count regardless of on […]
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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 Being a team player is not always easy, no matter what the bumper sticker or commercial may say. More times than not, said team player might also be one of the best athletes on the field capable of playing multiple positions filling in at a spot or two as needed, even at the detriment […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Cougars won another key recruiting battle securing three-star junior college strongside defensive end Joe Anderson on Friday. Anderson is part of a Copiah-Lincoln squad off to a 4-3 start in the MACJC division. During his freshman season, Anderson ended the year with 15 tackles, three tackles for a loss, and two sacks. Through […]
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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 There is nothing worse for a defensive coordinator than […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Chalk up another recruiting win for Houston against their in-state Big 12 competitors. On Wednesday the Cougars added in-state talent when Donovan Stiner pledged to Houston. Stiner was part of a tough Bellaire High School team in 2015 that went 6-6 against 6A competition. The 6-2, 185 pound, safety was among the team leaders […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA At the high school level, most kickers are punters and most punters are kickers as everything boils down to roster numbers along with ability and leg strength. The combination of the three variables do not always lead to a positive outcome for said team but in some cases, like for Plano High School, their […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Chris Phillips Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 225 Position: Tight End Class of 2017 School: Los Angeles Valley College High School: Hylton Location: Woodbridge, VA 2015 Stats: 13 receptions, 283 yards (third-best on team), three touchdowns (tied for second-best) Recruiting Interest: Houston, Northern Arizona, and Southeast Louisiana Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Houston continues to shine on the recruiting trail under Tom Herman and company pulling in another talented prospect with Monday’s verbal commitment from Dennis Bardwell. Bardwell has been a big contributor along Hargrave High School’s offensive line over the past two seasons helping the Falcons notch 15 wins against Texas 4A competition. The strong […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Houston picked up their eleventh verbal commitment to their 2017 recruiting class on Thursday when Elijah Gooden pledged to the Cougars. Gooden was part of Boling High School’s 12-2 season in 2015. The Bulldogs made a four-game run into the Texas UIL Playoffs before falling 35-21 to East Bernard. Gooden has played running back […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Houston has picked the pace back up on the recruiting trail landing their second commit in as many days with 2017 cornerback Javelin Guidry joining the Cougars class on Saturday. Cedar Park High School got all that they could out of Guidry during the 2015 season using his athletic abilities on both sides of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Cougars added another Lone Star State recruit to the 2017 class after receiving a pledge from dual-threat quarterback Bryson Smith on Friday. Smith got some snaps for Tyler High School during the 2014 season but got a chance to show what he can do in the pocket for the Lions during his junior […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If you have not had a chance to see Marcus Mays play yet or at least watch his highlight reel, go do it. The 6’1”, 165 pound, Class of 2017 recruit is as fun to watch as any other defensive back in the nation with athleticism that cannot be denied. Once you have watched […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Shreveport’s (LA) Evangel Christian Academy had a great 2015 campaign finishing 9-3. In the regular season Evangel lost their first game to St. Joseph Prep (PA) but rebounded to win eight of their final nine games to close out the regular season. In the first round of the playoffs, the Eagles exploded past Holy Cross, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA On a team loaded with Class of 2016 talent one could make a case for underclassmen being overlooked or being a victim or “wait until your turn next year.” It happens all the time, fair or not. For Archbishop Rummel, one could easily understand the tough balance a coach has between giving seniors their […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Utes took another step forward towards completing their 2016 recruiting class on Tuesday when they flipped Houston Cougars cornerback commit Nygel King. King, listed at 6’1”, 175 pounds, was a big part of Houston’s early movement up the recruiting rankings committing to the Cougars on June 16. The Klein Oak High School 3-star […]
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